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Nutanix helps Saudi-based Gulf Stevedoring future-proof operations

Gulf Stevedoring Contracting Company (GSCCO), a port operator in the Saudi Arabia, has announced that it is leveraging Nutanix software to increase IT capacity to support growing operations across Saudi port facilities.  https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/nutanix-helps-saudi-based-gulf-stevedoring-future-proof-operations/

Dubai RTA, Careem team up to expand e-hailing services

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially announced its latest partnership with the homegrown ride-hailing service firm Careem. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/transport-logistics/dubai-rta-careem-team-up-to-expand-e-hailing-services/

MENA's first robotic fulfillment centre opens in Dubai

Based in Dubai, the centre provides full back-end solutions using the latest in robotics, AI and software platforms to support the supply chain and logistics industry. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/menas-first-robotic-fulfillment-centre-opens-in-dubai/

StarLink and Demisto sign distribution agreement for META

UAE-based value-added distributor (VAD) StarLink has signed up with Demisto, a Palo Alto Networks Company for distribution of its Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) portfolio, in the META region. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/starlink-and-demisto-sign-distribution-agreement-for-meta/

Saudi ICT strategy to bring $13 billion boost for economy

Saudi Arabia’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Strategy will contribute $13.3 billion to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) over the coming five years. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-ict-strategy-to-bring-13-billion-boost-for-economy/

Equinix, VMware team up to speed up hybrid cloud transformation

Global interconnection and data centre company Equinix has announced an expanded partnership with VMware to support VMware Cloud on Dell EMC on Platform Equinix. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/equinix-vmware-speed-up-hybrid-cloud-transformation/

Help AG accelerates AI-powered cybersecurity with new partnership

Help AG will bring to market Exabeam’s security information and event management (SIEM) and user and entity behaviour analytics (UEBA) solutions. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/help-ag-accelerates-ai-powered-cybersecurity-exabeam/

CrowdStrike named among leaders in Gartner Magic Quadrant for EPP

CrowdStrike has announced it has been positioned by Gartner in the Leaders quadrant of the “Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms.” https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/crowdstrike-named-among-leaders-in-gartner-magic-quadrant-for-epp/

New ransomware grows 118% as cybercriminals adopt fresh tactics: report

Global cybersecurity firm McAfee has recently released a new industry report examining cybercriminal activity and the evolution of cyber threats in Q1 2019. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/new-ransomware-grows-118-as-cybercriminals-adopt-fresh-tactics-report/

Emirati astronaut set to make history

 Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansoori will make history for the UAE when he sets off on an eight-day mission … https://www.tahawultech.com/video/emirati-astronaut-set-to-make-history/

Human error a big risk to industrial cybersecurity: Kaspersky

Despite automation, the human factor can still put industrial processes at risk: employee errors or unintentional actions were behind 52 percent of incidents affecting operational technology and industrial control system (OT/ICS) networks. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/human-error-half-cybersecurity-incidents-industrial-networks-kaspersky/

How Baklawa Made Better is streamlining its operations with cloud

Baklawa Made Better (BMB) Head of IT Ramesh Ramiah shares how the firm’s migration to cloud helped improve business operations and ROI. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/baklawa-made-better-streamlining-operations-cloudhost-technology/

Dubai's fintech ecosystem poised to reshape the future of finance: report

Dubai has reportedly been recognised as the seventh FinTech location globally for economic potential, highlighting Dubai’s efforts to support and expedite sustainable economic growth. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubais-fintech-ecosystem-poised-to-reshape-the-future-of-finance-report/

Enabler ONE announces second edition of Channel Speak survey

Enabler ONE, a UAE-based Go-to-Market advisory firm, has announced the 2nd edition of the MENA region’s only vendor and technology agnostic annual channel ecosystem survey Channel Speak. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/enabler-one-announces-second-edition-of-channel-speak-survey/

Snap supports more creators with Lens Studio updates

Snap Inc. has announced today Lens 2.1, a new update to Lens Studio, Snap’s free desktop app that makes it possible for anyone to build AR for Snapchat. https://www.tahawultech.com/lifestyle/snap-supports-more-creators-with-lens-studio-updates/

Huawei fuels ICT talent development and 5G awareness in Saudi Arabia

Huawei, in collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), has hosted a dedicated 5G onboard training programme at MCIT’s headquarter. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/huawei-fuels-ict-talent-development-and-5g-awareness-in-saudi-arabia/

First-ever Emirati astronaut to bring UAE heritage and culture to space

The UAE is set to make history on 25th September, when the nation’s first-ever astronaut Hazza Al Mansoori takes off to space for his mission to the International Space Station (ISS). https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/first-ever-emirati-astronaut-to-bring-uae-heritage-and-culture-to-space/

Citrix accelerates application development with new latest integrations

Citrix has expanded its open source integrations, enabling companies to leverage modern, innovative cloud environments from a variety of providers to accelerate their move to the cloud and the results they can achieve. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/citrix-accelerates-application-development-with-new-latest-integrations/

Startup incubator Sheraa, Liv. team up to foster tech-enabled businesses

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and Liv., the digital-only lifestyle bank by Emirates NBD, have teamed up to educate UAE youth and jump-start their entrepreneurial journey with a workshop series recently. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/startup-incubator-sheraa-liv-team-up-to-foster-tech-enabled-businesses/

The unusual suspects: human error's impact on cybersecurity

More often than not organisations are warned about security incidents that make the headlines tend to be about catastrophic technology failures or breaches caused by nefarious actors. However, what business leaders need to realise is that sometimes the most dangerous threats could be right under their noses. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/the-unusual-suspects-human-errors-impact-on-cybersecurity/

Saudi Arabia calls for increased tech innovation to combat cyber-attacks

Increasing foreign cyber-attacks on Saudi Arabia are pushing for more institutionalisation by developing national cadres specialised to combat threats, according to cybersecurity expert Eng. Samer Omar. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-increased-tech-innovation-combat-cyber-attacks/

How Huawei empowers customers to optimise multi-cloud environments

Alaa ElShimy, MD and VP, Enterprise Business, Huawei Middle East, elaborates on how the firm empowers customers to capitalise on multi-cloud computing. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/how-huawei-empowers-customers-to-optimise-multi-cloud-environments/

Data and AI keys to smart city progress: Huawei

Alaa ElShimy, Huawei Middle East MD and VP of Enterprise Business, discusses the pivotal role of data and artificial intelligence in the upcoming fourth phase of smart city development. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/data-and-ai-keys-to-smart-city-progress-huawei/

DEWA, Huawei boosts collaboration in AI

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Huawei have recently held a strategic summit focused on increasing cooperation on investments and exchanging insights on disruptive technologies such as AI. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dewa-huawei-boosts-collaboration-ai/

Veritas streamlines hybrid cloud environment management for VMware

Veritas Technologies has announced the availability of its Enterprise Data Services Platform for VMware environments running on-premises or in any of the major clouds including AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/veritas-hybrid-cloud-environment-management-vmware/

Abu Dhabi Global Market to hit the road to find new global fintech talents

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has announced that FinTech Abu Dhabi’s global tour will be reaching even more cities ahead of the main event in Abu Dhabi in October 2019. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/abu-dhabi-global-market-to-hit-the-road-to-find-new-global-fintech-talents/

AVEVA, Worley roll-out cloud-based ERP solution for construction market

Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) consulting firm Worley has selected AVEVA’s Enterprise Resource Management solution as its preferred materials management platform. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/aveva-worley-cloud-erp-solution-construction-market/

HPE builds supercomputer to help NASA send humans back to the moon

HPE has custom-designed a new supercomputer for NASA’s Ames Research Center to support modeling and simulations of entry, descent, and landing (EDL) for the agency’s missions and Artemis programme. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/hpe-builds-supercomputer-to-help-nasa-send-humans-back-to-the-moon/

Dubai introduces diploma programme for social media influencers

The Dubai Press Club (DPC) has announced the launch of the Social Media Influencers Diploma Programme, the region’s first accredited diploma programme for social media influencers. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/dubai-introduces-diploma-programme-for-social-media-influencers/

UAE leads Arab region in e-government and mobile services maturity

The UAE has been ranked first in the Arab region in Government Electronic and Mobile Services (GEMS) Maturity Index, according to a report issued by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-leads-arab-region-government-electronic-mobile-services-maturity/

Seera Group streamlines online booking experiences with Salesforce

Riyadh-based Seera Group (formerly Al Tayyar Travel Group) has opted Salesforce to digitally transform and enhance travel booking experiences for millions of travellers. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/seera-group-streamlines-online-booking-experiences-with-salesforce/

HP unveils 'world's first' dual screen gaming laptop

HP Inc. has recently unveiled the powerful line-up of its latest OMEN and Pavilion Gaming innovations, raising the bar for high performance gaming. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/hp-unveils-worlds-first-dual-screen-gaming-laptop/

New app to ease car service booking woes in Dubai

Dubai motorists can now remotely book their cars for service and repairs with the official launch of ServiceMyCar.ae. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/new-app-to-ease-car-service-booking-woes-in-dubai/

Saudi-based online grocery platfrom raises over $6 million in funding

Saudi-based online grocery platform Nana Direct has received $6.6 million in investments Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) and Impact46. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-based-online-grocery-platfrom-raises-over-6-million-in-funding/

Dubai RTA turns to tech to make roads safer

The Dubai RTA (Roads and Transport Authority) has recently shared the progress of the Intelligent Traffic Systems Expansion Project. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-rta-intelligent-traffic-systems-make-roads-safer/

Five Dubai startups receive API sandbox certification from Emirates NBD

Emirates NBD and DIFC FinTech Hive have become the first to certify five FinTech startups under API Sandbox Program. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/five-dubai-startups-receive-api-sandbox-certification-from-emirates-nbd/

emt Distribution expands Progress partnership to new regions

emt Distribution has announced expansion of its activities with Progress to the Turkey and Africa.  https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/emt-distribution-expands-progress-partnership-to-new-regions/

Facebook to thwart data abuse on Instagram with latest updates

The updates are aimed at enhancing the platform’s security and help protect its users, according to Facebook. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/facebook-to-thwart-data-abuse-on-instagram-with-latest-updates/

Infor's Charles Phillips steps down as CEO

Charles Phillips, who has served as CEO since 2010, has stepped down from the role and has been named as the Chairman of Infor’s Board of Directors. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/infors-charles-phillips-steps-down-as-ceo/

Global 5G network infrastructure market to reach $4.2 billion: report

Worldwide 5G wireless network infrastructure revenue is expected to reach $4.2 billion, an 89 percent increase from 2019 revenue of $2.2 billion, according to Gartner. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/global-5g-network-infrastructure-reach-4-2-billion-gartner/

Ericsson names new SVP for Middle East and Africa

Ericsson has appointed Fadi Pharaon as senior vice president and head of Market Area Middle East and Africa and member of its Executive Team, reporting to the CEO. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/ericsson-names-new-svp-for-middle-east-and-africa/

Bulwark Technologies to showcase IT security offerings at GITEX

UAE-based Bulwark Technologies has announced that it will be showcasing an array of internationally acclaimed products at GITEX Technology Week 2019. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/bulwark-technologies-to-showcase-it-security-offerings-at-gitex/

EITC executive to deliver keynote at Evolve Digital Transformation Forum

Anthony Shiner, EITC’s dynamic Chief Innovation Officer, has been officially announced as the keynote speaker at the highly-anticipated Evolve conference which is being held next month at Emirates Towers, on September 10th. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/eitc-executive-to-deliver-keynote-at-evolve-digital-transformation-forum/

MDSap partners with SAP for a new ‘Moving Experience’

MDSap, a gold partner of SAP and expert in SAP’s Platform and Technology (P&T) solutions, has announced the launch of a unique ‘Moving Experience.’ https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/mdsap-partners-with-sap-for-a-new-moving-experience/

NetApp, Bosch partner to deliver increased security with data

NetApp and Bosch Building Technologies have announced the details of their joint high-performance security solution. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/netapp-bosch-data-driven-partnership-security/

Oman Air Cargo takes big step towards digital transformation with new app

Oman Air Cargo has successfully launched the mobile App to all Oman Air Cargo customers including Shippers and Freight Forwarders. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/oman/oman-air-cargo-big-step-digital-transformation-app/

Dubai to introduce first accredited programme for social media influencers

The Dubai Press Club (DPC) has announced that the Social Media Influencers Diploma Programme, the region’s first accredited diploma programme for social media influencers. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-diploma-social-media-influencers/

Citrix teams up with Microsoft to deliver virtual desktops

Citrix Systems has announced the launch of Citrix Managed Desktops, a cloud-hosted offering that enables organisations to provision Windows-based applications and desktops from the cloud. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/citrix-teams-up-with-microsoft-to-deliver-virtual-desktops/

How to build a strategic approach to securing multi-cloud environments

Nicolai Solling, CTO, Help AG, shares insights into how regional organisations can develop a strategic approach to securing multi-cloud environments. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/help-ag-build-strategic-approach-securing-multi-cloud/

How to build a strategic approach to securing multi-cloud environments

Nicolai Solling, CTO, Help AG, shares insights into how regional organisations can develop a strategic approach to securing multi-cloud environments. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/help-ag-build-strategic-approach-securing-multi-cloud/

Luxury car firm to share a glimpse of the "future of grand touring"

Bentley Motors has launched a new augmented reality experience called ‘Bentley 100 AR’, which allows users the opportunity to explore the Bentley EXP 100 GT at their fingertips. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/bentley-100-ar-immersive-app-showcase-future-grand-touring/

Ransomware incident targeting NAS devices "under control": Synology

Synology and the Taiwan Computer Emergency Response Team / Coordination Center (TWCERT/CC) have jointly announced the recent ransomware attack on various brands of NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/ransomware-incident-targeting-nas-devices-under-control-synology/

Top seven best practices for securing the public cloud

Harish Chib, vice president – Middle East and Africa, Sophos, explains the seven most important steps in securing the public cloud that every organisation can follow. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/seven-best-practices-securing-public-cloud-sophos/

UAE's Etisalat makes 5G call from world’s tallest tower

UAE-based telco Etisalat has announced the availability of 5G coverage in the world’s tallest and iconic tower Burj Khalifa showcasing readiness of the 5G network and compatibility with industry leading 5G smartphones. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uaes-etisalat-makes-5g-call-from-worlds-tallest-tower/

AOC's "Faster Series" to ensure victory for e-gamers

When competing during online gaming events a monitor designed for fast performance is important in ensuring a player’s victory. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/aocs-faster-series-to-ensure-victory-for-e-gamers/

Omani pharmacy chain taps Infinet Wireless to boost connectivity

InfiNet Wireless has successfully delivered a comprehensive communication infrastructure to Muscat Pharmacy & Stores, one of Oman’s most well-recognised pharmacy chains. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/oman/omani-pharmacy-chain-infinet-wireless-boost-connectivity/

UAE homegrown site to revolutionise corporate travel with new online tool

Musafir.com has announced a new corporate booking tool, a feature that is designed to streamline the relationship between the premium travel website and their corporate clients. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-musafir-revolutionise-corporate-travel-new-online-tool/

UAE-based bank enhances data-driven decision-making with SAP

Emirates NBD has partnered with enterprise software firm SAP to become the first bank globally to implement SAP Financial Services Data Platform. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/uae-emirates-nbd-data-driven-decision-making-sap/

Semi-autonomous e-scooters to hit the roads next year

Beijing-based electric scooter maker Segway Ninebot Group has reportedly unveiled a new scooter that can autonomously drive to its charging stations. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/semi-autonomous-escooters-to-hit-the-roads-next-year/

China's iPayLinks to expand Middle East fintech market

China-based cross-border payment services provider, iPayLinks, has announced its entry into the Middle East fintech space. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/chinas-ipaylinks-to-expand-middle-east-fintech-market/

Cloud-based network architecture vital for 5G future, says UAE telco

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has placed the spotlight on the need for cloud-based future network architecture for new 5G and IOT use cases in a recent study it published in partnership with Nokia. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/cloud-based-network-architecture-vital-for-5g-future-says-uae-telco/

Why risk management is vital for digital transformation

Sam Olyaei, senior principal analyst and conference chair, Gartner, discusses how security and risk strategies have evolved in the digital age. https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/why-risk-management-is-vital-for-digital-transformation/

"We must leave ‘no stone unturned’ in addressing the skills gap": Symantec's Sunil Varkey

Sunil Varkey, CTO and Strategist, Emerging Region,  symantec, sheds light on how the current skills gap is taking its toll on security. https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/leave-no-stone-unturned-addressing-skills-gap-symantec-sunil-varkey/

Hitachi Vantara names new GM for Middle East

Hitachi Vantara, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, has appointed Walid Gomaa as its new General Manager for the Middle East and Pakistan. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/hitachi-vantara-names-new-gm-for-middle-east/

Instagram users can now create their own augmented reality face filters

Facebook has announced that its Spark AR platform is moving out of its Instagram publishing closed beta enabling users to create and publish their own AR effects. https://www.tahawultech.com/lifestyle/instagram-users-create-own-augmented-reality-face-filters/

Dubai Future Council for blockchain approves new initiatives

The Dubai Future Council for Blockchain has recently held its second meeting where it presented and approved three initiatives for 2019. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-future-council-for-blockchain-approves-new-initiatives/

How Raqmiyat is transforming the IT staffing industry

Abhijeet Sanyal, AVP Technology Staffing Solution at Raqmiyat, explains what makes the company stand out in the IT staffing industry … https://www.tahawultech.com/features/how-raqmiyat-is-transforming-the-it-staffing-industry/

UiPath delivers "Automation First" attitude

Karan Dixit, Vice President of Sales for the Middle East and Africa at UiPath, explains why an “Automation First” attitute … https://www.tahawultech.com/features/uipath-delivers-automation-first-attitude/

Singapore firm using blockchain technology to build smart cities

A Singaporean start-up company is tapping into the transformative power of blockchain by using the disruptive new technology to build … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/singapore-firm-using-blockchain-technology-to-build-smart-cities/

How to address IoT security risks in the healthcare industry

There has been a surge in the number of cyber-attacks on the healthcare industry in the past five years affecting … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/how-to-address-iot-security-risks-in-the-healthcare-industry/

UAE set to open world's first AI café

The UAE has announced that Dubai will be home to the world’s first AI-themed café. It is another significant step … https://www.tahawultech.com/video/uae-set-to-open-worlds-first-ai-cafe-2/

ScreenCheck's personalised approach is driving their success in new digital era

CNME Editor Mark Forker, spoke to Shaji Abdul Kadar, Chief Operating Officer at ScreenCheck, to find out how the innovative … https://www.tahawultech.com/magazines/screenchecks-personalised-approach-is-driving-their-success-in-new-digital-era/

EITC - Driving the 5G ecosystem

CNME spoke to Saleem Al Blooshi, Chief Technology Officer, at EITC, to find out when 5G will become commercially available … https://www.tahawultech.com/magazine/eitc-driving-the-5g-ecosystem/

Middle East business leaders believe China has overtaken US

A survey by Bloomberg has found that prominent thought-leaders in the Middle East, believe that China and India has now … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/middle-east-business-leaders-believe-china-has-overtaken-us/

Scammers distributing phishing mails from legitimate sites on the rise

Malicious internet users are increasingly exploiting websites to insert phishing links into emails from trustworthy companies on a global scale. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/scammers-distributing-phishing-mails-from-legitimate-sites-on-the-rise/

Biggest ransomware threat is the network: Vectra report

Vectra, network threat detection and response (NDR) solutions provider, has disclosed that cybercriminals’ most effective weapon in a ransomware attack … https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/biggest-ransomware-threat-is-the-network-vectra-report/

UAE set to open world's first AI café

The UAE’s ambition to be a global leader in AI technology has been enhanced further with the announcement that the … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-set-to-open-worlds-first-ai-cafe/

Samsung and Microsoft join forces to do battle with Apple

South Korean electronics conglomerate Samsung is partnering with US software behemoth Microsoft in a bid to take on Apple.  The … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/samsung-and-microsoft-join-forces-to-do-battle-with-apple/

China's Huawei unveils new operating system to rival Android

Huawei has announced the launch of HarmonyOS, which is a new microkernel-based, distributed operating system designed to deliver a cohesive user experience across all devices. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/china-huawei-operating-system-harmonyos/

GCC's first service automation training centre to open in UAE

Etisalat Academy has announced the launch of the GCC’s first accredited Service Automation Framework (SAF) Training Centre in partnership with APMG and Etisalat Group. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/uae-etisalat-gcc-first-automation-training-centre/

DarkMatter teams up with UAE university to foster cybersecurity innovation

DarkMatter Group has announced the Cybersecurity Research Award (CRA) – an award focused on generating ideas that will safeguard the world’s smart cities against the cybersecurity threats. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-darkmatter-khalifa-university-foster-cybersecurity-innovation/

Samsung unpacks new Galaxy Note series

Samsung has recently unveiled the latest iteration to its Galaxy Note series by introducing two new flagship smartphones – the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/samsung-unpacks-new-galaxy-note-series/

Symantec sells off enterprise security unit for $10.7 billion

Symantec has sold off its enterprise security business to chipmaker Broadcom in a deal worth $10.7 billion. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/symantec-sells-enterprise-security-unit-for-10-7-billion/

Epicor helping manufacturers automate and embrace new technologies

Editor Mark Forker, spoke to Terri Hiskey, Vice President, Portfolio Marketing, Manufacturing at Epicor, in a bid to find out … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/epicor-helping-manufacturers-automate-and-embrace-new-technologies/

Injazat, the partner of choice for digital transformation

Ali Al Nuaimi, Chief Commercial Officer at Injazat, a Mubadala company, explains why the government-owned company is the ideal partner … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/injazat-the-partner-of-choice-for-digital-transformation/

Western Digital on the evolution of data storage

TahawulTech.com spoke to Khwaja Saifuddin, Senior Sales Director for the Middle East at Western Digital, to discuss how WD has … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/western-digital-on-the-evolution-of-data-storage/

Dell Technologies names new channel head for MERAT

Dell Technologies has appointed Vangelis Lagousakos as the Senior Director, Channel for the Middle East, Russia, Africa and Turkey region. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/dell-technologies-new-channel-head-merat-vangelis-lagousakos/

China issues warning to India over potential Huawei ban

The Chinese government has warned India that there will be ‘consequences’ if they decide to prohibit Huawei from participating in … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/china-issues-warning-to-india-over-potential-huawei-ban/

R&M ensures fiber connectivity right to the edge

TahawulTech.com interviewed Nabil Khalil, Executive Vice President at R&M Middle East, Turkey and Africa, who highlighted the firm’s emphasis on … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/rm-ensures-fiber-connectivity-right-to-the-edge/

Google will use recycled materials in all hardware products by 2022

In a bid to reduce waste, Google announced that starting in 2022, 100 percent of Made by Google products will … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/google-will-use-recycled-materials-in-all-hardware-products-by-2022/

Virgin Hyperloop One to build world's first long-range test track in Saudi Arabia

Virgin Hyperloop One has announced a development partnership with the Saudi Arabia’s Economic City Authority (ECA) to conduct a study to build the world’s longest test and certification hyperloop track. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/virgin-hyperloop-build-long-range-test-track-saudi-arabia/

GBM on how to break out of a "digital deadlock"

GBM Vice President of Digital Business Solutions Cherif Morcos discusses how organisations can move forward in their digital transformation journey … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/gbm-on-how-to-break-out-of-a-digital-deadlock/

Four in 5 UAE parents see tech as a good medium for child development: report

Four in five (80 percent) parents in the UAE believe technology is a good medium for their child’s development, new YouGov research reveals. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-parents-tech-good-medium-child-development/

"Passwords will eventually become redundant": Okta

CNME Deputy Editor Giorgia Guantario sat down with Justin Doo, Territory Manager for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa at … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/passwords-will-eventually-become-redudant-okta/

Apple Card is now available to a select few: all you need to know

Apple started rolling out the new Apple Card to a few of its customers yesterday ahead of its launch at … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/apple-card-is-now-available-to-a-select-few-all-you-need-to-know/

Tenable expands Cyber Exposure ecosystem

Tenable has recently announced the expansion of its Cyber Exposure ecosystem with new and enhanced technology integrations from leading vendors in public cloud infrastructure, SIEM and IT Service Management solutions. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/tenable-expands-cyber-exposure-ecosystem/

Abu Dhabi to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities with new initiative

The Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA) has held the Cyber Defense Challenge, in partnership with the leading cyber security solutions company Trend Micro. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/government/abu-dhabi-digital-authority-cyber-defence-challenge/

Spam most used conduit for distributing malware: report

Mimecast’s Threat Intelligence Report: Black Hat Edition 2019, revealed that attackers are using either simple, opportunistic attacks or complex, targeted attacks based on necessity to impact the target. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/spam-most-used-conduit-for-distributing-malware-report/

Toshiba rolls out new SMART App

Toshiba has launched its SMART App, which is aimed at helping its front-end customer facing team members and channel partners maximise the value of its products. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/toshiba-rolls-out-new-smart-app/

Industrial software firm Aveva launches new unified operations centre

UK-based engineering and industrial software firm AVEVA has launched its new Unified Operations Center, its command-and-control solution for infrastructure operators such as smart cities and facilities management, and for industries like oil and gas and mining. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/industrial-software-aveva-unified-communications-centre/

UAE's Jafza introduces VR Smart Court to handle labour litigation

Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (Jafza) has partnered with Dubai Courts to establish a Virtual Reality Smart Court to handle labour litigations involving companies operating from the Free Zone and its business units. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-jafza-vr-smart-court-handle-labour-litigation/

IBM to enhance supply chain management with blockchain

Global tech giant IBM has announced a new blockchain network to streamline supply chain management, according to Reuters. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/ibm-enhance-supply-chain-management-blockchain/

IoT spending in MEA to surpass $8 billion this year: IDC

Organisations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) are expected to invest over $8.47 billion on Internet of Things (IoT) technologies this year, according to a recent industry report. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/iot-spending-in-mea-to-surpass-8-billion-this-year-idc/

Evolve 2019: tahawultech.com reveals expert speaker line-up

tahawultech.com is delighted to announce the first batch of confirmed speakers for the third edition of Evolve Digital Transformation Forum. … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/evolve-digital-transforamation-forum-2019-tahawultech-com-reveals-expert-speaker-line-up/

IBM transforms software products to be cloud-native

IBM has announced that it has transformed its software portfolio to be cloud-native and optimised it to run on Red Hat OpenShift. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/ibm-transforms-software-products-cloud-native/

Veeam strengthens grip on cloud data management market

Veeam has announced that it has attained double-digit growth in annual recurring revenue and continued success as Veeam embraces Act II of its company evolution. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/veeam-strengthens-grip-cloud-data-management-market/

UAE-based telco du to promote Light Communication technology

UAE-based telco du has announced that it has become the only regional founding member of the Light Communications Alliance (LCA) https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-based-telco-du-to-promote-light-communication-technology/

Mimecast to foster vendor-customer collaborations with new programme

Mimecast has launched the Cyber Alliance Program, a new program designed to align security vendors into an extensive cyber resilience ecosystem. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/mimecast-to-foster-vendor-customer-collaborations-with-new-programme/

How Oralce is supporting their customers' journey to the cloud

tahawultech.com sat down with Arun Khehar, Oracle’s Senior Vice President of Business Applications for the Middle East, Africa and India, … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/how-oracle-is-supporting-customers-journey-to-the-cloud-arun-khehar/