The widespread use of augmented reality technology, such as the glasses showcased in Google's Project Glass, is three to five years away, technology experts have stated.
The mobile app market is expected to exceed $66bn in four years, more than double the $31bn total of 2011, according to a report by Juniper Research. As mobile applications begin to permeate Middle East daily life, in terms of both social and business use, experts say it will be consumer demand that drives the market.
Businesses in the Middle East are making gains in digital strategy and brand interaction based on enthusiasm, healthy investment and a sluggish European economy, according to experts, though the region has its own challenges in terms of client education.
Following the launch of Apple's new iPad this month, technology enthusiasts have already turned their attention to the new iPhone, and there are plenty of rumours about the new device already being circulated.
Analysts have predicted that the lack of 4G networks in the Middle East region will not affect the popularity of the new iPad, which was recently launched by Apple.
The increased use of personal devices and social networking at work have provided more avenues for cyber attacks and data theft, but even the best new web security technologies require comprehensive, tailored user policies, according to Blue Coat Product Marketing Director Dave Ewart.
Apple has confirmed that it will be holding an event at 10pm UAE time on March 7 where it is widely expected to launch the third-generation iPad. The iPad 3 is expected to be faster and sharper than previous models, and consumers are expected to gobble up the device in record numbers.
Android phones have been found to be the least resistant to most key security threats, including malicious software attacks, unintentional data loss and service attacks due to their open operating platform.
Middle East:
Thursday, February 16 - 2012 at 15:02
The growth of quality Arabic content online is being limited by a lack of talent, tools, funding and freedom, according to speakers at a digital media conference in Dubai last week.
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Experts say the persistence of a thriving grey market for business jets in the Middle East remains the biggest hurdle to the growth of the sector in the region.
The Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) and Alcoa announced the achievement of the First Hot Metal milestone 12/12/2012 at their joint venture smelter...
The Emirate of Kuwait is situated a the head of the Persian Gulf, and is bordered to the South by the Al Hasa desert region of Saudi Arabia, and Iraq which has a narrow exit to the port of Umm Qasr before the territory of Iran.