Aqara has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with iot squared, a joint venture between stc Group and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, to forge a strategic partnership with a special focus on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Internet of Things (IoT) services. This collaboration is designed to spur the growth of digitalization through […]
The carrier-neutral, colocation Tier IV Onix Data Centre in Accra, Ghana, is joining the Angola Cables Global Data Centre Interconnect. This integration will enhance international connectivity in Ghana and Senegal, offering access to 66 additional data centres, 8 OTTs/CDNs and 21 IXPs. Clients will benefit from a variety of secure digital solutions and managed services […]
NTT has announced its key technology predictions for 2024. As IT teams start planning, and organisations adapt to 2023’s biggest disruptor – Generative AI, the new year will see a mixture of both new and key trends gaining traction across networking, Edge, Private 5G, data centres and cloud. “2023 was a huge year for AI, […]
Samsung Electronics MENA, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has announced a regional hackathon to support efforts to tackle climate change and advance sustainable development. The ACT28 AI for Climate Hackathon aims to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), mobile technologies and other frontier technologies to create innovative solutions for climate […]
COP28 has concluded with a historic agreement by 198 Parties to deliver a new era of climate action. The Parties agreed a landmark text named The UAE Consensus, that sets out an ambitious climate agenda to keep 1.5°C within reach. The UAE Consensus calls on Parties to transition away from fossil fuels to reach net […]
WSO2 has announced the availability of Asgardeo Software as a Service Identity Management Solution in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. WSO2 customers can now take advantage of the productive and trusted Azure cloud platform, with streamlined deployment and management. WSO2 Asgardeo supports all IAM use […]
Kyndryl, in collaboration with Microsoft, released the findings of The Global Sustainability Barometer study. The study, conducted by Ecosystm, finds that while 88% of organizations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) place a high strategic level of importance on achieving their sustainability goals, only 22% have integrated sustainability into their strategies and data. As the […]
In response to global waste crisis and aligning with global commitments to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and net-zero targets, an international consortium led by Roland Berger and BEEAH Group, in collaboration with DFINITY Foundation, and the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA), demonstrated the world’s first global incentive system to counteract the solid waste […]
Ericsson has partnered with etisalat by e& to deploy a zero-footprint radio access network (RAN) site in its network in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in line with e&’s sustainability strategy. The deployment focuses on carbon emission reduction, energy efficiency enhancement and resource conservation, which also aligns with the objectives of the UAE Net Zero […]
e& has announced that it has committed to achieving zero carbon emissions across its own operations (Scope 1 and 2) in all markets by 2040, embarking on a decisive journey towards environmental sustainability, building on the company’s previous commitment to be net zero across its own operations in the UAE by 2030. In support of […]
