Digital transformation and disruption is driven by IoT (Internet of Things), increasing cloud IP traffic, artificial intelligence (AI), software-centricity, and pervasive security, according to Josh Goodell, VP, Intelligent Edge, AT&T, speaking at MEF 2017 in Orlando, Florida. Goodell has led the initiative to redefine and deploy AT&T's first SDN capabilities to enable fully automated service delivery to drive down costs.

A McKinsey report entitled “Value Creation in the Metaverse” states that the market value for the metaverse is expected to touch $5 trillion by 2030 – equivalent to the size of the world’s third-largest economy, Japan.

US tech giants Microsoft have revealed that its virtual assistant will help you remember and ensure you never forget to do anything you promised you would do!  Microsoft's virtual assistant Cortana can now hold people to their promises, well in an e-mail capacity that is!

Omantel, the Sultanate’s first and leading integrated telecommunications services provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO) to enable the first artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) powered Smart Store in Oman and in the Middle East.

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), has joined forces with NVIDIA, the world leader in accelerated computing and AI, to launch the Middle East’s first Joint Lab dedicated to both artificial intelligence and robotics.

Tech heavyweights like Google, Facebook and Microsoft have invested in AI research and development in Canada and most recently, Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson announced the launch of its “global artificial intelligence accelerator” in Montreal. The specialized lab will focus on “using AI and automation technologies to create data-driven, intelligent products and services” - work that will specifically impact 5G networks, the company said.

Munich Airport has announced it is partnering with German conglomerate Siemens in an effort to work on the digitalization of the airport which includes developing solutions in areas such as mobility, energy management, safety and security.

The Museum of the Future presented Dubai’s vision of tomorrow in its inaugural participation at the 26th International Trade Show for Museums (SITEM), held at the iconic Louvre Museum in Paris.

Technological advancements stand at the core of Asia’s smart city revolution, leveraging modern technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, digital twins, and data analytics to revolutionize urban living.

In the race against time to provide consumers with what they want and when they want it, phone companies pack more power, more speed and more efficiency into each new chipset design.

Keeping its momentum to establish Dubai as a global digital economic hub, the Dubai Government has formed the Higher Committee for Future Technology and Digital Economy to help shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) by investing in the metaverse and establishing partnerships to boost Dubai’s digital economy. The development follows the recent launch of the Dubai Government’s metaverse strategy.

In a recent study, the International Journal of Information and Communication Technology unveiled a new approach for managing urban traffic across multi-intersection networks that could significantly reduce traffic congestion and enhance road efficiency.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has announced its plans to establish New York as a global leader in applied artificial intelligence (AI).

Marking a significant leap in smart building management, NTT Com Asia, a subsidiary of NTT Group, has launched OCEAN Intelligence in Hong Kong. This artificial intelligence (AI)-powered open platform aims to transform how buildings are managed through a collaborative partner ecosystem approach.

Dr. Khalfan bin Said Al Shueili, Oman’s Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, has unveiled the blueprint for establishing Oman’s smart cities, incorporating advanced planning, innovative technologies, and sustainability initiatives to transform the country’s urban landscape.

Government entities in Paris and Beijing have signed a five-year partnership which will enable the two cities to combine their expertise and resources in order to focus on smart cities and sustainable development.

The Administration Committee of Hengqin New District and PCCW Global have signed a collaboration agreement to capture opportunities brought by the opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the Greater Bay Area development, and to accelerate the cooperation among Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao in the fields of telecommunications and technological innovation.

Political leaders and dignitaries from all across the globe have gathered in Dubai for the sixth annual edition of the World Government Summit. The three-day event aims to examine and explore how digitalization of traditional industries will transform and completely revolutionize societies as we know them.

Global business value derived from artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to total $1.2 trillion in 2018, an increase of 70 percent from 2017, according to Gartner, Inc. AI-derived business value is forecast to reach $3.9 trillion in 2022.

PwC Middle East reports that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will contribute US$320 billion to the Middle East economy by 2030 - the equivalent to 11% of GDP.