SSICT News
Heike Birlenbach appointed Vice President Sales Lufthansa Group for the new merged EMEA sales region
Since 2014 Mrs. Heike Birlenbach holds the position of Vice President Sales Europe Lufthansa Group Airlines. As of next year, 2017, she now has been appointed Vice President Sales EMEA Lufthansa Group Airlines. In this position, Birlenbach will not only be responsible for all sales and commercial activities in Europe but also in the Middle […]
Emirates NBD – Saudi Arabia launches Special Offers for Auto Lease
During its participation in the Riyadh Motor show held from 29 November to 2 December 2016, Emirates NBD – Saudi Arabia announced special offers for their auto lease products with outstanding facilities to help customers buy their dream cars. On this occasion, Engineer Loai Abdul Jawad, CEO Emirates NBD – Saudi Arabia said: “Taking part […]
Savant Data Systems empowers retail experience with advanced shopping solutions
Sàvant Data Systems (SDS), a leading retail intelligence provider for UAE’s retail, shopping, banking and commercial sectors, partners with Dubai-based shopping and retail conglomerate Aswaaq to better the retail experience of shoppers in the UAE through intelligent and innovative shopping solutions. The SDS and Aswaaq partnership will implement various technology integrated systems including People Counting […]
SEDCO Holding Maintains 8th Best Workplace in Kingdom for a Second Year in a Raw
For the second consecutive year, SEDCO Holding maintained its top ranking among Saudi Arabia’s best 10 workplaces, and earned the eighth place, according to the Great Place to Work Institute 2016 list. This success was mainly due to the company’s talent development programmes, positive and transparent corporate culture; and employee recognisation which enhances work-life effectiveness. […]
Hyundai Reveals Details of Ioniq Autonomous Concept Vehicle
Hyundai Motor Company is currently testing a driverless version of its Ioniq eco-car, as part of plans to build autonomous vehicles that ordinary consumers can afford. The carmaker announced the project publicly recently at Automobility LA – the Los Angeles Auto Show. With a sleek design resembling the rest of the Ioniq lineup, the vehicle […]
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TechAccess Hosts Business Development Session with Fujitsu partner ISYX
TechAccess, the leading value added distributor in the Middle East, North Africa, LEVANT, Pakistan and Afghanistan is demonstrating its commitment to Fujitsu by engaging with partners on an individual basis. The VAD hosted a business development session with ISYX, a Fujitsu partner for the Gulf region. The session was attended by more than 30 members […]
CMA Rolls Out Regional Train the Trainer Workshop Series
IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) is organizing an advanced training series in Bahrain this month. “Train the Trainer” is designed to empower CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) instructors in the region on the latest finance industry advancements and training techniques. The three-day workshop equips CMA trainers with the modern training methodologies required to transfer knowledge to […]
Trend Micro Foresees Evolving Technology Introducing New Threats in 2017
Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today released its annual security predictions report, “The Next Tier – 8 Security Predictions for 2017.” The upcoming year will include an increased breadth and depth of attacks, with malicious threat actors differentiating their tactics to capitalize on the changing technology landscape. […]
Nissan Scoops Silver Award at the 2016 MENA Effie Awards
At this year’s MENA Effie Awards, Nissan Middle East’s recent campaign around its partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC), has landed the Japanese automaker a silver award in the ‘Entertainment and Sports’ category, for its campaign, #MomentsThatCount. Nissan becomes the first automotive brand in the region to win an award in this category. The […]
IEEE Conference Launched in Ras Al Khaimah
(ME NewsWire): The 5th International Conference on Electronic Devices, Systems and Applications (ICEDSA 2016), sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), was today launched in Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. Taking place on the AURAK campus, the conference runs until Thursday, December 8, and focuses on the latest theoretical […]
SAP and TIEC Launch Global Start-up Focus Program for Technology Start-ups
7 December 2016 – Technology company SAP and the Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) have launched the SAP Startup Focus Program in Egypt with the first ever Startup Focus Event. Demonstrating strong growth, ICT is set to boost Egypt’s GDP. A major driver is e-commerce, which […]
Retail Pro® Software Now Available with SAP Business One®
Retail Pro International, today announced that it has joined the SAP® PartnerEdge® program as a partner that designs, develops and builds software integrated with SAP solutions. Through its participation in the program, it is now announcing the availability of Retail Pro® retail management software solutions, which run on the SAP Business One® application. Over 130 […]
HID Global Acquires Bluvision to Expand with Bluetooth Solutions for the Enterprise Internet of Things Market
HID Global®, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, today announced that it has acquired Bluvision, a leading Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) provider in the enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) market. The acquisition transaction closed today. Financial terms are not being disclosed. Bluvision is a complete IoT ecosystem provider, offering real-time location system technology, presence […]
Telia Carrier expands network in Budapest to support increased demand for innovation-driven connectivity
Telia Carrier today announced that it has established an additional point of connectivity in Budapest, Hungary, to meet an increasing demand for wholesale IP transit and Ethernet services amongst carriers, content and cloud providers alike. As a critical center for financial activity and technological innovation in Europe, Budapest’s fast-moving business environment has given rise to […]
AURAK Students Successfully Implement Vertical Farming
Students at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) have successfully implemented vertical farming for the first time within the context of the United Arab Emirates’ harsh climate.The project, which two junior biotechnology students prepared, Najath Abdulkareem and Nada Anwar, was one of several submitted by the university as part of the UAE’s second […]
Securing the digital transformation journey in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Earlier this year, Saudi Arabia approved its National Transformation Program and Saudi Vision 2030, making great headway in economic diversification. Key to these goals is a nationwide digital transformation initiative to improve the Kingdom’s technology infrastructure, drive innovation and develop human capital. These issues and more will be addressed at the upcoming Kingdom Cyber Security […]
LG’S BRAND STRENGTH AND MARKET LEADERSHIP ENSURE THE ‘PREMIUM’ ROUTE FORWARD
LG Electronics (LG) continues to strategically strengthen its offerings and leadership role in the premium segment across various business divisions including its mobile communication business. The company’s ongoing focus brings to market the most innovative technologies and elegant designs catered to discerning user values and lifestyles in the premium market category. “By leveraging the best […]
Riyadh Motor Show Opens to Public
The Riyadh Motor Show kicked off today, Tuesday 29 November 2016, at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibitions Center. Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Transport, the show was inaugurated by Eng. Hathlool AL Hathloul, Deputy Minister of transport and Roads and will continue for 4 days. The 30th edition of the Riyadh […]
Ooredoo Named as “Best Executive Team” at Arab Best Awards
Ooredoo received another major award last week, with the senior management team winning the “Best Executive Team Award for the Telecom Sector” at the Arab Best Awards 2016. The Arab Best Awards is a new event designed to celebrate leadership and excellence in three main areas – government and leadership; business excellence; and sports, social […]
Abu Dhabi Ports observes Commemoration Day and celebrates 45th National Day
Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of the Emirate’s commercial and community ports as well as Khalifa Industrial Zone, has observed Commemoration Day and celebrated the UAE’s 45th National Day on November 30. Held at Abu Dhabi Ports’ offices at Al Taweelah, the event was kicked off with flying the UAE flag […]
Sabre taps Traci Mercer to lead B2B digital commerce for hotel, car, cruise and rail
Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, has appointed Traci Mercer as senior vice president of hotel, car, cruise and rail, to lead commercial efforts and supplier relationships for the company’s growing land and sea customer portfolio worldwide. In this position, Mercer will focus on defining a strategic direction […]
How BlockPay is transforming IPFS!
The team at BitShares Munich believes they have found the answer to the above question with the latest ground-breaking union of their product BlockPay and IPFS. We only ask that you read on till the end of the article to be enlightened on why BlockPay is the Connor McGregor of the digital currency universe. IPFS […]