Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting significant progress in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. The report underscores Fortinet's commitment to sustainability, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions, promoting responsible business practices, and fostering an inclusive cybersecurity workforce.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, is spearheading efforts to elevate Dubai's status as a global technology and innovation hub. This is evident through the introduction of the recently unveiled Dubai Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence, which translates his vision and directives into actionable strategies for enhancing the city's leadership in this field.
In a world where technology evolves daily, there are now limitless possibilities. Numerous innovations continue to unfold along this endless path of progress. The Internet of Things (IoT) molds this evolving technological landscape, transforming the way in which people interact with their surroundings. While IoT devices are not yet implemented everywhere, they are poised to be ubiquitous one day, providing seamless connections across all areas, and all industries.
Over the last five years, Saudi Arabia's fintech sector has seen impressive growth. Significant milestones include an increase in fintech companies from 89 in 2022 to over 200 by the close of 2023, along with substantial investments totaling more than SAR 4 billion from various local, regional, and global investors into fintech startups. This progress is supported by key initiatives like Fintech Saudi and the Fintech Regulatory Sandbox, along with substantial funding provided by entities such as the Saudi Venture Capital Company.
In contemporary technology, cloud computing stands out as a significant advancement, impacting various sectors and serving as a driving force for individuals, businesses, and data access. Its ongoing journey of improvement reflects a commitment to resolving intricate challenges effectively.
Leading the charge in innovation, Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil production entity, is embracing state-of-the-art technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), not only within its core operations but also in broader applications, positioning the company at the forefront of progress.
Set for another memorable gathering in December 2024, get ready to capture, connect and collaborate with global industry leaders within the conference halls and demo area of the 18th Telecom Review Leaders' Summit.
As we embrace the annual International Girls in ICT Day celebration, ITU Secretary-General, Doreen Bogdan-Martin, emphasized that “Our future is digital and we need women to lead it.”
TM Forum, the leading global alliance of telco and tech companies, has unveiled the agenda of its upcoming flagship DTW24—Ignite Global Summit.
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has unveiled an extensive strategy to spearhead research and studies concerning the advancement of ‘International Mobile Telecommunications’ (IMT-2030) technology, also called the sixth generation of mobile networks (6G).
