SSICT News

BenQ Announced the Next Generation Campus Broadcast System: “X-Sign Broadcast”
Digital technology is transforming the way institutions communicate, and BenQ is leading the way. BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of professional display solutions and the No.1 IFP brand across the Middle East (based on Futuresource reports in Q1’19), announces X-Sign Broadcast’s release, the new Interactive Flat Panel (IFP) based Campus Broadcast System. X-Sign Broadcast allows educators to push text, images, […]

The HUAWEI P30 Lite 48MP Edition Was Tailor Made To Satisfy Every Gaming Needs
The gaming industry has always been a dynamic sector in Saudi Arabia. Gamers in the country live and breathe gaming and are always on the lookout for the latest technologies that will amplify and enhance their experience. Furthermore, the sector as a whole in the Kingdom has been receiving a great amount of investment by […]

OPPO showcases “Waterfall Screen” technology, exploring ultimate design aesthetics and visual experience
OPPO, the leading global smartphone brand, has unveiled a prototype device featuring the “Waterfall Screen” design, which has a stronger visual impact due to an almost vertical 88° curved body that makes the device almost completely borderless. It represents OPPO’s innovative exploration of brand-new form factor of mobile phones. It also reflects OPPO’s exploration of […]

Nikon unveils its new Z 85 MM F/1.8 S with beautiful bokeh characteristics
Nikon Middle East FZE today announced a new addition to the S-Line lenses with the launch of the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S. This medium-telephoto prime lens makes the most of the new Nikon Z mount system to achieve ground-breaking optimal performance along with ultra-sharp resolution and enhanced bokeh characteristics for high-quality still images and […]

Bahrain’s Al Jazira Boosts Operational Efficiency with Infor CloudSuite WMS
Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, today announced that Al Jazira, a Bahraini retailer and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) distributor, is automating its warehouse with Infor CloudSuite WMS (Warehouse Management System ) to help boost operational efficiency and gain visibility of its inventory. Al Jazira is expanding rapidly. It […]

Kuwait’s First All-Electric Car Chevrolet Alghanim Introduces Bolt EV
Chevrolet Alghanim officially announced that Chevrolet Bolt EV, the first all-electric car in the market, will make its debut across Chevrolet showrooms in Kuwait, offering the customers the chance to test-drive and make a purchase decision of this revolutionary vehicle. This launch reaffirms Chevrolet Alghanim’s pioneering position in the Kuwaiti automotive market, and its commitment […]

Dell Technologies adds Russia to its Digitally Advanced Markets in Middle East, Turkey and Africa region
News Summary: Digital transformation continues to play a fundamental role in shaping the future of digital economies across key markets in the Middle East, Russia, Africa and Turkey (MERAT) region Mohammed Amin, Sr. Vice-President, META will oversee Russia with the aim of helping customers harness advanced technologies to be at the forefront of the digital […]

HUAWEI P30 Pro now available in Limited Edition Pearl White with a Glamorous Case embellished with crystals from Swarovski®
Huawei Saudi Arabia has announced today the latest edition to its growing flagship HUAWEI P30 series with the launch of the HUAWEI P30 Pro Limited Edition Pearl White in the Saudi market. Inspired by the flowing movement and clear essence of the clouds that reflect across salt flats, this new color is one of the […]

Abu Dhabi Digital Authority and Trend Micro Launch Cyber Defense Challenge
In a bid to boost Abu Dhabi’s cyber security capabilities, the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA) has held the Cyber Defense Challenge, in partnership with the leading cyber security solutions company Trend Micro, aimed at strengthening the protection of Abu Dhabi organizations’ servers and hybrid cloud data centers. The unique initiative comes in line with […]

The rise of nation-state attacks
Hackers acting on behalf of nation-state powers are no longer just out to disrupt critical infrastructures – they’re also actively seeking trade secrets. New battle lines have been drawn across the world, and organisations need to tool up accordingly. The recently released Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (VDBIR) is an eye-catching case in point, noting […]

Image PwC’s GCC Capital Markets Watch – Q2 2019
A slight increase in IPO activity marked the second quarter of this year, with two companies listing on Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul. Both the UAE’s promising pipeline and Tadawul stock exchange’s development offer some optimism for the GCC market. Despite this, GCC market activity continues to be slow with only two IPOs on Tadawul in Q2 […]

Ooredoo Myanmar Continues to Empower Women by Supporting Tech Age Girls to Attend Phase II of ToT (Training of Trainers)
Ooredoo Myanmar announced today that the participants of the Tech Age Girls program has begun Phase II of the ToT (Training of Trainers) at the Myanmar Book Centre, Lanmadaw Township, Yangon. The Training of Trainers (ToT) supports women to improve their digital skills with technology and leadership training. Its main objective is for women […]

OKI Europe’s C800 Series Wins Print IT Reseller’s Editor’s Choice Award
OKI Europe’s C800 Series of ultra-compact A3 colour printers has received the Editor’s Choice Award from Print IT Reseller. The C800 Series provides true value for businesses that typically outsource print jobs, by enabling them to produce professional results quickly and affordably in-house. “It’s been some time since we have seen a new workplace machine […]

Hytera Multi-mode Advanced Radio Series to Promote Smart Transformation of Public Safety
Leveraging its profound knowledge of the private communications industry, Hytera has offered various private network devices & rapid, secure, and reliable voice and short data communications for customers in the public safety industry. As the integration of voice and data, the collaboration of private and public networks, and the interconnection of broadband and narrowband become […]

Huawei Announces H1 2019 Revenue: 23.2% YoY Growth
Huawei announced its business results for the first half of 2019: USD $58.34 billion in revenue, a 23.2% increase over the same period last year. The company’s net profit margin for H1 2019 was 8.7%.[1] According to Huawei’s Chairman, Liang Hua, operations are smooth and the organization is as sound as ever. With effective […]

‘Royal Hospital Kids’ Free Reading App Launched for Hospitalized Children in Oman
(AETOSWire)- Al Manhal, part of TechKnowledge General Trading based in the United Arab Emirates, in cooperation with the Department of Hematology and Oncology for Children at the Royal Hospital in Oman and with the support of Ara Petroleum, a subsidiary of Al-Zubayr Group based in the Sultanate of Oman, have launched the free virtual library […]

Northern Trust Appointed by Introspect Capital to Provide Global Custody and Brokerage Solutions
(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– Dubai-based asset manager Introspect Capital has appointed Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) to provide global custody and brokerage services. Through its asset servicing and global capital markets capabilities, Northern Trust is helping drive efficiencies for Introspect Capital across its fund operations – supporting its business strategy by enabling the investment team to focus directly on portfolio […]

Say hello to the most anticipated smartphone of the season – HONOR 20 PRO
HONOR, the leading smartphone e-brand, today announced the commercial availability of the highly-anticipated HONOR 20 PRO during the launch event held at Narcissus Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. HONOR 20 PRO available in attractive Phantom Black and Phantom Blue colors, kicks off its pre-order sale from 31st of July and official sales from 6th of […]

Secureworks Incident Response report reveals 85% of cyberattacks are financially motivated
Financially motivated attacks accounted for 85% of all cyberattacks in 2018, according to Secureworks’ 2019 Incident Response Insight Report. The report, which brings together the findings of more than a thousand incident response engagements throughout the year, revealed that business email fraud, ransomware, digital currency mining (also known as cryptomining), and banking trojan activities […]

Ford Launches 20th Edition of its Conservation and Environmental Grants, Incorporating World Environment Day Theme of “Beating Air Pollution” with a Total Prize Pool of $50,000
Ford Motor Company launches the 20th edition of its Conservation and Environmental Grants programme, with $50,000 made available to successful entries from around the Middle East and North Africa region, including a special category grant for this year’s World Environment Day theme, Beating Air Pollution. Projects from Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, […]

LG ROLLS OUT APPLE AIRPLAY 2 ON 2019 THINQ AI TVS, FIRST GLOBAL TV MANUFACTURER TO SUPPORT HOMEKIT
LG Electronics (LG) today announced that Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit are available starting July 25 on its 2019 AI TV lineup, making LG the first global TV manufacturer to support HomeKit. These Apple features will be available through a firmware update for 2019 LG OLED TVs, NanoCell TVs and UHD TVs with ThinQ AI capability. […]
Saudi Ports Authority in new international shipping deal
This new Maersk shipping license is the fourth of its kind to be issued to foreign investors in the Kingdom. Maersk joins other major lines of Barwil, Hapag-Lloyd and the Mediterranean Shipping Company, already operating. Saad Abdul Aziz Al-Khalb, President of the Saudi Ports Authority, (Mawani) commented that “We have issued a license to Maersk […]
