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Majority of enterprises store sensitive data in the public cloud: study

McAfee has released a new research study titled Enterprise Supernova: The Data Dispersion Cloud Adoption and Risk Report, which revealed 79% of companies surveyed store sensitive data in the public cloud. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/majority-of-enterprises-store-sensitive-data-in-the-public-cloud-study/

Saudi Arabia's Neom to build world's first ‘solar dome’ desalination plant

Saudi Arabia has announced plans to adopt solar technology to power a desalination plant that produces clean, low-cost, environmentally friendly fresh water at the smart mega-city Neom. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabias-neom-to-build-worlds-first-solar-dome-desalination-plant/

Ring's first-ever indoor security camera launches in UAE

Ring, whose mission is to make neighborhoods safer, has announced the company’s first-ever indoor-only security camera. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/rings-first-ever-indoor-security-camera-launches-in-uae/

Majid Al Futtaim set to revolutionise Carrefour’s online orders

Majid Al Futtaim has announced a strategic partnership with Takeoff, a US-based technology company that offers best-in-class eGrocery automation solutions, to revolutionise Carrefour’s online orders in the UAE and KSA. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/majid-al-futtaim-set-to-revolutionise-carrefours-online-orders/

Dubai unveils new platform in bid to become a global hub for e-commerce

Dubai Customs has officially launched its Cross Border e-Commerce platform to help the emirate become a global hub for e-commerce and encourage e-commerce companies set their businesses in Dubai. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/dubai-unveils-new-platform-in-bid-to-become-a-global-hub-for-e-commerce/

Huawei gets green light for limited role in UK 5G networks

The UK has decided that it will allow China’s Huawei Technologies Co. to build part of its next-generation 5G cellular network, despite pressure from the US to block the firm. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/huawei-green-light-limited-role-uk-5g-networks/

CIO 100 Awards 2020: Celebrating IT leadership and excellence

IT leaders responsible for devising strategies aimed at helping their companies adapt to the challenges presented by emerging technologies were celebrated at CPI Media Group and TahawulTech.com’s CIO 100 Awards last night.  https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/cio-100-awards-2020-celebrating-it-leadership-and-excellence/

Prestigio unveils the Click&Touch keyboard

ASBIS Enterprises Plc, a leading distributor of IT products in emerging markets of Europe, Middle East and Africa, has significantly … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/prestigio-unveils-the-clicktouch-keyboard/

Huawei named among top 10 most valuable brands by Brand Finance

Huawei has been named as one of the top 10 most valuable brands for the first time ever by global brand valuation and strategy consultancy firm Brand Finance. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/huawei-named-among-top-10-most-valuable-brands-by-brand-finance/

Dubai-based Careem to slash workforce

UAE-based ride hailing app Careem has announced that it will cut down its workforce by five percent, as the company aims to streamline its operations. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/dubai-based-careem-to-slash-workforce/

Arab Health: UAE MoHAP unveils AI-powered heart monitor

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), in cooperation with the Pure Health, has showcased an AI-based device monitoring cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) to help curb heart diseases before they occur. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/healthcare/arab-health-uae-mohap-unveils-ai-powered-heart-monitor/

Data Privacy Day: Remembering how much work still lies ahead

International Data Privacy Day is meant to raise awareness about how personal data is being used, collected and shared in today’s digital society. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/blogs/data-privacy-day-remembering-how-much-work-still-lies-ahead/

StarLink sets sights on stellar growth for 2020

StarLink, the fastest growing “True” Value-Added-Distributor (VAD) for Cyber and Cloud in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/starlink-sets-sights-on-stellar-growth-for-2020/

Data Protection Day: Top tips and advice from security experts

Happy International Data Protection Day! We spoke to security experts who shared top tips and advice for ensuring data privacy and protection. https://www.tahawultech.com/features/data-protection-day-top-tips-and-advice-from-security-experts/

Abu Dhabi gears up to unveil digital health initiatives

Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in UAE capital, is set to unveil a number of digital health initiatives as part of its participation at Arab Health 2020. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/healthcare/abu-dhabi-gears-up-to-unveil-digital-health-initiatives/

On-demand fuel delivery app launches in Oman

CAFU, the MENA region’s first on-demand fuel delivery app, has recently entered into a joint agreement with Al Maha Petroleum to deliver its popular services to customers in Oman, as part of its international expansion strategy. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/oman/on-demand-fuel-delivery-app-launches-in-oman/

UAE launches self-education 'Digital Knowledge Hub’

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has unveiled the ‘Digital Knowledge Hub’, a comprehensive online platform to facilitate self-education and promote development. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/education/uae-launches-self-education-digital-knowledge-hub/

CISOs still struggle to justify IT security spending: study

A majority (89 percent) of Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) are regularly summoned by the board of directors to provide recommendations for the business, according to a recent study. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/cisos-still-struggle-to-justify-it-security-spending-study/

UAE residents likely to buy self-driving cars in five years: study

Almost half of UAE residents (49 percent) said they are likely to own a self-driving car in the next five years, according to a recent survey. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-residents-buy-self-driving-cars-five-years-study/

Dubai RTA enhances employee experience with AI-powered tech

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched virtual assistants (e-support) for delivering inquiry and procedural services to employees through its intranet. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-rta-enhances-employee-experience-with-ai-powered-tech/

Help AG to help Middle East firms rapidly identify security threats

Help AG has launched a new Incident Response and Forensics Service to further help Middle East enterprises enhance their resilience against advanced cyber threats. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/help-ag-middle-east-identify-security-threats/

Mission Accomplished: Smart Dubai deliver on blockchain goals

H.E. Wesam Lootah, CEO of Smart Dubai Government Establishment, has expressed his satisfaction that the government entity was able to … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/mission-accomplished-smart-dubai-deliver-on-blockchain-goals/

Russian speaking hacking group targets banks in Sub-Saharan Africa: report

Kaspersky security researchers have reported on thousands notifications of attacks on major banks located in the Sub-Saharan region of the African continent. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/africa/russian-speaking-hacking-group-targets-banks-in-sub-saharan-africa-report/

World's largest crypto ecosystem set to launch in Dubai

DMCC has announced its strategic partnership with CV VC and CV Labs to launch Crypto Valley, the world’s largest ecosystem for cryptographic, blockchain and distributed ledger technologies in Dubai, UAE. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/worlds-largest-crypto-ecosystem-set-to-launch-in-dubai/

CIO100 Awards celebrate those driving change in IT

The CIO100 Awards are one of the most prestigious events in the IT calendar, and we’ve spoken to a number … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/cio100-awards-celebrate-those-driving-change-in-it/

DIFC launches seamless digital onboarding platform

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a leading international financial centre and top international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/difc-launches-seamless-digital-onboarding-platform/

UAE telco crowned as most valuable brand in MEA

Etisalat has achieved another milestone by coming out on top again as ‘The Most Valuable Consumer Brand’ and ‘The Most Valuable Telecom Brand’ in Middle East and Africa (MEA) by Brand Finance. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/uae-telco-crowned-as-most-valuable-brand-in-mea/

Infoblox to enable MEA firms "unleash the full power of their security stack"

Infoblox has announced that it is hosting a five-city cybersecurity tour throughout Middle East & Africa (MEA) under the theme ‘Take Network Security to the Next Level’. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/infoblox-to-enable-mea-firms-unleash-the-full-power-of-their-security-stack/

Saudi Arabia hosts world's first AI Art hackathon

The world’s first AI Art hackathon, the AI Artathon, has opened in Riyadh with 300 experts in data science and AI, graphic designers and artists competing to create visual arts using artificial intelligence. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-hosts-world-first-ai-artathon/

Motorola flaunts latest video security solutions in Dubai

As the demand for solutions that help manage increasing volumes of data from public safety and security organisations continue to grow, Motorola seeks to develop innovations that address these challenges and help business and communities thrive. https://www.tahawultech.com/news/motorola-flaunts-latest-video-security-solutions-in-dubai/

ServiceNow strengthens AIOps capabilities with latest acquisition

The transaction will extend ServiceNow’s AIOps capabilities, giving customers deeper insights into their digital operations so they can prevent and fix IT issues at scale before they become problems. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/servicenow-strengthens-aiops-capabilities-with-latest-acquisition/

MoHAP turns to tech to raise diabetes awareness in UAE

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has turned to technology to raise public awareness about diabetes in the UAE. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/mohap-turns-to-tech-to-raise-diabetes-awareness-in-uae/

How to outwit cybercriminals with superior threat intelligence

Tarek Kuzbari, regional director – Middle East, Bitdefender, shares insights into how organisations can outwit cybercrime with superior threat intelligence. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/how-to-outwit-cybercriminals-with-superior-threat-intelligence/

DFSA supports Dubai's National Cybersecurity Strategy with new platform

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has launched the first financial regulator-led Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform in the region. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-dfsa-unveils-regions-first-cyber-threat-intelligence/

Turn the tap on: steps to a secure network

Digital transformation and cloud computing have changed the business technology landscape, bringing an enhanced focus on network security and infrastructure. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/turn-the-tap-on-steps-to-a-secure-network/

Huawei CEO discusses US ban at Davos 2020

Huawei founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei believes his company has withstood the challenges posed by a US entity list ban … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/huawei-ceo-ren-zhengfei-comments-on-us-ban-at-davos-2020/

MBRSC extends deadline for second edition of UAE Astronaut Programme

The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has extended the deadline for application submissions for the 2nd batch of the UAE Astronaut Programme. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/mbrsc-extends-deadline-for-second-edition-of-uae-astronaut-programme/

The big picture: SonicWall sets sights on the enterprise market

In an exclusive interview, SonicWall’s vice president for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Sales Terry Greer-King, discusses the firm’s strategic market focus shift from SMB to enterprise. https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/the-big-picture-sonicwall-sets-sights-on-the-enterprise-market/

Saudi Arabia accused of hacking Jeff Bezos's phone

Amazon.com’s founder and CEO Jeff Bezos’s mobile phone was hacked in 2018 following an exchange with the Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman on encrypted messaging service WhatsApp. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-accused-of-hacking-jeff-bezoss-phone/

Dubai EV customers can now locate charging stations on 14 digital platforms

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has mapped its electric vehicle charging station locations, across 14 digital platforms. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-ev-customers-can-now-locate-charging-stations-on-14-digital-platforms/

UAE's defence tech group joins as host partner of Global Aerospace Summit

The UAE’s new defence technology group EDGE has announced that it joined Mubadala Investment Company as the host partner of the Global Aerospace Summit 2020. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-defence-tech-group-host-partner-global-aerospace-summit/

Hikvision on redefining smart video surveillance with AI

Robert Wang, technical director, Hikvision MENA, discusses the firm’s latest AI-powered innovations. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/hikvision-on-redefining-smart-video-surveillance-with-ai/

Lenovo on enabling smart security solutions at the edge

Dr. Chris Cooper, general manager, Lenovo DCG, shares insights into how edge computing technologies are accelerating smart surveillance and safe city solutions. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/lenovo-on-enabling-smart-security-solutions-at-the-edge/

"AI to enable 'real-time' security surveillance": Western Digital

Western Digital senior sales director Khwaja Saifuddin on how AI will transform smart video technologies. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/ai-to-enable-real-time-security-surveillance-western-digital/

Western Digital introduces 'no blind spots' smart video solutions

Western Digital will be highlighting a range of advanced new technologies at Intersec Dubai that provide a complete smart video solution. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/western-digital-introduces-no-blind-spots-smart-video-solutions/

UAE investors favoured US tech stocks in 2019: Saxo Bank

FinTech-focused multi-asset trading and investment firm Saxo Bank has revealed that US tech firms were the most traded among its UAE-based clients in 2019. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/us-tech-stocks-uae-saxo-bank/

Abu Dhabi's Hub71 launches region's first Microsoft Reactor Program

Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s tech ecosystem, has launched the region’s first Microsoft Reactor programme as it further expands its ecosystem. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/abu-dhabi-hub71-first-microsoft-reactor-program/

Dubai's DEWA strengthens AI's role in driving sustainability

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has continued its efforts to support the Smart Dubai initiative by using advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence to make Dubai the smartest and happiest city in the world. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dewa-strengthens-ai-role-in-driving-sustainable-energy/

Emaar partners with Xiaomi to deliver smart home

Emaar Properties PJSC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Xiaomi, a global technology leader with the world’s largest Internet … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/emaar-partners-with-xiaomi-to-deliver-smart-home/

EU will take action on 'digital tax' for major tech players

The European Union has vowed it will take action regarding the implementation of a new ‘digital tax’ aimed at major … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/eu-will-take-action-on-digital-tax-for-major-tech-players/

Microsoft vows to become carbon negative by 2030

Microsoft recently announced an ambitious goal and a new plan to reduce and ultimately remove its carbon footprint. By 2030, … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/microsoft-vows-to-become-carbon-negative-by-2030/

Huawei ranked fifth top R&D investor worldwide

Huawei has been ranked fifth on the recently released 2019 EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard as one of the biggest … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/huawei-ranked-fifth-top-rd-investor-worldwide/

Tenable co-founder to join Cybersecurity Tech Accord panel in Davos

Tenable, the Cyber Exposure company, has announced that Renaud Deraison, the company’s co-founder and CTO, will join other global leaders in Davos, Switzerland for the Cybersecurity Tech Accord panel. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/tenable-co-founder-to-join-cybersecurity-tech-accord-panel-in-davos/

Global experts in security and safety descend to Dubai for Intersec 2020

Intersec 2020 has opened its doors to the latest security safety solutions and three days of agenda-setting discussion, as global industry sources tip the Middle East security sector for 10 percent annual growth over the next two years. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/global-experts-in-security-and-safety-descend-to-dubai-for-intersec-2020/

Hope Probe to carry UAE Nation Brand to Mars

The Hope Probe will carry with it the UAE Nation Brand’s logo when the spacecraft built by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre takes off for Mars later this year, according to WAM. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/hope-probe-to-carry-uae-nation-brand-to-mars/

UK to reject US 5G warnings over Huawei

The UK government is expected to ignore calls from The White House to exclude Chinese telecommunication behemoth Huawei from participating … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uk-to-reject-us-5g-warnings-over-huawei/

Celebrating milestones: 20 years of enterprise Java

As we celebrate the last 20 years of enterprise Java, it is important to look back at the platform’s history to better understand where it came from and how we arrived where we are today. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/celebrating-milestones-20-years-of-enterprise-java/

Google parent company Alphabet joins the trillion-dollar club

Google’s parent company has hit a milestone recently, as a rally in the stock took it above a $1 trillion valuation for the first time, according to a report by Bloomberg. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/google-parent-company-alphabet-joins-the-trillion-dollar-club/

Global IT Spending to Reach $3.9 Trillion in 2020: Gartner

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3.9 trillion in 2020, an increase of 3.4 percent from 2019, according to … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/global-it-spending-to-reach-3-9-trillion-in-2020-gartner/

Riverbed executive delivers his IT predictions for 2020

Mena Migally, Senior Director, MENA at Riverbed has offered his insights into the technology trends that are going to reshape … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/riverbed-executive-delivers-his-it-predictions-for-2020/

72% of UAE workers excited to have robot co-workers: Oracle

According to the second annual AI at Work study conducted by Oracle and Future Workplace, a research firm preparing leaders … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/72-of-uae-workers-excited-to-have-robot-co-workers-oracle/

"This will be a transformative year for building security": Honeywell

Honeywell has released its predictions on emerging trends that will shape cybersecurity for buildings, ahead of Intersec 2020, which is being held in Dubai. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/this-will-be-a-transformative-year-for-building-security-honeywell/

Review: Realme X2 Pro

The Realme X2 Pro is a device that is dressed to impress, with a noteworthy assortment of specifications. https://www.tahawultech.com/reviews/review-realme-x2-pro/

How 2CRSI simplifies the ways partners engage with 2crsi and customers

Ravi Sudarshan, Regional Manager – GCC at 2CRSI discusses channel activities and the firm’s strategic initiatives in the near future. … https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/how-2crsi-simplifies-the-ways-partners-engage-with-2crsi-and-customers/

"With us, partners have the ability to offer something very unique" : NCC UAE

Kristina Tantsyura, Chief Operating Officer, and Marco Del Piero Piccozzi, Chief Strategy Officer, National Computer Corporation (NCC) UAE sat down … https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/with-us-partners-have-the-ability-to-offer-something-very-unique-ncc-uae/

D-Link on helping partners optimise SMB opportunities

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) make up for almost 94 percent of the total companies operating in the UAE, according … https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/d-link-on-helping-partners-optimise-smb-opportunities/

Why Facebook, Twitter and governments are concerned about deepfakes

Facebook recently announced it has banned deepfakes from the social media platform ahead of the upcoming 2020 US presidential elections. … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/deepfakes-concerns-facebook-ban-manipulated-media/

Nissan taps Oracle to deliver unique customer experience

Nissan has selected Oracle Customer Experience (CX) to deliver a unique and intuitive experience to its customers in 83 markets … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/nissan-taps-oracle-to-deliver-unique-customer-experience/

Infor launches new solutions for omni-channel retailers

Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialised by industry, has announced a number of solutions designed to help … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/infor-launches-new-solutions-for-omni-channel-retailers-fashion/

Dubai's American Hospital now offering robotic surgery

 In yet another illustration of how emerging technologies are reshaping societal norms – Dubai’s American Hospital has announced that … https://www.tahawultech.com/video/dubais-american-hospital-now-offering-robotic-surgery/

Digital leaders highlight importance of CIO100 Awards

The CIO100 Awards represent the opportunity for enterprises to celebrate and highlight the personnel within their organization that is responsible … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/digital-leaders-highlight-importance-of-cio100-awards/

How Raqmiyat's Managed Services solution benefits customers

Mr Ugresh Kumar, Director – Managed Services, at Raqmiyat explains how their Managed Services solution benefits their customers.  https://www.tahawultech.com/video/how-raqmiyats-managed-services-solution-benefits-customers/

UAE to accelerate space tech startups

The UAE Space Agency has announced its collaboration with Abu Dhabi-based Krypto Labs, to launch the UAE NewSpace Innovation Programme. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-to-accelerate-space-tech-startups/

Will 2020 finally be the year 5G comes of age?

At CES 2017, Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf, predicted that the impact of 5G would be on a similar scale to … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/will-2020-finally-be-the-year-5g-comes-of-age/

HID Global to showcase secure identity management offerings at Intersec 2020

HID Global has announced its participation at Intersec 2020 to showcase its latest innovations. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/hid-global-secure-identity-management-intersec-2020/

Sophos announces enhancements to MSP programme

Sophos has introduced enhancements to MSP Connect, a programme that makes it easier for MSPs to deploy, manage and sell Sophos’ entire product portfolio. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/sophos-announces-enhancements-to-msp-programme/

emt and Device42 partner to deliver best-of-breed tech

emt Distribution, a speciality IT & IT Security product distributor for IT security, management, and analytic solutions, has announced the … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/emt-distribution-partner-device42-middle-east/

realme smartphones officially launches in the UAE

Realme has 55announced its official entry into UAE with three premium products: realme X2 Pro, realme 5 Pro and realme … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/realme-smartphones-officially-launches-in-the-uae/

HCT partners with Oracle to train students in AI

The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), the UAE’s largest applied higher education institution, will partner with Oracle in a ground-breaking … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/hct-oracle-partner-ai-training-emerging-technologies/

NetApp to showcase video surveillance solutions at Intersec 2020

NetApp, the leader in cloud data services, has announced its participation at Intersec 2020 with the aim of helping organisations … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/netapp-to-showcase-video-surveillance-solutions-at-intersec-2020/

Oracle OpenWorld: "Autonomous technologies are allowing us to reshape our approach to IT"

Thousands of IT stakeholders, delegates and customers were in attendance on Day 1 of the Oracle OpenWorld Middle East conference … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/oracle-openworld-autonomous-technologies-are-allowing-us-to-reshape-our-approach-to-it/

HPE executive outlines its approach to sustainability

Christopher Wellise, Chief Sustainability Officer at HPE explains why sustainability is no longer a nice to have, but a must … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/hpe-executive-outlines-its-approach-to-sustainability/

How Huobi is hoping to bring crypto into the mainstream

Deputy Editor Giorgia Guantario sat down with Mohit Davar, MENA Director and Co-Founder at Huobi who explained Huobi’s growth, the … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/financial-services/how-huobi-is-hoping-to-bring-crypt-into-the-mainstream/

Sheikh Mohammed issues new law on Smart Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No. (1) of 2020 on Smart Dubai, according to the Dubai Media Office. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/sheikh-mohammed-issues-new-law-on-smart-dubai/

Raqmiyat on what differentiates them from their competitors

Mr Abhijeet Sanyal, AVP for Technology Staffing Solutions (TSS) at Raqmiyat outlines what differentiates them from their competitors and their … https://www.tahawultech.com/video/raqmiyat-on-what-differentiates-them-from-their-competitors/

"Digital transformation is a journey": Serco Chief Digital Officer

Deputy Editor Giorgia Guantario spoke to Serco Middle East’s newly appointed Chief Digital Officer, Paul Bogan, to understand more about … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/digital-transformation-is-a-journey-serco-chief-digital-officer/

EXPO 2020: A look into the future

With less than a year to go, GovTech takes a closer look at EXPO 2020 to understand what we can … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/expo-2020-a-look-into-the-future/

Uber partners with South Korean firm on 'flying cars'

Global ride-hailing behemoth Uber has announced that it has entered into a partnership with South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai in … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/uber-partners-with-south-korean-firm-on-flying-cars/

Insight Partners to acquire Veeam for approximately US $5B

Software investor Insight Partners announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Swiss-based Veeam Software. Under the … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/insight-partners-to-acquire-veeam-for-approximately-us-5b/

Indian digital transformation provider recognised for sustainability program

Tech Mahindra Ltd. a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, business reengineering and software solutions announced its commitment to sustainability … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/indian-digital-transformation-provider-recognised-for-sustainability-program/

How NCC is bringing flexibility into technology

CNME sat down with Kristina Tantsyura, Chief Operating Officer, and Marco Del Piero Piccozzi, Chief Strategy Officer at NCC to … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/how-ncc-is-brining-flexibility-into-technology/

Mindware unveils expansion plans for new cloud marketplace

Mindware, a Value Added Distributors (VAD’s) in the Middle East and Africa, has announced regional expansion plans for the company’s … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/mindware-unveils-expansion-plans-for-new-cloud-marketplace/

Huobi, fäm Properties to offer secure crypto payments in real estate

Huobi, a leading digital assets exchange provider, announced that it has partnered with fäm Properties to offer secure crypto payment … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/huobi-partners-with-fam-properties-secure-crypto-payments-real-estate/

How Oracle is leading the Middle East cloud revolution

Deputy Editor Giorgia Guantario spoke with Arun Khehar, SVP – Business Applications, Middle East, Africa and India and Abdul Rahman … https://www.tahawultech.com/interviews/how-oracle-is-leading-the-middle-east-cloud-revolution/

US government warns against 'overregulation' in AI

The US government has established 10 key principles which aims to combat the threat of ‘overregulation’ in AI. Many experts … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/us-government-warns-against-overregulation-in-ai/

Automation Anywhere appoints company's first CIO

Automation Anywhere, a global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), announced the appointment of Yousuf Khan as the company’s first … https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/automation-anywhere-appoint-cio-yousuf-khan/

Why 2020 will be the year of technological intersections: NXN

Khaled Charif, Director of Technology and Innovation at NXN shares his predictions for the next year and NXN’s plans for … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/2020-trends-nxn-intersection-of-technologies/

ManageEngine to showcase its Oracle Autonomous Database capabilities at Oracle OpenWorld

ManageEngine, the IT management division of Zoho Corporation, announced that Applications Manager, its server, cloud, and application performance monitoring solution, … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/manageengine-applications-manager-supports-oracle-autonomous-database-oracle-openworld/

RTA starts trailing drones to inspect Dubai Metro tunnels

His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority … https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/rta-starts-trailing-drones-to-inspect-dubai-metro-tunnels/

UAE's fuel refill app to fight climate change with specialised drones

CAFU, the MENA region’s first on-demand delivery app for motorists has partnered with soil, plants and drone experts to announce an ambitious project in a commitment to fight climate change. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-cafu-fight-climate-change-specialised-drones/

Threat hunters' role within organisations often unclear: study

ThreatQuotient has announced the results of the SANS Threat Hunting 2019 study. The most important result is the worldwide confusion about the role and tasks of a threat hunter. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/threat-hunters-role-remain-unclear-threatquotient-sans/

Why joined technologies are key to manage data explosion

Kevin Pickford, hyperconverged sales specialist, Lenovo Data Centre Group (DCG) UAE, looks into the data explosion in the Middle East and shares insights into how enterprises can cope. https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/why-joined-technologies-are-key-to-manage-data-explosion/

CES 2020: AMD unveils Ryzen 4000 series processors

AMD has announced the world’s first x86 8-core ultrathin laptop processors as part of the AMD Ryzen 4000 Series Mobile Processor family, built on the “Zen 2” core architecture. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/ces-2020-amd-unveils-ryzen-4000-series-processors/

Bosch to open $111 million AI tech campus

Artificial intelligence (AI) has increasingly become an integral part of everyday life, whether it’s for automated driving, smart home solutions or manufacturing. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/education/bosch-open-usd-111-million-ai-campus/

SonicWall on enabling enterprise security transformation

SonicWall vice president for EMEA sales Terry Greer-King on delivering next-generation security solutions to enterprise customers. https://www.tahawultech.com/video/sonicwall-on-enabling-enterprise-security-transformation/

UAE signs final piece of Hope Probe mission to Mars

UAE leaders has signed of the outer structure of the Hope Probe which will be sent to Mars. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-signs-final-piece-of-hope-probe-mission-to-mars/

Sony highlights evolution as a company powered by creativity and technology

Sony seeks to deliver products, content, and services that resonate with people and affect a positive impact on society, based on its Purpose to “fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology.” https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/sony-evolution-company-powered-creativity-technology/

Commvault expands global leadership team

Commvault has announced the strengthening of its global presence and expertise with the addition of two industry veterans to its executive leadership team. https://www.tahawultech.com/vendor/commvault-expands-global-leadership-team/

CES 2020: Seagate announces next-gen gaming SSDs

The Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSD and BarraCuda Fast SSD deliver elite performance and convenience for gamers and power users on the go. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/ces-2020-seagate-announces-next-gen-gaming-ssds/

Acer debuts ConceptD PCs and workstation at CES

Acer has announced its new line of ConceptD creator PCs with Windows 10 convertible notebooks and a powerful workstation. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/acer-debuts-conceptd-pcs-and-workstation-at-ces/

Hyundai, Uber team up to make flying taxis a reality

Hyundai Motor Company and Uber have announced a new partnership to develop Uber Air Taxis for a future aerial ride share network and unveiled a new full-scale aircraft concept at CES. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/hyundai-uber-team-up-to-make-flying-taxis-a-reality/

Egyptian tech startups take part at CES 2020

Egypt, represented by the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) and ITFEDCOC, is officially participating with a country-pavilion in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2020). https://www.tahawultech.com/region/global/egyptian-tech-startups-take-part-at-ces-2020/

ADNEC promotes sustainability with autonomous cleaning robots

The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has invested in autonomous cleaning robots, AvidBot, demonstrating its continuous commitment to operating in a sustainable and eco-friendly manner. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/adnec-promotes-sustainability-autonomous-cleaning-robots/

Sophos to help neutralise threats with new MTR service

Sophos has announced the availability of Sophos Managed Threat Response (MTR), a fully managed threat hunting, detection and response service. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/sophos-neutralise-sophisticated-threats-mtr-service/

Dubai's American Hospital to offer robotic surgery

American Hospital has announced that it is the first medical facility in Dubai to offer the fourth generation of da Vinci Xi surgical system to conduct robotic surgery services. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubais-american-hospital-to-offer-robotic-surgery/

emt Distribution announces expansion to Africa with Acunetix

emt Distribution, a specialised distributor focused on security, IT Management and analytic solutions, has announced its business expansion to Africa with Acunetix. https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/emt-distribution-announces-expansion-to-africa-with-acunetix/

MENA Internet of Medical Things market to reach $9 billion in two years

The value of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) in the MENA region is expected to reach $9 billion by 2022, according to the latest data by Markets & Markets. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/mena-internet-of-medical-things-market-to-reach-9-billion-in-two-years/

Intersec to spotlight how AI will enable intelligent security

Artificial Intelligence is being hailed as the latest security breakthrough, but the industry has yet to fully understand its capabilities, according to Hikvision. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/intersec-spotlight-ai-enable-intelligent-security/

UAE telco unveils new cloud-based business unified communication service

UAE telco Etisalat has launched a new cloud-based business unified communication and collaboration service, ‘CloudTalk’, for small and medium businesses and enterprise customers. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uae-etisalat-cloud-business-unified-communication-service/

IBM to accelerate hybrid cloud journey with new data centres in the UAE

IBM Services has announced two IBM Data Centres in the UAE, one in Abu Dhabi and the other in Dubai, to provide cloud managed services to enterprises and help accelerate their journey to hybrid cloud. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/ibm-to-accelerate-hybrid-cloud-journey-with-new-data-centres-in-the-uae/

UAE's Etisalat launches first-ever Open vRAN in MENA

Etisalat has announced the successful launch of open virtual Radio Access Network (Open vRAN), becoming the first operator in MENA to achieve this technological feat. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/uaes-etisalat-launches-first-ever-open-vran-in-mena/

Crowdsourcing campaign for UAE's digital portal draws huge participation

The UAE TRA has announced that the number of participants in the crowdsourcing campaign aimed at developing the official portal of the United Arab Emirates Government (u.ae) has exceeded 34,000 contributors over the past two years. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/government/crowdsourcing-campaign-for-uaes-digital-portal-draws-huge-participation/

Saudi Arabia's Mobily teams up with Ericsson to accelerate digital services

Saudi Arabia’s Mobily has signed an agreement with Ericsson to leverage the latter’s products and solutions to support its drive to empower the kingdom’s government and private sectors towards digital transformation. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/saudi-arabia/mobily-ericsson-accelerate-digital-services-saudi-arabia/

Review: BenQ Zowie XL2546

Avid gaming aficionado and CPI Media Group’s web development manager Jeff de Joya takes the BenQ Zowie XL2546 for a spin and shares how the device delivers a smooth, sharp and superb gaming experience. https://www.tahawultech.com/reviews/review-benq-zowie-xl2546/

ASBIS introduces loyalty program for AMD partners

AMD has rolled out the Ryzen Loyalty Program (RLP) app for partners in the Middle East region. The loyalty program … https://www.tahawultech.com/news/asbis-introduces-loyalty-program-for-amd-partners/

Uber closes $3.1 billion acquisition of Dubai's Careem

Uber has confirmed the official close of the previously announced acquisition of Careem for $3.1 billion. Careem Networks FZ-LLC has now become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uber, preserving its brand. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/uber-closes-3-1-billion-acquisition-of-dubais-careem/

Huawei servers pass SAP HANA certificiation

Huawei FusionServer Pro 2488H V5 rack servers and Huawei KunLun 9008 V5 mission critical servers have passed the SAP HANA certification for BWoH/BW4H/DM and S4H scale-out appliance solutions. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/huawei-servers-pass-sap-hana-certificiation/

SMB and enteprise IT security budgets decline: Kaspersky

Despite cybersecurity spending is growing year-on-year with almost nine percent growth in 2019, security budgets for SMBs and enterprise have fallen below the average spend. https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/smb-enteprise-it-security-budgets-decline-kaspersky/

Middle East's first association for security industry launches in the UAE

The Security Professionals Association (SPA) for the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA), a security professional association aimed at connecting people within the security industry has launched in the Middle East. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/middle-east/middle-east-association-security-industry-uae/

Dubai RTA eyes Big Data to enhance public transport

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has recently held a series of brainstorming sessions focused on the use of Big Data to improve the public transport network. https://www.tahawultech.com/region/uae/dubai-rta-eyes-big-data-to-enhance-public-transport/