Zamil Safwan
An experienced technologist with expertise spanning Digital Transformation, E-commerce, Start-ups, and Fintech. Zamil offers insightful analysis on the convergence of finance and technology in the evolving digital landscape.
HRH Crown Prince launches stunning nature-inspired designs for gateway island
The visionary ‘Coral Bloom’ plan will protect and enhance Shurayrah Island’s pristine natural state Riyadh, (10 Feb 2021): His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, Chairman of The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), has launched the Coral Bloom concept, which was created by architectural firm Foster + Partners, and designed to blend in with […]
Microsoft Viva: empowering every employee for the new digital age
By Jared Spataro, Corporate Vice President for Microsoft 365 Even before COVID-19 turned our lives upside down, a new generation of digital tools opened up new possibilities for the future of work. What we didn’t expect was that this future would arrive almost overnight last March, as millions of businesses around the world responded to the pandemic […]
Security Software Revenues to Hit $45.5B in 2021, a 20% Jump in Two Years
The digital transformation accelerated by the pandemic and the growing number of data breaches and cyberattacks has forced online users, companies, and organizations to increase their spending on security software solutions. According to data presented by Stock Apps, global security software revenues are expected to hit $45.5bn in 2021, a 20% increase in two years. Revenues […]
HyperX Welcomes Professional Race Car Driver Sage Karam to the HyperX Heroes Family as a Brand Ambassador
Sage Karam Indycar and Top Virtual Driver Joins HyperX Family with Gaming Headset Sponsorship London (UK) – 8th February 2021– HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today announced Sage Karam, professional IndyCar driver, as its latest brand ambassador. Under the new sponsorship Karam will use HyperX headsets while streaming and gaming. Karam has […]
Zoom Highest Growth in Brand Recognition for 2020 – 34% Increase
Several brands experienced tremendous growth in 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic shifting demand in many industries. One of the brands that became a household name during the pandemic was video communications company Zoom. According to data presented by Trading Platforms, Zoom was the fastest-growing brand of 2020 with a 34% growth in brand recognition. Zoom […]
WallStreetsBets triggers 43% spike in Reddit installs, app’s popularity skyrockets
Reddit has recorded millions of installations amid increased trading activity triggered by discussions on the subreddit WallStreetBets. Data acquired by Finbold indicates that Reddit’s global mobile installs grew by 43.47% between December 2020 and January 2021 from 4.6 million to 6.6 million. Elsewhere, between January last and January 2021, the platform’s users have skyrocketed by 127.58%. The […]
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Shaza Makkah gears up for Umra and internal winter tourism
Hotel launches “It’s time to travel” campaign (United Arab Emirates, Dubai – January 31, 2021) – Shaza Makkah, the 5-Star hotel among the first in line hotels in Jabal AlKa’bah to Al Masjid Al Haram, is gearing up to receive the Umra pilgrims as the Kingdom eases travel restrictions. The lovely winter weather is also attracting local […]
Umniah Jordan chooses Ericsson for network transformation
Umniah selects Ericsson for radio access network upgrade in Jordan Ericsson to transform 3G sites, upgrade existing 4G sites New radio system will enhance subscriber experience Umniah Jordan has announced its partnership with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) with a new contract covering the transformation of its radio access network (RAN) infrastructure in Jordan. This extended partnership will optimize […]
App Store Revenues Surged by 30% YoY and Hit $72.3B in 2020
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues driving impressive growth of the global app market. As one of the two largest distribution channels for mobile apps, Apple App Store has witnessed a surge in revenues and the number of downloads amid the lockdown. According to data presented by Buy Shares, App Store users spent $72.3bn on in-app purchases, […]
Tenable Empowers MSSPs to Launch Cloud-Based Vulnerability Management Services within Minutes
Dubai, UAE, February 3, 2021 — Tenable®, Inc., the Cyber Exposure company, today announced an enhanced Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) portal to supercharge partners’ cloud-based vulnerability management offerings with Tenable.io®. The updated portal will enable MSSPs to self-provision and self-service their own Tenable.io instances, up to 1,000 assets, empowering partners to build and launch vulnerability management […]
After SolarWinds, the U.S. can trust no one
By Andy Purdy, Chief Security Officer, Huawei Technologies USA Originally placed in Fortune.com The recent cyberattack against SolarWinds, a Texas-based IT firm, has shaken up the U.S. national security establishment. Fortunately, it is also serving as a wake-up call that has inspired the new Biden administration to strengthen the defense of its communications networks and systems. Attackers thought to be working […]
Why Ericsson took on its own government to defend rival Huawei
A company acting under pressure from China, or one standing up for free trade and a global internet? The extraordinary sight of Ericsson, the Swedish telecoms equipment maker, squaring up to its own government in support of its Chinese arch-rival Huawei has laid bare the intense geopolitical tensions facing some businesses. Borje Ekholm, Ericsson’s chief […]
Huawei Releases 7th Annual Global Connectivity Index Report and Proposes Five Key Stages of Industry Digital Transformation
Middle East – January 28, 2021: Huawei released its Global Connectivity Index (GCI) 2020, the seventh annual GCI report the company has published. For the first time in a GCI report, the 2020 release proposed five key stages of industry digital transformation: task efficiency, functional efficiency, system efficiency, organizational efficiency and agility, and ecosystem efficiency and resilience. […]
Royal Commission for AlUla and SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES (SAUDIA) seal partnership for a domestic campaign
SAUDIA Connects Guests to AlUla with Eight- Times-Weekly Flights from Three Gateways: Jeddah, Dammam and Riyadh Jeddah – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia –January 27, 2021: The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, SAUDIA, have signed a SAR 4million memorandum of understanding (MOU) which includes joint marketing and promotional activity to ensure […]
Global Consumer Spend on Health and Fitness Apps Rose by 50% in 2020
Consumers turned to digital platforms for their fitness needs driving remarkable growth in the industry in 2020. According to the research data analyzed and published by Comprar Acciones, worldwide consumer spend on mobile health and fitness apps jumped by 49.7% year-over-year (YoY) in 2020. Based on a report by the Washington Post, between January and November […]
Brand Finance Global 500 2021 – Nokia Among World’s Most Valuable Brands
Five years since it last held top spot, Apple is named world’s most valuable brand by Brand Finance Global 500 2021 ranking as diversification strategy finally pays off, brand value US$263.4 billion Finland’s only entry, Nokia, holds on to its spot in ranking of world’s most valuable brands As new technologies drive brand value across industries, Tesla leaves traditional auto marques behind with fastest brand […]
Global eCommerce Market to Hit 3.8B Users in 2021, a 10% Jump in a Year
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift away from brick-and-mortar stores to digital shopping, as millions of consumers worldwide turned to webshops amid the lockdown. This coronavirus-led boom in online sales caused a surge in the number of users and revenues of the entire eCommerce market. According to data presented by Finaria, the number of eCommerce […]
Brand Finance: stc Is the Most Valuable Brand Amongst Telecommunications Companies in the Region Reaching US$9.2 Billion.
stc’s market value rises to $59.5 billion to become the largest telecommunications company in the region Riyadh, January 26, 2021: stc surpassed its counterparts in the region to become the most valuable brand in the telecommunications sector in ME, and the third most valuable brand in all ME sectors behind Aramco and ADNOC, according to Brand […]
Revenue From AI Systems Projected To Increase By 120% In 2024 To $110B
The cognitive and artificial intelligence systems market worldwide has been on the rise in recent years and is projected to reach even higher heights shortly. According to data presented by Trading Platforms, revenue from AI systems is projected to increase by 120% by 2024 to $110B. In 2020 the AI market was expected to reach the […]
Adobe Systems Triples Annual Revenue in 7 Years, Net Profit Up 78% from 2019
One of the big names in the software industry, Adobe posted record numbers with regards to their revenue in 2020. According to data presented by Trading Platforms, Adobe System nearly tripled its annual revenue in the last 7 years, reaching $13B in 2020. Adobe a US Company with a Credible Name in the Software Industry Adobe […]
Wa’ed investment helps teaching software innovator Ynmo tackle learning disabilities
January 25, 2021 – Ynmo, the developer of the first Arabic-English software platform for teachers of students with disabilities, has raised $500,000 in a seed investment from Wa’ed, the entrepreneurship arm of Aramco. The funding, through Wa’ed’s venture capital arm Wa’ed Ventures, will help Ynmo scale up staff, support and services to expand its instructional software – […]
Samsung Galaxy S21 Shipments to be 30% Lower than 2019’s S10
The long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S21 series which launched on January 14, 2021 faces an uncertain future. According to the research data analyzed and published by Sijoitusrahastot, the series is expected to outperform 2020’s Galaxy S20. However, it could fall considerably short of 2019’s Galaxy S10, shipping 30% fewer units than S10 over four quarters. Some of […]