Tech

etisalat by e& ends successful trial of high-capacity transmission network

Arnold Pinto 16/09/2023

Partnership with Huawei is a world-first initiative for UAE telco etisalat by e& – the telecom arm of e& in the UAE – has completed the trial of a 400G@ Super C+L transport network conducted in association with Huawei. Hailed as the world’s first trial for large-capacity

Tech Business GCC UAE

Haltia.AI chooses to set up base in the UAE

Arnold Pinto 16/09/2023

AI startup eyes Series A funding from UAE and Silicon Valley investors Haltia.AI – a Dubai-based AI startup that aims to transform industries and improve people’s quality of life with advanced AI solutions – has launched its commercial operations after 90 days of meticulous planning and stealth operations to transition onto the global VC stage. […]

Tech

The ticking clock: Every minute counts in incident response

PR News Desk 15/09/2023

Organisations can be efficient with right new-generation solutions like OODA By Méliné Eolmezian-Soulie, VP of Marketing & Development, Obvious Technologies In today’s interconnected world, organisations, whether they are public or private, operate like clockwork. But what happens when there is a delay, even if it is just for a few minutes? The repercussions can

Tech Business

Cloudera signs cloud-native data control and analytics pact with AWS

Arnold Pinto 15/09/2023

Cloudera has been a trusted AWS Partner for several years Cloudera, the Santa Clara, California-based enterprise data cloud solutions provider, has signed an agreement with Seattle, Washington-headquartered Amazon Web Services (AWS) for enterprise generative AI domain services. The pact aims to strengthen Cloudera’s relationship with the leading cloud computing giant by

Tech Business GCC UAE

Extreme Networks unveils its regional data centre in UAE

Arnold Pinto 14/09/2023

Regional demand for cloud-based storage on the ascendent US-headquartered Extreme Networks has launched its new regional data centre in the UAE to meet growing business needs for faster data transmissions, easy access to cloud solutions and heightened data security. Operating from Morrisville, North Carolina, Extreme Networks is a leader in cloud networking and delivers

Cybersecurity Tech

Gigamon launches unique automated solution for enterprises

PR News Desk 13/09/2023

Precryption technology delivers deep observability to encrypted traffic Gigamon, a global leader in deep observability company, has added Precryption technology to the Gigamon deep observability pipeline in its latest GigaVUE 6.4 software release made at the company’s virtual Visualyze boot camp (September 12-14, 2023). Gigamon, headquartered in Santa Clara, California,

Corporate Tech

Masafi chooses Darwinbox to streamline its multi-border HR functions

PR News Desk 13/09/2023

The AI-powered platform was selected to manage 1,100+ workforce Masafi, the UAE-headquartered consumer goods conglomerate, has chosen Darwinbox, a leading cloud-based human resources management software provider, to automate its HR function and enhance the employee experience using an AI-powered human capital management platform. The new implementation incorporates

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Tech

Technology Innovation Institute unveils software library for cryptographic hardness estimation

PR News Desk 13/09/2023

CryptographicEstimators assesses Post-Quantum Cryptography schemes’ security The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a leading global scientific research centre and the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has announced that its Cryptography Research Center (CRC) has launched CryptographicEstimators, the world’s first

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Tripler launches its commercial operations in the UAE

PR News Desk 12/09/2023

Company’s AI technology empowers real estate leads’ generation Tripler, rated the world’s first revolutionary property lead conversion platform, has launched in the UAE, promising a game-changing lead generation solution for the nation’s commercial enterprises. Tripler aims to transform how businesses in the UAE, especially real estate agents and large corporations,

Tech NEWS DESK

New Ard Dyar online platform supports Syrian talent in the Middle East

PR News Desk 11/09/2023

New website offers resources, opportunities, and connections September 11, 2023: Rami Al Ali has announced the launch of the Ard Dyar online platform, marking a transformative chapter in a journey to nurture and empower Syrian talent in the Middle East region. This digital development symbolises a significant step forward in Ard Dyar’s commitment to creating […]

Business Tech

First batch of DIFC Metaverse Accelerator Programme graduates

Arnold Pinto 07/09/2023

Programme received 160+ entries from UAE, UK, US, India, France The first batch of 10 Middle Eastern and global startups has graduated from the DIFC Metaverse Accelerator Programme of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) after undergoing a three-month-long series of boot camp workshops that began on June 5, 2023. The programme received 160+ entries from […]

Corporate Tech

Could you live without 25-year-old Google in your life?

Arnold Pinto 05/09/2023

Global tech juggernaut thinks you need it more than ever Google, the tech giant that has redefined how we navigate the digital world, commemorated its 25th anniversary on September 4, 2023. Founded in a nondescript college dorm room on September 4, 1998, by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, then Ph.D. students at Stanford University, the […]

Automotive Tech

Choosing a crossover or SUV in the Middle East? 5 tips

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023

Infiniti Motor Company offers a good lineup Infiniti Motor Company, the Yokohama, Japan-headquartered automaker, has compiled five top tips that prospective buyers of a crossover or an SUV in the Middle East should consider when setting out to buy new wheels for use in urban environments. In this context, the global auto brand is promoting […]

Tech GCC Transport UAE

Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2023 finalists’ names are out

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023

Winners and runners-up will receive AED8 million in prizes Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the names of the 10 entities representing global autonomous vehicle companies and UAE-based universities that have qualified for the final round of Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2023 under the theme: self-driving buses. Dubai RTA will

Tech Markets

Middle East’s digital economy set to touch $780bn in 2030

Arnold Pinto 03/09/2023

Software, internet, and data centres standout sectors The latest information technology report issued by UBS – the largest global wealth manager – has identified the Middle East as the next significant digital frontier market in global tech. The UBS AG Singapore branch and UBS Financial Services prepared and released the report, part of a TechGPT […]

Gadgets Lifestyle Tech

Is it a phone, a purse, or both? Honor V Purse thinks it is both

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2023

Honor commits to foldable smartphones at IFA 2023 Honor, a leading global provider of smart devices, has launched the all-new Honor V Purse foldable smartphone as a wearable, fashion-forward, feminine purse. Honor launched the V Purse at IFA 2023, the world’s largest consumer electronics and home appliances trade show in Berlin, Germany (September 1-5, 2023). […]

Tech GCC Transport UAE

What are the 4 new DTC app-based services you can now avail of in Dubai?

Arnold Pinto 31/08/2023

New app features are part of DTC’s digital transformation Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC), a Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) subsidiary, has added four new services to its DTC-branded smart app. The four new services’ launch syncs with DTC’s digital transformation strategy. Abdullah Ibrahim Al Meer, Director of Digital Transformation and Commercial

Business Tech

Why should businesses stand up for IP address ownership?

Arnold Pinto 30/08/2023

Number Resource Society (NRS), the Casablanca, Morocco-based non-profit organisation that focuses attention on the complexities of IP address ownership, is urging business owners globally, especially in the Middle East and Arabian Gulf region, to take a stand on the rights and control of their IP addresses. An Internet Protocol (IP) address is the unique identifying

Tech Business

Mastercard and Qashio in new push to digitise business payments in the MENA region

Arnold Pinto 28/08/2023

Mastercard, a global payments provider, has partnered with Qashio, a UAE-based fintech company, to launch virtual credit cards for SMEs and other businesses in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, beginning with the UAE. The partnership seeks to make expense management cashless, transparent, and flexible for SMEs and other businesses in the MENA […]

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realme C53 affordable smartphone enters the UAE market

Arnold Pinto 26/08/2023

realme, a leading consumer technology manufacturing brand, has launched its C53 affordable smartphone for the UAE retail market. With a retail price of AED499 (including 5% VAT), the C53 offers consumers several firsts, including a segment-leading 33W fast charge, 12GB dynamic RAM and 128GB ROM storage – wrapped in a 7.49mm ultra-slim body. The C53 […]