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SOUQ.com partners with Honor to bring the beautifully brilliant Honor 9 exclusively online to the UA ...

The eye-catchy Honor 9 with shiny glass design is available now on SOUQ.com 20th September, 2017, Dubai, U.A.E.: SOUQ.com has announced the launch of the stunning Honor 9 cradled by 3D curved glass with distinctive colors. SOUQ.com is the exclusive e-commerce website to offer Honor 9 with 64GB memory in the UAE at an attractive pricing of ......Read More

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Acer Middle East Hosts Annual Press Conference in a Futuristic Setting

Acer hosts its annual Middle East press conference to highlight its extensive product range Dubai, UAE, September 19, 2017: Today, Acer hosted its highly-anticipated annual Middle East press conference at Dubai’s futuristic On42 lounge at Dubai Media One Hotel. The event saw the regional unveiling and showcasing of the latest ......Read More

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

HP Launches Portfolio of Print, PC and Gaming Products at Gitex Conference

Dubai, UAE, September 19, 2017 – HP Inc. today introduced its latest range of products for its printing and computing customers in the Middle East. The new products were showcased during a press conference at the FIVE Palm Jumeirah ahead of GITEX Shopper and GITEX Technology Week 2017, where the products will be shown to channel partners, ......Read More

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Pearl Initiative, Siemens Gather Industry Experts to Discuss Anti-Corruption Practices

Roundtable sheds light on implications of adopting integrity practices Event explores cost-effective ways to enhance corporate resilience, overcome corruption Dubai-UAE: 19 September, 2017: The Pearl Initiative, the leading independent private sector-led, not-for-profit organisation working to improve corporate transparency across the Gulf region, hosted a roundtable discussion in partnership with Siemens to explore the impact and future of integrity practices in the region. Experts from international, regional and UAE-based organisations convened to discuss the business value of tackling corruption through implementing corporate integrity best practices. Carla Koffel ......Read More

Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Emerico Launches 2nd Generation Virtual Smart Machine in the Middle East offering full-spectrum of s ...

Self-service banking & customer service excellence is a complement to Smart City vision 2nd Generation Virtual Smart Machine launched at the Middle East Banking Innovation Summit in Dubai The state-of-the-art technology will offer new features including Cash Recycling, Coin Recycling and Passbook Update to enhance self-service banking Offers Artificial Intelligence for decision-making and Know Your Customer questionnaires with chatbot technology Dubai, September 19, 2017: Emerico Private Limited today marked the launch of its 2nd Generation Virtual Smart Machine (VSM) that will offer enhanced features to strengthen self-service banking and ......Read More

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

LG Robots to Connect People for A Better Tomorrow

Dubai, UAE, 19 September 2017: LG Electronics (LG) is on a quest to redefine the possibilities of tomorrow by introducing the most innovative home appliances and electronics available today. However, recently LG has introduced robots into its product portfolio and has showcased a variety of soon-to-be-released robots at various events across ......Read More

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Ericsson sues Wiko for patent infringement

Ericsson sues smartphone maker Wiko in the regional courts of Düsseldorf and Mannheim in Germany, for infringement of patents essential for 2G, 3G and 4G cellular technology, as well as implementation patents Wiko has been infringing Ericsson’s intellectual property rights for several years without any license or compensation, despite negotiations since 2013 Dubai, UAE, September 18, 2017: On August 14, 2017, Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) sued smartphone maker Wiko, in the regional courts of Düsseldorf and Mannheim in Germany, for infringement of patents essential for 2G, 3G and 4G cellular technology, as well as implementation patents. Wiko has been infringing ......Read More

Monday, September 18, 2017

Siemens' ‘We Are Future Makers' goes live

Dubai, UAE, September 18, 2017: A new initiative by Siemens uses 360° cameras and virtual reality technology to introduce the people behind the company’s innovations and projects, offering a behind-the-scenes look at life inside Siemens in the Middle East. Launched with a short documentary ‘Wake Up to a New ......Read More

Monday, September 18, 2017
A world of VR: GITEX Shopper 2017 brings most extensive and advanced range of VR technology to the r ...

Annual spend on augmented reality and virtual reality in the MENA region is set to top US$ 6 billion annually by 2020 Dubai, UAE, September 17, 2017: With augmented and virtual reality booming in the MENA region and expected to top US$ 6 billion annually by 2020[1], the technology is set to transform a variety of domains, ranging from ......Read More

Sunday, September 17, 2017

IPhone 8 and IPhone 8 Plus to Arrive at DU on September 23

Dubai, UAE,16 September 2017: UAE telecommunications provider, du, today announced that it will offer the new generation iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. du customers will be able to pre-order iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus beginning September 15 and both will be available in stores starting on September 23. “In the UAE there has been a lot ......Read More

Saturday, September 16, 2017

20 Leading Tech Companies to dominate the French Pavilion at GITEX 2017

United Arab Emirates, September 14, 2017: Business France will be hosting 20 leading French technology companies at the 37th edition of GITEX Technology week which will be held from October 8 to 12, 2017, in Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC). The innovative and pioneering companies will be introducing their expertise in areas including ......Read More

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Panasonic announces robust plans for Middle East under new leadership

Outlines plans to increase market penetration across Middle East as a vital part of the regional growth strategy Increase focus on product enhancement by introducing ‘local fit’ line up Panasonic to launch a new marketing campaign ‘Makers of Quality. Mastered in Japan.’ to reinvigorate itself as a leading ......Read More

Wednesday, September 13, 2017
LG DUALCOOL Air Conditioner Builds a Tower of Chocolate

240-kg chocolate tower beats the heat with LG DUALCOOL air conditioners Dubai, UAE – September 13, 2017: In an attempt to creatively illustrate how advancements in technology trump the long-lived difficulties of extreme temperatures faced in the Middle East and Africa, LG Electronics (LG) conducted an experiment to demonstrate how ......Read More

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Huawei Joins Z-wave Alliance Board of Directors

Committed to the Growth of IoT in the Smart Home Dubai, UAE, September 13, 2017: The Z-Wave Alliance, an open consortium of leading global companies deploying the Z-Wave smart home standard, today announces the addition of leading ICT solutions provider, Huawei, to the Alliance Board of Directors. Huawei joins principal members ADT, Alarm.com, FIBARO, Ingersoll-Rand, Jasco Products, LEEDARSON, LG Uplus, Nortek Security & Control, SmartThings, and Sigma Designs. Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider with innovative solutions, products and services used in more than 170 countries and regions. Many Z-Wave ......Read More

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

GITEX Shopper tracks the Top 10 tech trends to watch

Find the best tech bargains at GITEX Shopper 2017, from the latest smartphones and laptops to VR and smart home appliances Dubai, UAE, September 12, 2017: GITEX Shopper, the must-attend annual event for tech-savvy shoppers in Dubai is just around the corner, with the latest and largest selection of consumer electronics under one ......Read More

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

SquareWay, a subsidiary of Vivaction, is taking part in Gitex Technology Week

In Dubai World Trade Center from October 8 to 12 United Arab Emirates, September 12th 2017: SquareWay, a subsidiary of Vivaction dedicated to cybersecurity, will take part in Gitex Technology Week to present its security solutions for protecting mobile voice and data flows for professionals. SquareWay develops and commercializes secured mobile communication solutions for companies. Compatible with iOS and Android, easy to install and use, the SquareWay solutions combine confidential and instant services for the user. They meet the needs of employees in a mobility situation, of communications between headquarters and subsidiaries and/or for any other entity, public or private, ......Read More

Tuesday, September 12, 2017
HP Inspires Partners to Reinvent How the World Prints

Kicks off World Partner Forum with solutions to safeguard print environments, reshape how businesses print, and transform servicing News highlights: HP Connection Inspector, an intelligent embedded security feature created by HP Labs, to help printers stay ahead of malware attacks with advanced self-healing capabilities HP Roam, a new business printing solution for secure cloud printing where work happens HP Solutions Hub, a workflow optimization platform integrating paper seamlessly for digital Next generation Smart Device Services 2.0 leveraging the power of IoT, big data, machine learning and predictive diagnostics to transform how devices are serviced New A3 ......Read More

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

RTB House celebrates 1-year anniversary in the Middle East and Africa regions with big wins

Global retargeting tech company relocates Dubai main office to accommodate rapid growth and expansion, as digital ad spends rises. Dubai, UAE, September 11, 2017: RTB House, a global company providing state-of-the-art retargeting technology for top brands worldwide, has celebrated its first anniversary in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) ......Read More

Monday, September 11, 2017

Huawei Partners with TÜV Rheinland for Certification of SuperCharge Technology

Dubai, UAE, September 11, 2017: Huawei Consumer Business Group today announced its cooperation with TÜV Rheinland to certify Huawei’s SuperCharge technology. Certification will mark the first time an end-to-end fast-charging technology has successfully completed the rigorous tests set forth by the world-renowned safety experts. Testing encompasses every component, requiring adapters, IC circuits and charging cable materials to pass safety, low temperature and thermal shock tests. Submitting itself to the stringent oversight of TÜV Rheinland demonstrates Huawei’s continued mission to deliver the most innovative features on the market, and highlights ......Read More

Monday, September 11, 2017

TCL TV wins IFA's ‘Quantum Dot Technology' Gold Award 2017

Exclusively distributed by Eros Group in UAE and select GCC , TCL TV XESS/85X6 wins the 2017 IFA Product Technical Innovation Award. United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 11th September 2017: One of the leading brands of the Eros Group portfolio; TCL, has been honoured by the International Data Group (IDG) and German Industry & Commerce Ltd (GIC) with the ‘Quantum Dot Technology Gold Award’- a 2017 IFA Product Technical Innovation Award for its XESS/85 X6 TV. The leading innovator in developing QLED technology and products, TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Limited, is today amongst the top 4 leading television brands alongside Samsung, LG and Sony. Eros ......Read More

Monday, September 11, 2017
Western Digital Launches Surveillance Storage Provider Certification Program in UAE

Dubai, UAE, September 10, 2017: Western Digital, a world leader in storage solutions, has launched the Surveillance Storage Certified Surveillance Reseller Program in the UAE, designed to offer a comprehensive lineup of benefits for the security and surveillance channel providers. The myWD Certified Surveillance Storage Provider Program is a tailor-made initiative that aims to offer training, sales support, value added benefits and incentives to security and surveillance system integrators, installers, solution and service providers to help them enhance their business opportunities and profitability. The announcement came as a recent report by Research and Markets anticipated ......Read More

Sunday, September 10, 2017

ILIFE Introduces Two New Ultra-Slim Notebooks

Stylish budget notebooks offer upgradeable storage and longer battery life Popular among students and professionals; manufacturer forecasts sale of a quarter million units by year end UAE – September 10, 2017: Designed for budget-smart consumers and back-to-school shoppers, iLife Digital Technology today announced the launch ......Read More

Sunday, September 10, 2017

20,000 ICT leaders gather to witness Huawei unveil the future of cloud

As Huawei Connect 2017 comes to a close, Huawei commits to building one of ‘five world clouds’ United Arab Emirates – 9 September, 2017: 20,000 ICT industry professionals, thought leaders, and analysts poured into Shanghai this week to witness Huawei unveil a stream of innovations, including its vision of building one of ......Read More

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Ericsson Expands its 5G Portfolio

5G platform now includes first FDD radio from Ericsson capable of supporting 5G and Massive Multiple Input Multiple Output (Massive MIMO) New radio to bridge 4G to 5G and enable 5G using today’s spectrum Introducing network services that ease operators’ journey to 5G from preparation to actual 5G launch Dubai, UAE, September 9, 2017: Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) introduces a new radio product, AIR 3246, for Massive Multiple Input Multiple Output (Massive MIMO), which is a complement to Ericsson’s global 5G radio offering. AIR 3246 supports both 4G/LTE and 5G NR (New Radio) technologies and is Ericsson’s first 5G NR radio for frequency division duplex ......Read More

Saturday, September 9, 2017
Telecoms in need of fundamental changes to support industry growth in SAMENA region: A.T Kearney

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 07 September 2017: More than 80 percent of the telecom executives from the SAMENA region believe their future success and growth depends on making fundamental changes to their business and operating models, according to a recent report produced by management consultants A.T. Kearney in conjunction with the SAMENA Telecommunications Council. The report, based on a recent survey of C-level executives from the region’s leading telecom companies, highlights the importance of mastering customer retention and customer base value management to sustain returns. Simultaneously, diversification and development of new businesses is becoming ......Read More

Thursday, September 7, 2017

2CRSI to participate at GITEX Technology Week in Dubai World Trade Centre from October 8 to 12

United Arab Emirates, September 7th 2017: For its 2nd participation at GITEX Technology Week, the French start up 2CRSI will present an innovative storage solution for CCTV applications. 2CRSI designs and manufactures innovative compute and storage solutions. The company has the ability to develop agnostic and scalable solutions, from big and fast storage systems for datacenters to powerful computer servers for HPC applications. Innovative storage solution for CCTV applications To record streamed videos from thousands of cameras you need fast and high storage capacity. One of the major key factors of success of a video surveillance solution is the ability to combine good ......Read More

Thursday, September 7, 2017

HUAWEI CLOUD and Microsoft Apps Embark on New Strategic Cooperation

Shanghai, China, September 6, 2017: At HUAWEI CONNECT 2017, Huawei and Microsoft signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Cloud Service under which Microsoft applications will be released on HUAWEI CLOUD. The two companies will initiate in-depth cooperation on the public cloud to provide the optimal experience of cloud ......Read More

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Continental demonstrates the future of highly automated driving on highways

Highly Automated Driving (HAD) system gives drivers a break and ensures safety ‘Minimum risk manoeuvre’ technology stops the vehicle in emergency situations System supports GCC governments’ goals for increased driverless journeys Middle East, September 6, 2017: Highly automated driving on highways is no longer just a dream, but a reality, thanks to leading automotive manufacturer Continental. The brand started testing automated driving systems on public roads back in 2012 and now has a global fleet of development vehicles. The Highly Automated Driving (HAD) system gives vehicles the ability to take over driving on highways in ......Read More

Wednesday, September 6, 2017
197 Fortune Global 500 Companies Tap Huawei for Success in New ICT Era

Huawei partners with Dubai Airports to provide highly efficient business operations United Arab Emirates – 6 September, 2017: Huawei, and its Fortune Global 500 partners and customers showcased jointly-developed ICT solutions driving digital transformation at HUAWEI CONNECT 2017, which kicked off today in Shanghai. Huawei also ......Read More

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Ericsson Launches Three New Small Cell Solutions

Multi-Operator Dot combines the multi-operator benefits of an active DAS solution with the coverage and capacity of the Radio Dot System Multi-Dot Enclosure has a minimal impact on building aesthetics, is useful for multi-operator deployments, and presents a cost-savings option in some buildings Strand-Mount Unit for outdoor micro radios enables radio installation on existing aerial cables, delivers a zero footprint solution suitable for both single and multi-operator usage Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has launched three new scalable small cell solutions designed to help expand the small cell market and meet the growing demand for better mobile coverage and capacity while ......Read More

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Honor Announcement: The Renaissance of the Smartphone Design

Design and Colour Take the Spotlight in the Smartphone Evolution in 2017 Dubai, UAE, September 5, 2017: Smartphones design has not witnessed any major changes in the last decade. While earlier models have given way to slimmer and more powerful devices, the basic design template has remained stagnant. 2017 however is seen as the year to ......Read More

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

HUAWEI nova 2 Plus, the new selfie superstar experiences exceptional demand in the UAE

Launched three weeks ago, HUAWEI nova 2 Plus is one of the fastest selling Huawei devices this year Dubai, United Arab Emirates - September 5, 2017: HUAWEI nova 2 Plus, the latest smartphone from Huawei has experienced exceptional demand in the UAE to become one of the fastest selling Huawei devices this year. HUAWEI nova 2 Plus sales ......Read More

Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Western Digital® Breaks Boundaries with World's Highest-Capacity microSD™ Card

SanDisk® brand 400GB card gives mobile consumers the freedom to capture and experience more content than ever before September 4, 2017: Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC), a global data storage technology and solutions leader, today announced its 400GB* SanDisk Ultra® microSDXC™ UHS-I card, the world’s ......Read More

Monday, September 4, 2017

Bringing the power of Sony to two stunning new Xperia™ smartphones, introducing Xperia XZ1 and Xperi ...

Xperia XZ1 combines Sony’s ground-breaking Motion-Eye™ camera and Super slow motion video with new smile Predictive Capture and Autofocus burst functions, an all-new 3D Creator feature, and 5.2” Full HD HDR display The latest addition to Sony’s super mid-range family, Xperia XA1 Plus, exceeds your entertainment ......Read More

Sunday, September 3, 2017

TCL Communication Introduces the Blackberry® KEYone Black Edition to the World at IFA 2017

Dubai, UAE, September 3, 2017: TCL Communication is today unveiling an all-new version of its award-winning BlackBerry KEYone with the introduction of the BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition coming soon to markets in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia. With today’s announcement, TCL Communication’s BlackBerry Mobile ......Read More

Sunday, September 3, 2017

Nokia 8: Three firsts in one precision designed flagship

First new generation Nokia smartphone to feature ZEISS optics Tell both sides of the story with real-time live streaming using Dual-Sight mode Introducing Nokia OZO spatial 360° audio Dubai, UAE, 29 August 2017: HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has launched the Nokia 8 in the GCC. Nokia 8 is a high ......Read More

Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Huawei Redefines Channel Leadership with Appointment of New Vice President

New Channel Vice President to strengthen Huawei’s channel partner network, develop its Partner Incentive and Certificate Program, and grow Huawei’s presence in the Middle East and Pakistan. United Arab Emirates - 29 August, 2017: Huawei - a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider ......Read More

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

HP and Deloitte Announce Alliance to Accelerate Digital Transformation of US$12 Trillion Global Manu ...

New alliance combines HP’s leading 3D printing platform with Deloitte’s unrivaled digital transformation capabilities News highlights: HP, the global 3D printing leader, and Deloitte, the worldwide leader in professional services and a leader in digital supply chain transformations, join forces to accelerate the digital reinvention of the US$12 trillion global manufacturing industry. HP and Deloitte, along with a global partner ecosystem, will help customers accelerate product design, speed production, create more flexible supply chains, and optimize the manufacturing lifecycle. Dubai, UAE August 28, 2017: HP Inc. and Deloitte Consulting ......Read More

Monday, August 28, 2017

New Nikon D850 opens up a world of limitless creative imaging possibilities

The latest FX-format camera by Nikon promises unrivalled versatility by combining high speed and high resolution capabilities in one superior imaging tool that switches seamlessly between first-class photos and 4K videos Dubai, UAE, August 27, 2017: Professional photographers and serious hobbyists alike will be able to expand ......Read More

Sunday, August 27, 2017

Pre-order the highly awaited Samsung Galaxy Note8 now on SOUQ.com

New Galaxy Note 8 will be shipped from 14th September onwards in the UAE 24th August, 2017, Dubai, U.A.E.: SOUQ.com has announced the pre-order of the highly awaited Note8, from August 24th to September 10th in the UAE. SOUQ.com is offering exclusive bundle offers to customers who pre-order the new Note 8 and will start shipping the ......Read More

Thursday, August 24, 2017
Western Digital Introduces Its Highest Capacity External Desktop Storage System Ever

New ‘My Book Duo’ offers 20TB to keep up with today’s growing content libraries Dubai, U.A.E., August 23, 2017: Western Digital Corporation, (NASDAQ: WDC), a global data storage technology and solutions leader, today unveiled My Book® Duo storage system designed to give both consumers and professionals the ......Read More

Thursday, August 24, 2017

VFS Global acquires visa service provider TT Services

Dubai, UAE, August 23, 2017: VFS Global has completed on 22 August 2017 the acquisition of visa service provider TT Services (TTS). The transaction enables VFS Global to leverage on core competences and brands and to further enhance operating performance. TT Services is a provider of integrated visa processing solutions with global presence and a comprehensive portfolio of services. TT Services is headquartered in the United Kingdom and has a strong and long-lasting relationship with its client governments and with a commercial partner. The company operates 51 application centres in more than 35 countries and has 216 employees. TTS offers a full range of high quality visa ......Read More

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Canon supports education in Middle East, offers chance to win school fees

Launches new ‘Back to School’ campaign to rekindle creativity among students Dubai, UAE, 23 August 2017: Combining creativity with education and keeping up with the excitement of the new academic year, Canon Middle East, world leader in imaging solutions, will offer parents a chance to win back their child’s ......Read More

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Return of GITEX Shopper: The Biggest Consumer Electronics Show in the Middle East Promises Mega Savi ...

Latest tech brands & power retailers return to the Middle East’s electronics show New venue at Dubai World Trade Centre Za’abeel Halls Consumer electronics market size in UAE worth US$ 11.3 billion Dubai, UAE, August 22, 2017: This September marks the return of GITEX Shopper, the much-anticipated electronics show ......Read More

Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Trend Micro Midyear Report Highlights Need for Proactive Security

2017 Midyear Security review demonstrates importance of cybersecurity investments Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today released its 2017 Midyear Security Roundup: The Cost of Compromise, detailing the threats from the first half of 2017, which continue to disrupt and challenge IT planning. Businesses are faced with increased ransomware, Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams and Internet of Things (IoT) attacks, and now also contend with the threat of cyberpropaganda. Trend Micro detected more than 82 million ransomware threats in the first half of the year, along with more than 3,000 BEC attempts, reinforcing the need for ......Read More

Monday, September 18, 2017

Nominations open for 2018 Red Hat Innovation Awards

DUBAI, UAE, 18th September, 2017— Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT), the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced that it is accepting nominations for the 2018 Red Hat Innovation Awards. Since 2007, the Red Hat Innovation Awards have recognized Red Hat's global customers for the transformative projects and outstanding results they have experienced with Red Hat's open source solutions. Open source has helped transform technology and the Red Hat Innovation Awards showcase its transformative impact in organizations around the world. Nominations should showcase successful open source IT implementation and projects that made a difference in organizations ......Read More

Sunday, September 17, 2017

ISYX Technologies Unveils Next Generation Managed Services

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 16, 2017: Building on the success of its existing traditional model, ISYX Technologies, a fast-growing IT transformation company in the Middle East and Africa, today unveiled its exclusive future-ready next-generation Managed Services initiative. As part of its new Managed Services offering, the company has also invested in building state-of-the-art network and security operation centers in the UAE, which boasts of cutting-edge infrastructure, robust platform and complementing skill sets with a strong focus on service excellence. Speaking on the launch, Sharoon Shamsuddin, CEO of ISYX Technologies said, “Technology is transforming business at ......Read More

Saturday, September 16, 2017

Fortinet FortiGate Virtualized Security Available for VMware Cloud on AWS

Provides secure application mobility and consistent policies across enterprise hybrid clouds Dubai, UAE, September 13, 2017 – Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions, today announced that its FortiGate Virtual Machine (VM) is available to customers of VMware Cloud™ on AWS. Initial availability in AWS US West Region (Oregon), VMware Cloud on AWS brings together VMware’s enterprise-class Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) software and elastic, bare-metal infrastructure from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to give organizations a consistent operating model and application mobility for private and public cloud. The ......Read More

Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Silver Peak and NEC Networks and System Integration Corporation Announce Global Distribution Agreem ...

Leading Japanese Systems Integrator Selects Powerful Silver Peak SD-WAN Solution; Delivers Turnkey Systems Integration, Service and Support to Global Enterprise Clients Silver Peak, the global leader in broadband and hybrid WAN solutions, today announced a formal global distribution agreement with NEC Networks and System Integration Corporation (NESIC) to address the burgeoning demand for SD-WAN technologies across the Japanese and broader global markets. NESIC will immediately serve as a global distributor of the Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect SD-WAN solution and offer turn-key systems integration services. Comprehensive maintenance and support services will be delivered by NESIC global ......Read More

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

SonicWall Partners with Ingram Micro for Distribution in Egypt and Saudi Arabia

SonicWall, the trusted security partner protecting more than one million networks worldwide, announced today that Ingram Micro, a leading technology distributor in the region, is now distributing SonicWall products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab Republic of Egypt. “Ingram Micro’s market reach, a wealth of experience and added value to partners in Saudi and Egypt, is of utmost importance to SonicWall. This is due to our commitment to developing a strong distribution network that supports and enables our partners by building a win-win eco-system,” said Shahnawaz Sheikh, Sales & Channel Director – META & Eastern Europe at SonicWall. ......Read More

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

New SANS & Infoblox Survey Finds Insider Threats and Ransomware Are Most Feared, Followed by DDoS At ...

DUBAI, UAE, 12th September, 2017—Infoblox Inc., the network control company that provides Actionable Network Intelligence, today released results of a new study that identifies the top threats, risks and fears related to securing data assets and keeping networks secure. The survey, conducted by SANS and co-sponsored by Infoblox, found that ransomware, insider threats and denial of service are considered the top three threats organizations face when it comes to securing sensitive data. According to the study, 78 percent of respondents report encountering two or more threats to their data in the past 12 months, while 12 percent actually encountered a breach, with 43 percent of ......Read More

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Xiaomi unveils Mi MIX 2, a stunning evolution of its full screen display smartphone

11 September 2017 — Global technology leader Xiaomi announced Mi MIX 2 today, a gorgeous evolution of Mi MIX, the revolutionary concept phone unveiled a year ago. In addition to raising the bar for its innovative MIX series, Xiaomi also upped the ante in two other product lines — it announced Mi Note 3, which sports a dual-camera setup and a 16-megapixel front camera, and upgraded its line of laptops with the new Mi Notebook Pro. Lei Jun, CEO and Founder of Xiaomi, said: “Mi MIX gave everyone a glimpse of what the phone of the future would look like. We made a concept phone that defied everyone's expectations about smartphone design, and it has pioneered the trend ......Read More

Monday, September 11, 2017
Red Hat Advances Enterprise and Network Automation with New Ansible Offerings

DUBAI, UAE, 11th September, 2017 – Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT), the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today introduced new innovations designed to advance IT automation as its strategic importance grows in the enterprise. Ansible is a game-changing open source automation technology for the management of IT environments at scale. Designed to be simple to adopt, use, and understand, Ansible has become one of the world’s most popular open source IT automation technologies, with nearly 3,000 unique contributors, more than 32,000 commits to the upstream Ansible open source project, and a user base that spans industries and the globe. Red Hat acquired the company ......Read More

Sunday, September 10, 2017

Panasonic Announces the New Firmware Upgrade Ver.2.0 for LUMIX DC-GH5

New Upgrade Offers Exceptional Enhancement of Performance and Functions Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Panasonic, at the end of September 2017, will be releasing the new version 2.0 firmware upgrade for its LUMIX DC-GH5 camera. According to Panasonic, this enhancement is not just a firmware update, but an exceptional boost to the camera’s performance, in order to satisfy professional GH5 users. Panasonic, having interviewed front-line photographers, and cinematographers worldwide after they had actually used the GH5, identified what was needed in the field, and this upgrade will provide the functionality that are in demand. Upgrade means a better compatibility with the ......Read More

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Educational Institutions in the Middle East Need to Adopt Intelligent Strategies and Solutions to Ad ...

Author: Jose Vasco, Regional Director, MEMA at Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company Six trends have emerged in the field of higher education this year: IoT Spreads Institution-Wide - IoT is swiftly expanding beyond student devices. The onslaught ranges from connected lights, door locks and sprinkler systems to laboratory sensors, classroom instruction and student laundry machines, with ever-more introductions in sight. Everyone Expects Always-on Experiences – All of your campus constituencies expect speedy performance from their devices and apps, enabling them to work, teach and learn seamlessly indoors and out. Spaces Become Intelligent and Context-Aware – ......Read More

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Kodak Alaris Shines Spotlight on Information Capture Ecosystem at GITEX Technology Week 2017

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10th September, 2017 – Kodak Alaris is expanding its information capture ecosystem, delivering on the promise of digital transformation for organizations in the Middle East and around the world. At GITEX Technology Week 2017, the global solution provider will expand the previously announced Alaris IN2 Ecosystem by unveiling the Alaris S2000 Series Scanners – a new family of network/wireless and USB connected desktop devices – and showcase its award-winning software and services, which are designed to take the complexity out of information capture and improve the way people work. Information Capture: Cornerstone of Digital Transformation In ......Read More

Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Aruba to Demonstrate its Intelligent Mobility Solutions at GITEX 2017

DUBAI, UAE, 7th September, 2017: Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, has announced its participation at GITEX Technology Week taking place between 08 -12 October 2017 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The company will be demonstrating its mobility and IoT solutions that empower organizations to serve GenMobile – mobile-savvy users who rely on cloud-based business apps for every aspect of their work and personal lives – and to harness the power of insights to transform business processes. Mr. Jose Vasco, Managing Director MEMA and CCEI at Aruba comments: “We are in the midst of a huge transition away from networking technologies that were designed for the 20th ......Read More

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Xiaomi launches Mi A1 with Google in major next step for Android One

5 September 2017 — Global technology leader Xiaomi today announced Mi A1 in collaboration with Google, the first device to run on the evolved Android One program. Mi A1 runs on stock Android to offer a high-quality software experience designed by Google, underscoring Xiaomi’s commitment to providing more choices for users. Priced from INR 14,999 in India, Mi A1 is a beautifully-designed device that combines hardware innovations, including an optical zoom dual camera setup, with great Google-designed software. At a launch event in New Delhi, India, it was announced that Mi A1 would be available in India and also in more than 40 markets around the world including ......Read More

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Infoblox to Demonstrate Industry's First Actionable Network Intelligence Platform to Control, Secure ...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 5th September, 2017 — Infoblox Inc., today announced that it will demonstrate its revolutionary Actionable Network Intelligence Platform , a unified, platform that empowers enterprises to elevate every aspect of network availability, agility, security, and performance—on premises, across data centres, and in the cloud, at GITEX Technology Week, taking place between 8-12 October, 2017. Cherif Sleiman, vice president, EMEA at Infoblox says, “Network landscapes are rapidly evolving, driven by trends in security, virtualization, cloud, IPv6 adoption, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Conventional network management solutions are manual, ......Read More

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Fortinet Threat Landscape Report Reveals Poor Security Hygiene

Cybercriminals Are Exploiting Known Vulnerabilities and Maximizing Impact With a Hybrid Threat Known as Ransomworms Dubai, UAE, September 4, 2017: Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions, today announced the findings of its latest Global Threat Landscape Report. The research reveals that poor cybersecurity hygiene and risky application usage enables destructive worm-like attacks to take advantage of hot exploits at record speed. Adversaries are spending less time developing ways to break in, and instead are focusing on leveraging automated and intent-based tools to infiltrate with more impact to business continuity. “The ......Read More

Monday, September 4, 2017
Red Hat and Microsoft Simplify Containers to Help Enterprises Accelerate to the Hybrid Cloud

DUBAI, UAE, 3rd September, 2017 – Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq “MSFT”) and Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT) today announced an expansion of the two companies’ alliance with plans for new initiatives aimed at enabling enterprises to more easily adopt containers. This includes native support for Windows Server containers on Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat OpenShift Dedicated on Microsoft Azure, and SQL Server on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Red Hat OpenShift. These additions to the companies’ joint roadmap will focus on simplifying container technologies to help enterprise customers increase the agility and drive digital transformation using hybrid cloud. Continuing their ......Read More

Sunday, September 3, 2017

Kodak Alaris Helps SEWA Amp Up Digital Transformation Initiatives

DUBAI, UAE, 3rd September, 2017: Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority (SEWA), a government organization dedicated to serve the people of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by fulfilling their electricity, water and gas needs, is modernizing its records management system as part of the organization’s digital transformation efforts. With the help of Kodak Alaris scanners, SEWA has digitized massive volumes of documents that have been stored in the organization’s various offices and warehouses over the past few decades. The result has been a significant reduction in information retrieval time, faster decision making, quick and easy sharing of knowledge across the ......Read More

Sunday, September 3, 2017

Panasonic's TV Factory to Bring Momentum in Egypt's Manufacturing Sector

The Japanese technology giant will manufacture over 16000 LED TVs before the end of 2017, to supply in the Egyptian market Panasonic, one of the global leaders in technology, today expanded its presence in the Middle East and Africa region with the opening of the first TV manufacturing unit in Egypt. The Japanese manufacturer is collaborating with Arab Company for Electrical Equipment to produce over 16,000 Panasonic LED televisions before the end of this year. This factory promises a state-of-the-art manufacturing unit that will employ 200 -250 personnel and further boost Egypt’s growing manufacturing sector. According to industrial studies, Egypt has seen a burgeoning growth ......Read More

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Red Hat Boosts Application Portability Across Hybrid Cloud with .NET Core 2.0

DUBAI, UAE, 30th AUGUST, 2017– Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT), the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced that it will support .NET Core 2.0, the latest version of the open source .NET Core project, on Red Hat’s portfolio of open technologies. A lightweight and modular platform for creating web applications and microservices, .NET Core 2.0 provides significant new developer capabilities while enabling developers to create .NET applications across platforms, and deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, and more. A key addition to the Red Hat Developer Program, the latest version of .NET Core supports .NET Standard ......Read More

Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Aruba Helps Sabari Indian School Become Most Technologically Advanced Indian School in the UAE

DUBAI, UAE, 24th August, 2017: Sabari Indian School, a Dubai-based school offering CBSE curriculum has become a technology leader in the education sector in the UAE by implementing a state-of-the-art wireless infrastructure from Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, and introducing iPad-based learning and a ‘curriculum in the cloud’ education model. Sabari Indian School was acquired in the year 2015 by Al Najah Education Limited, a specialized education investment company that is a part of Al Masah Capital private equity firm. After the acquisition, the management of Al Najah Education Limited decided to make significant technological improvements in order to raise the ......Read More

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Panasonic Brings Stylish Urban Audio Series to the Region

These new audio systems with sophisticated design and powerful sound bring a stylish touch to everyday listening Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Panasonic is pleased to announce three models, the SC-UA7, SC-UA3 and SC-UX100 in a new range of ‘Urban Audio’ products, which open the door to a truly elegant musical experience. They feature hi-fi features including Bluetooth streaming and powerful speakers to achieve room filling sound. The flagship model in the range is the Urban Audio SC-UA7, which is a stand-alone, vertical speaker system with a hefty 1700 watts of sound pressure. Created to match urban living spaces, it features a hexagonal design which incorporates two 160mm ......Read More

Monday, August 28, 2017

‘Artificial Intelligence' framework a game changer for UAE and GCC telecom sector

The region is set to touch 100 million subscribers by 2020 Dubai, UAE, August 26th, 2017: Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN), stated that the latest artificial intelligence (AI) framework could serve as a game changer for the UAE and GCC telecom industry. The Middle Eastern region is now witnessing an accelerating technology migration to higher speed networks and smartphones, facilitated by operator investments to extend network coverage. Telecom operators need to transform their revenue opportunity through data and voice services that are high quality, while managing capital allocation, and investing in new technologies and innovations. “By addressing customer ......Read More

Saturday, August 26, 2017

Silver Peak EdgeConnect SD-WAN Solution Endures Grueling Torture Test; Delivers Superior Network and ...

Leading Network Test Lab Miercom Commissioned to Conduct Hands-on Testing; Validates Solution’s Resiliency Even Under the Most Extreme Levels of Packet Loss Silver Peak, the global leader in broadband and hybrid WAN solutions, today announced that the company’s flagship SD-WAN solution, Unity EdgeConnect, successfully endured a series of rigorous network packet-loss resilience tests. Leading independent network test lab Miercom, subjected the EdgeConnect solution to hands-on stress tests to validate the resiliency of multi-link bonded tunnels combined with path conditioning and dynamic path control. Results validated the solution’s ability to maintain peak network and ......Read More

Thursday, August 24, 2017
Sophos Appoints Clarissa A. Peterson as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Sophos (LSE:SOPH), a global leader in network and endpoint security today announced the appointment of Clarissa A. Peterson as senior vice president and chief human resources officer. Peterson brings Sophos more than 20 years of experience as a senior leader within diverse global organizations. Peterson joins Sophos from Abt Associates, a global research and program implementation organization with projects in more than 50 countries. During her five years as chief human resources and ethics officer at Abt Associates, Peterson led and implemented global talent acquisition, total rewards, staff development, and diversity and inclusion programs. Prior to Abt Associates, Peterson was chief ......Read More

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Survey: 82 Percent of ITSM Professionals Believe Future IT Roles Will Become More Challenging

ManageEngine, the real-time IT management company and creators of ServiceDesk Plus, the IT service desk software used by more than 100,000 organizations worldwide, today announced the results of its IT Service Management Future Readiness survey. The survey, which was conducted in collaboration with ITSM.tools, consisted of ten questions that focused on the opportunities and challenges ITSM will see in the future. It was presented to ITSM professionals and garnered over 300 responses, yielding key findings in five distinct areas. Key Findings: Strong Affinity for the Cloud; AI Not a Threat to Jobs Working in IT: Eighty-two percent of ITSM professionals believe that the ......Read More

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

KACST Provides Science Community in Saudi Arabia 24.7.365 Cloud Backup As A Service with Veeam

RIYADH, KSA, 22nd August, 2017: The Internet Services Unit (ISU) of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), a government entity that coordinates and promotes scientific and technological research in Saudi Arabia, has deployed Veeam® Availability Suite™ from Veeam Software, the Availability for the Always-On Enterprise™ innovator, in order to provide the science community in Saudi Arabia with 24.7.365 access to critical data for research that fosters innovation and promotes a knowledge-based society. Business continuity plays a key role in fostering technological advancements that will make Saudi Arabia a leader in scientific knowledge and practice. Veeam ......Read More

Monday, August 21, 2017

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