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Astra Tech Unveils UAE’s First Fully Digital Payroll and Wallet Solution for Over 557,000 SMEs

SMEs contribute 63.5% to the UAE’s non-oil GDP and represent over 90% of the country’s businesses, according to the CBUAE

Dubai, 4 September, 2024: Astra Tech, the MENA region’s leading consumer technology holding group, has launched the Botim Payroll Solution—the UAE’s first fully digital payroll solution offering real-time salary processing, in compliance with the UAE’s Wage Protection System (WPS). The new innovative platform is set to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a more streamlined and integrated approach to payroll management.

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Axis launches first FIPS 140-3-compliant device

Axis launches first FIPS 140-3-compliant device

Dubai, UAE, September 2024: Axis Communications, a leader in network video, is the first to launch a network security device with an embedded discrete secure element validated to the state-of-the-art FIPS 140-3 Standard Level 3.

Thus, Axis customers in government and critical infrastructure can be assured that their devices live up to the security levels defined by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and required by law. FIPS 140-3 certification assesses four levels of security. At Level 3, hardware is expected to prevent tampering, and access must be identity based. The embedded discrete secure element, EdgeLock® SE052F, is from NXP® Semiconductors, a world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications and known for its trusted security solutions, including securing today’s smartphones, bank cards and passports. 

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Pure Storage to Showcase Industry-First Platform and AI Innovations at GITEX 2024

The Pure Storage platform meets all enterprise storage needs, and addresses some of the most pressing challenges and AI opportunities IT leaders face

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – September 03, 2024 – Pure Storage® (NYSE:PSTG), the IT pioneer that delivers the world’s most advanced data storage technologies and services, today announced its participation (Hall 6, Stand C40) at GITEX 2024. Underpinned by its unique Evergreen® architecture, Pure Storage provides agility and risk reduction to organisations with a simple, energy efficient, consistent storage platform delivered as-a-service. At the event, Pure Storage will outline how it helps customers with issues such as implementing tech to support AI initiatives for long term success.

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Gartner Forecasts Global Information Security Spending to Grow 15% in 2025

Gartner Predicts that by 2027, 17% of Total Cyberattacks Will Involve Generative AI

Shailendra Upadhyay

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 2, 2024 –Worldwide end-user spending on information security is projected to total $212 billion in 2025, an increase of 15.1% from 2024, according to a new forecast from Gartner, Inc. In 2024, global information security end-user spending is estimated to reach $183.9 billion.

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Majid Al Futtaim and Tabby unveil new SHAREPay integration feature for enhanced shopping experience

  • Shopping mall customers experience exceptional flexibility after Tabby is integrated into Majid Al Futtaim’s SHARE app
  • Shoppers at any Majid Al Futtaim mall can now benefit from flexible payment options for their luxury purchases with BNPL

Dubai, UAE; 2 September 2024: Majid Al Futtaim, the pioneer in shopping malls, communities, retail, and leisure across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, proudly announces the continued success of its strategic partnership with Tabby, the leading shopping and payments app in the GCC.

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