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Huawei named leader in GlobalData’s 5G RAN competitiveness analysis

GlobalData, a world-renowned data analytics and consulting company for the information and communications technology (ICT) industry, has published its latest … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/huawei-named-leader-in-globaldatas-5g-ran-competitiveness-analysis/

What an octopus can teach us about technology

October 8 was World Octopus Day. If you look at the biological source code, cephalopods, the family of octopus and … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/what-an-octopus-can-teach-us-about-technology/

Emirates NBD boosts AED 1 billion digital transformation

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the region, has completed the third phase of its international core banking system … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/emirates-nbd-boosts-aed-1-billion-digital-transformation/

How technology will help us improve our lives

Technology has become an indispensable part of our lives. Most of us own smartphones or digital assistants, nearly two each … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/how-technology-will-help-us-improve-our-lives/

Fawaz Alhokair moves to AWS to accelerate digital transformation

Fawaz Abdulaziz Alhokair & Co., one of the largest franchise retailers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, MENA, Central Asia … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/fawaz-alhokair-moves-to-aws-to-accelerate-digital-transformation/

Huawei opens its doors in new online docuseries

In a newly-released docuseries, the global leadership of Huawei have opened their doors to take a look back at the … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/huawei-open-its-doors-in-new-online-docuseries/

Khalid Al Ameri to deliver keynote at Oracle OpenWorld Middle East 2020

Oracle has announced that Emirati content creator, actor and social media celebrity Khalid Al Ameri will deliver a keynote at … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/khalid-al-ameri-to-deliver-keynote-at-oracle-openworld-middle-east-2020/

Takween taps SAP to boost KSA's manufacturing sector to US $450B by 2030

Takween Advanced Industries Company, a leading global supplier of plastic conversion technologies, has digitally transformed on SAP cloud data centre … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/takween-sap-boost-saudi-arabia-manufacturing-sector-saudi-vision-2030/

How technology is enabling sustainable development

According to a report by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the number of megacities is forecast … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/how-technology-is-enabling-sustainable-development/

Infoblox announces acquisition of SnapRoute

Infoblox has announced the acquisition of SnapRoute. SnapRoute’s talent and technology add significant depth to Infoblox’s suite of offerings and … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/infoblox-announces-acquisition-of-snaproute/

Ericsson and Microsoft to deliver next-gen connected cars

Ericsson and Microsoft are bringing their connected vehicle expertise together. Ericsson is building its Connected Vehicle Cloud on top of … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/ericsson-microsoft-to-deliver-next-generation-connected-cars/

Middle East's smart cities to boost Wi-Fi market to US $16B

The Middle East’s smart homes and smart cities are helping to boost the global Wi-Fi market to USD 16 billion … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/middle-easts-smart-cities-to-boost-wi-fi-market-to-us-16b/

Veeam bolsters channel program with new benefits for key partners

Veeam Software announced the launch of its enhanced Veeam Accredited Services Partner (VASP) program to strengthen its partners’ capabilities to … https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/veeam-bolsters-channel-program-with-new-benefits-for-key-partners/

Knowledge is power: ThreatQuotient's Jonathan Couch on the strategic value of threat intelligence

ThreatQuotient senior vice president of strategy Jonathan Couch discusses how enterprises can pull strategic value from threat intelligence. https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/threatquotient-jonathan-couch-strategic-value-threat-intelligence/

D-Link strengthens Mesh Networks portfolio in 2020

A decade from now technology is going to be even more deeply rooted in our lives than it already is. … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/d-link-strengthens-mesh-networks-portfolio-in-2020/

ADDH, G42 to boost AI adoption across ADDH portfolio

Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADDH) and Group 42 (G42) announced the signing of an agreement to establish a joint … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/addh-g42-to-boost-ai-adoption-across-addh-portfolio/

F5 Networks to acquire Shape Security for $1B

F5 Networks and Shape Security announced a definitive agreement under which F5 will acquire all issued and outstanding shares of the privately held Shape for a … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/security/f5-networks-to-acquire-shape-security-for-1b/

Digital Transformation: A silver lining for the channel

Customers will always demand business value from their technology investments to help them achieve their business goals. Today, CEOs and … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/digital-transformation-a-silver-lining-for-the-channel/

Saudi telecom company taps IFS to improve customer experience

Global enterprise applications company IFS announced that Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has selected IFS Service Management to increase process efficiency, … https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/saudi-telecom-company-taps-ifs-to-improve-customer-experience/

New free video calling service ToTok removed from Apple Store

A new free video calling service, ToTok, recently launched in the UAE, was removed from the Apple App Store causing … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/new-free-video-calling-service-totok-removed-from-apple-store/

Oracle OpenWorld Middle East 2020: Breakthrough starts here

Oracle OpenWorld Middle East 2020 will offer the first glimpse of how we’re bringing a more human-centred focus to our … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/oracle-openworld-middle-east-2020-register/

Mashreq taps Microsoft Cloud to scale productivity

Mashreq Bank announced their migration to the intelligent Microsoft Cloud to scale productivity and boost collaboration. The bank will now … https://www.tahawultech.com/featured-video/mashreq-taps-microsoft-cloud-to-scale-productivity-2/

Gartner names Oracle a leader in MES magic quadrant

Oracle has been recognised as a Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems. Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) can deliver … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/gartner-names-oracle-a-leader-in-2019-mes-magic-quadrant/

Xerox’s Lisa Graham outlines business challenges that can use the help of a channel partner

On the surface, creating a digital workplace appears simple. After all, it’s a matter of providing the right technologies and … https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/xeroxs-lisa-graham-outlines-business-challenges-that-can-use-the-help-of-a-channel-partner/

Why organisations should consider managed security services to help address their security needs

For years we’ve been talking about the skills shortage that plagues the cybersecurity industry and which some reports now peg … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/why-organisations-should-consider-managed-security-services-to-help-address-their-security-needs/

How partners and MSSP's can optimise Corelight's offerings

Basil Shahin, Regional Sales Director at Corelight told Reseller ME about the company’s expansion strategies and gave insights on how … https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/how-partners-and-mssps-can-optimise-corelights-offerings/

Driving the Omnichannel Strategy with AI

The Ecommerce momentum is becoming unstoppable as brands are cashing in on a number of factors such as spike in … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/driving-the-omnichannel-strategy-with-ai/

Nutanix appoints new Director Global Accounts

Nutanix, a leader in enterprise cloud computing, announced the appointment of Thomas Rollin as Director Global Accounts for its EMEA … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/nutanix-appoints-new-director-global-accounts-thomas-rollin/

Ericsson highlights technology's positive societal impact

Ericsson presented its first Technology for Good Impact Report at AfricaCom 2019 to highlight the positive societal impact enabled by … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/ericsson-highlights-technologys-positive-societal-impact/

SamTech signs MoU with China Mobile International

SamTech Middle East announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Mobile International (CMI), to partner … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/samtech-signs-mou-with-china-mobile-international/

OKI's Neil Rom on the firms innovative offerings for the retail sector

Multiple industries, including the retail sector, increasingly become digitised. Reseller ME speaks to Neil Rom, Sales Director – MEITA Region, … https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/okis-neil-rom-on-the-firms-innovative-offerings-for-the-retail-sector/

Why a healthcare agency in the Middle East chose Fortinet

Organisations increasingly rely on new business applications to deliver valuable resources and services, and nowhere is this more critical than … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/why-a-healthcare-agency-in-the-middle-east-chose-fortinet/

Fourth Industrial Revolution biggest opportunity for businesses: report

Business leaders and governments in the Middle East must leverage the potential of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) to have … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/fourth-industrial-revolution-biggest-opportunity-for-business-cisco-report/

Lamborghini digitises authentication process with Salesforce

Salesforce has announced that Automobili Lamborghini—the Italian brand and manufacturer of super sports cars and super SUVs—is using Salesforce Blockchain … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/lamborghini-digitises-authentication-process-with-salesforce/

How Huawei is opening up AI systems for the ICT channel

As GCC countries turn to smart solutions to drive national development, the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) has grown immensely … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/opening-up-ai-systems-for-the-ict-channel-huawei/

How to make smart security investments

Industry experts to discuss how IT and business leaders can use their resources more wisely. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/how-to-make-smart-security-investments/

Oil and Gas industry need to prioritize cybersecurity: Trend Micro

Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has announced the findings of new research on the cyber risks … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/oil-and-gas-industry-need-to-prioritize-cybersecurity-trend-micro/

Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit: cybersecurity threats and solutions

Tahawultech.com reports back from Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, where Gartner experts and IT leaders shared the latest cybersecurity … https://www.tahawultech.com/featured-video/gartner-security-risk-management-summit-cybersecurity-threats-and-solutions/

Toshiba releases surveillance 6TB HDDs for DVR and NVR platforms

Toshiba Gulf FZE announced the DT02-V Series of Surveillance HDDs, its new series created for digital video recorder (DVR) and … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/security/toshiba-releases-surveillance-6tb-hdds-for-dvr-and-nvr-platforms/

How NXN simplifies and accelerates digital transformation

CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to Ghazi Atallah, CEO at NXN, a digital service provider that has positioned itself as … https://www.tahawultech.com/features/how-nxn-simplifies-and-accelerates-digital-transformation/

Amazon prohibits third-party vendors from using FedEx ground delivery

Amazon is barring third-party vendors from using FedEx Ground delivery for Prime shipments, reports the Wall Street Journal. The move … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/amazon-prohibits-third-party-vendors-from-using-fedex-ground-delivery/

Kaspersky's Alexander Moiseev on building a safer world

Alexander Moiseev, Chief Business Officer, Kaspersky, discusses the firm’s new brand philosophy and what the future holds for the security industry. https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/kaspersky-alexander-moiseev-on-building-a-safer-world/

Majid Al Futtaim and Dreamscape Immersive bring ‘Future of Entertainment’ to the UAE

Majid Al Futtaim and Dreamscape Immersive, the US location-based VR entertainment company, backed by some of Hollywood’s heaviest hitters, announced … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/majid-al-futtaim-and-dreamscape-immersive-bring-future-of-entertainment-to-the-uae/

Data security biggest digital transformation challenge: GBM study

Gulf Business Machines (GBM) has revealed the findings of the 8th edition of its annual cybersecurity study. This year’s survey … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/data-security-biggest-digital-transformation-challenge-gbm-study/

Battling email fraud: the power of people-centric security

Business email attacks are particularly pernicious as, when convincing enough, they can get behind even the best security defences incredibly quickly. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/business-email-compromise-and-the-power-people-centric-security/

How to address the challenges of insider risks

While external cyber risks are devastating there is a growing number of organisations are concerned about security risks resulting from insiders. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/how-to-address-the-challenges-of-insider-risks/

Cisco announces ‘Internet for the Future’ strategy

Cisco unveiled further details behind its technology strategy for building a new internet — one designed to push digital innovation … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/cisco-announces-strategy-to-build-internet-for-the-future/

How to stay cyber-safe this holiday season

With the holiday season upon us, it is important to maintain awareness of the many threats posed by cybercriminals, here are eight tips on how to stay protected while you are away on holiday. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/how-to-stay-cyber-safe-this-holiday-season/

Six design principles for AI in digital business

CIOs can make the most of artificial intelligence by applying it to strategic digital business objectives. However, most AI technologies remain immature. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/six-design-principles-for-ai-in-digital-business/

OKI Europe celebrates 30 years of LED technology

Three decades on from the release of its first LED printers, OKI Europe is celebrating its history as a champion of LED printer technology, which it continues to refine and use in its award-winning devices. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/oki-europe-celebrates-30-years-of-led-technology/

Sophos uncovers new version of Snatch ransomware

Sophos has recently published an investigative report detailing the changing attack methods of Snatch ransomware, which was first seen in December 2018. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/sophos-uncovers-new-version-of-snatch-ransomware/

Why humans remain at the core of good security operations

The use of AI in cybersecurity not only expands the scope of what a single security expert is able to monitor, but importantly, it also enables the discovery of attacks that would have otherwise been undetectable by a human. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/why-humans-remain-at-the-core-of-good-security-operations/

Strong and steady: Bulwark Technologies celebrates two decades of success

Bulwark Technologies managing director Jose Thomas Menacherry looks back at how the regional IT landscape has progressed and discusses how they have adapted and evolved to cater to the ever-growing security space. https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/strong-and-steady-bulwark-technologies-celebrates-two-decades-of-success/

The first line of defence: Exclusive Networks, SentinelOne host partner event on endpoint security

Exclusive Networks together with SentinelOne hosted a dedicated partner event to discuss the recent trends in endpoint security and the latest updates in the vendor’s endpoint protection offerings. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/sentinelone-exclusive-networks-partner-event-endpoint-security/

Dubai Future Foundation turns to AI to attract top talents

The Dubai Future Foundation has adopted HireVue – a new technology solution that employs artificial intelligence to enhance the process of hiring talents. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-future-foundation-turns-to-ai-to-attract-top-talents/

Why the human factor plays a vital role in cybersecurity

At the sidelines of the recently held Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit, Jeffrey Wheatman, research vice president, Gartner, sat down with Security Advisor ME to discuss the important role that the human factor plays in cybersecurity. https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/why-the-human-factor-plays-a-vital-role-in-cybersecurity/

How Saudi insurance firm Najm is leveraging technology to fight fraud

Deputy editor Giorgia Guantario sat down with Dr Mohammad Alsuliman, CEO of Najm for Insurance Services to understand how the … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/how-saudi-insurance-firm-najm-is-leveraging-new-technologies-to-fight-fraud/

Enterprise IT and channel leaders honoured at Hot 50 Awards

In the eighth edition of TahawulTech.com’s Hot 50 Awards, players across vendors, distributors and systems integrators, were applauded for their dedication, leadership and innovation in the regional IT industry. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/enterprise-it-and-channel-leaders-honoured-at-hot-50-awards/

TahawulTech.com Hot 50 Awards 2019

The eighth annual Hot 50 Awards honoured top regional players from both ICT enterprise and channel segments. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/tahawultech-com-hot-50-awards-2019/

Kodak Alaris receives top recognition from Buyers Lab

Keypoint Intelligence – Buyers Lab (BLI) has recognised the Alaris INfuse Smart Connected Scanning Solution with its Outstanding Achievement in Innovation award in the Document Imaging Software category. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/kodak-alaris-receives-top-recognition-from-buyers-lab/

Dubai Silicon Oasis launches new AI-powered chatbot

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority has launched “HADI”, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based conversational bot that can answer users’ questions and process … https://www.tahawultech.com/video/dubai-silicon-oasis-launches-new-ai-powered-chatbot/

Why incident response is not limited to IT security matters

The aftermath of a data breach goes beyond IT security, making the response to it a business-wide matter, says Kaspersky CBO Alexander Moiseev. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/why-incident-response-is-not-limited-to-it-security-matters/

Dawex data exchange to bring sustainable future to open data

Dawex, a data exchange technology company and operator of the largest data marketplace, brings the power of its data exchange technology to open data. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/dawex-data-exchange-bring-sustainable-future-open-data/

Tenable expands OT security offerings with latest acquisition

Tenable has announced that it has acquired Indegy, an industrial cybersecurity firm which provides visibility, security and control across operational technology (OT) environments. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/tenable-expands-ot-security-offerings-with-latest-acquisition/

Consumer technology spending in MEA to reach $149 billion: report

Consumer spending on technology in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is forecast to total $130.8 billion this year, a year-on-year increase of 4.1 percent, according to a recent industry study. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/consumer-technology-spending-in-mea-to-reach-149-billion-report/

Government and IT leaders descend to Abu Dhabi to discuss digital revolution

Government and IT leaders, advisors and experts came together in Abu Dhabi to examine the digital revolution and explore the potential opportunities presented by emerging technologies. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/government-it-leaders-abu-dhabi-digital-next/

Veritas now capable of supporting AWS Outposts

Veritas Technologies, a worldwide market share leader in enterprise data protection and software-defined storage, today announced that it has the … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/veritas-now-capable-of-supporting-aws-outposts/

AVEVA enhances value chain optimisation solutions

AVEVA has announced enhancements to its Value Chain Optimisation offering to enable customers to eliminate information silos and integrate critical business processes across the operational value chain. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/aveva-enhances-value-chain-optimisation-solutions/

Vectra integrates AI threat detection platform with AWS VPC Ingress Routing

Vectra has announced that its cybersecurity platform integrates AI-driven attacker detections, threat hunting and incident investigations with Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Ingress Routing. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/vectra-integrates-ai-threat-detection-platform-with-aws-vpc-ingress-routing/

Five ways to strengthen employee cybersecurity awareness

How can organisations foster a workplace environment that enables employees to acquire the skills needed to keep cyber-threats at bay? … https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/five-ways-to-strengthen-employee-cybersecurity-awareness/

Google founders step down from top roles

Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have announced they are stepping down from top roles at the Internet behemoth’s parent company Alphabet. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/google-founders-step-down-from-top-roles/

Dubai Silicon Oasis enhances services with new AI-powered bot

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority has launched “HADI”, an AI-based conversational bot that can answer users’ questions and process transactions with respect to DSOA’s services. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-silicon-oasis-enhances-services-with-new-ai-powered-bot/

Egypt ministry selects Avaya to enhance services for people with disabilities

Egypt’s Ministry of Communications & Information Technology has launched WASEL, a first-of-its-kind contact centre service in the region that provides hugely enhanced access to a variety of services for people with disabilities. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/egypt-ministry-selects-avaya-to-enhance-services-for-people-with-disabilities/

Mobile technologies added $191 billion to MENA economy: report

Mobile technologies and services have added $191 billion to the region’s economy in 2018 – equivalent to about 4.5 percent of regional GDP, according to the latest reports by GSMA Intelligence. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/mobile-technologies-add-191-billion-mena-economy-gsma/

Endpoint security processes and visibility remain challenges: SANS Institute

Centralised logging and automation solutions are now a necessity to detect, defend against and respond to modern attacks, according to the SANS 2019 Endpoint Protection and Response Survey. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/endpoint-security-visibility-remain-challenge-sans-institute/

Jumbo Group teams up with 3D startup to revolutionise healthcare sector

Jumbo Group has partnered with MOBILIS Medical Manufacturing for 3D printing of prosthetic covers, orthosis, hand and leg splints, sockets, and other devices in the UAE and GCC region. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/jumbo-group-teams-up-with-3d-startup-to-revolutionise-healthcare-sector/

Global 5G subscriptions to reach 2.6 billion in 2025: Ericsson

Global 5G subscriptions are set to top 2.6 billion within the next six years, driven by sustained momentum and a rapidly developing 5G ecosystem, according to the latest report from Ericsson. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/global-5g-subscriptions-to-reach-2-6-billion-in-2025-ericsson/

UAE's Azizi Developments pre-orders Tesla Cybertrucks for site visits

The developer plans to use these to enhance its customers’ pre-sales experience by taking them on site visits in the innovative vehicles to its developments across Dubai’s prime locations. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uaes-azizi-developments-pre-orders-tesla-cybertrucks-for-site-visits/

Etisalat, Huawei complete optical cross-connect trial

UAE telco Etisalat has collaborated with Huawei to complete the industry’s first trial of compact all-optical cross-connect (OXC) for the transport industry. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/etisalat-huawei-complete-optical-cross-connect-trial/