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Snowflake Integrates Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to Provide Access to the Latest OpenAI Models

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – March 10, 2025 – Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, today announced an expanded partnership with Microsoft that will empower enterprises to build easy, efficient, and trusted AI-powered apps and data agents with OpenAI’s models directly in Snowflake Cortex AI, Snowflake’s fully managed AI service. Snowflake Cortex AI will integrate Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service in Azure AI Foundry, making OpenAI’s state-of-the-art models available for use on Microsoft Azure regions within Snowflake, and optimised to reason across audio, video, and text in real-time.

Snowflake Cortex AI will integrate Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service in Azure AI Foundry, enabling businesses to access OpenAI’s advanced models within Snowflake on Microsoft Azure regions. Optimised for real-time analysis across text, audio, and video, this integration allows enterprises to create secure, AI-powered data agents within Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud By bringing OpenAI’s models to Cortex AI through an integration with Azure OpenAI Service, Snowflake further solidifies its leadership in providing users with frontier AI models within the same unified governance framework as their data— ultimately saving businesses time and money.

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Axis Communications announces two multi-door network controllers offering complete control for up to eight doors

Dubai, UAE, March 2025 – Axis Communications, the leading manufacturer of network security and surveillance solutions, has announced two multi-door network controllers offering complete control for up to eight doors. With onboard lock power, these all-in-one door controllers simplify installations and minimize complexity.

AXIS A1710-B offers full control for up to four doors including support for eight OSDP readers and eight locks, whereas AXIS A1810-B can control for up to eight doors and includes support for 16 OSDP readers and 16 locks. These compact barebone devices offer a smaller footprint design than most door controllers on the market. They’re designed for centralized installation with Axis and third-party cabinets, for instance, in security rooms. Thanks to built-in lock power management, they simplify complex installations. Additionally, the connectors are color-coded for easy cable management.

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du announces collaboration with Microsoft to transform managed security services with AI, LLM, and cloud innovations

du and Microsoft collaborate to enhance cybersecurity services in the UAE by integrating Microsoft Azure advanced security technologies and AI capabilities with du Tech’s managed services.

Barcelona / Dubai March 7, 2025: du, a leading telecom and digital services provider, today announced a collaboration with Microsoft during Mobile World Congress, taking place in Barcelona from March 3 – 6, 2025. The collaboration will see Microsoft Azure’s innovative security stack integrate with du Tech’s robust managed services to offer businesses a comprehensive 360-degree security solution within the UAE, aimed at thwarting the ever-evolving cyber threats effectively.

Jasim Al Awadi, Chief ICT Officer at du, said: “We are thrilled to partner with Microsoft to bring the latest advancements in managed security to our customers. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in du’s history, and we are keen to empower businesses to achieve their security objectives while adhering to the stringent compliance demands of today’s digital world.”

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BKN301 engages with business leaders at Web Summit Qatar 2025, set to address region’s demands for advanced fintech solutions

March 06, 2025: BKN301, a London-based Banking-as-a-Service technology provider dedicated to empowering the financial industry and operating in EMEA markets, networked with regional fintech and banking entities at Web Summit Qatar 2025 to identify evolving trends and address the growing demand for advanced solutions in the MENA region.

After recently setting up its Qatar office as the main headquarters in the MENA region, BKN301 leveraged this summit to connect with industry leaders across banks, fintech, neobanks, digital banks and blockchain companies. The company highlighted the benefits of its advanced fintech solutions, including the BaaS Orchestrator platform, to businesses interested in enhancing financial services and providing value-added offerings to end consumers. These efforts are aligned with the company’s broader aim to enhance financial inclusion in the region where the fintech market size is expected to reach USD 1.66 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 9.71 per cent to reach USD 2.63 billion by 2030.

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OPPO Announces Enhanced AI Strategy to Deliver Next-level Mobile AI Experiences at OPPO AI Tech Summit during MWC25

  • OPPO is one of the first smartphone brands to implement Private Computing Cloud, ensuring advanced security features that protect user data privacy in the UAE and wider GCC region.
  • During MWC2025, OPPO unveiled new AI features, including AI Call Translator and AI VoiceScribe designed to enhance productivity for professionals in the UAE’s dynamic business environment.
  • OPPO plans to bring generative AI features to around 100 million users by the end of 2025, doubling its 2024 target of 50 million.
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