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On Safer Internet Day, Google Launches an Arabic Online Safety Course for Teachers
On Safer Internet Day, Google announced an online safety course in Arabic (g.co/DigitalCitizenshipCourseAR). The course is designed for teachers (and parents!) to help them learn how to create a safe and positive experience online for students. By taking the course, teachers will learn how to integrate online safety learning and activities into their classroom curriculum. […]
NTT DATA and Oracle Insurance to Offer End-to-End Solution for Government Payers and Health Plans
NTT DATA Services, a recognized leader in global technology services and a Platinum Cloud Standard member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), today announced a new end-to-end solution in collaboration with Oracle Insurance designed to improve operational efficiencies for government payers and health plans. The new payment and benefits solution will manage all aspects of health insurance membership, claims […]
TT GAMES OPENS NEW STUDIO TO CREATE LEGO VIDEOGAMES FOR MOBILE PLATFORMS
TT Games, the makers of the best-selling LEGO videogame franchise published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, today announced the opening of TT Games Brighton, a new UK-based development studio focused on creating new LEGO games designed specifically for mobile platforms. Jason Avent, founder and former head of Boss Alien, will serve as the Head of […]
Cloud computing to pave the way for Saudi’s digital transformation
As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia advances towards becoming a technology hub for the region, the country foresees cloud computing to grow by 25% by 2022. These findings were announced during the second edition of Microsoft Transform 2018, an event organized by Microsoft Saudi Arabia dedicated to encouraging conversation on digitalization and fostering the latest […]
Etisalat launches an innovative payment service for UAE’s SMB retail sector
tisalat today announced the launch of its Mobile Cashier service for the Small and Medium Business (SMB) segment in the country giving them a hassle-free on boarding and affordable mobile point-of-sale service that enables these businesses to accept card payments from their customers, and at the same time enjoy valuable mobile business plan benefits anywhere […]
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Premium products reinforcing high-value consumer satisfaction take centre stage at LG Innofest 2018
LG Electronics (LG) – a global leader and technology innovator, unveiled a spectacular line-up of premium products for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region at the company’s annual two-day innovation event – InnoFest 2018. Held in the beautiful city of Cape Town – South Africa and attracting over 300 retailers, partners, and customers from […]
Ford Realigns Mobility Group; Acquiring Autonomic, TransLoc to Accelerate Growth
As 2018 begins, Ford Motor Company’s mobility organisation is making the move to accelerate delivery of mobility products and services to customers and deliver shareholder value. As outlined at the 2018 CES show in Las Vegas, Ford’s mobility strategy is to deliver a broad suite of products and services that enhance all layers of the […]
ESET named as the only Challenger in 2018 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms
ESET – a global player in information security – has been named as a Challenger in the 2018 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms*. The company was the only Challenger named in the Magic Quadrant. ESET was evaluated based on its ability to execute and completeness of vision. ESET believes this placement reflects its […]
TP-Link announces budget Neffos C5A smartphone with large display, all-day battery life
TP-Link, the world’s leading router brand for seven straight years, today announced the latest addition to its new smartphone brand’s growing mobile lineup — the entry-level Neffos C5A. Neffos, a startup brand, is dedicated to offering reliable smartphone options worldwide. This commitment reflects TP-Link’s ongoing focus on making quality networking products that appeal to a […]
RENAULT-NISSAN-MITSUBISHI SELLS 10.6 MILLION VEHICLES IN 2017
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, the world’s leading automotive Alliance, today announced that its member companies sold a combined total of 10,608,366 units in the 12 months to December 31, 2017. Growing demand for SUVs, light commercial vehicles and a rising number of zero-emission pure electric vehicles helped lift unit sales by 6.5 percent in 2017, the first full-year […]
Premium products to enhance brand image and accelerate profitable growth for LG
With the desire to create a better lifestyle for consumers, underpinning LG’s premium product philosophy, LG plans to continue pursuing an innovative, energy efficient and a premium product market strategy, positioning the company as a technology innovator with a flair for convenience, design and style. The company aims to accelerate premium product strategy by enhancing […]
Redmi 5A sold out in ‘15 minutes’ on SOUQ.com
SOUQ.com has announced that Flash Sale on the products of Xiaomi, a global technology leader, was successful and all units of Redmi 5A were sold out in ’15 Minutes’ in the KSA. With this phenomenal response to the first Flash Sale, another Flash Sale will be held for the sought-after smartphone- Redmi 5A on 31st […]
TP-Link MEA to host Certification Program for ‘TPNA’ Certified SMB Partners
TP-Link Technologies Co Ltd, a global provider of SOHO, SMB networking products, wireless LAN solutions and mobile devices, has revealed the second edition of TPNA certification program for its TP-Link Network Associate (TPNA) in the UAE. TP-Link said the TPNA Certification Program would be held in Dubai at Holiday Inn Hotel on 29th January for the SMB partners. […]
Technology is Transforming Healthcare Delivery in the UAE
Technology is at the top of the agenda for NMC Healthcare, according to the CEO, Prasanth Manghat, who believes that technology is changing the healthcare sector and the way it operates. Speaking at the 36th JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, in San Francisco, CA., recently, Prasanth Manghat said technology will change the different layers of healthcare, […]
Professionals in KSA feel ‘experienced’, ‘motivated’ and ‘focused’, reveals new LinkedIn research
Professionals in Saudi Arabia are highlighting skills and experience over personal strengths, according to new data. HYPERLINK “http://www.linkedin.com” \h LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, analysed the most popular words in member profiles worldwide in 2017 and revealed the word ‘successful’, ‘dynamic’ and ‘certified’ has dropped out of the top 10 this year in KSA […]
Introduction to 5G Vehicle-to-Everything
5G, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) and automated driving are all among the most coveted topics over the recent years. Despite the buzz, these fields are still hampered by myths and misconceptions. Industry-wide consensus remains lacking and major vehicle enterprises of 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) in particular have diverse opinions regarding V2X. This article attempts to discuss what […]
UAE Businesses Leverage Datafication to Transform Daily Lives in 2018
In 2018, the UAE’s business community will reach the tipping point for “datafication” –information management and Big Data analytics transforming daily lives and driving new revenue streams — industry experts announced today. Datafication is seeing every organization use a “virtuous cycle” of data, with applications, apps, and social media generating new and different types of […]
Transcend Introduces StoreJet 200 Portable Hard Drive Befitting Your Mac
Transcend Information Inc., a leading manufacturer of storage and multimedia products, is proud to announce the release of the StoreJet® 200 for Mac® portable hard drive. This large capacity, elegantly designed, and lightweight drive is an instantly classic accessory for Mac devices. Featuring the USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface, a USB Type-C connector, and pre-formatted […]
Ford Celebrates 41 Consecutive Years of Truck Leadership As F-150 Continues to Set US Sales Records
Ford has once again fortified its position as America’s truck leader with its F-Series marking 41 consecutive years as the nation’s best-selling pickup, and America’s best-selling vehicle for 36 years.F-Series sales in 2017 increased 9.3 percent with 896,764 trucks sold, representing F-Series’ best sales performance since 2005 and its dominance of the pickup market. Ford […]
New VMware Research: The Digital Workspace Revolution is Employee-Driven
VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), a global leader in cloud infrastructure and business mobility, today unveiled its annual report into the state of digital workspace technologies and their impact on businesses, which reveals that in Saudi Arabia, empowered employees, those who are granted greater access to the applications they prefer and need to do their job, […]
Citigroup Saudi Arabia Holds its Inaugural Board Meeting
Citigroup Saudi Arabia held lately its inaugural board meeting in Riyadh, ushering in a new era for Citi in the Kingdom, and setting the stage for the global bank to deploy its suite of corporate products on the ground to help support Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation. In April 2017, The Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority […]
Union Insurance Selects DXC Technology to Accelerate Digital Transformation
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, today announced that it has been selected by Union Insurance, a leading provider of customer-focused insurance products to individuals and corporations in the Middle East, to migrate its complete IT infrastructure and workloads to Amazon Web Services (AWS). DXC will work with Union […]