Category Archives: Technology News

Asthe Middle East’s public sector is one of the largest producers of Big Data, government agencies need to train staff in Big Data analytics to deliver enhanced citizen services, industry experts announced today. In the Internet of Things era, global … Continue reading →

GE Oil & Gas (NYSE: GE) today announced its Downstream Technology Solutions (DTS) business has been awarded a long-term service contract with Qatar Fertiliser Company QSCC (QAFCO) to help optimize the performance of the company’s fertilizer plant in Mesaieed, Qatar. … Continue reading →

SAP has announced three new SAP solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), supporting the Middle East’s fast-paced Networked Economy and growing Smart Cities. The new solutions include the SAP Predictive Maintenance and Service solution, SAP Connected Logistics software and … Continue reading →

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) PC market posted year-on-year growth in Q3 2014, spurred in large part by two significant education deals in Pakistan and the revival of the Egyptian market.The latest figures announced today by International Data Corporation … Continue reading →

The third quarter saw a significant event with the new critical vulnerability, known as Shellshock, that threatenedmore than half a billion servers and devices worldwide. This major development, as well as an uptick in volume and sophistication of cyber-attacks are … Continue reading →

  Global security software leader Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) is raising the alarm about backdoors, the primary tool for stealing data that attackers use to go deeper into the target network without being detected. Although the motivation … Continue reading →

Acer announced the launch of the latest addition to its Iconia tablet family: the Iconia Talk S. It is the very first tablet presented by Acer to support 4G LTE connectivity. With its 7-inch display, voice-call functionalities, and microSD support … Continue reading →

The Middle East’s largest telecommunications service provider, Saudi Telecommunication Company (STC), and SAP, are partnering to leverage STC’s network infrastructure; this will help drive the Kingdom’s knowledge-based economy, the organizations announced today. SAP predicts a global USD 50 billion enterprise … Continue reading →

SABIC is due to introduce a new range of advanced engineering material, to be manufactured for the first time in Saudi Arabia, offering high-performance solutions for metal and glass replacements that could lead to weight savings and higher added value … Continue reading →

The Aspire V Nitro Black Edition Series now includes a model with a 15.6-inch 4K Ultra High Definition LED backlit IPS display with a resolution of 3840 x 2160, providing super crisp visual details and ultra-vivid colors. Ideally suited for … Continue reading →