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United to offer free Starlink high-speed internet service on flights

Arnold Pinto 16/09/2024 0

First airline in the world to do so United Airlines has become the first airline in the world to sign a groundbreaking partnership with SpaceX. The leading carrier will integrate SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet service across its mainline and regional aircraft fleet. The deal

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Cloudera unveils Private Link Network for highly regulated sectors

News Desk 2 15/09/2024 0

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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The Middle East is the fastest-growing region for Cloudera

Arnold Pinto 14/09/2024 0

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 0

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 0

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 0

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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Milestone outlines 16 key trends set to transform the VMS sector by 2035

Arnold Pinto 11/09/2024 0

With AI and IoT integration EXCLUSIVE: According to a globally renowned data-driven video technology expert, the global video management software (VMS) industry is poised to witness 16 key trends by 2035, even as the sector moves from the legacy practice of merely watching video content to predicting and influencing events almost instantaneously by 2035. Jos […]

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The world is both welcoming and fearful of AI

Arnold Pinto 09/09/2024 0

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 2 09/09/2024 0

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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Milestone XPerience Days Middle East heads to Dubai City

Arnold Pinto 05/09/2024 0

From September 9 to 10, 2024 Milestone Systems, a global leader in data-driven video technology software, will host Milestone Xperience Days Middle East in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from September 9 to 10, 2024. The Dubai event is part of the company’s global flagship Milestone XPerience Days series for its regional partners. It features a […]

Saudi Arabia Tech

New identity for Global AI Summit in Riyadh

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2024 0

From September 10-12, 2024 The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has launched a revamped identity for the third edition of the Global Artificial Intelligence Summit (GAIN), which will take place in Riyadh from September 10-12, 2024. This year’s summit, themed ‘For the Good of Humanity,’ explores AI technologies’ transformative potential and

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SearchGPT will transform information retrieval with advanced AI

Dan Ngiam 31/08/2024 0

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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Milestone Systems unveils unique Experience Centre in Melbourne

Arnold Pinto 23/08/2024 0

Rigorous cybersecurity standards deployed Milestone Systems, a global leader in data-driven video technology software, has inaugurated its new office and interactive Experience Centre (EC) in Mulgrave, Melbourne, Australia. The newly launched EC is a significant upgrade from Milestone’s EC in Australia, which debuted in 2018. The revamped centre boasts an enhanced focus on

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MBDA unveils New Sky Warden effector concept

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2024 0

Demonstrates the system’s advanced capabilities MBDA has launched a groundbreaking effector concept for its Sky Warden counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) modular solution. The new development, presented at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow, features a ground-launched anti-air munition specifically designed to target Class 1 and smaller Class 2 uncrewed

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Payment card tech spend to reach $13.6 billion globally by 2029

Arnold Pinto 14/08/2024 0

Propped by banks targeting premium users According to a new study, issuer spending on card technology is projected to surge from $9.8 billion globally in 2024 to an impressive $13.6 billion by 2029. This 39% increase underscores a strategic shift among banks and card issuers. Their aim is precise: to attract high-value customers by introducing […]

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30% of GenAI projects may fail after post-proof of concept by 2025

News Desk 2 05/08/2024 0

Gartner study sums up the causes A new report from Gartner predicts that many generative AI (GenAI) projects will be abandoned following their proof-of-concept phase by the end of 2025. The research firm predicts that at least 30% of these projects will be discontinued due to poor data quality, insufficient risk controls, rising costs, or […]

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Chatbots lead AI search trends with 260 million searches

Arnold Pinto 04/08/2024 0

Creative AI and design tools follow next A new study has unveiled the most sought-after AI categories, with chatbots and conversational tools dominating the search landscape. Data from Google Trends was analysed to determine the most popular AI types based on search volume, revealing significant shifts in interest over recent months, according to the Linkee […]

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GITEX Global 2024 unveils new features and highlights

Arnold Pinto 03/08/2024 0

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 0

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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AI boom spurs growth in global cloud infrastructure sector

News Desk 2 27/07/2024 0

Amazon and Microsoft in the clear lead Despite not reaching the peaks driven by Covid-19, the global cloud infrastructure sector has evolved into a formidable industry, spurred once again by the surge in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Amazon’s dominance through its Amazon Web Services (AWS) remains significant, although Microsoft’s Azure is