Author: Akin Naphtal

Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, announced the launch of a new WhatsApp desktop app for Windows on his Facebook handle. The new app will enable users to make end-to-end encrypted video calls with up to eight people and audio calls with up to 32 people. This new development aims to enhance the user experience by allowing seamless communication with loved ones, friends and business associates. READ ALSO:Liquid Intelligent Technologies Acquires Cysiv MEA to Expand Cloud and Cybersecurity Services in Egypt and MENA Region Omantel partners with Wingu Group’s Djibouti Data Centre to expand into African market du showcases cybersecurity technologies and…

Telecommunications giants, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Pan-Atlantic University have announced a call for applications for the Media Innovation Programme (MIP). This is the second edition of the programme, launched in 2022, to support media practitioners and promote understanding of the rapidly changing media landscape. The six-month, fully funded certificate fellowship includes a study visit to the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa and an innovation hub to incubate ideas. It is open to media practitioners across print, electronic, online platforms and social media content creators. Commenting on the impact of the Media Innovation Programme, MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola said,…

The Digital Economy Magazine, has named Mr. Eliud Owalo, CS Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy Kenya as the Digital Economy Personality of the week for Kenya (March.19th-25th).Mr. Eliud Owalo worked as an Economist, Management Consultant and Strategy Expert between 2001 – 2022. Until his appointment as CS, he was a practicing Managing Consultant at Eliud & Associates (E&A) Management Consultants, an International Management Consultancy and Training firm. He holds a BA Degree in Economics and Business Studies from Kenyatta University, an MBA Degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Nairobi and is currently a Doctor…

Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a London-based group with operations in various regions, has acquired Cysiv MEA, a technology company that specializes in enterprise cloud and cybersecurity services in Egypt, particularly in the financial services sector. The acquisition is expected to introduce some of the best global cloud and cybersecurity products to the Egyptian market and enable Liquid to tap into the wealth of local tech talent in Egypt. The organization plans to rebrand Cysiv MEA as ‘Liquid C2’ to align it with its global cloud and cybersecurity identity and make Egypt a key hub for the Middle East and North Africa…

Omantel, the leading provider of integrated telecommunication services in Oman, has announced a partnership with Wingu Group’s Djibouti Data Centre. The move aims to help Omantel expand into the African market and strengthen its position as a regional wholesale hub. Wingu Group’s Djibouti Data Center is the only carrier-neutral data center facility in East Africa, offering access to major international fiber optic systems connecting Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa. Through its Point of Presence (POP) in Djibouti, Omantel will create new wholesale partnerships with operators and hyperscalers. It will also facilitate better commercial models, leading to business…

Du, a subsidiary of the Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has recently participated in GISEC Global 2023, an event focused on protecting the integrity of global digital infrastructures. As a strategic partner, Du showcased its cutting-edge technologies in cybersecurity and ethical hacking, along with its bespoke cybersecurity solutions for government entities and large organizations. The event included keynotes and exclusive workshops for students to raise awareness about cyberattacks and ethical hacking. According to Jasim Al Awadi, the Acting Chief ICT Officer of Du, the convergence of advanced technologies can lead to a new foundation for the next generation of smarter…

The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), in partnership with Digital Dubai and Microsoft, has launched a report entitled “Advancing Artificial Intelligence Impact in Dubai: Future Directions Towards Strengthening the Digital Economy”. The report is a result of a major fieldwork and policy study conducted by the MBRSG, which explores the role of AI in supporting Dubai’s digital economy. The study identifies key trends, challenges and policy directions related to several key pillars of Dubai’s digital economy agenda, with a focus on the role of AI as a key component and driver. The report was launched at an in-person…

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced its acquisition of OpsRamp, a company that provides IT operations management solutions for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. With ITOM estimated to be a $39 billion market, HPE’s acquisition of OpsRamp will integrate its digital operations management solution with the HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform, thereby reducing the operational complexity of multi-vendor and multi-cloud IT environments. OpsRamp’s technology delivers end-to-end visibility, observability and control across hybrid and multi-cloud IT environments, spanning multi-vendor computing, networking and storage, along with cloud resources, containers, virtual machines and applications. As more enterprises use multiple cloud providers, the ability to manage…

HITEK Services, a UAE-based smart facilities management (FM) solutions company, has entered into an agreement to supply over 40 licences of its computer-aided facility management (CAFM) software solution, CAFMTEK, to Abu Dhabi Motor Sports Management (ADMM), which manages the Yas Marina Circuit, the home of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. CAFMTEK is a mobile-enabled solution that provides real-time information, streamlining operations such as maintenance, cleaning and security. The solution connects people, assets and spaces from multiple remote sites using IoT, building management systems (BMS), cloud, machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to centrally manage and monitor…

MIT and The Bahrain Institute for Pearls & Gemstones (DANAT) have joined forces to develop advanced tools to analyze pearls and explore technologies that could assign unique identifiers to individual pearls. The research collaboration will last for three years and will be led by Admir Mašić, associate professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, in partnership with Vladimir Bulović, the Fariborz Maseeh Chair in Emerging Technology and professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. READ ALSO:Paymob partners with IKEA Egypt to offer a wider range of payment options to customers in MENA-P Realiste introduces new feature to streamline real estate investing…