SSICT News
MathAlive! Jeddah reopens at Fakieh Planetarium
Following a short break during the recent Eid Holidays, MathAlive!, the unique interactive math and science exhibit created by Raytheon, has reopened to the public at Fakieh Planetarium as part of an exciting three-month summer stopover in Jeddah. At its mid-point since its May 2016 opening, MathAlive! will remain in Jeddah until August 26. The […]
TAQNIA Cyber and Koenig Solutions partner to open modern cyber academy in Riyadh’s Business Gate
A newly-formed strategic partnership between TAQNIA Cyber, a leading information security company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and Koenig Solutions, a leading IT training provider and the world’s number one offshore training company, is expected to result in the opening of a high-end cyber academy inside Business Gate of Riyadh City, the capital […]
Genetec Inc. announces new version of its unified IP security platform ‘Security Center’ in the Middle East
Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading provider of open-architecture, unified IP security solutions today announced version 5.5 of Security Center, the company’s open architecture, unified IP security platform that combines access control, video surveillance, ALPR, and communications. Security Center 5.5 offers a new disaster recovery mode, enhanced levels of authentication and encryption, augmented video archiving and […]
LG’S EFFORT TO RECREATE NORTHERN LIGHTS ON
LG’s Lights Out, Stars On campaign in Reykjavik, Iceland around its one-of-a-kind TV technology wrapped up in grand style today with an OLED-themed concert by three high-profile Icelandic musicians — Ásgeir, GusGus and Ólafur Arnalds — at the award-winning Harpa Concert Hall. Designed to expose Iceland’s northern lights accessible to global consumers utilizing premium LG […]
ManageEngine Earns Top Value Score in Info-Tech ITAM Research
ManageEngine, the real-time IT management company, earned the top Value Score in Info-Tech Research Group’s Vendor Landscape: IT Asset Management (ITAM). The company’s ITAM solution, AssetExplorer, earned Info-Tech’s Value Award for providing “comprehensive asset management and integration to ManageEngine ITSM, desktop management, and IT operations modules at a fraction of the price of other tools.” […]
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Mobile Technology Redefines How Saudi Arabia Does Business
Mobile technology is transforming the way Saudi Arabia does business, and has grown into the most effective communications channel for local, regional, and international companies trying to tap into the limitless potential presented by the Kingdom’s prosperous market, according to KSA industry experts. Businesses across the country are quickly beginning to realize the importance of […]
Telecoms giant, Verizon buys Yahoo’s search and advertising operations for $4.8bn
US telecoms giant, Verizon Communications, has bought Yahoo’s search and advertising operations for a deal of around $4.8bn. Verizon said the deal for Yahoo’s core internet business, which has more than a billion active users a month, would make it a global mobile media company. Commenting on this news, Juan Jose Rio, partner at advisory and […]
Sage Foundation takes corporate philanthropy to next level with grant-making, community fundraising and mentoring programme
Sage, a market leader in cloud accounting software, today announced an ambitious new vision for its global philanthropy initiative Sage Foundation. Today’s announcement at Sage Summit 2016 in Chicago, the world’s largest gathering of entrepreneurs and business builders, saw the UK’s largest tech company announce details of its Year 2 plans, and the communities it […]
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority and Thomson Reuters to Host Second ‘Innovation 4 Impact’ Pitch Competition
The second edition of the Innovation 4 Impact Competition will take centre-stage at the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016 (GIES 2016) to be held under the theme ‘Inspiring Change’, at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, from October 11-12. Islamic digital economy entrepreneurs from around the world will compete for a chance to win cash, gain […]
Trend Micro Report – Mining Sector under cyber threat_EN
With Saudi’s mining sector to represent 10% of its non-oil revenue by 2030, and other countries like Oman and the UAE investing into latest technologies, the outlook for integrated IT platforms and cloud operations in the mining sector looks promising in the region. However, companies in the sector will have to be ready for the […]
Huawei enables Lebara Mobile KSA to launch first Mobile Virtual Network Enabler in the region.
Global ICT solutions provider Huawei and Lebara Mobile KSA have announced the commercial launch of Lebara Mobile’s first Mobile Virtual Network Enabler in the region. Lebara Mobile leverages Mobily’s advanced telecom network in the Kingdom to deliver cost-effective voice and data service to Saudi customers. The launch of Lebara Mobile KSA ushers in the next […]
The FC Bayern Munich Airbus takes off
The FC Bayern Munich took off today on a Lufthansa Airbus A340 for an eleven-day USA trip on the “FCB Audi Summer Tour 2016”. To mark the occasion, the long-haul aircraft with the registration D-AIHK has been covered with a special FC Bayern Munich design. In addition to the FC Bayern Munich logo, ten players […]
Panasonic to Provide More than 100 High Brightness Projectors for Rio Olympic Ceremonies
Technology leader Panasonic will be providing at least 110 units of PT-DZ21K2 series projectors and other AV equipment for the Rio Olympic Games. A long-term partner for the Olympic Games, Panasonic has become the ‘Official Ceremony Partner’ for the first time at Rio Olympics. Panasonic will use the high-tech projectors to provide turnkey visual operations […]
Sophos First to Introduce Always-On File Encryption for Data Shared Across Windows, Mac, iOS and Android Platforms
Sophos (LSE: SOPH), a global leader in network and endpoint security, today announced Sophos SafeGuard Encryption 8, a new synchronized encryption solution that protects data against theft from malware, attackers, or accidental leaks. All organizations can now choose to adopt the best practice of “always-on” file-level encryption to protect data accessed from mobile devices, laptops, […]
Carbon Black Takes a NGAV Leadership Position with Confer Acquisition
Carbon Black, the leader in next-generation endpoint security, today announced its acquisition of Confer, a next-generation antivirus (NGAV) company. Carbon Black is recognized for its market-leading application control, incident response, and threat hunting products that serve more than 2,000 organizations globally. By adding Confer’s NGAV product, Carbon Black delivers the industry’s most complete endpoint security […]
Canon launches new high-speed i-SENSYS printers to address productivity challenges of large enterprises
Canon launches new high-speed i-SENSYS printers to address productivity challenges of large enterprises 20 July 2016 – Canon Middle East, world leader in imaging solutions, today announces the launch of four new mono and colour single function printers (SFPs). The i-SENSYS LBP351x, LBP352x, LBP710Cx and the LBP712Cx are designed to address the print challenges of […]
MBLM launches ‘I Drink Local’ mobile App
MBLM, the Brand Intimacy Agency focused on strategy, design, creative and technology, announced today the launch of its ‘I Drink Local’ mobile app for the iPhone and Android. I Drink Local is an MBLM initiative created to promote the consumption of local water for a more sustainable environment and reduction of our carbon footprint. The […]
HBMSU receives Pearson recognition in education for ‘Smart Training Model’
Under the unlimited support of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and President of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), and the close follow up of the Board of Trustees, the university has received Pearson recognition in education. The achievement complements HBMSU’s leadership in driving innovation, creativity and […]
SDG briefs high profile delegation from Abu Dhabi Department of Finance on best government practices
Smart Dubai Government Establishment (SDG), the technology arm of Smart Dubai, recently received delegates from the Department of Finance – Abu Dhabi. The visiting delegation wanted to be briefed on the SDG’s best practices in government resources planning systems (GRPS) and discuss means of exchanging expertise and prospects of future cooperation. Huda Al Hashimi, Director, […]
Turkish Airlines inaugurates its first international flight from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Ordu-Giresun Airport
Turkish Airlines inaugurates its first international flight from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Ordu-Giresun Airport Jeddah; 24 July 16: Turkish Airlines inaugurated its first international flight to Ordu-Giresun Airport on 19th July with flight number TK 3103 departing from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 150 passenger flight landed in Ordu-Giresun Airport at 4:30 pm. Saudi Company Al […]
DEWA’s Green Bill supports Smart Dubai Initiative
DEWA announced the initial launch of the Green Bill in July 2012 to enhance its efforts to protect the environment and promote sustainability. The Green Bill is an electronic version of the regular paper bill, which customers will receive through monthly emails. The service was launched, on an optional basis, in August 2012, in support […]
CABRTech and Bentley Systems Advance “BIM for Buildings” in China through Technology Licensing Subscription and Support Agreement
ABRTech and Bentley Systems today held a signing ceremony for a Technology Licensing Subscription and Support Agreement that advances “BIM for Buildings” in China. CABRTech developed and holds independent intellectual property rights to the domestic, customized PKPM-BIM platform and professional software, which was designed to solve the key challenges of BIM data sharing and collaboration […]