Technology & IT | Thursday 3 March, 2016 12:53 pm

Canon Central and North Africa partners with Invest in Africa to provide training for SMEs in the printing sector in Ghana

Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) a leader in imaging solutions, has signed a partnership agreement with Invest in Africa to launch Canon “Professional Print Excellence” programme to train and mentor small and medium (SME) sized printing companies in Ghana.    The...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 3 March, 2016 11:46 am

YouTube To Champion and Empower Women on YouTube Through New United Nations Partnership

Ahead of International Women’s Day, YouTube is championing the diverse community of women on the platform through a new year-long partnership with the United Nations to appoint top YouTube female creators as the first Change Ambassadors to the UN’s Sustainable development action...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 2 March, 2016 11:40 am

Victorinox Swiss Army and Acer Infuse Smart Technology into Lifestyle Products

Victorinox, a manufacturer of high quality Swiss lifestyle products, and Acer, one of the world’s top five personal computer companies, today announced a partnership to introduce wearable technology into Victorinox Swiss Army’s portfolio. The two companies will unveil their first...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 2 March, 2016 10:54 am

Etisalat Super Cup 16 tournament to take winners to Manchester to watch live Manchester City match

Etisalat announced today the launch of its ‘Etisalat Super Cup 16 Tournament’, inviting UAE’s video gaming enthusiasts to play and win FIFA 16, an association football simulation video game developed by EA sports. Etisalat will offer three winners an exclusive chance of a free...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 1:31 pm

Samsung Galaxy View Offers a New Dimension in Mobile Entertainment Experience

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd announced the Samsung Galaxy View, which delivers an unprecedented mobile entertainment experience by streaming video and media content on the largest Android mobile device on the market. With its large touchscreen display, video-optimized user interface and...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 9:46 am

From Pinhole to Smartphone: Evolving Cameras, Evolving Needs

When photography was first invented – some 175 years ago – it took just over eight hours to take a photograph. Nowadays, it takes less than a second. And in an additional second, the photograph can be shared online with hundreds, or even millions of people.   The technology ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 9:43 am

STC awards Gemalto and Comarch to implement new IoT connectivity platform

Saudi Telecom Company (STC), the largest telecommunication services provider in the Middle East and North Africa and the leading operator within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has selected Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, and Comarch, a global powerhouse specialized in the design,...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 1 March, 2016 5:28 am

Huawei Opening up Massive Commercial Use of 4.5G & 5G Broadband, the Backbone of a Digital Economy

This past week’s Mobile World Congress saw Huawei and other heavyweights from the mobile industry lay the foundation for wider commercial use of 4.5G & 5G broadband—considered the backbone of today’s digital economy.   Huawei Deputy Chairman and Rotating CEO Guo...

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Technology & IT | Monday 29 February, 2016 5:13 pm

People could become “uninsurable” thanks to use of big data

The ability to collect and use highly personalised data could mean factors like genetics, how active you are or whether you need to drive at night means insurance products could become unaffordable - or insurers may refuse to take on certain risks. Audit insights: insurance, based on...

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Technology & IT | Monday 29 February, 2016 12:56 pm

Mark Zuckerberg drops by Samsung Galaxy S7 launch and takes audience by surprise

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook, surprised Samsung’s audience in line with the announcement of the all new Galaxy S7 devices by visiting the launch event this week. The audience had their Samsung Gear VR on for a demo when Mark Zuckerberg snuck in un-recognized. As soon as the audience...

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