Disruption from innovative digital technologies could put more than US$575 billion of Middle Eastern companies’ total value at risk, according to a new report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN). The report, “Accenture Middle East Innovation Maturity Index,” is based on a survey of 200 C-suite executives in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E) and
The international lighting industry is nearing a ‘Kodak moment’ as advanced technologies disrupt the sector and push connectivity and health concerns high up the professional agenda, according to a leading expert. The prediction has come from Martin Klaasen, Founder of Singapore’s Klaasen Lighting Design who is among more than 50 speakers from 13 nations across
After a successful 2018 edition, the highly anticipated Dubai Optical Show Vision-X (DOSVX) returns, from November 12th (Tuesday) to 14th (Thursday), for a comprehensive 3 days of business matchmaking and exhibition, which is set to bring together top local, regional and international brands. The DOSVX concept focuses on gathering leading eyewear and eyecare industry professionals
Swisslog, a global leader in robotic, data-driven and flexible automated solutions, is physically displaying its highly efficient order processing solutions for single items at the 39th GITEX Technology Week, being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from October 6-10. Swisslog, for the first time, partnered with Etisalat to showcase its latest robot-based solution ItemPiQ,
Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) demonstrates remote-controlled machines and automation as part of its “Experience 5G” showcase at GITEX Technology Week 2019 in Dubai, UAE, highlighting its commercial hardware and software, including 5G New Radio and Core products. This remote controlling demo exhibits controlling excavators over mobile networks in real time, offering a realistic experience of what is
Mimecast has launched a new initiative to help GITEX visitors improve the cybersecurity awareness of their employees. As part of Cyber Security Awareness Month, Mimecast is re-creating scenes from its training videos, and inviting visitors to co-star alongside IT security’s arch-nemesis, Human Error. Jeff Ogden, GM, Mimecast Middle East & India, commented: “This year Mimecast
This year the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers (MECS+R) will be celebrating 26 years in the region; offering retailers and shopping malls the largest platform to connect, meet and learn with industry professionals and service providers within the retail industry all under one roof for two days of industry leaders’ speeches, education,
