SAS announced that its Viya analytics platform is now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. Full-featured SAS Viya on Microsoft Azure equips customers worldwide with access to data exploration, machine learning, and model deployment analytics. It’s available in many languages and includes an in-app learning centre to support immediate onboarding. With SAS Viya on Microsoft […]
The MoU stipulated strengthening cooperation between the two sides in several communications and information technology areas. The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) of Saudi and the National Telecommunications Agency of the Republic of Brazil signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union, being held […]
Companies forge strategic partnerships to develop Arabic-speaking omnichannel virtual agents unique to the Middle Eastern market. Omantel, the leading telecommunications provider in Oman, Spitch, the provider of Conversational AI solutions, and Datalyticx, an Omani-based startup, will be launching Virtual Assistants. It will ensure better customer service and boost efficiency in Omantel contact centres. This strategic […]
Quotient, a digital promotions and media technology company, has added promotions to its omnichannel measurement capabilities, providing a platform for marketers to measure the impact of promotions with media, such as digital out-of-home, sponsored search, and on- and offsite display. By combining the impact of promotions with Quotient’s omnichannel media measurement, companies will have a […]
Introduces promising opportunities for creative content creators to highlight their talents and capabilities. TikTok MENA announced the launch of the Creator Hub program in the UAE, unlocking opportunities for new talents to add their voice to the region’s burgeoning creative economy and contribute to a global cause. The new TikTok initiative aims to identify talents […]
Digital Internet and Digital Premium Internet will bring transformation for bandwidth-hungry business applications. Etisalat UAE, branded as etisalat by e&, announced the launch of internet services called ‘Digital Internet’ and ‘Digital Premium Internet’ aimed to address the requirements of the business community to get upgraded and dedicated internet connectivity over a reliable and secure network […]
The side sessions galvanised stakeholders and facilitated contributions towards shaping the metaverse and its potential application. The first two-day series of specialised side sessions and startup pitches took place on the sidelines of the first day of the Dubai Metaverse Assembly, which included the participation of leading global technology experts and senior executives from prominent […]
Asharq Discovery will be launched to MENA users in 2023 through broadcasts, streaming, and third-party local apps, with a catch-up facility available on over-the-top (OTT) platforms. The Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG) has entered into a long-term partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery to launch ‘Asharq Discovery,’ a new Arabic language channel exclusively for audiences […]
It began by mailing out DVDs, then evolved to become a production and streaming powerhouse. Now Netflix appears to be making its next big bet on the future of gaming. The streaming giant Netflix is building its first in-house video game studio in Helsinki, Finland, as it expands its empire over mobile games. The news […]
Two firms have joined to allow Paymob customers to use Tabby’s split payment service. UAE-based “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) provider Tabby and payments company Paymob have announced a partnership that they say will fuel retailer growth in Egypt. Paymob users will now be able to use the Tabby BNPL system, allowing them to split […]
