The world’s largest technology trade event enters its final day today with notable innovations and tech news announcements highlighted on Day 4. Let’s take a quick walk through the main events.
Dubai Internet City to welcome Intel’s first Al software R&D center in the GCC
Dubai Internet City, a member of TECOM Group PJSC and regional business and technology hub, announced that its newest artificial intelligence software research and development center will be helmed by Intel. The first of its kind in the GCC, the research center will help to advance the capabilities of Intel’s leading artificial intelligence software solutions.
The Middle East region is undergoing major digital transformations. Intel and the center will collaborate closely with the artificial intelligence and software businesses in Dubai, connecting with the wider region to pursue partnerships. They’ll also create a robust knowledge-sharing platform on the latest AI trends, technologies, and solutions.
Intel will use its experience and industry knowledge to support cutting-edge AI products and services for Intel’s AI portfolio. The center will work closely with the academic community to build a strong talent pool for future products and discoveries, benefiting from Dubai Internet City’s proximity to both Dubai Knowledge Park and Dubai International Academic City. Intel will also relocate AI experts from various global offices to bring international tech talent and skills into the mix.
Dubai Internet City is the cornerstone of the U.A.E.’s economic and technological growth for more than 20 years now. Home to Fortune 500 companies, SMEs, startups, and entrepreneurs, the business district also contains 15 innovation centers that allow customers to establish specialized technological solutions for the region and better meet the needs of local governments and businesses around the world.
D-Link supports lifestyle by delivering intelligent, strong network connections to households
D-Link’s most recent technologies are intelligent and strong, making sure that complicated bandwidth-intensive applications don’t slow down your network. D-Link also discussed the three product development methods for developing breakthroughs in today’s digital revolution. One of these is Al technology, which the company uses for identifying network issues and adjusting accordingly. D-Link Green strives to be environmentally friendly by meeting all corporate responsibility goals, satisfying the goal of creating a beneficial ecosystem of networking equipment that meets the Made In Taiwan (MIT) standard.
The EAGLE PRO AI Series brings Al-enhanced capabilities to optimize your Wi-Fi, and the Al Assistant to intelligently monitor network usage to give simple, actionable recommendations to keep your network at peak performance for everyone in the family.
EAGLE PRO AI Series offers a full range of routers to cater to your needs, whether those needs are for domestic Wi-Fi or abroad. The R15 AX1500, M15 AX1500, and E15 AX1500 deliver an incredible four times more bandwidth than WiFi 5 and up to a 40% throughput increase. Additionally, the R03 R04 and R12 have been designed for emerging markets and provide WPA3-ready devices for more secure connections. Our routers also include G415 and G416 4G Al Routers–ideal for making cellular connections in emerging markets–as well as G403 and G412 entry-level models. All of them come equipped with two external LTE antennas that are perfect entry-level devices for travelers who want a low-cost router but also want to be able to keep in contact with family or colleagues back home.
The Series routers are equipped with built-in EAGLE PRO Al capabilities, which monitor network traffic and optimize the home network. The Al Wi-Fi Optimizer strengthens the signal to ensure users are hooked up with the optimal Wi-Fi channel. D-Al Link’s Mesh Optimizer is an enhanced Beamforming app that creates a more powerful and reliable Wi-Fi signal throughout the home. The Al Traffic Optimizer prioritizes and assigns bandwidth to different apps automatically, providing users with information about devices creating congestion. The Al Assistant collects actionable data to keep users informed about network quality, and Al Parental Control offers parents more control of their children’s online activity. EAGLE PRO AI has a Speed Test integrated app that evaluates internet speed, Health Mode to manage sleep patterns and Voice compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
The EAGLE PRO Al series is a first-of-its-kind Wi-Fi solution that enables people to embrace a new stay-at-home lifestyle and rethink home Wi-Fi. The series delivers faster, more efficient, and more dependable connectivity for endless possibilities like video conferences, HD streaming, or high-quality gaming.
Aruba signs MoU with AIR to modernize and transform network infrastructure
Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Advanced Inhalation Rituals to provide seamless connectivity and simplified operations and pave the way for the Group’s digital transformation strategy.
AIR is the global leader in inhalation rituals, constantly innovating to offer the best experience for vaping. The Group’s dedication is backed by state-of-the-art labs and factories, found in America, the UK and the UAE. Al Fakher is one of the key brands under the Group’s portfolio.
Al Fakher was started as a quality-driven tobacco manufacturer in 1999. Today, the company has expanded its presence to over 100 countries and earns the trust and loyalty of shisha lovers all over the world. While they maintain a never-ending commitment to product quality, Al Fakher also puts a lot of effort into finding new ways to delight their customers. Quality consistency and innovation are the key aspects of Al Fakher.
At the TiEcon, where top technologies are discussed, an MOU was signed that will let consumers know about the latest trends in the industry. AIR will leverage Aruba’s new cloud-native Edge Services Platform, which offers automatic and unified security that uses advanced AI to proactively address potential network issues before they progress further.
Sheikh Mohammed visits Microsoft
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai visited the Microsoft stand at the ongoing Gitex.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed was briefed on the latest developments in fintech, retail, education, cybersecurity, energy, utilities, and smart cities by Microsoft and its partners. The crown prince also viewed Dubai’s various attractions virtually through HoloLens 2, a device that has been designed through Microsoft’s partnership with Kagool. The device utilizes advanced Metaverse technologies to create a unique experience for tourists, allowing visitors to experience Dubai virtually using Microsoft artificial intelligence capabilities.
Microsoft is showcasing a vision of what the future of mixed reality will look like at the region’s premier technology exhibition under the theme “Believe the hype, it’s real, Enter the next Digital Universe”.