How aggressively will the region’s enterprises spend on network development over the coming 12 months, and are they ready to introduce widespread automation into their infrastructure?
Bloomberg: Uber Q3 loss exceeds $800m
Bloomberg has reported that taxi service Uber Technologies Inc. has lost over $2.2 billion this year, with over $800 billion of that loss coming in the third quarter.
SAP’s Nils Herzberg on the company’s IoT strategy
SAP’s global co-lead and SVP for its Internet of Things portfolio, Nils Herzberg, gave CNME the lowdown on the company’s strategy for the fast-growing space at the firm’s TechEd conference in Barcelona.
The exponential digital growth of The Entertainer
For Dubai’s savviest shoppers, diners and fun-lovers, The Entertainer is a faithful companion. Since adding a mobile app to accompany its voucher booklet in 2014, the company that offers consumers thousands of two-for-one deals has seen its digital presence soar. CIO David Ashford has spearheaded the technological transformation that now defines the company.
Amazon Web Services announces MENA office
The world’s largest cloud computing provider, Amazon Web Services (AWS), has finally announced plans to open an office in Dubai.
Al Sahraa Group launches duo of smart apps
Driven to develop its diversified business, transport and logistics provider Al Sahraa Group has developed in-house software to provide better accountability of its processes, which has enabled the firm to build a duo of sleek customer-facing apps.
H.E. Dr Aisha Bin Bishr on Dubai’s pursuit of happiness
Spearheading the emirate’s ambitions to be a “happier” Smart City by 2020, director general of Smart Dubai, H.E. Dr Aisha Bin Bishr, is also a champion of bringing more women into the tech industry. James Dartnell caught up with her at the 18th Global Women In Leadership forum.
What types of platform will best deliver IoT services?
What changes in architecture will be needed to accommodate the Internet of Things, and what types of platform will best deliver IoT services?
AECOM’s Anthony Tomai on the importance of people – and patience
Heading a group that was recently named IT Team of the Year at CNME’s ICT Achievement Awards, Anthony Tomai believes in bringing a human touch to the office. Since his move to the Middle East two years ago, the AECOM EMEIA CIO is already enthused with the opportunities the region can bring.
SAP announces Earth Observation Analysis
SAP, in cooperation with the European Space Agency (ESA), has announced the Earth Observation Analysis service, a cloud service powered by the SAP HANA platform.
SAP announces Microsoft Surface Hub partnership
SAP has announced new features and functions across its BusinessObjects Analytics portfolio of cloud and on-premise solutions.
SAP launches new version of HANA platform
SAP has announced the launch of the second edition of HANA platform at the 20th annual edition of its TechEd conference in Barcelona.
ADWEA lays foundation for Vision 2030 with comprehensive IT strategy
Striving to satisfy the ambitious goals of the emirate’s Vision 2030, Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority has defined a comprehensive five-year IT roadmap to ensure it remains one of the UAE’s top critical infrastructure providers.
Bank Dhofar’s Dr Tariq Taha on business agility and Branson
With a strong CV spanning a range of industries and geographies, Dr Tariq Taha now finds himself at the core of Bank Dhofar’s agility drive, and has already received national recognition for his work.