SSICT News

Get the First Look into the FMS Eagle Eye 2K
With an aim to ensure safer roads and a better future, Fleet Management Systems and Technologies (FMS Tech) will present it’s FMS Eagle Eye 2K among other products and services at GITEX this October. The FMS Eagle Eye 2K consists of two smart cameras – one facing the road and the other facing the driver, […]

Huawei Announces AI Cube with Alexa Built-In
At IFA 2018, Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) unveiled the HUAWEI AI Cube, a two-in-one Alexa-enabled AI speaker and 4G router, marking its official entry into the nascent smart speaker market. It represents a new, more natural and convenient way for consumers to connect to the internet and control smart devices, while delivering high quality […]

Transcend Enhances USB Type-C Storage Portfolio with New Portable Drive for Macs
Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a leading manufacturer of storage and multimedia products, has developed a full range of USB Type-C products including portable storage, memory card readers, flash drives and the newly added portable hard drive for Mac. Transcend’s USB Type-C products bring faster interface speeds with USB-C connectivity and expanded external storage for next-generation […]

Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Co. Joins Ford Distributor Network in Saudi Arabia
As part of its ongoing efforts to develop its distributor network and further enhance customer reach in the region, Ford Middle East today announces the appointment of Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Co. (MYNM), as a second distributor for the Ford brand in Saudi Arabia, joining existing distributor Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies Co. Mohamed Yousuf Naghi […]

Huawei Announces EMUI 9.0 an Android Pie-Based Operating System Designed to Enhance Users Quality of Life
At IFA 2018, Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) announced EMUI 9.0, the next major update to the Android-based operating system (OS) from Huawei. As one of the first Android Pie-based custom systems, EMUI 9.0 offers a premium user experience that is underpinned by an intuitive interface and rich features. The EMUI 9.0 is currently on […]

Gartner Says Huawei Secured No. 2 Worldwide Smartphone Vendor Spot, Surpassing Apple in Second Quarter 2018
In the second quarter of 2018, Huawei surpassed Apple to secure the No. 2 worldwide smartphone vendor position for the first time ever, according to Gartner, Inc. Apple moved into the No. 3 spot. Overall, sales of smartphones to end users grew 2 percent in the second quarter of 2018 to reach 374 million units. […]

Jordan’s Arab Medical Center Selects Infor to Digitally Transform the Patient Experience
Infor, a leading provider of industry-specific cloud applications, today announced that Arab Medical Center (AMC), a leading referral hospital for patients in the Middle East and internationally, has selected Infor CloudSuite Financials & Supply Management and Infor Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) to streamline its business operations and increase efficiency to improve patient care. The implementation […]

Huawei Launches Kirin 980, the World’s First Commercial 7nm SoC
In his IFA 2018 keynote titled “The Ultimate Power of Mobile AI”, Huawei Consumer Business Group CEO Mr. Richard Yu introduced the Kirin 980, the system on a chip (SoC) that will bring about the next evolution of mobile AI. As the world’s first commercial SoC manufactured with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturer Company’s (TSMC) 7nm process, […]

Gartner Identifies Five Emerging Technology Trends That Will Blur the Lines Between Human and Machine
The 35 must-watch technologies represented on the Gartner Inc. Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2018 revealed five distinct emerging technology trends that will blur the lines between humans and machines. Emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), play a critical role in enabling companies to be ubiquitous, always available, and connected to business ecosystems to […]

Etisalat roaming packages offer business customers coverage across all in-flight networks
Etisalat today announced that subscribers of any Global Business Roaming pack can now enjoy in-flight coverage in all airlines that provide on-board connectivity at no extra cost. Etisalat Global Business Roaming packages – both data and voice – will now include both Aeromobile and SITAOnAir in-flight coverage, providing business users increased options and uncompromised connectivity […]

Sabre Hospitality Solutions announces Business Travel Services suite, with InterContinental Hotels Group® as one of its first adopters
Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) today announced Business Travel Services, the new consolidated solution suite from Sabre Hospitality Solutions that will offer hoteliers easy-to-use tools with time-saving automation and simplified processes; access to industry insights and expert guidance; and unlimited access to travel management companies and consortia partners – all in one place. InterContinental Hotels Group® […]

Turn moments into memories with the new Nikon D3500
Those who are new to photography seek to step up their game, Nikon Middle East FZE. Is pleased to announce the release of the new Nikon D3500, an entry-level Nikon DX-format DSLR camera. “Photography is fast becoming second nature for many of us as we enjoy taking photos wherever we are, be it in a […]

huawei p20 pro is leading the innovation agenda in the smartphone industry
Huawei recently grabbed headlines when it climbed up to become the second smartphone vendor globally. As reported by IDC, Huawei’s Q2 2018 global smartphone market share increased to 15.8%, solidifying the brand’s new ranking. With Android smartphone makers dominating the industry, the battle for the best smartphone camera is currently being led by the HUAWEI […]

Artificial Intelligence is a real advancement in the smartphones market
Huawei has changed the technology landscape worldwide after achieving the second place in worldwide smartphones sales (Q2 2018). Although the competition is still fierce, users are now able to distinguish between a real technology advancement and a software upgrade which is common in smartphones. For example, some companies have launched their new smartphones with limited […]

CANON REFRESHES PIXMA G SERIES REFILLABLE INK TANK PRINTERS TO ALLOW PRINTING OF UP TO 12,000 PAGES
Canon today announces the refresh of its PIXMA G Series refillable ink tank printers. The printers will now be shipped with inks that allow users to print up to 12,000 pages from 2 black ink bottles or 7,000 pages from a set of colour inks. Designed to boost productivity and keep running costs down, the […]

Gartner Says Worldwide IaaS Public Cloud Services Market Grew 29.5 Percent in 2017
The worldwide infrastructure as a service (IaaS) market grew 29.5 percent in 2017 to total $23.5 billion, up from $18.2 billion in 2016, according to Gartner, Inc. Amazon was the No. 1 vendor in the IaaS market in 2017, followed by Microsoft, Alibaba, Google and IBM. “The top four providers have strong IaaS offerings and […]

Why Are Chipmakers Making Smaller and Smaller Processors?
If you’re a hardware enthusiast who’s been keeping a finger on the pulse of the industry, you’ve probably already heard or read the news around postponing the launch of the new 10nm chipsets again, which were slated for a 2016 release. But first, what do those numbers really mean? In short, not much today—it’s become […]

A New Threat Has Emerged: And it Can Exploit Every Device You Own
By Sreeraj Gopinathan, Head of Threat Anticipation Services at PaladionConsider yourself warned: There is a new threat blowing up in the news, and it’s capable of exploiting most computing devices in operation today. The threat is named NetSpectre, and it’s critical that you take a few minutes to learn a little more about it—and how […]

Wego’s ‘MENA Traveller Destination Leaderboard’ Q2 2018
Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in the MENA region, today released the MENA Traveller Destination Leaderboards for Q2-2018. This report highlights the rise and fall in popularity of travel destinations amongst travellers from the MENA region. The destination rankings are derived from the flight and hotel search activity of millions of Wego’s apps and […]

Huawei Wins Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific Video Conferencing Endpoints Market Leadership Award
Huawei was awarded the Frost & Sullivan 2018 Asia-Pacific Video Conferencing Endpoints Market Leadership Award at the 2018 Asia-Pacific ICT awards ceremony held in Singapore. The award recognizes Huawei’s market leadership, technology and solution innovation, and customer value proposition in the video conference industry. Yang Qin (Right), Director of Huawei Cloud Communication Marketing Execution Dept., […]

ESET launches a new line of enterprise security solutions
Today, ESET, the leader in cybersecurity research and a top European Union-based endpoint security company, announces the launch of its new line of enterprise security solutions designed to provide the global enterprise sector with tools for prevention and management of cyber risks on a global scale.ESET is raising its game with the introduction of HYPERLINK […]

Tally Solutions highlights pressing challenges for SMEs in the Middle East
According to a new study by MENA Research Partners (MRP), the Gulf region accounts for 34 percent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Middle East and North Africa, and has the largest potential for SMEs regionally. While SMEs are the lifeblood of an economy, it is predicted that many SMEs in the region […]
