Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
UAE-based AI pioneers nybl and Space42 have launched a satellite-enabled AI solution for oil and gas industries to optimize well productivity. This technological advancement predicts pump failures and enhances operational efficiencies, aiming to revolutionize the sector with significant cost savings and increased output.
Cybersecurity threats in the UAE surged in 2024, with malware detections up by 65.3%. Acronis is addressing these concerns through partnerships, AI-driven solutions, and its new Cyber Cloud Data Centre in Abu Dhabi, aiming to bolster defenses against emerging threats like ransomware and IoT vulnerabilities.
Cyberattacks in the Middle East surged in late 2023 and early 2024, with hacktivist and APT groups frequently targeting government and energy sectors. Data breaches were the most common consequence, urging companies to adopt result-driven cybersecurity strategies for enhanced protection.
e& UAE has partnered with Airbus to deliver advanced communication solutions to the UAE’s enterprise market, emphasizing mission-critical push-to-talk and video services to drive digital transformation and enhance operational efficiency.
Batelco has teamed up with Thales to launch an IoT connectivity management platform at Gitex Global 2024, simplifying IoT device management for businesses and enhancing operational efficiency through advanced technological integration.
Bangladesh’s internet freedom score decreased slightly to 40, maintaining its “partially free” status in Freedom House’s 2024 report. This decline is attributed to government actions during protests and increased social media censorship.
du to leverage Cognizant’s expertise to deliver superior digital experiences.
The two-year contract includes building internet infrastructure for STC’s network of data centers.
The upgrade enables Vodafone Oman to deploy standalone (SA) 5G services, enhancing operational efficiency.
The collaboration aims to provide core cloud services including storage, computing, networking, cybersecurity, AI, and machine learning.