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SAFCSP and Spire Solutions ink partnership for capacity building in Saudi Arabia

The partnership aims to support Saudi youth by providing a series of short courses on some of the latest cybersecurity technologies

Six steps for businesses to become data-driven

It is essential to eliminate the instilled idea that data has a place with only one specified group

Why a ‘people first’ approach in banking is key to greater customer retention

Financial institutions that continue along the traditional banking path will be left behind by an ever-evolving industry

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HP buys Poly in $3.3bn remote-work gear deal

HP aims to tap a growing need for technology that connects remote workers to office staff

Bitcoin’s stealth rally has bulls eyeing $51,000 once again

The coin has added 15 per cent over the past week

Lapsus$, Microsoft and Okta: Cybergeddon or cyber non-events?

The business typically seeks efficiency while those who worry about availability need redundancy

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UAE-based travel tech provider migrates to Oracle Cloud

Information Systems Associates gains access to OCI’s elasticity and scalability to manage a seasonal travel reservation workload

Smart mobility company Barq EV launches in the UAE

Barq also signed two MoUs, the first with the restaurant and food group Americana and the second with specialised automobile equipment global manufacturer Motherson

Saudi’s Alpha Pharma and SAP sign deal for digital transformation partnership

SAP’s suite of solutions to deliver initial steps into wider digitalisation strategy

Zero trust: A vital component in the strengthening of hybrid-work capabilities

A zero trust defensive strategy aims to make the organisation’s network software-defined, boost resilience and flexibility, and combat modern-day threats

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Saudi grocer BinDawood buys majority stake in online developer

The deal is expected to close in the second half of the year

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Say goodbye to batteries, thanks to zero-power communication

Zero-power communication technology is the next logical step in the future generation of B5G and 6G communications networks

Business24-7 expands services to online traders in the MENA region

The online portal, which guides users through the complex process of finding the right broker, features objective broker and trading platform evaluations

Reshaping the current technological paradigm

Shunli Wang, vice president of Huawei Middle East, tells Gulf Business about the upcoming headwinds that will impact regional governments, telecom operators, and the wider ICT ecosystem

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Help AG becomes a Microsoft partner in the GCC

The partnership will enable Help AG to provide services based on all Microsoft security products, including Microsoft Sentinel and Defender

District 2020’s entrepreneurship programme to welcome first cohort of 85 startups, small businesses

The Scale2Dubai programme attracted more than 3,200 applications from 129 countries

Alfa Romeo F1 team Orlen joins Everdome

Everdome will provide the team with the advanced metaverse experience, allowing fans and the wider racing community to connect with the team

Cybersecurity firm Dragos announces opening of Dubai office

The office houses industrial cybersecurity staff and training centre

Khalifa University first in UAE to make courses globally available on Coursera

The university joins top institutions in Saudi Arabia and Jordan to make relevant content accessible to online learners

Dubai: Pupil sells first-ever verified NFTs of digitised real-world properties

The first sale globally was to a senior banking executive in Dubai

New iPhones help 5G handsets capture more than half the market

Phones with the advanced technology made up 51 per cent of units sold, according to Counterpoint Research data

Hub71 leads Dhs1.5bn investments for Abu Dhabi startups

Hub71 businesses have a combined worth of Dhs5.87bn, and almost 1,000 jobs have been generated since its establishment in 2019

Microsoft confirms hacker group Lapsus$ breached its systems

The hacking group has been expanding the geographic range of its targets

US Esports Academy signs strategic partnership with Challenger Sports

USEA will work closely with schools, universities, and community groups to help support, establish and develop their esports programmes

Hands-on review: Redmi Note 11

The smartphone features Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor, quad cameras, and a 90Hz AMOLED display

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From real estate to horology, Porsche Design marks 50 years of pushing the boundaries

Dr Jan Becker, CEO of Porsche Lifestyle Group, is taking the powerful brand name and applying it far beyond the automotive world – across hotels, residential towers and accessories – and then pushing even further

Resecurity introduces dark web intelligence in Saudi Arabia

The US-based company recently exhibited their solutions and shared their expertise at the World Defense Show in the kingdom

In pics: Commander-in-chief, Dubai Police, opens Gisec Global 2022

More than 300 global cybersecurity brands are showcasing technologies at the event

Hands-on review: Reno7 Pro 5G

The Reno7 5G is capable of capturing DSLR-like portraits through features such as portrait mode and bokeh flare portrait video

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How conversational AI improves the experience of customers

Chatbots create a human-like conversational experience for customers, while making it engaging at the same time, says Ravi Sundararajan, COO, Gupshup