Tech

Signs You’re Dealing with a Low-Quality LED Advertising Display

News Desk 06/03/2025

A high-quality display can grab attention, deliver crisp visuals, and enhance brand messaging.  But a low-quality one? It can be an eyesore, malfunction frequently, and drain your budget on repairs.  That’s why it’s the last thing you want when investing in an LED advertising display.

Events Tech

AI and 5G take centre stage at MWC25 Barcelona

Arnold Pinto 04/03/2025

Focus on $11 trillion connected future The much-anticipated MWC25 Barcelona, the world’s largest and most influential event for the connectivity industry, officially opened its doors on March 3. The event, which runs until March 6 at Fira Gran Via in the popular Spanish city, brings together leaders from various sectors. It focuses on a connected […]

Business Tech

MNOs invest 85% in global mobile internet infrastructure

News Desk 04/03/2025

GSMA report finds According to a new report by the GSMA and Kearney, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are the primary investors in global mobile internet connectivity infrastructure, contributing 85% of the total annual investment. This substantial investment underscores MNOs’ pivotal role in supporting digital economies worldwide. Key findings of the report John

Tech

Ericsson unveils new radio, antenna, and RAN connect products

News Desk 23/02/2025

For high-performing programmable networks Ahead of the highly anticipated Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, Ericsson is introducing a groundbreaking suite of radio, antenna, and open fronthaul solutions to propel the telecoms industry’s shift towards high-performing, programmable networks. The new product offerings are designed to help communications

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Tech

Asimov Protocol unveils blockchain-based solution

News Desk 23/02/2025

For verifiable AI data Asimov Protocol, a cutting-edge decentralised solution, is set to galvanise the artificial intelligence (AI) sector with its innovative blockchain-based approach to data verification. Officially emerging from its stealth phase, the protocol introduces a new era of trust, transparency, and accountability in AI systems by ensuring that the data they

Health Tech

Researchers develop ‘smart pyjamas’ to monitor sleep disorders

News Editor 2 22/02/2025

In a home setting Researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed a revolutionary new approach to monitoring sleep disorders. This approach offers a comfortable and efficient alternative to traditional methods. The innovative ‘smart pyjamas’ are designed to detect sleep disorders, such as sleep apnoea, in the comfort of your own home, eliminating the need […]

Interviews Tech

MongoDB targets ambitious growth in the META region in the next 5 years

Arnold Pinto 20/02/2025

With regional hubs in the pipeline MongoDB, the New York City-based multipurpose developer data solutions provider, hosted ‘MongoDB Day Dubai’, the company’s inaugural Middle East event, at the Museum of the Future in Dubai City on February 18, 2025. The day-long event by the Nasdaq-listed company featured live demonstrations of the latest MongoDB products and […]

Qatar Tech

Ooredoo Qatar partners with Nokia

Arnold Pinto 17/02/2025

To modernise core network Ooredoo Qatar, a leading telecommunications provider in Qatar with over 3.4 million customers, has selected Nokia to modernise its core network, enabling the operator to deliver more advanced services. The collaboration will leverage network slicing and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities to optimise network

Tech

Gemini 2.0 is now available to everyone

News Desk 09/02/2025

Revolutionising AI for all Google DeepMind has announced that the Gemini 2.0 family of models is now available to all users, bringing cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence to developers and everyday users. This release marks a significant milestone, offering a range of updates and new features to improve the efficiency and versatility of AI tools. […]

Business News Tech

Gogo, Satcom Direct, and Airbus in new partnership

Arnold Pinto 08/02/2025

For Airbus corporate jets Gogo Business Aviation and Satcom Direct have finalised a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus. The agreement marks the beginning of a partnership to bring advanced, low-latency, high-speed broadband internet to Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) operators. Under the MoU, Gogo’s cutting-edge Air-to-Ground (ATG), FlightDeck Freedom,

Events Tech

Ai Everything Global 2025 held in Abu Dhabi

News Desk 06/02/2025

Highlighting AI innovation AI Everything GLOBAL is underway in the UAE. An electrifying opening day starts the world’s largest public-private AI gathering. Organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Kaoun International in affiliation with GITEX GLOBAL, AI Everything Global is the premier AI event. Running from February 4 to 6, it brings together influential […]

Tech

Surge in air passenger traffic boosts airport network performance

Arnold Pinto 06/02/2025

In Arabian Gulf region and Turkey The Arabian Gulf region and Turkey are witnessing a remarkable surge in air passenger traffic, with key hubs like Dubai, Doha, and Istanbul experiencing robust growth. As these airports prepare for increased traveller numbers, the demand for reliable and high-performance cellular networks has never been more critical to enhancing […]

Tech Travel

Lufthansa Group introduces Apple AirTag Integration

Arnold Pinto 06/02/2025

For enhanced baggage tracking Lufthansa Group airlines, including Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings, have launched a new service to improve passenger baggage tracking. Effective immediately, customers flying with these airlines can now securely and privately share the location of their baggage through the Apple AirTag or Find My network,

Tech

Nokia to upgrade New York’s largest Internet Exchange backbone

News Desk 05/02/2025

With new optical technology DE-CIX, the world’s leading Internet Exchange (IX) operator, has chosen Nokia to upgrade the backbone network for DE-CIX New York, the largest Internet Exchange in New York and the US Northeast region. The upgrade will see the backbone network transition to a 400 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) system, with support for up […]

Tech

Oman, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia get new C4IR establishments

Arnold Pinto 31/01/2025

Harnessing advanced technologies The World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced the establishment of three new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), which will launch in 2025. Based in Muscat, Pretoria, and Riyadh, these centres will focus on harnessing advanced technologies to address critical global challenges and provide tailored solutions that meet

Business Tech

DeepSeek disrupts market with budget-friendly R1 model

Arnold Pinto 29/01/2025

Rivalling larger AI models Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek launched its R1 model last week, causing significant disruption in the AI industry. The announcement sent shockwaves through the stock market, causing the Nasdaq to drop by 3 per cent on Monday, a decline attributed to a nearly 17 per cent loss in shares of […]

Tech

Top 25 countries with the most data centres

Arnold Pinto 27/01/2025

US is the undisputed leader In the digital age, data centres are the backbone of the internet. They house the infrastructure that powers everything from social media platforms to cloud computing services. As of March 2024, there were 11,800 data centres globally. These facilities are essential for processing and storing vast amounts of data, and […]

Space Tech

NASA pioneers unique tyre technology

Arnold Pinto 26/01/2025

For Mars exploration, rovers NASA has reached a significant milestone in its quest to explore the Red Planet. It has thoroughly tested a revolutionary new tyre technology designed for its Martian rovers. Developed by NASA’s Glenn Research Centre in Cleveland in collaboration with Goodyear Tire & Rubber, the groundbreaking shape memory alloy (SMA) spring tyres […]

Tech

Hybrid cloud adoption on the rise in physical security sector

News Desk 19/01/2025

Due to need for flexibility A new report has identified significant shifts towards hybrid cloud adoption and the increasing influence of information technology (IT) departments in physical security decisions. The study, conducted between August and September 2024, included participants from various sectors across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, South

Aviation Tech

AI at American Airlines enhances efficiency and customer experience

News Desk 18/01/2025

New focus on generative AI American Airlines has long been a leader in integrating technology to improve its operations and customer service, and artificial intelligence (AI) plays a central role in this evolution. With vast amounts of data streaming in from various sources, AI enables the airline to learn quickly, adapt, and deliver more effective […]