SSICT News

HONEYWELL COMMITS TO REGIONAL IOT INNOVATION, ADVANCEMENT OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVES
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced the official opening of an innovation hub at the Company’s regional headquarters in Dubai. The Honeywell Technology Experience Center is designed to promote knowledge exchange and demonstrate the value that can be gained from the adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. With estimates that almost 90 percent of companies […]

Qualified Professionals the Biggest Challenge for Saudi Arabia to Combating Cybersecurity Threats
The human factor is considered to be one of the most vital components in the cybersecurity industry and fostering it at an early stage, will yield a more secured business environment. Human skills coupled with machine learning and artificial intelligence will form the ultimate weapon to combat next generation threats. The Human Factor Vs. ThreatsAccording […]

Aramex Leads UAE Winners of Digital Innovation Awards
The UAE’s most innovative organizations, led by Aramex — along with Mediclinic, AG Melco Elevator Company LLC,The Body Shop, and Truebell – have won awards for their digital transformation. SAP Quality Awards recognize the most innovative digital transformation projects delivering significant business benefits to their organizations. Aramex, the leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and […]

Saudi Arabia’s Readiness to Adopt Latest Technology Help Secure Organizations
In line with Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has been taking the necessary steps to protect its infrastructure against cyber-attacks. The Kingdom is constantly working on providing a platform that fosters next-generation solutions for a more secure business environment. The 6th MENA information security will be held on the 6th and 7th of November and will […]

Al Salem Johnson Controls Stresses the Safety of its Clients
Owing to the multitudinous benefits of using Ammonia Gas instead of Freon in in Industrial Refrigeration applications, several Governments and Developed Countries are encouraging its use. Ammonia gas is a sustainable, environmentally friendly refrigerant. It does not contribute to global warming, and due to its ability to absorb more energy than its Freon counterpart, Chillers […]

6 Reasons why the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro is the king of smartphones
On Thursday, November 8, the new series of Huawei Mate 20 and Huawei Mate 20 Pro models will be available in the Saudi market after being available for pre-booking since October 25th. Users in the market are eagerly awaiting the new devices, specifically the Huawei Mate 20 Pro phone, based on its monstrous performance, and […]

Lockheed Martin Highlights Security and Technology Portfolio at Fifth Bahrain International Airshow
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will display and demonstrate its diverse defense and technology programs at the fifth annual Bahrain International Airshow hosted at Sakhir Air Base from Nov. 14-16, 2018. Held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamed bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, the biennial Airshow is a world-class platform for businesses to […]

HUAWEI TalkBand B5 the best choice for users to track their health and understand their lifestyle
Users usually try to reduce the number of smart gadgets they carry around. In addition to smartphones, users are now heavily dependent on smart watches, fitness bands and Bluetooth headset. To address their need, “Huawei Saudi Arabia” launched its smart watch “HUAWEI TalkBand B5”, offering users both smart watch features as well as high-quality Bluetooth […]

Sage Marks Successful Participation in GITEX Technology Week 2018 with Key Partnerships, Charity Contribution
Sage, the market leader in cloud business management solutions, concluded a successful participation in the 38th edition of GITEX Technology Week, the largest technology exhibition and conference in the Middle East. Highlights included the signing of landmark partnership agreements with telecommunications company Etisalat and Mazoon Dairy Company, Oman’s flagship dairy project.As part of the conference […]

BASF inaugurates regional development laboratory at Dubai Science Park
BASF’s Construction Chemicals division today launched a new regional competence center, a development laboratory, at Dubai Science Park, a holistic science-focused business community in Dubai. This Laboratory opening is fully in line with BASF Construction Chemicals’ drive to expand its global R&D infrastructure for the construction industry and to reinforce the commitment to its regional […]

SWIFT launches new service to block suspicious payments
SWIFT today announces the introduction of Payment Controls, an intelligent new in-network solution to combat fraudulent payments, and to help strengthen its customers’ existing security. The commercial availability of the service marks an important milestone in SWIFT’s Customer Security Programme (CSP) – a community initiative launched in 2016 that has increased security and trust across […]

Five Contestants Enter Finals of Arab Reading Challenge Beating back Competition from 10.5 Million Students that Joined Record Third Edition
Five students have reached the finals of the 2018 Arab Reading Challenge, the largest-ever Arab reading initiative organized by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) foundation. The finalists will compete for the title of Champion of the Arab Challenge to be announced at an award ceremony on Tuesday, October 30, at Dubai […]

ITPC and STS enter strategic partnership to push SAP on Azure in MENA Region
ITPC (Swiss consulting company with global presence specialized in SAP technology) and Specialized Technical Services (STS) (the leading provider of comprehensive information technology (IT) solutions in MENA region) are pleased to announce the formation of a strategic partnership. With Microsoft Corp.’s assistance, this collaboration aims at pushing SAP on Microsoft Azure in the Middle East […]

Turkish Airlines signed a Frequent Flyer Program (FFP) Agreement with the Brazilian-based Azul Brazilian Airlines.
One of the most prominent airline loyalty programs today with 10 million members, the Turkish Airlines frequent-flyer program, Miles&Smiles, offers its member’s mileage accrual and redemption opportunities on flights with Turkish Airlines partner airline flights. In addition to its existing partnerships with 27 Star Alliance member airlines, Miles&Smiles has launched a Frequent Flyer Program (FFP) […]

HUAWEI Mate 20 Series is Available for Pre-Order
With Premium Gifts Including TalkBand B5, Wireless Quick Charge and Huawei VIP ServiceHuawei Saudi Arabia announced the availability of the new Mate 20 series for pre-order by authorized retailers in Saudi Arabia starting from October 25th. Once completed the pre-order process, the customer will receive a set of gifts for up to SAR 1998, including […]

Arab Reading Challenge Opens Online Voting for Outstanding School
The Arab Reading Challenge, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, today announced that it will open online voting for the best participating school to the public on Friday, October 26.Of the 52,000 schools that have entered the third edition of the contest, five were shortlisted to compete for the Outstanding School title […]

Huawei Brings the King of Smartphones HUAWEI Mate20 Series to the Middle East and Africa
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) unveiled the much-anticipated HUAWEI Mate20 Series to users in the Middle East and Africa region during a launch event that took place at Burj Park where the audience was treated to a Huawei lightshow projected on Dubai’s most prominent landmark, the Burj Khalifa. “Huawei takes pride in being a pioneer […]

Transcend Wins Good Design Award 2018 in Japan
Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend®), a worldwide leader in storage and multimedia products, today announced that its JetDrive™ 855 SSD upgrade kit for Mac has won the “Good Design Award 2018” for its practical and innovative design. The Good Design Award is one of the world’s most prestigious design awards, with over 4,789 entries submitted form […]

Easier for Entrepreneurs to Start a Business Today, Says Netflix Founding Executive
Dubai Science Park (DSP), a holistic science-focused business community, and the American Middle East Institute (AMEI), a Pittsburgh-based independent non-profit organisation, welcomed Mitch Lowe, Founding Executive of Netflix, to a joint conference, held on the sidelines of the 38th GITEX Technology Week in Dubai. Themed Disruptive Technologies and the Next Economy, the institute’s 11th annual […]

Schindler redefines the future of urban mobility
Under the theme of “Enabling Smart Buildings for the Future”, Schindler, one of the world’s leading providers of elevators, escalators, and moving walks, announced two groundbreaking mobility solutions: Schindler Ahead and myPORT at CTBUH (The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat) Middle East Conference 2018 held in Dubai. The 5-day global conference attracted local […]

Huawei Announces IoT Security White Paper 2018 to Help Build a Secure IoT
Huawei announced the IoT Security White Paper 2018 in the fourth IoT Solutions World Congress. This white paper analyzes current IoT security technologies and potential security threats. It also describes the 3T+1M IoT security architecture proposed by Huawei in 2017 that demonstrates an IoT security technology evolution, research updates, and best practices. It discusses building […]

Mercer releases Global Pension Index survey results for Saudi Arabia
Mercer, a global consulting leader in advancing health, wealth and careers, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC) today released the results of their Global Pension Index survey in Saudi Arabia. The index compares the retirement income systems of 34 countries covering a diversity of pension policies and practices. The […]
