SSICT News

  • Nutanix to Host .NEXT on Tour – The Enterprise Cloud Conference in Saudi Arabia

    Nutanix, a leader in enterprise cloud computing, announced today that it will host its annual .NEXT on Tour with the theme ‘Invisible Clouds, Visible IT’ at the Fairmont Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 18, 2019. The conference will focus on helping enterprises in the Kingdom free themselves from the complexity and cost of legacy […]

  • Five ways to strengthen employee cybersecurity awareness

    By “Juan Manuel Harán”, Security Editor at ESET   Since human error has a well-documented history of causing many breaches, no organization can afford to overlook the importance of ensuring that its employees are aware of online dangers. This is mainly why the first installment in our series of articles to mark this year’s Antimalware Day will outline five ideas […]

  • Huawei opens the pre booking for long-awaited HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 in Saudi Arabia

     HUAWEI Saudi Arabia announced that the pre booking phase of the new HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 is starting from 14th November till 23rd November. The world’s first open-fit active noise cancelling Bluetooth earphones, the HUAWEI FreeBuds 3 received 11 awards and various accolades since its reveal at IFA two months ago. Powered by Huawei’s proprietary Kirin […]

  • iCademy’s online education provides students with solid foundation for future success at university and beyond

    The perception that online studies have only limited benefits and can leave students unprepared for ‘real life’ at university is fast becoming a thing of the past.  The ‘traditional’ idea that only classroom-based learning benefits students both academically and socially has been proven to be outdated by the success of graduates from iCademy Middle East. […]

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    Kaspersky to process and store data of its customers from the United States and Canada in Switzerland

    Kaspersky is progressing with the relocation of its data storage and processing infrastructure to Switzerland, now by moving data from customers from the United States and Canada. In addition, the company is announcing plans to open its first Latin American Transparency Center in Sao Paulo, Brazil in January 2020. As a leading global cybersecurity company, […]

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  • Dubai Supreme Council of Energy organizes a roadshow of the Emirates Energy Award 2020 in Kuwait

    The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy held a press conference (12 November 2019) in Kuwait, to highlight the fourth edition of the Emirates Energy Award 2020, organized under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, under the theme ‘Inspiring […]

  • Al Arabiya News Channel discusses business strategy and region’s potential with Huawei Chairman

    The Middle East is a pioneer in the ICT field today and remains a very important market for Huawei globally, the company’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Liang Hua, recently confirmed in an exclusive interview with senior business presenter Lara Habib from Al Arabiya News Channel at the company headquarters in Shenzhen, China. […]

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    , a global leader in health technology, laid emphasis on the role of sustainable innovation in the Kingdom’s journey towards achieving healthcare transformation, at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) that took place in Riyadh from 29th-31st October 2019.   As part of Philips’ commitment to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation, the […]

  • HITEC Dubai 2019 Opens with a Focus on Future

    the Middle East’s largest hospitality technology show for hotels, organised by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Naseba, and endorsed by Dubai Tourism, opened today with a focus on future.   The 2-day event, that is being held at the Festival Arena by Intercontinental at Dubai Festival City, brings together the world’s leading technology […]

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    Craft, Create, Curate; Personalise and print from hundreds of designs with the Canon Creative Park app

    Unleash your creativity with the new Creative Park app, a one-stop-shop packed with endless design possibilities to download and print at the touch of a button. With hundreds of fun and colourful design templates to assemble, the free app (iOS and Android), enables users to add a personalised touch to their designs directly from a […]

  • Linesight’s Middle East data centre pipeline worth over US$400m

      International construction consultancy, Linesight, is leading the way in successfully delivering data centre developments throughout the Middle East, with a current pipeline of on-going projects worth in excess of US$400 million.   The company’s expertise in cost estimation, tender management and appointment as well as strategy implementation has resulted in a 30-40% increase in […]

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    Kaspersky’s latest Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) report showcases most vulnerable Middle Eastern countries

    Since the start of 2018, Kaspersky researchers have kept a close eye on the META region for Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attacks and worked on 96 investigative cases across the Middle East. These statistics are drawn from Kaspersky’s APT intelligence reporting service, which is populated by Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis team. The team issues […]

  • The Future of Audio Solutions is Here: Intelligent Noise Cancelation and a Brand-New Wearable Chipset Get Ready to Meet the new HUAWEI FreeBuds 3

    Digital music lovers are now moving beyond basic streaming services and are enjoying higher quality streaming that demands higher network speed and lower latency. The rise of audiobooks and podcasts are also shaping the market for earphones as audio tracks require a level of sound quality for an optimal listening experience. True wireless stereo headset […]

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    Mind the scam: How to shop safely on Singles’ Day?

    Kaspersky researchers have reported a sharp increase in fraudulent activities around e-commerce during an active sales period in Asian countries – Singles’ Day (November 11).  While Singles’ Day originates from China, it is now relevant to users of e-marketplaces worldwide. Pre-holiday promos and sales on global Asian platforms are welcomed internationally, and scammers target users […]

  • Wamda invests in Cash on Delivery alternative Tabby

    Wamda has invested in UAE-based financial technology (fintech) startup Tabby, a platform leveraging proprietary technology to improve current inefficiencies in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena)  payment landscape. The platform offers consumers the option to ‘buy now and pay later’ or to pay in multiple installments for goods bought online. Wamda’s investment is part […]

  • Canon unveils its first two zoom lenses for 8K broadcast cameras

    Canon Middle East today announces two new lenses for 8K broadcast[i] cameras, equipped with 1.25-inch sensors: the UHD-DIGISUPER 51 field zoom lens and the 7×10.7 KAS S portable zoom lens. The development of the new zoom lenses for 8K broadcast cameras showcase Canon’s excellent optical technologies. In recent years, productions such as documentaries and broadcasts […]

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    Ericsson Radio wins the Network Infrastructure Initiative of the Year

    Ericsson Radio System offers service providers a means to transition smoothly to 5G Telcos have the opportunity to invest in a solution that suits their current needs, with the flexibility to easily add functionality in the future. Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has won the Network Infrastructure Initiative of the Year award at Comms MEA Awards 2019 […]

  • Bargain Hunters Mark Your Diaries: SOUQ.com’s 11.11 Extravaganza is Around the Corner

    SOUQ.com customers are set to enjoy thousands of deals this November with the 11.11 sale. Taking place from 11th – 13th November 2019, SOUQ.com will offer customers thousands of bundles and deals, across a wide range of categories including fashion, beauty, electronics, toys, consumables, furniture and books.   SOUQ.com KSA General Manager Saleem Hammad said: […]

  • TechKnowledge wins the SME Gulf Capital Digital Business of the Year Award

    TechKnowledge has been named the ‘Digital Business of the Year’ at the SME Gulf Capital Digital Business of the Year Award ceremony held on September 25, at the Ritz Carlton DIFC, Dubai. The Awards identify start-ups, innovative SME’s with exemplary products and services, the SME’s who invest in their employees’ environments, customer strategies and the […]

  • The HP Elite Dragonfly Officially Launches in Saudi Arabia

    HP Inc. today introduced the HP Elite Dragonfly, which is the lightest compact business convertible laptop. The laptop, which is a sub one-kilogram ultralight premium PC[i], is designed to push work and life boundaries for mobile business professionals. Artfully crafted to standout in a distinct Dragonfly blue, designed to be powerful, and hardened with security, […]

  • HID Global and VMware Collaborate to Drive Mass Adoption of Mobile Access to Digital and Physical Workspaces

    HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, today announced it is collaborating with VMware to drive mass adoption of mobile access to digital and physical places by adding HID Mobile Access® for opening buildings and doors to VMware Workspace ONE, an intelligence-driven digital workspace platform for managing any app on any device. The […]

  • Canon launches a world first RF lens – the third addition to its F2.8L trinity series – and a new portrait lens for the RF mount

    Canon Middle East, world leader in lens manufacturing, launches the RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM and RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS, delivering on its commitment to introducing six RF lenses for the EOS R System to the market in 2019. Completing  Canon’s F2.8L trinity series for the RF mount, the  RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM […]