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‘UAE Smart Cloud’ project hosts ‘Khadamati’ smart app

Services provided by federal government entities now accessible via cloud computing services

 

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced that ‘Khadamati,’ the one-stop-shop smart portal for federal entities seeking access to all types of government services, has become the first smart application to be hosted and made available through the UAE’s cloud computing project.

Ford Invests in Pivotal to Accelerate Cloud-Based Software Development; New Labs Drive Ford Smart Mobility Innovation

  • 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,

Al Falak secures Microsoft Surface Pro 4 distribution for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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.

‘Partnership in action is the foundation of our successes’ Smart Dubai Office mobilizes capabilities for smart transformation

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.

Telecommunication Regulatory Authority calls for Emirati-wide participation in ALECSO Apps Award

Gala award ceremony to be held in November 2016

The Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA) has called for the widest possible participation in the 2nd 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.