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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Technology & IT | Monday 29 February, 2016 12:13 pm

Zain Saudi Arabia's Full-Year Financial Results Confirms Record-Breaking 2015

The Company's revenues grew by 9% year on year (YoY), to reach SAR 6,741 million for the year compared with SAR 6,170 million in 2014.  Gross profit increased by 23% to reach a record SAR 3,951 million for 2015 with a gross margin of 59%, up from SAR...

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Technology & IT | Monday 29 February, 2016 7:15 am

Sofrecom honors Mobily for applying the highest operational efficiency standards

Etihad Etisalat Mobily was honored by Sofrecom, a member of Orange Group, for being the leading telecom operator in Saudi Arabia to act on environment. The award was handed over by Mr. Jacques Moulin CEO Sofrecom and Mr. Abdelkader Dali Managing Director Middle East to Akil Al...

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Technology & IT | Monday 29 February, 2016 2:21 am

Canon to launch industry’s first video camera with ISO 4 million at CABSAT 2016

Canon Middle East is all set to take video capturing to newer and greater heights by launching the new ME20F-SH multi-purpose video camera at CABSAT 2016.  Canon’s ‘magic camera’, the ME20F-SH is a professional multi-purpose video camera capable of capturing full colour...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 28 February, 2016 12:36 pm

STC, KFUPM and Ericsson implement center of excellence to prepare students for careers in telecommunications

The Saudi Telecommunications Company, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and Ericsson launched the center of excellence in January 2016 to educate and prepare Saudi new graduates for careers in telecommunications. Students will reap the benefits of Ericsson’s leading technologies...

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