My site

Purchase of Singapore based VAD extends global footprint in APAC; Delivers combined revenues of >1bn€ 

LONDON & SINGAPORE - Tuesday, January 12th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Exclusive Group, the global value-added services and technologies (VAST) group, today announced the acquisition of Singapore HQ’d cybersecurity and infrastructure VAD, Transition Systems. The acquisition, the largest in its history, adds a further 18 offices in eight countries including: India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. With offices already in Australia and New Zealand, the move significantly expands the Group’s presence in the APAC region, and – with 50% of Transition Systems’ portfolio matching that of Exclusive Networks – the deal mirrors the profile of previous acquisitions where the benefits of scale and reach were immediately and positively realised.

The acquisition of Transition Systems brings ... Read more »

IBC2016 Innovation Awards open for entries

LONDON - Monday, January 11th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The IBC Innovation Awards have grown to become the most valued and most prestigious honours for technological developments in the broadcast and electronic media industry. Nominations for the 2016 awards are now invited.

“What makes the IBC Innovation Awards so sought-after is what makes them unique,” said Michael Lumley, Chair of the judging panel. “They celebrate co-operation and teamwork, to get the latest technology from the drawing board into the real world. Our award winners are proven projects which are delivering real creative, technical and commercial benefits, and the trophies go to the users of the projects – the broadcasters and production companies.”

There are three IBC Innovation Awards: for the most innovative work in content creation, content management and content delivery. While manufacturers, ven ... Read more »

15,050 Calls from 27 Countries

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, January 9th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The Smart Government Program at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) launched the Instant Messaging Service as a part of the new design of the MoI UAE App for smart phones. This aims to further promote effective communication with customers by answering their inquiries and receiving their suggestions, observations and complaints regarding the smart e-services.

Providing this service through the Smart Government Program at the Ministry of Interior falls in line with the MoI’s commitment to implement the innovative smart government initiatives that provide futuristic solutions to overcome challengesك streamline the delivery of customers’ transactions and achieve their satisfaction. This service allows users to rearrange services according to their priorities, personal interests and preferences.

Lt. Colonel Faisal ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, January 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

Road traffic deaths caused by speeding decreased by 27% in the emirate of Abu Dhabi during 2015 compared to 2014, and serious injuries resulting from accidents caused by over speeding declined by 49%.

The Abu Dhabi Police recently seized 12,980 vehicles between January 1st and November 30 last year for exceeding maximum speed limits by more than 60 km/hr in a way that poses a serious threat to the lives of drivers and other road users. Vehicles have been impounded for a period of one month with a fine of AED 1000 plus 12 black points. Recurrent violators are referred to prosecution for the appropriate legal actions.

Brigadier Khalifa Mohamed Al Khaili,  Deputy Director of the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Directorate General of Central Operations at the Abu Dhabi Police, attributed the decline to the unrelenting efforts exerted as part of the Abu Dhabi Police’s traf ... Read more »