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IBPC Cybersecurity Conference Highlights Urgent Need for Digital Defence as Cybercrime Costs Surge

Regional Experts Urge UAE Businesses to Strengthen Cybersecurity Amid Growing Data Breach Costs and Global Cybercrime Losses

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Cybersecurity experts gathered in Dubai this week to address the urgent challenges of securing businesses in an increasingly digital world.

At the forefront of this conversation, a recent cybersecurity conference, “Shaping a Secure Enterprise,” organized by the Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC) and cybersecurity firm Falcon Eye, brought together industry leaders to discuss best practices, emerging trends, and the vital importance of protecting digital assets in the face of evolving cyber threats.

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Gartner Says Worldwide PC Shipments Increased 1.4% in Fourth Quarter of 2024 and 1.3% for the Year

PC Market Continues to Show Signs of Modest Recovery, as AI PC Prices Limit Adoption

Ranjit Atwal

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 17, 2025 — Worldwide PC shipments totaled 64.4 million units in the fourth quarter of 2024, a 1.4% increase from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. This marks the fifth consecutive quarter of sustained shipment growth. For the year, PC shipments reached 245.3 million units in 2024, a 1.3% increase from 2023. This marks the second consecutive year shipment volume has dipped below 250 million.

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du announces sponsorship of Global Government Cloud Forum

du announces sponsorship of Global Government Cloud Forum

Fahad Al Hassawi will join the forum’s lineup of distinguished speakers to offer expert insight about digital synergy within government cloud computing.

Dubai, UAE, January 17 2025: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, today announced its partnership with the upcoming Global Government Cloud Forum, set to take place on January 21, 2025, at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. At the event, Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of du, will deliver an insightful keynote on the topic “How can telcos support cloud adoption in government and private sector” to shed further light on a cloud-empowered public infrastructure.

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OPPO Announces Lamine Yamal as Global Brand Ambassador

Dubai, UAE – January 17, 2025: OPPO announced 17-year-old Spanish football talent Lamine Yamal as its global brand ambassador. The emerging star will play a pivotal part in OPPO’s “Make Your Moment” brand refresh initiative, working with OPPO to inspire more young people worldwide to seize the present, channel their passion into action, and create their own extraordinary stories for the future.

Yamal with the OPPO Find X8 Pro engraved with his name and jersey number.

OPPO Opens a New Chapter with Yamal

Yamal represents more than just talent; he embodies the pursuit of authenticity and individuality. His commitment to responsibility and mindfulness aligns perfectly with OPPO’s “Make Your Moment” philosophy, making him the ideal choice as the global brand ambassador.

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“Teammates.ai Launches Next-Gen AI Workforce with Funding Boost: Revolutionizing Business Operations Across MENA and Beyond”

Dubai, UAE; January 16, 2025: After a successful round of funding, Teammates.ai launches a category-defining platform that drastically transforms the way businesses operate. Previously known as Uktob.ai, the rebranded platformbuilds on its experience in artificial intelligence (AI) agents, enabling businesses to use AI to take on entire job functions through Autonomous AI Teammates.

This announcement marks a significant milestone for the company. The rebranding to Teammates.ai coincides with a strategic shift to provide enterprise-grade AI solutions and an expanding collection of Teammates. The first Teammate, Raya, was launched in 2024, focusing on customer service. Its capabilities include voice calling, inbox management, and seamless software integration allowing it to effectively support every function of the role.

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