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Uniphore announced that it has completed its acquisition of Jacada and is unveiling the industry’s most comprehensive platform that will further enable enterprises to transform customer experiences. Uniphore’s integrated Conversational Automation platform now combines Conversational AI, workflow automation, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), low-code/no-code capabilities and a business user-friendly UX to transform and democratise customer experiences. […]

Jacada Ltd., a provider of real-time agent assist solutions announced the completion of its acquisition by Uniphore Technologies, a known name in Conversational Automation, in an all-cash transaction. The intent to acquire was previously announced on July 27, 2021, and Jacada’s shareholders voted their shares in favor of the transaction on September 20, 2021. With […]

The Office of Data Protection (ODP) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has become an accredited member of the Global Privacy Assembly (GPA). This was announced by the Executive Committee at the Closed Session of the 43rd General Assembly, which is currently taking place in Mexico City. Having first convened in 1979, the GPA, formerly […]

Spending by the UAE and regional companies on IT and the digital increase has seen up to a three-digit increase following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, say senior IT and ICT officials. Jacob Chacko, regional director for the Middle East and South Africa at Aruba Networks, a subsidiary of HP, said IT is going […]

UAE-based digital shipping platform Palletpal has raised $200,000 in a pre-seed round from US venture capital firm Draper Associates. The startup gives companies across the Middle East better control over their shipments whether they are transported by air or sea, allowing them to keep an inventory of the entire shipping process from purchase to delivery. […]

One of the biggest tech events in the world, Gitex Global, which brought together global industry leaders, startups and innovators in artificial intelligence, 5G, cloud, cybersecurity, blockchain to unveil the future, came to an end on Friday. In true form, the week-long event has delivered when it comes to the latest innovations in technology. We […]

Cairo-based FMCG Logistics company ILLA, secured a seven-figure investment round to boost its growth in the market and diversify its offering to the FMCG value chain.The round was co-led by Watheeq Financial Services and Golden Palm Investments. The round saw participation from Loftyinc Capital Management, Kepple Africa Fund, Cubit Ventures, AUC Angels, Oqal Angel Network […]

Azimut (ME) Limited ADGM, part of Azimut, an asset management group, in partnership with GELLIFY Middle East, an innovation platform, is launching a MENA-focused VC Fund aiming at raising $50 million capital. The new VC Fund will focus on B2B startups in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It will target a range […]

DP World announced the launch of its new digital logistics platform, CARGOES Logistics. The platform provides customers with a single-window solution enabling seamless, safe, secure, and efficient movement of their cargo. With CARGOES Logistics, customers can choose from multimodal logistics options, ship freight by sea, road, and/or rail, get instant quotes, swift booking confirmation and […]

Yazle Media has announce the appointment of Jamie Atherton, an industry veteran with a solid entrepreneurial, commercial and operational track record within the global advertising sector, as the company’s new managing director. Preceding to joining Yazle, Jamie was previously CEO at Adfalcon and co-founder at AdZouk, the region’s first homegrown SSP. Along with being a […]