TahawulTech.com • 2nd June 2019

Sophia's maker David Hanson: can machines become human?

David Hanson has embarked on a mammoth task – building machines that are as human as human beings themselves. The chairman and founder of Hanson Robotics shot to fame when the firm’s flagship robot, Sophia, was made a Saudi citizen. His ultimate goal is to build sentient machines that are compassionate, logical and a partner to humanity.

9th January 2019

CNME December 2018 cover

TahawulTech.com • 29th October 2018

How LinkedIn is connecting the global workforce with AI

LinkedIn's chief data officer Igor Perisic told James Dartnell how he believes organisations can “do AI”, why he is undecided if machines will supplant humans in the workplace and how data is helping LinkedIn’s 562 million users get hired.

Tahawul Tech • 11th July 2017

Double Vision: Will Saudi Arabia's $45 billion tech bet help it to meet its 2030 targets?

Why is Saudi Arabia's $45 billion investment into SoftBank’s Vision Fund being directed externally, and does it actually satisfy the country’s aims of delivering its Vision 2030 goals?

Tahawul Tech • 7th June 2017

Why Microsoft is betting its future on AI and edge computing

James Dartnell reports from Microsoft Build 2017, where the firm has launched a range of striking AI and edge computing technologies that CEO Satya Nadella hopes can inspire a safer, more ethical future.

Tahawul Tech • 12th April 2017

Digitising the world's number one brand: Lego CEO Bali Padda

Recently named the world's most powerful brand, Lego is adored by its cult following. CEO Bali Padda told James Dartnell how the company is transforming its success in physical bricks to a transformational digital strategy.

Tahawul Tech • 15th May 2017

Innovation and precipitation: inside Microsoft’s Redmond HQ

James Dartnell reports from Microsoft’s Redmond headquarters, where the firm’s 1,000-person research team is focusing on to AI to transform how computers understand human beings and physical objects.

TahawulTech.com • 21st March 2018

“Technology dictates our business,” says DP World CEO

DP World CEO and chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem tells tahawultech.com how the logistics giant will continue to innovate in the age of Blockchain, AI and Hyperloop.

Tahawul Tech • 15th June 2017

Kalanick irrigation: Uber CEO’s absence guarantees a cleaner ride

James Dartnell explores why Uber's customers and shareholders will be better off without playboy CEO Travis Kalanick.

Computer News Middle East • 18th March 2015

Snowden: IT pros are spying targets

National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden joined renowned journalist Glenn Greenwald for a video link Q&A session at day three of CeBIT 2015, and warned that talented IT end users should be wary of spying from government agencies.

CNME • 13th June 2016

CEO Bill McDermott announces SAP Dubai data centre plans

SAP CEO Bill McDermott revealed the company’s plans to build data centres in Dubai and Riyadh to James Dartnell, and described how the software firm aims to dominate public cloud in the Middle East.

Computer News Middle East • 8th April 2014

Why Saudia's $1 billion King Abdullah Economic City deal could transform the Kingdom

James Dartnell reports from King Abdullah Economic City, where Saudi Arabian Airlines have agreed a $1 billion deal to build the development's IT infrastructure and innovation ecosystem.

Computer News Middle East • 13th June 2016

A new chapter: EMC World 2016

James Dartnell reports from EMC World 2016, where the firm's chairman Joe Tucci joined Dell CEO Michael Dell in announcing major changes to come once the $67 billion acquisition – the largest of its kind in technology history – has been completed.

Computer News Middle East • 17th November 2015

Infor CEO Charles Phillips: Connected supply chains will change the world

veteran Infor CEO Charles Phillips discussed the potential for cloud-based ERP in the Middle East with James Dartnell.

Computer News Middle East • 13th May 2016

Remote remittance

International Smart Card plays a crucial role in Iraq’s economy. The firm delivers salary and pension e-payment services to four million citizens across the country, and last year sought a new partner to deliver secure and reliable SIMs to connect its 6,000 points of service.

Computer News Middle East • 14th April 2016

Safety first

Mid-March saw Huawei’s return to technology showpiece CeBit in Germany, with a booth that engulfed most of Hannover Exhibition Centre’s Hall 2. There, they put an emphasis on ‘Safe Cities’, making it clear that the Middle East is in their sights for a range of new solutions.

Computer News Middle East • 29th May 2014

Framing the future: IBM System/360 turns 50

James Dartnell reports from IBM's Mainframe50 conference in New York, where Big Blue celebrated the 50th anniversary of System/360, its mainframe which transformed technology.