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Dubai motorist can avoid traffic jams with this app

Dubai Police has encouraged the public to benefit from the ‘Drive Mode’ feature in its smart app, which enables them to avoid traffic jams and nearby accidents. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-motorist-can-avoid-traffic-jams-with-this-app/

BeyondTrust: Busting 6 myths about PAM

John Hathaway, vice president for Middle East and India, BeyondTrust, dispels six of the most common misconceptions around privileged access management (PAM). https://www.tahawultech.com/video/beyondtrust-busting-6-myths-about-pam/

Dell Technologies outlines its vision to advance 'human progress'

Mark Forker was in attendance at the annual Dell Technologies Forum to hear how the company is aspiring to advance … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dell-technologies-outlines-its-vision-to-advance-human-progress/

"UAE consumers won't pay extra for 5G" - TRA

UAE consumers have received a welcome boost following confirmation that they will not have to pay extra for superfast 5G … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uae-consumers-wont-pay-extra-for-5g-tra/

Infor supports Bahrain’s digital transformation

Global cloud software firm Infor has announced that its helping Bahraini organisations to digitally transform in line with the goals of the country’s ambitious Economic Vision 2030. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/bahrain/infor-supports-bahrain-digital-transformation/

Pure Storage bridges the divide between public and private cloud

Pure Storage has announced major additions to its Cloud Data Services portfolio that helps customers more impactfully deploy hybrid clouds. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/pure-storage-bridges-the-divide-between-public-and-private-cloud/

Uber founder receives $400m in investment from Saudi Arabia

Uber founder Travis Kalanick has received investment of $400m from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign-wealth fund according to reports in The Wall … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uber-founder-receives-400m-in-investment-from-saudi-arabia/

Maqta Gateway streamlines customs clearance with new online platform

Maqta Gateway, the developer and operator of the first port community system in the UAE and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, hosted its 5th Digital Trade Community Forum. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/maqta-gateway-streamlines-customs-clearance-with-new-online-platform/

Focus Softnet launches new AI-powered app for Quickbooks users

Focus Softnet has launched Qbixe, its artificial intelligence-driven, voice activated app, designed for small and medium businesses using Intuit’s Quickbooks. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/focus-softnet-launches-new-ai-powered-app-for-quickbooks-users/

F5 launches Unity+ channel partner programme

F5 Networks has announced the launch of F5 Unity+, an innovative channel programme designed to create long-term profitable partner growth. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/f5-launches-unity-channel-partner-programme/

UAE MOCD strengthens security posture with Microsoft

The UAE’s Ministry of Community Development (MOCD) has teamed up with Microsoft to better secure its digital assets and protect against cyber-attacks. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-mocd-microsoft-protect-against-cyber-threats/

Data strengthen customer trust and bottom lines: MEA business leaders

Business leaders in the Middle East and Africa strongly believe that data helps build trust from its customers, its own business processes, and across its partner ecosystem, according to a recent study by IBM. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/mea-business-leaders-data-customer-trust-ibm/

Driverless cars to hit UAE roads in two years: ESMA

Driverless vehicles may hit the UAE roads in 2021 as the nation prepares to become the first country in the world to have regulations on autonomous vehicles, a top official told WAM. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/driverless-cars-to-hit-uae-roads-in-two-years-esma/

"We can still be No.1 without Google" - Huawei CEO

Huawei CEO and founder Ren Zhengfei believes the company can become the world’s No.1 smartphone manufacturer, despite the fact its … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/we-can-still-be-no-1-without-google-huawei-ceo/

Dell Technologies commits to driving UAE's ICT agenda

With digital transformation being a major area of focus for businesses and government across the UAE, Dell Technologies has reinforced its commitment to advancing the country’s ICT agenda. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dell-technologies-commits-to-driving-uaes-ict-agenda/

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to go cashless with Tappit

Tappit, the global payment ecosystem for events, sports stadia and venues, has announced a new partnership with Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/abu-dhabi-grand-prix-to-go-cashless-with-tappit/

Honeywell unveils Genetron application in Saudi Arabia

Honeywell has launched its Genetron application to combat counterfeit refrigerants in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/honeywell-unveils-genetron-application-in-saudi-arabia/

Huawei smartphone sales soar despite US restrictions

Global sales of smartphones to end users continued to decline in the third quarter of 2019, contracting by 0.4 percent compared with the third quarter of 2018, according to Gartner. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/huawei-smartphone-sales-soar-despite-us-restrictions/

Chatbots to bring global retailers $439 million in annual savings

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as chatbots will bring global retailers $439 million in annual savings by 2023, according to a recent industry study. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/retail/chatbots-to-bring-global-retailers-439-million-in-annual-savings/

Mimecast blocks over 90 billion suspicious emails

The Mimecast Threat Intelligence Report includes analysis of 207 billion emails processed by Mimecast, 99 billion of which were rejected. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/mimecast-blocks-over-90-billion-suspicious-emails/

Dubai rolls out new data initiative to bolster the retail sector

Smart Dubai and the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED – Dubai Economy) have announced a joint new data initiative for the retail sector. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-rolls-out-new-data-initiative-to-bolster-the-retail-sector/

Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme

Staying true to ThinkPad’s distinct rugged look, the X1 Extreme offers a dose of nostalgia for the older customer base. However, its premium features make it an attractive choice for even the younger ‘prosumers.’ https://www.tahawultech.com/reviews/review-lenovo-thinkpad-x1-extreme/

Ooredoo chooses Fortinet to deliver secure SD-WAN managed services in Kuwait

Fortinet has been chosen by Ooredoo Kuwait, a part of Ooredoo Group to deliver the region’s first secure SD-WAN managed service. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/kuwait/ooredoo-kuwait-fortinet-secure-sd-wan-managed-service/

Uber stripped of licence to operate in London

Uber has lost its licence to operate private hire vehicles in London after the UK capital’s transport agency said it was “not fit and proper” to hold such a permit. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/uber-stripped-of-licence-to-operate-in-london/

Online shoppers in the Middle East at risk of email fraud: Proofpoint

90 percent of the top 20 online retailers in the Middle East are not actively blocking fraudulent emails from reaching customers https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/retail/online-shoppers-middle-east-risk-email-fraud-proofpoint/

SAP, Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team accelerate technology partnership

SAP SE has announced that the Mercedes-Benz EQ Formula E Team is using the SAP HANA platform and the SAP Sports One solution for season six of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/sap-mercedes-benz-accelerate-technology-partnership/

Rising cloud adoption to drive channel partner engagement in UAE: Equinix

Global interconnection and data centre company Equinix has revealed the findings of an independent survey exploring the views of senior enterprise IT professionals on the future of the Channel industry. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/cloud-channel-partner-engagement-uae-equinix/

Abuse of personal information, sophisticated attacks to rise in 2020: Kaspersky

Kaspersky researchers have shared their vision on Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) in 2020, pointing out how the landscape of targeted attacks will change in the coming months. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/abuse-of-personal-information-sophisticated-attacks-to-rise-in-2020-kaspersky/

Zain rolls out first-ever 5G roaming service in MENA

Zain Group has successfully launched the region’s first 5G roaming service between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, with download speeds reaching as high as 500 Mbps for both outbound and inbound roaming. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/zain-rolls-out-first-ever-5g-roaming-service-in-mena/

Dubai turns to AI to enhance training for public transport drivers

The project called, Digital Coach project, is in line with the UAE Strategy for artificial intelligence (AI) and technology is the first-of-its-kind in training drivers worldwide. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-ai-digital-coach-public-transport-drivers/

Hyperscale data centre to bring positive impact on businesses: Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric has announced findings from a new study that sheds light on how hyperscale and colocation trends are impacting the future model of the data centre value chain. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/hyperscale-data-centre-to-bring-positive-impact-on-businesses-schneider-electric/

Global robotic process automation firm raises $290 Million in Series B funding

Automation Anywhere, a global Robotic Process Automation (RPA) company, has received $290 million in Series B funding at a post money valuation of $6.8 billion. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/global-robotic-process-automation-firm-raises-290-million-in-series-b-funding/

Is your organisation ready for the holiday shopping surge?

Srinivasa Raghavan, product manager, Site24x7, walks us through why and how we should be preparing for the holiday season. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/is-your-organisation-ready-for-the-holiday-shopping-surge/

Abu Dhabi and Dubai recognised as one of the world’s top Hyperconnected Cities

Data is at the core of successful smart city innovation, according to new research from Oracle and economic and urban … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/abu-dhabi-and-dubai-recognised-as-one-of-the-worlds-top-hyperconnected-cities/

Serco Middle East names new Chief Digital Officer

International service company, Serco Middle East, has appointed Paul Bogan to the role of Chief Digital Officer headquartered out of its Dubai office. https://www.tahawultech.com/enterprise/serco-middle-east-names-new-chief-digital-officer/

HPE unveils next-gen HPC and AI solutions for the exascale era

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced it will deliver a comprehensive high-performance computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) portfolio for the exascale era, which is characterised by explosive data growth and new converged workloads such as HPC, AI, and analytics. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/hpe-unveils-next-gen-hpc-and-ai-solutions-for-the-exascale-era/

HPE and Ingram Micro to train Egyptian nationals in AI

The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Ingram Micro have signed a collaboration agreement to train and qualify Egyptian talents on artificial intelligence (AI) applications. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/hpe-and-ingram-micro-to-train-egyptian-nationals-in-ai/

UAE highlights need to enhance Arab cooperation in the space sector

The UAE Space Agency has reportedly organised the fourth meeting of the Arab Space Cooperation Group on the sidelines of the 16th edition of Dubai Airshow 2019. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-highlights-need-to-enhance-arab-cooperation-in-the-space-sector/

How ADDA is enabling governments of the future

The UAE government has been leading at the forefront of the digital transformation of the country and the region, and … https://www.tahawultech.com/features/how-adda-is-enabling-governments-of-the-future/

UAE leading the way in adoption of 'smart technologies'

The United Arab Emirates has been praised for its progressive approach to ‘smart technologies’ – and according to ICT analysts … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/uae-leading-the-way-in-adoption-of-smart-technologies/

Dubai Future Council launches blockchain policy

The Dubai Future Council for Blockchain, chaired by Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, has launched the Dubai Blockchain Policy at the 9th Smart City Expo World Congress, held in Barcelona. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-future-council-launches-blockchain-policy/

US grants Huawei another 90-day license extension

The US is set to issue a 90-day extension of a temporary general license allowing US companies to continue doing business with China’s Huawei Technologies https://www.tahawultech.com/video/us-grants-huawei-another-90-day-license-extension/

Toshiba to augment customer service with Tosh Speech BOT

Toshiba has unveiled its latest innovation, the Tosh Speech BOT, which optimises automatic speech recognition, natural language processing and text-to-speech technology. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/toshiba-to-augment-customer-service-with-tosh-speech-bot/

Sage inks distribution deal with Redington

Cloud business management solutions provider Sage has signed a distribution partnership in the Middle East region with Redington to deliver … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/sage-inks-distribution-deal-with-redington/

Singapore launches new AI strategy

Singapore has long served as a bastion of technological advancement, and is undoubtedly one of the most connected and innovative … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/singapore-launches-new-ai-strategy/

UAE's elite military unit inks $65 million tech deal

GAL (Global Aerospace Logistics) has signed a contract with the UAE Presidential Guard Command to enhance the latter’s technology infrastructure, in a deal worth $65 million. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uaes-elite-military-unit-inks-65-million-tech-deal/

Dubai Airports joins customer advisory board for FedEx Express' SameDay Bot

FedEx Express has announced that Dubai Airports will join its UAE Customer Advisory Board for Roxo the FedEx SameDay Bot, focusing on the collaboration to develop a device to meet business needs in the United Arab Emirates. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/transport-logistics/dubai-airports-fedex-express-roxo-sameday-bot/

Zuckerberg claims popular app TikTok is a threat to democracy

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has launched a scathing attack on popular video app TikTok labelling it as a threat to … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/zuckerberg-claims-popular-app-tiktok-is-a-threat-to-democracy/

Digital landscape or digital riskscape?: Malware attacks on the rise in UAE

As businesses rush to embrace digital transformation in the Industry 4.0 era, recent research by international cybersecurity experts shows that while cyberspace can deliver superior efficiency and productivity benefits, it can also put businesses at severe risk. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/digital-landscape-or-digital-riskscape-malware-attacks-on-the-rise-in-uae/

Global public cloud services market toreach $266.4 billion

The worldwide public cloud services market is forecast to grow 17 percent in 2020 to total $266.4 billion, up from $227.8 billion in 2019, according to Gartner. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/global-public-cloud-services-market-toreach-266-4-billion/

NXN partners with Microsoft in bid to drive digital transformation

NXN and Microsoft have ventured into a partnership to launch NXN’s digital transformation platform “DNX” and its digital services on … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/nxn-partners-with-microsoft-in-bid-to-drive-digital-transformation/

ServiceNow announces key appointments

ServiceNow has announced that newly appointed CEO Bill McDermott has formally assumed the role and has named Gina Mastantuono as its new CFO. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/servicenow-announces-key-appointments/

NetApp's data fabric allows companies to weave their own cloud journey

CNME spoke to Matt Wats, Director of Technology and Strategy at NetApp, to understand how the hybrid cloud and data … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/netapps-data-fabric-allows-companies-to-weave-their-own-cloud-journey/

emt Distribution signs deal to distribute Safetica solutions in Africa

emt Distribution META has announced a partnership with Safetica for Africa and Levant. Both companies have also highlighted the integration between Fortinet and Safetica solutions. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/emt-distribution-signs-deal-to-distribute-safetica-solutions-in-africa/

emt Distribution inks partnership with SecurEnvoy

emt Distribution has signed a distribution partnership with SecurEnvoy for its existing multi-factor authentication (MFA) solutions as well as other future product categories in META. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/emt-distribution-inks-partnership-with-securenvoy/

Ericsson executive highlights its efforts in 5G standardisation

CNME Editor Mark Forker managed to secure an exclusive interview with Alp Uysal, Vice President and Head of Strategy, Technology, … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/ericsson-executive-highlights-its-efforts-in-5g-standardisation/

Inclusive digital transformation is key to driving Africa’s economic progress

African governments are harnessing digital technologies to support ongoing reforms and better serve the interests of citizens, according to industry experts at the Global Business Forum Africa 2019 in Dubai. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/inclusive-digital-transformation-is-key-to-driving-africas-economic-progress/

Majid Al Futtaim identifies 'customer experience' as key pillar in its long-term strategy

CNME Editor Mark Forker secured an exclusive interview with Joe Abi Akl, Acting Chief Corporate Development Officer at Majid Al … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/majid-al-futtaim-identifies-customer-experience-as-key-pillar-in-its-long-term-strategy/

Norden Communication on meeting customers' requirements

Ashick C.A., Sales Manager at Norden Communication Middle East Fze, discusses the latest trends in the cabling market, including the … https://www.tahawultech.com/cabling-planner/norden-communication-on-meeting-customers-requirements/

Global security firm unveils playbook for defending against ransomware

Sophos has published How Ransomware Attacks, a playbook for defenders that explains how ransomware variants attack and impact victims. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/global-security-firm-unveils-playbook-for-defending-against-ransomware/

DTP teams up with Dassault Systèmes to optimise resource planning at DXB

DTP has announced the successful deployment of DTP tNexus Message Hub system and Dassault Systèmes DELMIA Quintiq fixed resource planning application, at Dubai International (DXB). https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/dtp-teams-up-with-dassault-systemes-to-optimise-resource-planning-at-dxb/

Nutanix reinforces commitment in Saudi Arabia with expansion initiatives

Nutanix has that it is further investing in Saudi Arabia by opening a new office and hiring new technical and … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/nutanix-saudi-arabia-expansion-initiatives/

Saudi Arabia businesses to prioritise CX transformation next year: study

Customer experience will be a business priority for 96 percent of Saudi Arabia businesses in 2020, according to a new YouGov survey. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-businesses-to-prioritise-cx-transformation-next-year-study/

Fluke Networks on the latest cabling market trends

Werner Heeren, Regional Sales Director at Fluke Networks, discusses what differentiates them from their competitors, the impact of new technologies … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/fluke-networks-latest-cabling-market-trends/

How Centena Group is transforming people's lives through technology

Tahawultech.com spoke to Sanjay Raghunath, Chairman and Managing Director at Centena Group, to understand how the UAE-based multinational conglomerate is … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/how-centena-group-is-transforming-peoples-lives-through-technology/

Ogloba on providing a reliable omnichannel approach

Nikos Issaiadis, Executive Vice President CEMEA at Ogloba, explains how the financial and logistics platform provider hopes to extend their … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/ogloba-digital-payments-ominchannel-approach/

How Infosysta is paving the way to agile transformation

Feras EL HAJJAR, Managing Director at Infosysta discusses how the company is helping the public and private sector adopt a … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/infosysta-paving-the-way-to-agile-transformation/

Microsoft executives discuss AI and cybersecurity at Digital Summit

John Frank, VP of European Union Government Affairs at Microsoft, has called on technology providers to be more transparent in … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/microsoft-executives-discuss-ai-and-cybersecurity-at-digital-summit/

US set to award Huawei 90-day license extension

Chinese telecommunications powerhouse Huawei is expected to receive another 90-day reprieve from US authorities according to reports in Washington. The … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/us-set-to-award-huawei-90-day-license-extension/

Focus Softnet on its new cloud-based AI platform AIFA

Ali Hyder, Group CEO at Focus Softnet explains how the ERP market leader is also establishing itself as a leading … https://www.tahawultech.com/features/focus-softnet-new-cloud-based-ai-platform-aifa/

Jumbo Electronics to deliver Smart Home services to UAE customers

Jumbo Electronics is promoting smart and automated home ecosystems for customers across the UAE through its dedicated Jumbo Unwired Crew. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/retail/jumbo-electronics-smart-home-services-uae-customers/

UAE's Nedaa to deliver secure communications at Dubai Airshow

UAE’s Nedaa has announced that it will be the official secure network communications provider at this year’s edition of Dubai Airshow. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/uae-nedaa-to-deliver-secure-communications-at-dubai-airshow/

Review: Ring Door View Cam

We took Ring’s Door View Cam for a spin and found out why its ease of installation, good video quality and motion sensor settings make it a standout in the smart home security market. https://www.tahawultech.com/reviews/review-ring-door-view-cam/

Global IT spending to hit $3.7 trillion this year: report

Global IT spending will reach $3.7 trillion in 2019, an increase of 0.4 percent from 2018, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/global-it-spending-3-7-trillion-this-year-gartner/

CloudHost's new e-commerce platform set to transform cloud industry

CNME Editor Mark Forker managed to secure an exclusive interview with Rajesh Sajnani, Co-founder and Managing Director of CloudHost, and … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/cloudhost-new-e-commerce-platform-set-to-transform-cloud-industry/

CrowdStrike on how proactive threat hunting can enable resilient cyber defences

Rawad Sarieddine, senior director at cybersecurity and threat response services firm CrowdStrike, delves into how organisations can turn the tables against the bad guys by effectively tracking threats in the cyber hunting ground. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/crowdstrike-rawad-sarieddine-proactive-threat-hunting/

"One needs to be a true solution provider to make money as a partner" - Cherif Sleiman, Infoblox

Dynamic and innovative technology leader Cherif Sleiman, Senior Vice President (SVP), International business, Infoblox, discusses how the firm empowers channel … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/one-needs-to-be-a-true-solution-provider-to-make-money-as-a-partner-cherif-sleiman-infoblox/

SCOPE Middle East appointed as distributor for C3M's Cloud Control platform

C3M has announced its partnership with UAE-based value-added distributor SCOPE Middle East to deliver Cloud Control, its cloud security and compliance management platform in the region. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/scope-middle-east-appointed-distributor-c3m-cloud-control/

Security blind spots cause growing concerns among enterprises: SANS Institute

Lack of visibility and complexity of managing data across both on-premise and cloud infrastructures are complicating the battle against cyber threats, according to a recent study by SANS Institute. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/security-blind-spots-concern-enterprises-sans-institute/

UAE's NPCC sets sights on becoming a digital-first oil and gas firm

National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC has announced a five-year plan to transform its digital capabilities and meet the evolving needs of the region’s oil and gas industry. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-npcc-sets-sights-on-becoming-digital-first-oil-gas/

Dubai Municipality, DSO to launch lab to test sustainability projects

Dubai Municipality and the DSOA have signed a collaboration agreement to set up a new laboratory to develop and implement geospatial infrastructure and test new ideas for Dubai Municipality’s sustainability projects. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/dubai-municipality-dso-to-launch-lab-to-test-sustainability-projects/

Dubai resolves over 1200 e-commerce consumer complaints

Dubai Economy has announced that its Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP) division has resolved 1,201 e-commerce consumer complaints during the period between July to September of 2019. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/retail/dubai-resolves-over-1200-ecommerce-consumer-complaints/

ThreatQuotient recognised as top threat intelligence platform

ThreatQuotient has announced that Frost & Sullivan has named ThreatQuotient the 2019 Technology Innovation Leader in the threat intelligence platform industry. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/threatquotient-recognised-top-threat-intelligence-platform/

Manufacturing sector sees growth despite market challenges: Epicor

Manufacturing business growth has continued to rise over the past year, but at a much slower rate than the previous 12 months, according to a recent study by Epicor. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/manufacturing-sector-sees-growth-despite-market-challenges-epicor/

Help AG, SentinelOne to deliver fully automated endpoint protection in Middle East

With SentinelOne’s ability to mitigate the effects of attacks even after infection, this partnership enables Help AG to arm Middle Eastern enterprises against endpoint attacks. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/helpag-sentinelone-automated-endpoint-protection-middle-east/

Avaya, H3 Dynamics partner to deliver emergency drone solution

H3 Dynamics, a Singaporean start-up has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Avaya to deliver a suite of aerial … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/h3-dynamics-avaya-mou-drones-avaya-engage-video-news/

Get a glimpse of the future of travel at Dubai Motor Show

US-based Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO) is currently taking part at the Dubai Motor Show, which is taking place from 12th to 16th November 2019 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/transport-logistics/virgin-hyperloop-one-pods-dubai-motor-show/

Microsoft to open first-ever AI Centre of Excellence for energy in the UAE

Microsoft has announced that it will open an AI Centre of Excellence for Energy in the UAE to empower organisations in the industry in accelerating digital transformation. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/microsoft-to-open-first-ever-ai-centre-of-excellence-for-energy-in-the-uae/

Tenable provides holistic view into cyber exposure with latest integration

Tenable, the Cyber Exposure company, has announced an integration between Tenable.io, for vulnerability management in the cloud, and the new … https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/tenable-cyber-exposure-integration-microsoft-azure/

Nutanix gears up to host enterprise cloud conference in Saudi Arabia

Nutanix has announced that it will host its annual .NEXT on Tour with the theme ‘Invisible Clouds, Visible IT’ at the Fairmont Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 18th November 2019. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/nutanix-host-enterprise-cloud-conference-saudi-arabia/

Finastra Universe comes to Middle East for fifth year

Finastra Universe, Finastra’s regional flagship event for financial services, is back in Dubai. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/finastra-universe-comes-to-middle-east-for-fifth-year/

Avaya highlights the "art" behind customer experience at Avaya ENGAGE

Avaya encouraged its customers and partners to master the “Art of Experience” at their annual event Avaya ENGAGE in Dubai. … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/avaya-engage-promotes-art-of-customer-experience/

Saudi Arabia's Misk Foundation, Abu Dhabi Hub71 partner to foster startup innovation

Saudi Arabia’s Misk Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, that outlined steps towards creating a more dynamic market for startups between the Kingdom and the UAE. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/saudi-arabia-misk-foundation-abu-dhabi-hub71-partner-to-foster-startup-innovation/

Avaya's Savio Tovar Dias on their 2020 product strategy

Savio Tovar Dias, Senior Director – Sales Engineering, at Avaya International discusses the company product strategy for 2020 and what … https://www.tahawultech.com/video/avayas-savio-tovar-dias-on-their-2020-product-strategy/

"Avaya today provides end-to-end customer experience solutions": Fadi Hani

Fadi Hani, VP of MEA and Turkey at Avaya explains why customers will benefit from attending their annual Avaya ENGAGE … https://www.tahawultech.com/video/avaya-today-provides-end-to-end-customer-experience-solutions-fadi-hani/

Avaya launches new subscription program at Avaya ENGAGE

Avaya Holdings Corp. launched its new Avaya IXTM Subscription program in the international market, making it easier than ever for … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/avaya-launches-new-subscription-program-at-avaya-engage/

"Avaya has driven us to invest in the direction of cloud and customer experience" - Fikret Aydogan, QPS/TopTel

Fikret Aydogan, Board Director QPS / Chairman & CEO TopTel, on the company’s evolution with Avaya and what they achieve … https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/avaya-has-driven-us-to-invest-in-the-direction-of-cloud-and-customer-experience-fikret-aydogan-qps-toptel/

HPE, Zain to accelerate 5G, IoT technologies in Saudi Arabia

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has signed an agreement with Zain to offer digital transformation solutions to customers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/hpe-zain-promote-digital-transformation-saudi-arabia/

Avaya partners with Singaporean start-up on emergency drone solutions

H3 Dynamics, a Singaporean start-up that has developed fully autonomous charging stations for remote security and industrial asset inspection drones, … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/avaya-partners-with-singaporean-start-up-on-emergency-drone-solutions/

New challenges and opportunities await the security industry: Security Matterz COO

Security Matterz COO Muntasir Bdair discusses how the latest developments in the security industry will bring both challenges and opportunities to regional enterprises. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/challenges-opportunities-await-industry-security-matterz/

Avaya's Fadi Moubarak on Avaya's open ecosystem strategy

At the Avaya Partner Summit 2019, Fadi Moubarak, Vice President – Channels, Avaya International elaborates on the company’s strategic alliance … https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/avayas-fadi-moubarak-on-avayas-open-ecosystem-strategy/

Zain taps Ericsson to launch 5G network in Bahrain

Zain has selected Ericsson to build its 5G network in Bahrain, with the first commercial 5G services expected to go live before the end of 2019. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/bahrain/zain-taps-ericsson-to-launch-5g-network-in-bahrain/

UAE telco unveils new unlimited postpaid plan

Etisalat has announced the launch of its new ‘Freedom Unlimited’ plans, offering postpaid customers – for the first time in the UAE – unlimited local and international calls on select plans. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-telco-unveils-new-unlimited-postpaid-plan/

Avaya honors its channel pioneers at the annual network meeting

At the Avaya Partner Summit 2020, held as part of Avaya ENGAGE Dubai this week, Avaya Holdings honored 25 of … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/avaya-honors-its-channel-pioneers-at-the-annual-network-meeting/

Soon, Dubai residents can only book RTA taxis via the Careem app

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the transfer of its taxi booking and dispatch services to car-hailing app Careem’s Hala platform. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/rta-taxi-booking-service-exclusively-careem-app/

“My partners are HPE’s extended arm in the market” – Hani Ajouz, HPE

Hani Ajouz, Channel Services Manager for the Middle East at HPE discusses how the IT leader’s partners can benefit from … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/my-partners-are-hpes-extended-arm-in-the-market-hani-ajouz-hpe/

Apple Card is just the latest example of sexist bias in AI

Financial regulators are investigating Apple’s new credit card for discriminating against women in what is just the latest example of … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/apple-credit-card-biased-sexist-ai-examples-amazon/

Saudi's SADAD turns to Oracle to bolster payment services

Saudi Payment’s SADAD, the national electronic bill presentment and payment service provider for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has chosen Oracle solutions to implement a robust payment security system, develop digital economy ready services and drive cost efficiencies. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-sadad-oracle-bolster-payment-services/

UAE unveils new initiative to accelerate AI adoption

Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence (AI) has announced the launch of the UAE Artificial Intelligence Network. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-unveils-new-initiative-to-accelerate-ai-adoption/

Huawei, CNL Software to drive Intelligent Campus development

Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has signed a Memorandum of … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/huawei-cnl-software-to-drive-intelligent-campus-development/

FreshToHome.com to invest AED 50 million in UAE and Saudi Arabia

Global online fresh fish and meat store FreshToHome.com has announced that it is set to invest AED 50 million in the UAE and Saudi Arabia over the next two years, creating 1,000 jobs, as the company formally launches operations in the UAE. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/freshtohome-com-to-invest-aed-50-million-in-uae-and-saudi-arabia/

US tech company using AI to prevent cervical cancer in India

US technology behemoth Microsoft is using AI to equip physicians in India with the right tools to fight cervical cancer. … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/us-tech-company-using-ai-to-prevent-cervical-cancer-in-india/

Avaya ENGAGE to spotlight new opportunities in the cloud era

Avaya ENGAGE will feature the firm’s top regional executives, a large contingent of its customer base, and over 500 Avaya technology alliance and channel partners expected to attend. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/avaya-engage-to-spotlight-new-opportunities-in-the-cloud-era/

Volvo turns to blockchain to ensure EV batteries are responsibly sourced

Volvo Cars has now reached an agreement with its two global battery suppliers, CATL of China and LG Chem of South Korea, and other global blockchain technology firms to implement traceability of cobalt. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/transport-logistics/volvo-turns-to-blockchain-to-ensure-ev-batteries-are-responsibly-sourced/

Bitdefender uncovers Ring doorbell vulnerability

Bitdefender researchers have recently uncovered an issue in Amazon’s Ring Video Doorbell Pro IoT device that allowed attackers physically near the device to intercept the owner’s Wi-Fi network credentials. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/bitdefender-uncovers-ring-doorbell-vulnerability/

Elon Musk unveils plans for sustainable city on Mars

Elon Musk is a technology entrepreneur and visionary who has already had a seismic impact on our society, but his … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/elon-musk-unveils-plans-for-sustainable-city-on-mars/

Vectra AI strengthens leadership team

Vectra AI has announced the addition of two executives to senior leadership roles, which the it says will be instrumental in driving customer satisfaction and further global business growth. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/vectra-ai-strengthens-leadership-team/

"Adversaries are becoming stealthier": Sophos report

Sophos has launched its 2020 Threat Report providing insights into the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/adversaries-are-becoming-stealthier-sophos-report/

McAfee enables enterprises to "Shift Left" to reduce risks on Microsoft Azure

McAfee has announced updates to McAfee MVISION Cloud for Microsoft Azure that will help customers “Shift Left” with security to preemptively help to address compliance and risk within their cloud infrastructure. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/mcafee-enables-enterprises-to-shift-left-to-reduce-risks-on-microsoft-azure/

DEWA unveils revamped digital platforms

DEWA has recently unveiled its revamped website to offer customers a seamless experience that enables them to access services, information and transactions with ease, while reflecting its corporate identity. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dewa-unveils-revamped-digital-platforms/

UAE's Thuraya completes test of low-power IoT tech

UAE-based mobile satellite services Thuraya and eSAT Global have announced the completion of successful tests validating eSAT’s Global LPWAN communications technology over Thuraya’s satellite system. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uaes-thuraya-completes-test-of-low-power-iot-tech/

Abu Dhabi crown prince unveils UAE’s largest defence conglomerate

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces has unveiled a new defence conglomerate called EDGE, which will be focused on developing advanced technologies for cyber defence and national security solutions. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/abu-dhabi-crown-prince-unveils-uaes-largest-defence-conglomerate/

Ten-step action plan for talent transformation to support cloud migration

According to IDC’s latest Middle East CIO survey, some 73% of organisations across the region are currently undergoing a formal … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ten-step-action-plan-for-talent-transformation-to-support-cloud-migration/

UAE may soon lift ban on WhatsApp calls, says top cybersecurity executive

The UAE may soon lift its ban on WhatsApp calls, the executive director of the UAE’s National Electronic Security Authority, … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-may-soon-lift-ban-on-whatsapp-calls-says-top-cybersecurity-executive/

Veritas unveils its latest data protection solution

Veritas Technologies, a worldwide leader in enterprise data protection and software-defined infrastructure, today unveiled the Veritas™ Flex 5150 appliance, a … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/veritas-unveils-its-latest-data-protection-solution/

Google launches 'App Defense Alliance' to fight bad apps

Google is teaming up with three major security companies to stop Potentially Harmful Applications (PHAs) before they reach users’ devices … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/google-launches-app-defense-alliance-to-fight-bad-apps/

Bose Professional expands portfolio with new DesignMax series

Bose Professional hosted its ‘Installed Sound Expansion’ event in Dubai on 30th October 2019. The event saw a successful turn … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/bose-professional-expands-portfolio-with-new-designmax-series/

Kasperksy reveals dangers of unsecured biometrics data

Traditional passwords nowadays are a weak point as data leaks happen quite often. More and more companies decide to change the approach and adopt biometrics. However, no one is immune to identity theft and there already have been several actual cases of losing biometric data. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/kasperksy-reveals-dangers-of-unsecured-biometrics-data/

GITEX Technology Week generates AED 1.6 billion in economic output

The Dubai World Trade Centre has released the GITEX Technology Week Economic Impact Assessment 2019 Report, which revealed that the mega tech event generated AED 1.6 billion in revenue across direct, indirect and induced economic levers, https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/gitex-technology-week-generates-aed-1-6-billion-in-economic-output/

UAE telco to enable world's first 5G-powered entertainment destination

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced it is empowering guests of Global Village to experience the 5G revolution. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-telco-to-enable-worlds-first-5g-powered-entertainment-destination/

IFS strengthens Middle East operations

IFS has announced plans to strengthen its Middle East operations by opening its new office in Dubai and expanding its channel partner network to reinforce regional business. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/ifs-strengthens-middle-east-operations/

Abu Dhabi launches new conglomerate to transform national security solutions

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces today inaugurated EDGE, a company set to reposition the UAE as a notable global player in advanced technology. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/abu-dhabi-launches-new-conglomerate-transform-national-security-solutions/

BeyondTrust share top security predictions for 2020 and beyond

BeyondTrust has announced its top security predictions for the New Year and into 2025. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/beyondtrust-share-top-security-predictions-for-2020-and-beyond/

Pure makes customers' 'AI-First' infrastructure a reality

Pure Storage has announced a host of new and improved AI solutions that provide enterprise customers with the features and functionality needed to execute increasingly complex AI initiatives through any phase or scale. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/pure-makes-customers-ai-first-infrastructure-a-reality/

Abu Dhabi unveils new tech-driven defence conglomerate

Abu Dhabi has unveiled a new defence conglomerate focused on developing advanced technologies for cyber defence and national security solutions. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/abu-dhabi-unveils-new-tech-driven-defence-conglomerate/

HPE introduces AI-driven hyperconverged infrastructure

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) announced advancements to HPE SimpliVity, the company’s flagship hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) platform, ushering in a new … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/hpe-introduces-ai-driven-hyperconverged-infrastructure-simplivity/

Bayer spotlights how startups are redefining UAE's healthcare sector

As a flourishing market, the UAE has also introduced several initiatives to strengthen its start-up ecosystem, irrespective of the industry it caters to. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/healthcare/bayer-spotlights-startups-redefining-uae-healthcare-sector/

Qualys inks new deal to secure Microsoft Azure

Qualys has announced an embedded partnership with Microsoft integrating Qualys Vulnerability Management and Qualys Container Security into Microsoft Azure. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/qualys-secure-microsoft-azure/

UAE to appoint world's first-ever fourth industrial revolution ambassador

The UAE has appointed a new Fourth Industrial Revolution, 4IR, Ambassador, the first of its kind in the world. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-appoint-world-first-fourth-industrial-revolution-ambassador/

Microsoft executive says AI is the cornerstone of digital transformation

CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Corey Sanders, Corporate VP for Microsoft Solutions during his recent visit to Middle East, … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/microsoft-executive-says-ai-is-the-cornerstone-of-digital-transformation/

Facebook introduces new parent company logo

Facebook unveiled a new logo to represent the parent company of the homonymous social network, WhatsApp, Instagram, Oculus, Workplace, Portal … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/facebook-introduces-new-parent-company-logo/

RING launches fifth video doorbell in Saudi Arabia

Amazon-owned global home security firm Ring has launched its fifth video doorbell, Ring Door View Cam in Saudi Arabia. A … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/ring-launches-fifth-video-doorbell-in-saudi-arabia/

UAE's Azizi Developments goes digital to enhance customer experiences

UAE-based Azizi Developments has underlined its commitment to innovation and customer centricity, propelling its digital transformation journey further by implementing leading technologies. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/property/uae-azizi-development-digital-enhance-customer-experiences/

Noor Bank, Smart Dubai explore latest innovations in banking

UAE-based Shariah-compliant bank Noor Bank has highlighted how the latest technological innovations are impacting the banking and finance sectors. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/noor-bank-smart-dubai-explore-latest-innovations-banking/

Dubai Chamber, First Abu Dhabi Bank partner to accelerate digital trade

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), which will align the efforts of the two entities to digitise, facilitate and simplify trade processes in the UAE. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-chamber-first-abu-dhabi-bank-digital-trade/

First-ever 'Made in Africa' smartphones launch in Rwanda

Mara Group has recently launched two smartphones in Rwanda and touted them as the first “Made in Africa” models. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/first-ever-made-in-africa-smartphones-launch-in-rwanda/

“Strong AI is science fiction," says INSEAD professor

Today’s AI is not advanced enough to model the capabilities of a worm yet, said a leading academic speaking at the region’s first INSEAD National Alumni Association (NAA) UAE Leadership Forum, which took place in Dubai recently. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/strong-ai-science-fiction-insead-professor/

Google enters wearables market with $2.1 billion Fitbit deal

Alphabet Inc-owned Google has announced plans to buy Fitbit in a deal that values the wearable device maker at nearly $2.1 billion, the companies said in an announcement. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/google-enters-wearables-market-with-2-1-billion-fitbit-deal/

Virgin Hyperloop One to spur Saudi Arabia's tech and transport sectors

Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Saudi Arabia’s renowned King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/virgin-hyperloop-one-saudi-arabia-kaust/

Dubai Silicon Oasis opens new hub to foster regional digital transformation

Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, and Intel, the Silicon Valley-headquartered tech giant, have announced the launch of the new phase of ‘Intel Innovation Centre.’ https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-silicon-oasis-opens-new-hub-to-foster-regional-digital-transformation/

UAE leadership support Emirati women to excel in STEM fields

Emirati women have made significant achievements across the STEM domains with the strong support and encouragement from UAE’s leadership and the equal opportunities provided to them, according to Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Sciences. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-leadership-support-emirati-women-to-excel-in-stem-fields/