SSICT News
Milrem Robotics’ THeMIS UGV passes air transportability tests
The THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) by Milrem Robotics, the leading European UGV manufacturer and developer of robotic warfare solutions, passes air transportability tests that adds one more option for it to be deployed to operation areas. “The most common question about THeMIS size class unmanned ground vehicles is how do you get them to […]
Ericsson to accelerate action on Sustainable Development Goals at Africa summit
Ericsson is helping to drive sustainable development of a more connected knowledge-based society in Africa Ericsson to participate in the World Economic Forum 2019 Regional Summit in Africa Experts will highlight the positive impact of ICT in accelerating achievement of Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 By embracing technology as a critical infrastructure for the 21st […]
Over 10,000 Gather at Coca-Cola Arena to ‘Achieve the Unimaginable’ with Tony Robbins, Alicia Keys, Prince EA & Nick Vujicic
The curtain has come down on the highly anticipated and hugely successful 10-hourathon edutainment mega-event, ‘Achieve the Unimaginable’, at Coca-Cola Arena. Organised by the Middle East’s edutainment leader Najahi Events, which took place on Tuesday, September 3rd – the ground-breaking event produced the perfect storm of motivation, empowerment, visionary impact inspiration coupled with explosive entertainment. […]
Canon launches the EOS C500 Mark II – a compact and versatile 5.9K Full Frame next generation Cinema EOS System camera
Canon Middle East today releases its next-generation Cinema EOS System camera – the EOS C500 Mark II. Created with the expertise and technical knowledge at the heart of Canon’s innovative products and built on the Cinema EOS System’s foundations, the EOS C500 Mark II is a compact and versatile 5.9K Full Frame camera. The EOS […]
SWIFT leads the industry on Open Banking with library of API standards
SWIFT today publishes a new API standard for the Pre-authorisation of funds, paving the way for further innovation in financial services enabled by open banking. The new standard allows a payer’s bank to earmark funds for a purchase in advance, guaranteeing that the future payment will be honoured. It is the second of SWIFT’s […]
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Ford’s Car Hacks for Millennials: Six Tips That Will Help You Cut Stress and Drive Like a Boss
Commuters in the Middle East and North Africa spend a lot of their working day behind the wheel. According to one study, UAE drivers are affected the most, logging an average of 96 minutes in each direction – or more than 43.5 days a year – getting to and from work. It’s not only drivers […]
New Forbes Insights Report Shows CISOs Believe Capabilities of Attackers are Outpacing their Ability to Defend their Organizations
Today, a global leader in broad, integrated, and automated cybersecurity solutions announced a new report by Forbes Insights it commissioned titled “Making Tough Choices: How CISOs Manage Escalating Threats and Limited Resources.” The global survey polled CISOs across various industries about the biggest challenges they’re facing and strategies they’re putting to address these obstacles. The […]
Trends Every Growing Small Business Needs to Know
Great news for any small business looking to get ahead: Salesforce Research has just released the Third Edition Small & Medium Business Trends Report, sharing data and observations from more than 2,000 small and medium business (SMB) owners and leaders from around the world. The research report digs into the challenges and goals of SMB executives, analyzes how demographics […]
Cyberbullying: What schools and teachers can do
By Cecilia Pastorino, Security Researcher for ESET These days, the internet is woven into people’s everyday lives, and children’s lives are no exception. For all its benefits, the technological evolution has also brought, or magnified, some problems, and cyberbullying is one of the most pervasive threats that youth face online. In fact, when […]
SOUQ.com Introduces Same Day Delivery Service
Today SOUQ.com has taken a step forward for e-commerce in the Kingdom by introducing a same day delivery service. Becoming the first e-commerce company in the Kingdom to offer such a service, SOUQ.com will now provide customers with same day delivery for “Fulfilled by Souq” (FBS) products in both Riyadh and Jeddah. Commenting […]
Back to school: cybercriminals use more than 50,000 textbooks and student essays as a disguise for malware
Kaspersky experts have uncovered 53,531 malicious or potentially unwanted files disguised as ready-to-use essays and textbooks for schools and universities. From August 2018 to July 2019 they were used in 356,662 attacks on 104,819 users – a 21% decrease, compared to the figures from the previous year. These are among the main findings of Kaspersky’s ‘Back […]
Meet the future of connectivity: The Huawei Mate20X (5G), the king of 5G smartphones
A high-speed network connection has become one the most important demands in modern lifestyle. The need to be always connected plays a huge role and with the growth of modern technology, we have seen network connections grow stronger and faster over the years. Today, we are at the cusp of 5G connectivity and standing upfront […]
Finastra strengthens APAC team with Wissam Khoury as new head
Finastra has appointed Wissam Khoury to lead its Asia Pacific (APAC) business. In this new expanded role as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Middle East and Africa (MEA) and APAC, Wissam is responsible for driving Finastra’s growth strategy, strengthening its regional footprint, accelerating sales and continuing to deepen customer partnerships across both regions. […]
Concert Hall Quality Alive in Lincoln Nautilus with Exclusive Revel by Harman Audio System
One of the first things a driver does in a car is turn on the audio system, which is why a premium audio experience is more important than ever. The exclusive Revel® by Harman audio system in the new Lincoln Nautilus – with its sleek, modern design and spacious interior – is acoustically tailored specifically […]
Senior Partner for Top Global Management Consulting Firm Offers Inspiring Approach to Economic Development in the Middle East
Many challenges face the Middle East in terms of economic development, but one business executive is inspiring others in the region. Mohammed Alsherebi—a Saudi Arabian business magnate, investor, and philanthropist who also serves as a senior partner and external director for a leading global management consulting firm—is preparing to launch a new ecosystem to facilitate […]
Gartner Says 5.8 Billion Enterprise and Automotive IoT Endpoints Will Be in Use in 2020
Gartner, Inc. forecasts that the enterprise and automotive Internet of Things (IoT) market* will grow to 5.8 billion endpoints in 2020, a 21% increase from 2019. By the end of 2019, 4.8 billion endpoints are expected to be in use, up 21.5% from 2018. Utilities will be the highest user of IoT endpoints, totaling […]
Bring Passions to Life with Samsung Galaxy Note10, now available at du
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) announced today that the all-new Samsung Galaxy Note10 is available at all du stores across the UAE. The new line of premium smartphones combine elegant design with powerful performance and productivity tools to help users make the most of every moment. du is offering customers the chance to […]
Mobily ranked as the leader in Hosting Infrastructure Services in Saudi Arabia according to latest IDC report
According to the latest report “Competitive Profiles and 2018 Analysis of Leading IT Services Players in KSA” by global research company International Data Company (IDC), Mobily has been ranked no. 1 in Hosting Infrastructure Service with 18.2% market share in 2018. The IDC study presents the top 75 IT services providers in Saudi Arabia, including […]
SOUQ.com Back to School Buys That Won’t Break the Bank
Summer break is officially over and it’s that time of the year again – school supplies need restocking; new bags need to be purchased and your little one is gearing up for the next chapter of their schooling life. In case you still need to do your school shopping, SOUQ.com is here to provide […]
Huawei launches Ascend 910, the world’s most powerful AI processor, and MindSpore, an all-scenario AI computing framework Eric Xu: We promised a full-stack, all-scenario AI portfolio. And today we delivered.
Huawei officially launched the world’s most powerful AI processor – the Ascend 910 – as well as an all-scenario AI computing framework, MindSpore. “We have been making steady progress since we announced our AI strategy in October last year,” said Eric Xu, Huawei’s Rotating Chairman. “Everything is moving forward according to plan, from R&D […]
LG AND LUMI PARTNER ON SMARTER HOME ECOSYSTEM
LG Electronics (LG) and LUMI United Technology, an Internet of Things (IoT) and smart home solution provider, have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop an ecosystem that goes beyond basic appliance management to deliver a more complete IoT solution for the home. The partnership will focus on developing innovations using AI and advanced […]
Wipro, Google Cloud Expand Partnership to Accelerate Digital Transformation for Enterprises
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, today announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate cloud adoption and digital transformation for global enterprises. By collaborating with Google Cloud, Wipro will catalyse innovation for enterprises in industry verticals such […]