Enterprises are moving beyond AI experimentation towards production deployments, increasing demand for infrastructure that combines accelerated computing, storage, networking and software. Performance remains a priority, alongside GPU utilisation, data sovereignty, energy efficiency and long-term operating costs. Laurent Chapoulaud, VP EMEA Marketing Professional Solutions, PNY Technologies Europe, discusses PNY’s end-to-end AI Factory approach, the role of NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell and opportunities across the Middle East as organisations invest in local AI capabilities. What will PNY showcase at AI for Everything, and which technologies best reflect your current AI strategy? At AI for Everything, PNY will showcase its comprehensive end-to-end AI…
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AHOY, the group building the world’s leading deployed Sovereign Physical AI platform, today announced the appointment of Kamil Hilali to its Board of Directors as an Independent Director. Mr. Hilali is Group CEO of TASC Towers Holding, an independent digital infrastructure platform operating across the Middle East and North Africa. He previously served as Group Chief Strategy Officer of Zain Group, where he led the development and execution of the 4Sight and 4WARD strategies underpinning Zain evolution from a mobile operator into a diversified digital and infrastructure TechCo, leading landmark M&A, capital restructurings, IPOs and tower divestments. He serves as…
The death of a 28-year-old laboratory worker at a plague research institute in Siberia has triggered quarantine measures and fears of a possible outbreak. But has plague actually been detected? So far, Russian health authorities say no. The employee, identified by local media as Darya Shipilova, worked at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East. She died on October 2 after developing what authorities described as pneumonia of unknown origin. Her death prompted authorities to monitor people who had been in contact with her, quarantine parts of a hospital and introduce precautionary measures in the region.…
Qualcomm recently reached a patent licensing deal through an agreement with Huawei which involves acquiring some of the Chinese vendor’s U.S.-registered technologies. The arrangement covers Huawei technologies involving compute, AI, networking and others. The same trio plus 5G are part of the overall patent cross-licensing deal. Executives from each company praised the other’s portfolio and willingness to work together under fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms. Huawei chief IP officer Alan Fan said the licensing arrangement is testament to each company’s role in the global technology landscape. Qualcomm’s “contributions to modern communication technologies” are “foundational”, he said. For Qualcomm EVP and…
Deutsche Telekom recently outlined moves to capitalise on the growing demand for sovereign AI services in Europe. The company is setting revenue goals in the millions of euros range as part of its broader ambitions involving businesses and public institutions. The German-headquartered operator believes the European sovereign sector to be a leading opportunity for it outside the US market. It noted companies and public bodies are keen to reap the automation benefits of AI “while retaining control over data and operations”. Deutsche Telekom stated the sector is “becoming a growth business” and it would continue striking relevant partnerships to tap…
BT Business recently unveiled a new AI suite designed to help UK businesses adopt the technology while overcoming the complexity and security concerns which may be holding them back. The operator stated AI from BT was introduced following research it conducted which revealed 66% of small businesses recognise the potential benefits of AI, but more than half are not yet realising its full-value. It highlighted AI Receptionist as a standout feature. BT stated it can help businesses manage customer enquiries “around the clock” and never miss a call. BT stated small businesses in the UK can lose £3.7 billion per…
NEW DELHI — Indian police detained several opposition lawmakers in New Delhi on Tuesday after they tried to breach barricades during a protest march demanding the resignation of the country’s chief election official over a controversial voter roll revision. The march presents a fresh political challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi midway into his third term, just months after similar protests forced the resignation of his education minister over exam paper leaks. Main opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, his sister Priyanka and other MPs were forced into a police bus. Released shortly after, they resumed their march and began a sit-in…
The UAE’s perfume industry is anything but new, but it has evolved into a diverse industry that combines regional heritage with modern perfumery. While oud and attars remain deeply rooted in the region’s fragrance culture, UAE perfume houses are developing modern scents that are going viral with perfume lovers around the world, turning affordable scents into serious contenders in a market once dominated by luxury names. And this isn’t simply a passing trend. Brands such as Lattafa, Armaf, Afnan and Arabiyat Prestige show just how far UAE perfumery has come, combining sophisticated scent profiles with prices that make them accessible…
SOFIA — A search is underway in the Black Sea for the crew of a cargo ship that sank after being attacked by drones off Bulgaria early on Tuesday. Sea and aerial drones hit two commercial vessels at about 3 am local time (23:00 GMT), around 70 nautical miles east of the town of Byala in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said. Radev did not say who was behind the attacks, which come as Russia intensifies strikes in the Black Sea, particularly the eastern side, as part of its war against Ukraine. Moscow has not commented on…
Businesses across the Middle East are moving beyond AI experimentation towards practical deployment, with performance, security and data governance shaping their technology choices. On-device and edge AI are expanding opportunities to improve productivity and support sector-specific applications, while industry collaboration helps organisations identify workable adoption paths. Tolga Özdil, Regional Commercial Director, Middle East, Türkiye & Africa (META) at ASUS, discusses the company’s approach to enterprise AI deployment and the role of AI Everything in advancing regional adoption How is ASUS helping businesses move from AI experimentation to real-world deployment? To make AI functional within organisations, simply purchasing high-end hardware won’t…