Dubai / Emirates Business Avaya — leading provider of solutions — has introduced its concept of Digital Transformation-as-a-Service to emerging markets. Launching SmartDXaaS, the company highlighted its range of cloud-based solutions and professional services at the annual Avaya Technology Forum (ATF) in Dubai. The flagship technology event, the latest round in a series that will move on to Ireland and ...

Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business A collection of innovative and ‘disruptive’ financial startup organisations are set to descend upon Abu Dhabi to showcase technological products that will transform the way businesses and individuals interact with financial services. The FinTech pavilion, a feature of the upcoming MEFTECH 2016 exhibition and conference, will provide six growth stage startups with an opportunity to ...

Tokyo / Bloomberg Japan’s major companies are giving lower wage increases next fiscal year as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s efforts to boost the economy falter. Toyota Motor Corp. agreed to increase monthly base salaries 1,500 yen ($13) in the year beginning April, according to a statement from the company on Wednesday. That compares with a 4,000 yen hike this fiscal ...