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June 16, 2021

Amazon Fintech Lab to foster innovation in payment services at DIFC Innovation Hub

The Amazon Fintech Lab has been designed with the specific intention of supporting innovation in fintech through networking and collaborating with DIFC’s community of SMEs, financial institutions and start-ups throughout an ongoing program of events during which different stakeholders and teams will be hosted in a variety of forums to discuss the different payment pain-points .
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June 9, 2021

Yahsat and Airbus complete PDR of next generation satellite, Thuraya 4-NGS

Thuraya 4-NGS is part of a transformational programme delivering a comprehensive, new L-band ecosystem with the upgrade of Thuraya’s space and ground, and user (products and solutions) segments.Complemented by a 5G-ready core network, Yahsat’s newest satellite system will ensure increased coverage and capacity, while delivering next generation mobility solutions for all customer segments, including defence, government, enterprise and consumers.
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June 7, 2021

Interview: Infor Executives on SaaS business growth plans

TECHx Editor Rabab Zehra secured an exclusive interview with Joerg Jung, Executive Vice President EMEA at Infor, and Amel Gardner, VP and GM, MEA at Infor to discuss the company's expansion plans for SaaS business, the impact of COVID on SaaS offerings & Infor's successful Q1.
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May 31, 2021

Lenovo announces fiscal year financial results 2020/21

Fourth quarter Group revenue grew at 48% year-to-year to US$15.6 billion. Profit recorded its highest growth rate in two years – with pre-tax income of US$380 million and net income of US$260 million – up 392% and 512% respectively.
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May 30, 2021

Sitecore completes acquisition of Greek technology start-up Moosend

The acquisition completion, which is part of Sitecore’s ambitious ongoing $1.2 billion growth plan, will complement Sitecore’s ability to power the personalisation requirements of modern enterprises.
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May 24, 2021

Cognite secures $150 million investment from TCV

Cognite has had a remarkable growth journey since its founding in 2017, attracting top talent from across the globe, working feverishly to develop, deploy and verify the impact from its industrial software technology.
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May 19, 2021

Scopernia launches gaming and esports consulting service in the Middle East

Designed to accelerate the growth of organisations and enable them to be future-fit, Scopernia Gaming empowers businesses to draw from the learnings of the gaming industry and apply best practices in their operations for higher levels of efficiency and productivity.
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May 18, 2021

Jacqueline de Rojas CBE appointed to IFS Board

De Rojas is an experienced technology executive and industry thought leader. Through her various roles and appointments, she has helped the industry at large address the digital skills gap, deliver on diversity and inclusion, and ensure technology is accessible throughout all levels of society.
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May 11, 2021

Salesforce redefines Service Cloud to transform customer service from anywhere

Salesforce introduced the next generation of Service Cloud — technology to support changing customer service expectations and provide connected, personalized service from anywhere on one digital engagement platform.
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May 11, 2021

Crescent Enterprises to double its investments in start-ups to AED 1 billion by 2022

Since its inception in 2017, CE-Ventures has already invested over AED 500 million (USD 136 million) in 32 start-ups and VC funds across the Middle East & North Africa (MENA), the US, India, and Southeast Asia.
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