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Store this fact: Lexar records 200% revenue growth in GCC

News Desk 26/09/2024

Amidst massive retail expansion Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, has recorded a 200% revenue growth milestone in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region over the past two years, driven by increasing demand for high-performance data storage across various industries.

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OpenAI launches its ‘o1-preview’ AI series

News Desk 21/09/2024

For advanced reasoning OpenAI has launched its new reasoning model series, dubbed ‘OpenAI o1-preview’. This new series is set to redefine AI’s capabilities in tackling complex problems across various fields, including science, coding, and mathematics. The OpenAI o1-preview models are designed to emphasise extended reasoning time, mimicking human thought processes.

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GITEX Global 2024 to showcase the transformative power of AI

News Desk 20/09/2024

UAE aims to be an AI world leader by 2031 The rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping international markets, and the upcoming GITEX Global 2024, promoted as the world’s largest tech and startup event, will showcase this momentum from October 14 to 18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. A recent surge in […]

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BotGuard OÜ to showcase cutting-edge cybersecurity at GITEX Global 2024

News Editor 2 19/09/2024

With real-time website testing BotGuard OÜ, a global cybersecurity company headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, will showcase its innovative cybersecurity solutions focused on adequate bot protection at GITEX Global 2024, which will take place from October 14 to 18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). BotGuard’s presentation at the upcoming tech show will comprise live

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Cloudera launches transformative AMPs suite

Arnold Pinto 16/09/2024

In boost to enterprise AI deployment Cloudera, a global leader in hybrid data, analytics, and AI solutions, has launched a game-changing Accelerators for Machine Learning Projects (AMPs) suite. These new tools, unveiled on September 12, 2024, at Cloudera’s EVOLVE24 data and AI conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, are set to drastically reduce deployment times […]

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Cloudera unveils Private Link Network for highly regulated sectors

News Desk 15/09/2024

Launched at EVOLVE24 Dubai Cloudera, a global leader in hybrid data, analytics, and AI solutions, has introduced the Cloudera Private Link Network, a new solution designed to meet the stringent data security and privacy needs of highly regulated industries and the growing demands for secure, internet-free cloud connectivity. The Cloudera Private Link Network unveiled at

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GITEX Digi_Health 5.0 Expo-Summit Asia set for debut in Bangkok

News Editor 2 15/09/2024

Edition set for 2025 debut Kaoun International and Messe Düsseldorf Asia will jointly organise the inaugural GITEX Digi_Health 5.0 Expo-Summit Asia in Bangkok, Thailand, from September 10-12, 2025. Kaoun International is the international arm of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), which organises the GITEX Global series of tech shows, while Messe Düsseldorf Asia organises

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The Middle East is the fastest-growing region for Cloudera

Arnold Pinto 14/09/2024

Says CEO Charles Sansbury at EVOLVE24 Dubai For Cloudera – the only true hybrid platform for data, analytics, and AI – the Middle East is the fastest-growing region worldwide. In his keynote address to 300+ data leaders, partners and customers at EVOLVE24, the Middle East edition of the company’s global series of conferences, held at […]

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Google Research unveils Heat Resilience AI tool

Arnold Pinto 14/09/2024

To address urban heat islands With 2024 threatening to eclipse 2023 as the hottest year on record, cities around the globe are grappling with intensifying heat, particularly in urban areas known as heat islands. These heat islands, where structures like roads and buildings trap and re-emit heat, are warming up at twice the global average […]

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Cloud computing revenues set to grow to $2 trillion by 2030

Arnold Pinto 12/09/2024

Goldman Sachs: Amid GenAI boom According to a new report from Goldman Sachs Research, cloud computing revenues are projected to skyrocket to $2 trillion by the end of the decade, driven by the growing field of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI/GAI). The report, authored by Kash Rangan, head of US software research at Goldman Sachs, anticipates […]

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In a first, Cloudera brings EVOLVE24 to Dubai City

Arnold Pinto 12/09/2024

At the Museum of the Future Cloudera, the Santa Clara, California-headquartered global leader in hybrid data, analytics, and AI platforms, is set to ignite the future of data technology at its highly anticipated EVOLVE24 conference in Dubai in September. EVOLVE24 is a global movement to redefine the future of data management and artificial intelligence (AI). […]

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The world is both welcoming and fearful of AI

Arnold Pinto 09/09/2024

Oliver Wyman issues a detailed study Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm, has unveiled a comprehensive analysis of artificial intelligence (AI) that illuminates the trending technology’s transformative potential and the accompanying concerns surrounding its adoption. The insights outlined in the Oliver Wyman Forum’s report ‘How Generative AI is

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Haltia.AI launches next-gen Asimov AI platform

News Desk 09/09/2024

For enterprise and government sectors Delaware, US-headquartered startup Haltia.AI has launched Asimov, a next-generation AI platform explicitly designed for enterprise and government needs. The release marks a significant expansion for Haltia.AI into the high-stakes B2B and B2G markets, offering advanced features to address organisations’ complex demands. The

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Bebird unveils world’s first OTC camera ear cleaner

Arnold Pinto 06/09/2024

Launched at IFA Berlin 2024 Bebird, a trailblazer in personal ear care technology, is gearing up to make a splash at IFA Berlin 2024 with three new product announcements, including the world’s first over-the-counter (OTC) camera ear cleaner. This year, celebrating its 100th anniversary, the IFA exhibition provides a fitting backdrop for Bebird to debut […]

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Yango unveils a pair of AI assistant-powered smart speakers

News Desk 03/09/2024

Bilingual human-like Yasmina is all-knowing Yango Group, a prominent tech innovator known for integrating global technologies into local services, has launched its latest cutting-edge devices: the Yasmina Midi and Yasmina Mini smart speakers, now available online and in retail stores across the UAE. The Yasmina smart speakers are distinguished by their unique integration

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Chainalysis: Romance and address poisoning scams on the rise

News Desk 01/09/2024

As average lifespan of scams falls Cryptocurrency-related scams are surging in 2024, with billions of dollars flowing into fraudulent schemes, according to a new study by Chainalysis. The study by the New York, US-headquartered blockchain data company reveals that these scams are evolving, significantly shifting toward more targeted attacks. Chainalysis’ report

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September 1 is International Women in Cyber Day

News Editor 2 01/09/2024

Day for celebration and call to action September 1 marks a significant occasion in the global calendar—International Women in Cyber Day (IWCD). Established to honour the achievements and contributions of women in cybersecurity, this day serves as both a celebration and a call to action for greater inclusion and recognition in a field traditionally dominated […]

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SearchGPT will transform information retrieval with advanced AI

News Editor 2 31/08/2024

OpenAI system is in beta mode OpenAI is testing SearchGPT, a temporary prototype of new AI search features that provide fast, timely answers with clear and relevant sources. With the user at the forefront, SearchGPT is set to revolutionise information retrieval, making it more intuitive, efficient, and personalised. Its launch will signify a significant advancement in

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Nokia expands its R&D footprint in India

Arnold Pinto 31/08/2024

With largest fixed networks lab in Chennai Nokia has unveiled plans to expand its fixed networks Research and Development (R&D) facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The new lab will be the largest within Nokia’s fixed networks division and one of the largest globally. The expansion, facilitated with the support of the Tamil Nadu state […]

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2,000+ startups to make huge impact at Expand North Star 2024

News Desk 28/08/2024

Europe commits to large presence The countdown has begun for Expand North Star 2024, the globe’s premier event for startups and allied investors, slated to take over Dubai Harbour from October 13-16. This year’s edition promises a record-breaking showcase of innovation, with over 2,000 startups exhibiting, with over 400 coming from Europe, including the United […]