Author: Anita Bosman

Stockholm: TECHz – News Desk Ericsson has announced a major joint Microsoft-Ericsson development in enterprise mobility – the integration of advanced 5G capabilities directly into Windows 11. The transformative results mean enterprises worldwide – and their workforces – stand to benefit from secure, policy-driven laptop connectivity, simplifying how IT departments manage, protect and scale mobile PC fleets. The joint solution combines Microsoft Intune device management with Ericsson Enterprise 5G Connect (formerly Ericsson Enterprise Virtual Cellular Network – EVCN) – an AI- and cloud-analytics-powered platform that continuously monitors network quality and automatically adjusts connectivity for best performance and security. The embedding…

Sharjah: TECHz – News Desk Invest Bank announced the successful outcomes of its strategic partnership with AUTON8, a global leader in intelligent automation. The collaboration marks a milestone in strengthening regulatory resilience, operational efficiency, and customer-centric agility across both core and digital banking landscapes. Invest Bank is implementing a digital transformation program designed to streamline repetitive tasks and redeploy its workforce toward customer experience, product innovation, and growth. Partnering with AUTON8, a trusted global player in enterprise automation, the bank has accelerated its ability to deliver measurable outcomes across compliance, resilience, and customer experience. The program leverages AUTON8’s flagship A8…

Washington, D.C.: TECHz – News Desk NVIDIA announced a multiyear, multigenerational strategic partnership with Meta spanning on-premises, cloud and AI infrastructure. Meta will build hyperscale data centers optimized for both training and inference in support of the company’s long-term AI infrastructure roadmap. This partnership will enable the large-scale deployment of NVIDIA CPUs and millions of NVIDIA Blackwell and Rubin GPUs, as well as the integration of NVIDIA Spectrum-X™ Ethernet switches for Meta’s Facebook Open Switching System platform. Jensen Huang, founder and CEO, NVIDIA: “No one deploys AI at Meta’s scale – integrating frontier research with industrial-scale infrastructure to power the…

Manama: TECHz – News Desk Zain Bahrain B.S.C., a leading Bahraini provider of innovative technologies and digital lifestyle experience, has entered a Share Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) with Bahrain-headquartered Infonas W.L.L., one of the GCC’s leading technology and telecommunications solutions providers, for the acquisition of 100% of its issued share capital (the “Transaction”). This acquisition, which aligns with Zain’s ‘4WARD – Progress with Purpose’ strategy, represents a transformative milestone in Zain Bahrain’s journey to reaffirm its position as a dynamic digital partner for government, corporate, and international partners. It reinforces the Company’s long-term strategy of purposeful diversification and sustainable growth across…

Rabat: TECHz – News Desk A strategic partnership agreement was signed at Parc Technopolis, Rabat Shore, bringing together the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, and AXA Group. The collaboration aims to establish a YEROM-organized cooperative framework to strengthen national competencies in technology, data, and artificial intelligence (AI). The agreement was signed by Riyadh Mazour, Minister of Industry and Trade; Ezzuddin Al-Medawi, Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation; Amal Al-Falah Al-Sgroshny, Minister of Digital Transformation and Administration Reform; and Matteo Kaya, Director…

Dubai: TECHz – News Desk Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has launched Visa Commercial Pay on Mobile (VCP Mobile), a next-generation virtual card payment solution for business and corporate clients in the UAE. The platform leverages Visa’s global payment network to enable real-time virtual card issuance, advanced spend controls, and seamless mobile integration, helping businesses streamline vendor payments and manage liquidity securely. VCP Mobile is available to Mashreq’s NEO BIZ customers, further enhancing the bank’s corporate offerings and reinforcing its position as a digital leader in the financial sector. The solution addresses a growing need for…

Dubai: TECHz – News Desk Gargash Group has taken a significant step in its digital transformation by partnering with Adyen, the global financial technology platform, to enhance its payment ecosystem. The collaboration, formalized during a signing ceremony on February 11 at the Mercedes-Benz Brand Center in Dubai Design District, aims to modernize payment processes across the group’s operations while improving customer experience and operational efficiency. The first phase of the partnership saw Adyen’s payment solution implemented at Sixt UAE, a subsidiary of Gargash Group. The platform provides a seamless and secure payment experience across online, in-store, and mobile channels, handling…

Addis Ababa: TECHz – News Desk Ethiopia has reaffirmed its ambition to play a leading role in the global artificial intelligence landscape with the unveiling of a new AI innovation hub in Addis Ababa. In a statement, Temesgen Tiruneh announced the launch of the AI UniPod, a collaborative initiative developed by the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute, Addis Ababa University, and the United Nations Development Programme, in partnership with the Timbuktoo Initiative. The facility is designed to serve as a centre for innovation, research, and talent development in artificial intelligence. According to Tiruneh, the AI UniPod represents a strategic shift for…

London: TECHz – News Desk Vodafone and Nokia have joined forces to harness the power of 5G for app developers, making it easy to build smarter, safer apps that fight fraud, enhance identity verification and boost security. This means better, safer online experiences for end users when they are shopping, banking and using digital services. Starting in April 2026, Nokia will include Vodafone’s Network APIs within its anti-fraud and authentication products, with the portfolio evolving to incorporate differentiated connectivity as the partnership progresses. These tools will be accessible via Nokia’s Network as Code (NaC) platform, extending their availability to app…