SSICT News

Sony Introduces RIALTO 65 Sensor Extension System for VENICE 2 Cinema Camera
Sony has introduced the RIALTO 65 camera extension system for its VENICE 2 cinema camera, adding a 65mm large format sensor for high-end film production.

Zoho Analytics Updates Platform with Agentic Intelligence Engine
Zoho Analytics has introduced an agentic intelligence layer to help software agents analyze corporate data and execute operational business tasks.

Nissan Introduces 2027 X-TRAIL in Saudi Arabia with Rock Creek Grade and Connected Features
Nissan Saudi Arabia launched the updated 2027 X-TRAIL featuring connected mobile services, restyled bodywork, and the rugged Rock Creek trim.

Apple Earnings Preview: Device Demand and Margins Face Scrutiny
Apple prepares for its quarterly earnings announcement as strong demand for the iPhone Duo collides with memory costs and executive leadership changes.

Tencent Cloud and OmniOps Partner on Enterprise AI in Saudi Arabia
Tencent Cloud and OmniOps have partnered to deliver sovereign computing infrastructure and inference optimization for enterprise AI workloads in Saudi Arabia.

GE Vernova at ADIPEC 2026 Showcases Gas Power and Grid Technologies
GE Vernova will showcase gas power, grid modernization, and carbon reduction systems at ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi from November 2 to 5.

HONOR Secures Three Wins at TechRadar Product of the Year 2026
HONOR won three titles at the TechRadar Product of the Year 2026 Awards, including Phone Brand of the Year and Best Tablet.

Hyundai Motor Climbs to 29th Globally as Brand Valuation Reaches $25 Billion
Hyundai Motor climbed to 29th place in Interbrand’s 2026 Best Global Brands ranking, reaching a brand valuation of $25 billion and securing fourth among carmakers.

LG Electronics Reports Strong Third-Quarter 2026 Financial Results Driven by Business Solutions
LG Electronics announced third-quarter 2026 consolidated revenue of KRW 23.82 trillion, with cumulative operating profit rising 55.9 percent year-on-year to KRW 4.03 trillion.

SambaNova and Emergys Partner to Accelerate Enterprise Agentic AI Deployment
SambaNova and Emergys have partnered to deploy agentic artificial intelligence platforms for enterprise and sovereign cloud clients worldwide.

Sennheiser Launches MOMENTUM 5 Series in Saudi Arabia
Sennheiser has launched the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless headphones and True Wireless 5 earbuds in Saudi Arabia, featuring user-replaceable batteries and Dolby Atmos audio.

Ziina Secures Full UAE Central Bank Payment and Exchange Authorizations
Fintech platform Ziina has secured Category III retail payment and Category IV exchange authorizations from the Central Bank of the UAE.

OMODA and JAECOO Present Sustainable Vehicle Ecosystem and Hybrid Tech in Wuhu
OMODA and JAECOO detailed new hybrid systems, artificial intelligence platforms, and zero-carbon manufacturing operations during their 2026 User Summit in China.

Wego Releases Optimised Travel App for iPhone Duo
Wego released an updated travel booking application configured for Apple’s new iPhone Duo hardware, featuring unfolded comparison screens in Arabic and English.

Protectt.ai Acquires Majority Stake in AIShield to Expand Cybersecurity Offerings
Protectt.ai has completed a majority stake investment in AIShield, expanding its defensive capabilities across enterprise mobile and machine learning environments.

Femtosecond Lasers Emerge as Critical Tools for Scaling AI Hardware Manufacturing
Laser manufacturer LITILIT highlighted that precision tools are essential to manufacture AI hardware and overcome physical chip fabrication bottlenecks.

Seventy Percent of Firms Delegate Human Decisions to AI Despite Audit Gaps
A study by Illumio reveals that 70% of companies delegate decisions to AI, but only 49% can fully audit the actions of automated tools.

Huawei Launches 11th ICT Competition 2026–2027 Across Middle East and Central Asia
Huawei has launched the 11th regional ICT Competition for 2026–2027, offering students across 19 countries practical training in cloud, AI, and networking.

StampIQ Outlines Phased Plan for Local RFID Production in Saudi Arabia
StampIQ has outlined plans to develop local RFID manufacturing in Saudi Arabia and confirmed an initial order of 1,000 smart wearables for Hajj.

Qlik Connects Governed Analytics and Data Workflows to Claude Directory
Qlik announced the release of its MCP server in Anthropic’s Claude Directory, enabling users to link governed analytics and business logic directly into Claude.

Anthropics Technology Releases PortraitPro 27 With Rebuilt AI Engine
Anthropics Technology has launched PortraitPro 27, featuring a rebuilt AI engine, GPU acceleration, and slider-based retouching under perpetual licensing.

East Asian Hubs Challenge US Dominance in Global AI Ranking
The Observer’s AI Cities Index reveals East Asian hubs taking six of the top ten spots globally, with Seoul ranking first worldwide in implementation.
