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Trend Micro partners with Oregon systems to distribute OT security in the region

Partnership covers distribution and implementation of rend Micro OT security solutions in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and Iraq

Electric Vehicle charging

Abu Dhabi introduces unified tariff for electric vehicle charging across emirate

Once a charging unit is registered and a sub-meter installed, a unified tariff of 30 fils per kilowatt hour will be implemented

Ntechlab

NtechLab expands into GCC with its face recognition tool

The company has announced the opening of its Gulf representative office in Abu Dhabi

HPE and Alpha Data: Accelerating digital transformation

Oracle updates fusion cloud procurement

The fusion cloud procurement is a software suite that handles an organisation’s whole source-to-settle cycle

LG’s rollable OLED TV now available in the UAE

The Signature OLED R is available for pre-order retailing at Dhs329,999

Cover story: Why Dubai businessman Dariush Soudi is confident about future success

From poverty to tragedy, Soudi has seen it all. Yet he persevered against all odds and now has a remarkable life story to share

Saudi’s Red Sea Farms raises $16m pre-series A funding round

Initial investor group includes Aramco venture Wa’ed, the Future Investment Initiative Institute and KAUST from Saudi Arabia, as well as UAE-based Global Ventures

Data and Analytics

Alteryx survey highlights the great data disconnect in the region

Despite data workers, specifically in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, possessing advanced and valuable data skills, businesses are failing to take advantage of this untapped resource

How protected is your business from cyber attacks

The increase in global data protection laws and the awareness of individual data protection rights are giving rise to new business challenges

cyber attacks

Web application exploits – ‘biggest cybersecurity risk’: Report

The report also finds that 57% of all known losses for the largest web app incidents over the last five years were attributed to state-affiliated threat actors

Cybercriminals narrow their focus on SMBs: Acronis Report

Despite the perception they are too small to target, SMBs are increasingly vulnerable due to supply-chain attacks and greater use of automation by ransomware groups

Bitcoin roars back, putting $100,000 predictions in vogue again

The world’s largest cryptocurrency is staging a comeback that has taken it up more than 50 per cent from recent lows

How technology can play a crucial role in mitigating financial crimes

While financial crimes may be complex and difficult to track, the Effiya Compliance suite ensures that risk assessment is conducted seamlessly, asserts Abhishek Gupta, managing director at Effiya Technologies

Oppo

OPPO unveils under-screen camera technology

The company has been working on USC technology since 2018

Egypt

HPE launches sales centre of excellence in Egypt

Demand for secure connection, remote work solutions, data analytics capabilities, and as-a-service solutions will be met by the sales hub

Public cloud

Four trends shaping the future of public cloud: Gartner

Global end-user spending on public cloud services expected to exceed $480bn next year

Dubai Chamber launches online tool to identify export gaps

Initiative designed to help Dubai traders tap into export opportunities in 30 countries across Europe, MENA, Africa and Asia

digital

Riding the wave of digital transformation 2.0

As we embark upon a new month of working in full-remote or hybrid environments, many organisations are realising that the workplace will likely never look the same again

UAE fintech Sarwa closes $15m Series B financing round

Mubadala Investment Company led the round, joined by other investors

B2B

What the region’s B2B businesses can learn from B2C models

Involving your customer in your product-development cycle is a strong start

Value Chain

From pit to port: Value chain optimisation is transforming mining

The advantages include reduced downtime, elimination of redundant operations, efficient energy consumption and ample room for innovations throughout the entire value chain

Human

Human factor report reveals how 2020 transformed today’s threat landscape

More than 48 million observed messages containing malware capable of downloading ransomware foreshadowed the risk of recent cyber attacks

Google Cloud_SAP

Google Cloud, SAP expand strategic partnership for business transformation

SAP services to be more widely available on Google Cloud

Bitcoin and Ether hit highest since mid-May as sentiment warms

Other tokens like Binance Coin, Cardano, XRP and Dogecoin are also rallying

Five social media marketing tips for beginners

It’s never too late to get onto social media and leverage the power of those platforms

3D

Sheikh Mohammed issues decree regulating 3D printing in construction sector in Dubai

Dubai Municipality is tasked with overseeing the implementation of the new decree

Gartner 5G

Gartner says worldwide 5G network infrastructure revenue to grow 39% in 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has spiked demand for optimised and ultrafast broadband connectivity to support work from home and bandwidth-hungry applications

Buy-now-pay-later provider tabby secures $50m in Series B round

The funding will be used to expand tabby’s product portfolio and launch in new markets

digital

The Digital School, mEducation Alliance partner to foster e-learning in developing nations

The agreement enables both parties to exchange knowledge and expertise to enhance learning of students in refugee camps and remote areas

Wafsy HPE Egypt

HPE appoints Mohamed Wasfy as country manager for Egypt

Mohamed brings over 20 years of experience working in Egypt’s technology industry