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    GoDaddy Reveals How to Promote Back-to-School Season and Attract Shoppers to Your E-Commerce Site

    Jeddah- 15 September, 2022: Summer season is almost over, which means now is the perfect time to launch back-to-school sales, marketing, promotions, and deals. Teachers, parents and students alike are already shopping for back-to-school supplies, from stationery, uniforms, apparel, to shoes, electronics, sporting goods, books and music.  Selina Bieber, GoDaddy Commercial Strategy Senior Director, International Markets, stated: “Back-to-school […]

  • Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 15 September 2022: A recent study focused on executives and knowledge professionals commissioned by Cisco and conducted by Dimensional Research showed that more than half (56%) of employees spend most of their time in meetings when working remotely with 33% saying that it takes up half of their workday. This has resulted in 95% of employees experiencing video meeting fatigue. The overall fatigue is attributed mainly to technological issues, which comprise of background noise, poor sound, and video quality. These elements have actively contributed to physical ailments with 81% employees reporting headaches, neck and shoulder strains and eye strains over time. In the long run, this has also made employees consider leaving their current employers, with 42% planning on making the move within two years citing video meeting habits. Commenting on the findings of the report, Ahmad Zureiki, Head of Collaboration Business, Cisco MEA, said: “The modern work environment is not confined to a single space or device anymore. It’s flexible, it’s mobile, it’s hybrid. Business leaders in today’s world know that their employees are their #1 asset, and that means finding ways to both accommodate employee priorities and reimagine the workplace to improve remote work.” He added: “With the hybrid working model becoming the new normal, we had to create new techniques where employees are not overworked or drained out at the end of each workday. We believe that the best technology is also the most intuitive, which is why our Webex platform is using new technology-enabled solutions to constantly improve and reduce fatigue and stress.” Cisco has been tackling these pain points with its Webex platform that is continuously innovating to limit video-meeting fatigue by introducing targeted solutions and software. Cisco’s Webex platform now uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to translate people’s natural and nonverbal gestures into animated images, allowing users to make simple actions like raising hands or giving a thumbs up without clicking a button. Accessibility is also taken into consideration, with Webex featuring real-time closed caption and translation capabilities in over 100 languages, tackling auditory and language challenges in meetings. The platform has also integrated new options to improve the experience for every employee. This includes a new polling and Q&A tool for feedback and questions anonymously, as well as Personal Insights, which gives every employee an easy method to assess how they spend their work hours. Cisco Webex also uses devices, like Webex Desk, Webex Desk Mini and Room Bar solutions with dedicated software to reduce stressors commonly seen during extended meetings. This includes advanced noise cancelation feature to filter out distracting noises from the environment specially during the calls in shared spaces or home office. The cognitive Webex devices also provide dynamic framing which allows people to get up and stretch their legs while remaining on screen. The cameras in these devices also enhance the view of the conference rooms for remote participants, by automatically detecting them and providing individual streams, ensuring everyone is equally present on the screen and allowing participants to understand what every attendee is saying. The full report can be download here.

    Cisco tackles video-meeting fatigue with host of technology innovation to empower the hybrid work model

    Al Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 15 September 2022: A recent study focused on executives and knowledge professionals commissioned by Cisco and conducted by Dimensional Research showed that more than half (56%) of employees spend most of their time in meetings when working remotely with 33% saying that it takes up half of their workday. This has resulted […]

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    Imaging Engineers Shed Light on Xiaomi’s Vision for Computational Photography 

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 13th September 2022 – Xiaomi has pursued the cutting edge of smartphone photography innovation since inception, and continuously offered exceptional user experience. Over a decade of dedication has brought about profound achievements in advanced imaging, spanning both hardware and software. In 2017, Xiaomi showcased one of the world’s first 12MP camera smartphones, Mi […]

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    SAS Explore reveals the future of analytics

    Registration is now open for world’s premier AI and analytics conference this September Dubai, UAE, 12 September 2022 The pandemic, climate change, economic uncertainty, supply chain issues, human resource shortages, increasing instances of fraud – as the world confronts today’s challenges, analytics giant SAS presents solutions for a better future. From Sept. 27-29, data scientists […]

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    Petromin expands its footprint to Malaysia
     through a joint venture with DRB-HICOM Berhad

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia,September 12, 2022Petromin Corporation (“Petromin”), a leading Saudi company in advanced lubricants, automotive technology, multi-modal mobility, multi brand dealership and sustainable transportation segment, has entered a joint venture with the innovative business conglomerate, DRB-HICOM Berhad – forerunners in the automotive manufacturing, assembly, and distribution industry of Malaysia. Petromin shares this collaboration with a ‘Joint […]

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    Kaspersky reports 52% decrease of attacks against remote desktop protocols in the Middle East in Q2 2022

    According to Kaspersky telemetry, the number of brute force attacks against Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) in the Middle East has significantly decreased in Q2 2022 by 52% compared to the previous quarter. This downward trajectory could be a result of several reasons. This could be  due to the RDP vulnerabilities exposed in the first quarter of […]

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    Kyndryl Achieves Cisco Global Gold Integrator Certification

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 6, 2022 – Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, today announced that it has achieved Cisco Global Gold Integrator status, the highest level available and a recognition of Kyndryl’s ability to deliver and support advanced solutions for joint customers around the world.  This partner status enables Kyndryl to receive Gold-level benefits […]

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    Saudi-headquartered Unifonic recognised as a Great Place to Work® 

     Flexible working opportunities include a provision to work from anywhere in the world for up to 10 weeks a year  RIYADH, 6 September 2022 – Customer engagement platform Unifonic has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® by the global authority on workplace culture. What’s more, the company has secured a place on one of the coveted […]

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    BMW Group commences in-house production of fuel cells for BMW iX5 Hydrogen in Munich.

    Hydrogen is an additional option for electric drive systems. Fuel cells are manufactured in the company’s competence center for hydrogen. BMW Group leads the way in hydrogen technology in the premium electric vehicle segment Munich. On 31 August, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG Oliver Zipse and Frank Weber, Member of the Board […]

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    Veritas Warns Firms Face Hefty Bills Following Post-Covid data storage surge

    Covid and the rise of remote working have ballooned levels of Microsoft SharePoint and Teams data. The lack of built-in options to archive data causes users to reach their storage limits. Businesses need to act now to avoid potentially paying 22 times more than they need to  Veritas Technologies, a leader in multi-cloud data management, is warning […]

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    Nutanix Helps Financial Services Organizations in Saudi Arabia Reimagine their Cloud Journey

    RIYADH, KSA, 5th September 2022: Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multi-cloud computing, has reiterated its commitment to helping financial services organizations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia discover the power of hybrid multi-cloud architecture to enable them to strike a balance between cost, complexity, speed, and scale of operations and generate more revenue. “A key development in the […]

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    LG JOINS HOME CONNECTIVITY ALLIANCE TO EXPAND THE FUTURE OF SMART HOME EXPRIENCE

    Company Aims to Bring Greater Interconnectivity, Safety, and Security to Customers  Sep. 04, 2022 — LG Electronics (LG) has been named to the Board of Directors of the Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA), an organization dedicated to delivering better smart home experiences through open collaboration and innovation.  Founded in 2022 and comprising several smart home solution manufacturers, […]

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    Ajman Bank to Launch World’s First Mastercard Touch Card, Driving Inclusion

    Distinctive notches on the Touch Card allow blind and partially sighted people to distinguish the card easily. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 1 September 2022: Mastercard and Ajman Bank have strengthened their commitment to inclusion through a new initiative designed to expand access to the digital economy. The world-first Touch Card is an accessible payment card that will allow blind […]

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    H.E. Zaki Nusseibeh tells UAEU’s new faculty members,“We look to you to open new horizons in fields of national importance”

    Al Ain, 31 August 2022:  This week, His Excellency Zaki Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to His Highness the President of the UAE and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University, welcomed 130 new faculty at a reception hosted by the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. He said, “The UAEU emphasizes building our research capacity and […]

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    Back to scam season: fraudsters launch phishing attacks on universities to steal private research and student information

    Back to school season is traditionally a profitable time for fraudsters as millions of students around the world are getting ready to make tuition payments, or purchase school supplies and new books. With universities becoming more concerned about their networks’ cybersecurity, attackers find ways to breach these systems by targeting inattentive students, staff and professors. […]

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    NMC-Kia combines state-of-the-art Showrooms and Service centers for a unique customer experience

    “Innovate, Serve, Inspire” Saudi Arabia’s most exciting and innovative automobile partnership, NMC-Kia, continues to redefine the showroom and service center experience across the Kingdom as they expand its network throughout the Western Region of Saudi Arabia. With their latest “3S’ innovation, where Showroom, Service center, and Spare parts are combined in one exceptional destination, NMC-Kia […]

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    MENA Tech to highlight the importance of esports for development of skills of the future at Next World Forum in KSA

    The Next World Forum, hosted by the Saudi Esports Federation, is bringing together sector leaders and experts from around the world ■      More than 1,200 guests will discuss the ecosystem’s most important topics ■      Mario Pérez, CEO of MENA Tech, will be one of the main lecturers ■      MENA Tech is a gaming and esports promoter and competition […]

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    TAWAL joins Small Cell Forum to enhance the Kingdom’s ICT infrastructure and facilitate 4G and 5G deployment across the world

    TAWAL, the leading integrated ICT infrastructure provider in the Kingdom, has been welcomed as the newest member of the Small Cell Forum (SCF) — a global membership organization committed to supporting agile, low-cost mobile infrastructure through small cells.  TAWAL joins the organization to enhance the provision of integrated ICT infrastructure across the Kingdom while contributing to […]

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    Free “I Love KSA” t-shirts and 19.32% flat off: Here’s how Twenty4 is going big on Saudi National Day celebrations

    Value fashion brand Twenty4 is gearing up for 92nd KSA National Day with free top-quality “I Love KSA” t-shirts and a flat discount of 19.32% in commemoration of the founding year of the Kingdom August 28, Riyadh, KSA: Twenty4, a leading value fashion brand in the GCC region and a BMA International subsidiary, has announced its thoughtful […]

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    AMC Cinemas introduces Saudi audiences to a wider selection of quality content with Live at AMC

    AMC announced a new alternative content platform: Live at AMC Offering will provide access to live performance shows   Live at AMC was launched on 25 August with Stand Up Comedy Night at AMC Cinemas King Abdullah Financial District Riyadh, 28 August 2022: AMC Cinemas, the first global cinema operator in Saudi Arabia, has underlined its […]

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    MG Saudi launches the strongest summer offer on an elite selection of models

    Under the motto “SUMMER WITH MG IS ON FIRE” Once again, Taajeer Group, the exclusive dealer for MG cars in Saudi Arabia, confirms its commitment to offering MG customers the best options to own MG cars through building distinguished partnerships with major financing agencies in the Kingdom. This summer, the company has launched exceptional clearance […]

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    TCL Wins Four Prestigious 2022-2023 EISA Awards Including Premium Mini LED TV Award

    Jeddah; 25th August 2022: TCL, one of the dominant players in the global TV industry and a leading consumer electronics company, has won exceptional honors at the EISA Awards. Europe’s well-respected Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) has given TCL four prestigious awards.  TCL was awarded in the “PREMIUM MINI LED TV 2022-2023” category for its Mini LED 4K […]