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Volvo launches new V60 versatile family estate
Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, today revealed the new V60 five-door, mid-size premium estate, underlining the Swedish company’s position as a maker of cars that combine good looks with everyday practicality. The car was launched in its natural habitat – the driveway of a family home in Stockholm – highlighting Volvo Cars’ pedigree in […]
A big step forward! HUAWEI rose to 25th spot on Brand Finance Global 500 2018
Brand Finance, the global authoritative consulting agency, released its ranking of the most valuable brands around the world in 2018. HUAWEI ranked twenty-fifth on Brand Finance Global 500 2018 with a value of 38.046 billion dollars, and its brand value increased by more than 50%. Brand Finance, as the world famous brand value and strategy […]
Tech giant talks ‘digital’ at the Gulf Print and Pack Summit
Xerox Corporation, the leading global document technology provider, has discussed the importance of the digital transformation for governments and the private sector in the Middle East during the Gulf Print and Pack Summit opening in Dubai. In-line with regional efforts to adopt innovative technologies, thus drive growth and efficiency, Xerox highlighted some of the key […]
Starbucks and EFE Support Saudi Vision 2030
03 March 2018: In context to support the Saudi Vision 2030 of empowering the Saudi youth with the right opportunities, Starbucks KSA and Education For Employment (EFE) have partnered together to introduce a series of workshops that will be focused on nurturing and inspiring the youth of KSA and helping them make a valuable contribution […]
Ericsson and Saudi Telecom Company (STC) sign two MoUs for strategic 5G collaboration and consumer & enterprise digital services
As part of Ericsson’s longstanding partnership with Saudi Telecom Company (STC), both companies will work on creating a strategic roadmap for evolution of the network to the next-gen 5G technology. This was part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that was signed in Barcelona at the Mobile World Congress 2018. The MoU included collaborations on […]
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Rehlat chooses Sabre for online business growth
Renewed partnership will help Middle Eastern agency meet growing traveller expectations One of the Middle East’s fastest-growing online travel agencies, Rehlat, has renewed a long-term agreement with leading global travel technology provider, Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), to continue using its technology to power its online platform, Rehlat.com. For the past two years, Rehlat has been […]
Etisalat partners with Idemia to enable remote SIM provisioning of any mobile device
Etisalat today announced its partnership with Idemia to provide remote SIM provisioning that will allow consumers to store multiple user profiles on a device simultaneously and switch between them remotely. eSIM is a global specification by GSMA enabling this provisioning for any mobile device. Embedded SIM (eSIM) is getting popular with the increasing usage and […]
Gartner Says Nearly Half of CIOs Are Planning to Deploy Artificial Intelligence
Meaningful artificial intelligence (AI) deployments are just beginning to take place, according to Gartner, Inc. Gartner’s 2018 CIO Agenda Survey shows that four percent of CIOs have implemented AI, while a further 46 percent have developed plans to do so. “Despite huge levels of interest in AI technologies, current implementations remain at quite low levels,” […]
Water-Front (Al-Seef) Set to Become Muscat’s Newest Business and Leisure Destination
In line with its commitment to creating a destination of choice for business and leisure in Muscat, Water-Front recently began leasing for the iconic seafront development. Offering over 25,000 square meters of leasing space for commercial, business, retail and F&B outlets. The mixed-use development is located in the heart of the diplomatic district of Muscat. […]
Ford Increasing Production of All-New Lincoln Navigator, Ford Expedition to Meet Greater-Than-Anticipated Customer Demand
Ford is increasing the production of two popular full-size SUVs to meet surging demand for both all-new models ahead of their arrival in the Middle East. The Lincoln Navigator, the company’s new all-new luxury SUV flagship, and the Ford Expedition – the smartest, most capable, and most adaptable large SUV ever – have both undergone […]
English_Ericsson Middle East and Africa to launch innovation hubs
Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) announced today it’s near-future plans to create new innovation hubs serving Middle East and Africa markets following the same global concept of Ericsson Garage.Ericsson Garage is an open innovation platform, inspired by lean startup methodology. Ericsson Garage teams work with short development cycles in close dialog with customers, users and partners, learning and […]
F5 Solutions Accelerate Service Provider Transition to IoT, 5G, and NFV TechnologiesKey innovations and capabilities in spotlight at Mobile World Congress
F5 Networks (NASDAQ: FFIV) has announced a range of Internet of Things (IoT), 5G, and NFV solutions and capabilities at Mobile World Congress (MWC). The solutions are specifically designed to help service providers run faster, smarter, and safer as they incorporate new technologies. In particular, F5 offerings address challenges related to soaring data traffic from […]
Zain Group and Ericsson Create Roadmap To 5G
Zain Group and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) have announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop and test selected 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) cases. The MoU, signed during Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona, demonstrates the commitment of both companies to bringing next-generation connectivity and its accompanying benefits to the […]
Lenovo™ Sees Intelligence Transforming Everything at MWC 2018, From Devices to Data Center
Today, at MWC 2018, Lenovo reinforced its 2018 vision for technology innovations, moving its core strategy to Augmented Intelligence. With its roots in the PC space, Lenovo has created one of the most complete collections of smart AI devices, giving it a unique advantage to provide the three key elements of Intelligence: Data, Computing Power […]
The impact of Ericsson’s sustainability and corporate responsibility work
Ericsson is a pioneer when it comes to using information and communication technology to address environmental and climate issues, as well as to boost socio-economic development and support disaster relief. It was one of the first companies in the telecom sector to adopt sustainability reporting 25 years ago. The projects concerned contribute to the Sustainable […]
Zain Iraq and Ericsson offer boosted Data Services
The deal is Ericsson’s first vEPC contract in Iraq, and one of the first in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Ali Al Zahid, CEO, Zain Iraq says “Since we have introduced 3G on a large scale in Iraq, data traffic has surged, and demand continues to grow. This will present exciting opportunities as […]
ESET Smart TV Security to protect smart TV users from rising malware threats
IT security leader ESET launches ESET Smart TV Security – an advanced technology protection solution against targeted malware attacks on connected TVs and other devices with the Android TV operational system. According to statistics, there could be as many as 30 billion devices connected to the internet by 2020. While these gadgets bring numerous benefits […]
Xperia Ear D uo launches from Spring 2018 to reimagine the wireless headset
Xperia™ Ear Duo, the highly anticipated wireless “open-ear” stereo headset rolls out to select markets from Spring 2018, with pre-order starting from MWC 20181 Revolutionary “Dual Listening” experience brings capability to hear music and environmental sound simultaneously Powered by Sony’s smart “SPRITZER” chip and an advanced multi-sensor platform, with contextual sensing and automatic activity recognition […]
Honor 9 Lite, the Fashionable Four Cameras FullView display Smartphone is here!
Honor, the leading smartphone e-brand under the Huawei Group, breaks new ground and destroys the floor with its latest phone launch: Honor 9 Lite; which features segment-leading dual-lens 13MP+2MP cameras on both the front and rear, setting a new standard and technology trend on quad-lens camera in the industry. With an exquisitely designed 2.5D glass […]
Introducing five new Nokia phones
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announced four new additions to its award-winning portfolio of Android smartphones – Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus, new Nokia 6 and Nokia 1. Delivering all the craftsmanship you expect from a Nokia phone, each new smartphone offers durability and reliability as standard, with the range setting […]
Xerox Named A 2018 Top 100 Global Technology Leader
For the sixth time since 2011, Xerox (NYSE: XRX) has been recognized as a Top 100 Global Tech Leader (formerly the “Top 100 Global Innovators”) by Thomson Reuters. Xerox received high marks for leadership in patent generation, corporate social responsibility and environmental impact.“The companies on our Top 100 list are solving world problems in some […]
Ericsson and Zain Bahrain Deploy First Active Cooling Enclosure
Ericsson’s (NASDAQ: ERIC) Ericsson’s (NASDAQ: ERIC) state of the art Outdoor Enclosure 6150 HEX/AirCon has been utilized by Zain Bahrain to install indoor mobile sites with shelters and air-conditioning. The original systems that Zain Bahrain was using consumed high amounts of power, and operational costs. Ericsson’s Enclosure is a multi-purpose site cabinet, which is designed […]