Oracle has announced that its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) region in Dubai has successfully completed the Dubai Electronic Security Center’s (DESC) cloud service provider security standard audit, a framework for supporting government entities with cyber risk management based on international standards such as ISO 27001 and the Cloud Security AllianceRead More…
At VMware Explore 2022, VMware unveiled innovations, new offerings, services and expanded partnerships that further its commitment to help customers navigate and thrive in today’s multi-cloud world. As customers continue to evolve and digitise their businesses to innovate faster and better serve their own customers, VMware and its partner ecosystemRead More…
Check Point has announced a new collaboration with Intel Corporation. Check Point Quantum IoT Protect will be made available within Intel’s new platform for IoT device developers – Intel Pathfinder for RISC-V. Traditionally, cybersecurity has been an afterthought in the design process of IoT devices, such as IP cameras, routers,Read More…
IT services provider Crayon has announced the appointment of Eyad Halawani as its new Managing Director for Crayon Arabia. “We are pleased that Eyad Halawani has joined Crayon Arabia to lead our business in Saudi Arabia, which is one of the largest markets. We are confident that his expertise willRead More…
VMware and IBM have announced at VMware Explore 2022 an expanded partnership to help global clients and partners modernise mission-critical workloads and expedite time-to-value in hybrid cloud environments. The expanded relationship includes IBM Consulting as a VMware GSI partner, the companies’ intent to deliver new jointly engineered IBM and VMwareRead More…
Seagate Technology has announced two additions to its Nytro portfolio, the Nytro 5550 SSD and Nytro 5350 SSD. Engineered with Phison technology for high performance, efficiency, and increased storage density in data centres, the new products comprise the Seagate Nytro 5050 NVMe SSD series. Designed to offer more computing withRead More…
AWS is planning to invest an estimated $5 billion (AED 20 billion) in the UAE over the next 15 years Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the launch of its second Region in the Middle East, the AWS Middle East (UAE) Region. Starting today, developers, startups, entrepreneurs, and enterprises, asRead More…
New HP Instant Ink for small business and LaserJet Pro with HP+ saves small business owners time and money At HP Amplify Executive Forum, HP Inc’s annual partner roadshow, the company introduced HP Instant Ink for small business and the new LaserJet Pro with HP+ designed to simplify technology managementRead More…
Microsoft for Startups Middle East has announced the opening of applications for the third cohort of its highly engaging GrowthX Accelerator Program. The organization has also opened-up free registrations for the latest instalment of its popular Highway to 100 Unicorns virtual conference series. The GrowthX Accelerator and Highway to 100Read More…
Amazon has welcomed a number of new Emirati hires, with many of these roles filled by Emirati women. In support of the UAE’s national Emiratisation plan, the new hires reinforce Amazon’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion and contribute towards its goal of being the ‘Earth’s best employer.’ Amazon announcesRead More…
Singtel’s wholly-owned subsidiaries have entered into a share purchase agreement to sell a 3.3% direct stake in regional associate Airtel to Bharti Telecom, a joint venture between Bharti Enterprises and Singtel, at any time before 23 November 2022. The sale will unlock approximately S$2.25 billion as part of the SingtelRead More…
Nigerian start-up Anchor, a banking-as-a-service (BaaS) platform, has announced its public beta launch. The startup was also accepted into Y Combinator Summer 2022 Batch as the first African BaaS and embedded finance platform. Anchor is launching its public beta API infrastructure to make it easier for African businesses to build,Read More…
