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Sberbank invites entries for AI Journey Contest 2024

News Editor 2 27/08/2024

$90,000 prize offered Sberbank, the largest bank in Russia and a leading global financial institution has opened registration for its highly anticipated AI Journey Contest, an international online competition focused on artificial intelligence (AI). The contest, conducted in collaboration with

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DEWA to showcase its latest digital innovations at GITEX Global 2024

News Desk 26/08/2024

Dubai’s utility provider is a long-time exhibitor Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is gearing up to significantly impact GITEX Global 2024, the world’s most influential technology and startups event, which will take place from October 14 to 18, 2024, at Dubai World Trade Centre. At this year’s GITEX show, DEWA will present a range […]

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Axiom Space and Nokia tie up for lunar spacesuit communications

Arnold Pinto 26/08/2024

For NASA’s Artemis III mission Axiom Space and Nokia are set to revolutionise lunar exploration by integrating high-speed 4G/LTE technology into the next-generation astronaut spacesuits for NASA’s upcoming Artemis III mission. The collaboration aims to embed advanced cellular-network capabilities into the Portable Life Support System (PLSS), commonly referred to as

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UN member states finalise landmark cybercrime treaty

Arnold Pinto 11/08/2024

As digital threats proliferate worldwide The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has announced that the United Nations (UN) member states have finalised a groundbreaking treaty targeting cybercrime. The draft treaty approved by nearly 200 UN member states aims to bolster international cooperation and enhance law enforcement capabilities in addressing a wide range of […]

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Sweden’s EQT takes majority stake in Switzerland’s Acronis

Arnold Pinto 07/08/2024

Key boost for cybersecurity and data protection industry EQT, the Swedish global investment organisation, intends to acquire a majority stake in Acronis, the global provider of integrated IT solutions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and corporate enterprises. The move values Acronis above its most recent growth funding round, worth $3.5 billion in 2022. The

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GITEX Global 2024 unveils new features and highlights

Arnold Pinto 03/08/2024

From October 14-18 in Dubai GITEX Global 2024, the world’s largest tech and start-up event, will showcase various new programmes, high-profile speakers, and cutting-edge advancements. The 44th edition of the event, scheduled for October 14-18 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, promises to be a landmark edition. Dubai’s goal of becoming the home to 30 […]

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European AI Act comes into force from August 1, 2024

Arnold Pinto 01/08/2024

World’s first comprehensive regulatory framework for AI Today, August 1, 2024, marks a historic milestone as the European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) officially comes into force, establishing the world’s first comprehensive regulatory framework for artificial intelligence. The landmark legislation by the European Commission ensures that AI technologies

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These are the world’s top 7 technology shows

Arnold Pinto 26/07/2024

From Asia and Europe to the US In 2024, the top global technology exhibitions have showcased and continue to showcase advancements across various sectors. These in-person trade exhibitions drive global tech advancement. They introduce new technologies and facilitate partnerships and investments, key to the tech industry’s progress. Here is a look at the world’s

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GITEX Global 2024 set to showcase unique innovation this October

Arnold Pinto 17/07/2024

9 co-located shows in the lineup Innovation and technological prowess will feature prominently at the upcoming edition of GITEX Global 2024 in Dubai City. Hosted by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the upcoming 44th edition of the show is poised to benchmark its status as the world’s foremost tech exhibition in 2024, split as it […]

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HID plans cloud setup in the GCC region to ensure data sovereignty

Arnold Pinto 08/11/2023

Region leans towards digital IDs and mobile access solutions HID, the Austin, Texas-headquartered global leader in trusted identity solutions, exhibited at GITEX Global – the largest tech and startup event in the world – held at Dubai World Trade Centre from October 16-20, 2023. In an interview at the mega tradeshow, Bilal Saleem, Sales Manager […]

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Microsoft to maintain high investment strategy in the Middle East region

Arnold Pinto 02/11/2023

Generative AI is seen as becoming mainstream in the region Ahmed Dandachi, Chief Commercial Business Officer at Microsoft UAE, in an interview at GITEX Global 2023, talks about generative AI, sheds light on the significance of the Middle East to Microsoft’s strategic investments and how GITEX plays a pivotal role in showcasing cutting-edge technology and […]

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Middle East region seen as having robust advanced cybersecurity strategies

Arnold Pinto 01/11/2023

Fortinet abides by know-the-enemy strategy in cybersecurity Alain Sanchez, CISO (EMEA) at Fortinet, a California-headquartered global leader in enterprise security and cybersecurity solutions, sheds light on the company’s innovative approach to cybersecurity, its commitment to leveraging AI, and its focus on addressing the unique needs of the Middle East region in

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Trend Micro: Appetite for technology is increasing in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 31/10/2023

Attack surface seen expanding significantly in the Middle East Trend Micro, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, exhibited its latest innovations at GITEX Global – the largest tech and startup event in the world – held at Dubai World Trade Centre from October 16-20, 2023. The Tokyo, Japan-based company used the Dubai tech show platform […]

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Extreme Networks casts its digital net far and wide in the Middle East region

Arnold Pinto 30/10/2023

Unveils industry-leading digital twin capabilities at GITEX Global 2023 Extreme Networks, a global leader in cloud networking, presented unique digital twin capabilities as the highlight of its presence at GITEX Global – the world’s largest tech and startup event – held at Dubai World Trade Centre from October 16-20, 2023. The North Carolina-headquartered company

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Positive Technologies thwarts cybercriminals with innovative cybersecurity solutions

Arnold Pinto 29/10/2023

Digitalisation push in the Middle East appeals to the global company Positive Technologies – a leading global provider of enterprise security solutions for vulnerability and compliance management, incident and threat analysis, and application protection – safeguards 3,000+ organisations globally against cyberattacks and non-tolerable damage. The company is the sole

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Hytera Communications empowers Middle East professional communications spheres

Arnold Pinto 28/10/2023

Company debuts intrinsically safe devices for high-risk environments Hytera Communications, a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, showcased its latest advanced innovations at GITEX Global 2023 – the largest tech and startup event in the world – held at Dubai World Trade Centre from October 16-20, 2023. Headquartered in

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Acronis: ‘Cybercriminals are leveraging AI to attack AI-based cybersecurity solutions’

Arnold Pinto 27/10/2023

‘Legacy systems put regional oil industry at high cyberattack risk’ Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection and cloud security, exhibited its advanced solutions at GITEX Global 2023 – the world’s largest tech and startup event – held at Dubai World Trade Centre from October 16-20, 2023. In an exclusive interview with ‘Middle East News […]

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Lexar empowers the world’s digital data with advanced storage and security solutions

Arnold Pinto 27/10/2023

Middle East, Africa, and India are emerging markets for the global brand At a time when digital data, data storage devices and personal and enterprise customers’ trends continue to evolve daily, San Jose, California-headquartered Lexar – a leading global maker of flash memory solutions for retail and OEM customers – stays ahead of the curve […]

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Lexar launches high-speed performance and higher memory storage products

PR News Desk 26/10/2023

GITEX Global 2023 is the launchpad of the new range Lexar, a leading global memory and storage solutions maker, launched its new portfolio of memory and gaming products at GITEX Global, the world’s largest tech event held from October 16-20, 2023, at Dubai World Trade Centre. The new product range includes a new microSD card, […]

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Cloudera is in a pole position as digitalisation speeds up in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 26/10/2023

US-based company is a Gold Sponsor of Digital Dubai at GITEX Global 2023 Cloudera, the Santa Clara, California-headquartered enterprise data cloud solutions provider, exhibited its latest advanced AI-powered data and hybrid cloud solutions in association with Digital Dubai at the 43rd edition of GITEX Global – the world’s largest and most inclusive tech show – […]