Industrial companies that want to use Industrial IoT (IIoT) data to make better business decisions must first make sure workers can access that data when and where they need it. New scalable compute offerings from Rockwell Automation give decision makers access to real-time data to solve analytical challenges and adapt to changes at every level […]

The continuous development of Internet of Things (IoT) devices will reportedly push the global IoT market to grow from US$157 billion in 2016 to $457 billion by 2020. According to HIS Markit, more than 5 billion consumer devices supporting digital assistants will be used in 2018, with almost 3 billion more added by 2021. IoT […]

DarkMatter, the international cyber security firm headquartered in the UAE, has been named as one of the leading 25 Internet of Things (IoT) security companies in the world, based on rankings published by the IoT Institute. The pace of digitisation and the consequent expansion of a multifaceted threat landscape has led to the rise of […]

On Thursday 14th December, Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) presented Dubai IoT security standard to representatives from government and semi-government entities in the city of Dubai. The development of this standard is an initiative introduced by the center that aims to provide entities with a set of basic security controls that they should refer to […]

All technology companies focus on the future, but as the interconnection junction between network providers, cloud providers and the enterprise, Equinix has a unique perspective on IT trends and where things are headed. Jeroen Schlosser, Managing Director at Equinix MENA predicts what’s ahead in the IT industry in 2018. 2018 Prediction #1: Private blockchain networks […]

Ooredoo Tunisia and Sagemcom have just launched the first Tunisian Internet of Things (IoT) network, based on LoRa™ technology. The network enables devices to exchange small amounts of data, with a standard battery providing independent battery life of up to 10 years. This IoT network will also facilitate the development of solutions in various areas: […]

To help device manufacturers meet a growing demand for long-lasting low-power NarrowBand (NB) IoT modules, Gemalto and Huawei – via its semiconductor arm, HiSilicon – are working together to develop the next generation of modules that combine an extra level of security and consume very low power. By combining the expertise from both companies, these […]

Mobily has awarded Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) a modernization contract to upgrade its access network in the western region of Saudi Arabia, deploying the latest features of the Ericsson Radio System. The contract includes the Ericsson Baseband 52- and 66-series and mobile backhaul equipment such as the Ericsson MINI-LINK and Ericsson Router 6000 series. The products […]

Pacific Controls has selected DigiCert to help secure nearly 100,000 connected devices being installed in commercial, government and residential buildings in Dubai, as part of the Smart Dubai initiative. In choosing DigiCert for the first phase of a project expected to grow, Pacific Controls is gaining efficiencies through DigiCert’s high-volume digital certificate infrastructure and automation […]

Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, today reveals that 81% of Middle East consumers view security as a key consideration while using Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This comes as the majority of consumers and organizations in the region support government regulations in setting IoT security. “It’s clear that both consumers and businesses in […]