Technology

• Ford invests $182.2 million in Pivotal, a cloud-based software company headquartered in San Francisco, to further strengthen its core software abilities and deliver innovations to customers more quickly
• The investment is part of Ford’s expansion to be both an auto and a mobility company
• Already partners, Ford and Pivotal now will expand the use of advanced software development methodologies, analytics tools and a cloud platform throughout Ford’s Product Development and IT teams,

• Ericsson has been partnering on 5G with 21 major operators globally including Etisalat, Turkcell and Ooredoo in the Middle East
• Ericsson showcases how 5G will enable organizations to move into new markets and build new revenue streams

Al Falak, Electronic Equipment & Supplies Co, recently announced the launching of Microsoft Surface Pro 4 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) as a distributor of the best-in-class Windows tablet. The company will also be distributing the new tablet’s full range of accessories. This reflects not only Al Falak’s leadership in the KSA’s IT sector but also shows its commitment to support Microsoft Arabia’s growth plans in the Saudi market as its strategic local partner.

The Smart Dubai Office (SDO) held an extended meeting with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), one of the founding strategic partners in the ongoing process of transforming Dubai into a smart city. The Office’s delegation was headed by H.E. Dr. Aisha bin Butti Bin Bishr, SDO Director General. This session is part of a general plan developed by the Office to introduce its goals and strategies for establishing necessary partnerships with stakeholders inside and outside the state to come up with better results in the areas of smart transformation.

Al Mansoori emphasizes Authority’s key role to achieve UAE’s goal to top United Nations’ Online Services Index

Quality of networks and services and end-user happiness among top priorities

Participants join in discussions & exchange experiences and best practices during one-day event

Gala award ceremony to be held in November 2016

The Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA) has called for the widest possible participation in the 2^nd edition of the ALECSO Apps Award launched by the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO). The last day for registration is May 15, 2016 and the award is open for all categories, including individuals and private and government sectors.

Under ‘Regional and International Cooperation’ category 

Telecommunications Regulatory Authority wins major award at World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS 2016)

• Trriple and Ericsson to collaborate on mobile wallet services for consumers, and the UAE’s banking and smart city sectors
• Ericsson Wallet Platform simplifies and expands the ability to store, transfer and withdraw money using a mobile device
• Will initially roll out to 500,000 unbanked mobile subscribers with plans to ultimately serve the entire UAE population of more than 9 million people

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