The 2,500 students of American University of Kuwait had been surprisingly quiet. With traditional university communication channels underused, and workflows being hindered by paper-based processes, AUK’s IT team implemented fresh technologies to place the institution at the cutting edge of the country’s education sector.
Catch 22
The role of the CIO is changing. Mere firefighting is no longer enough, with business objectives expected to be given greater importance than technical tasks. We investigate how IT leaders can drive business value through their work, and ensure their objectives are aligned with those of their employees.
Firm backbone: Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2
We took Lenovo’s Yoga Tablet 2 for a spin, and decided whether the upgraded specs justify the $250 price tag.
Last chance to nominate for CIO 100 awards
The deadline for CIO 100 Awards 2015 nominations is fast approaching, with Tuesday 15th January the last day that IT leaders can be nominated for the prestigious accolade.
Online ‘Bargain centre’ launched in Middle East
Dubai-based IT & mobility store www.ensureshopping.com is now available to customers in the Middle East.
Review: Sony NWZ-W273 headsets
Sony’s new headsets offer great value for money.
On demand outstrips traditional TV in UAE
Ericsson has released its ConsumerLab TV & Media UAE Report, which reveals that on-demand streaming has surpassed traditional TV viewing in the country.
UAE mobility prep takes ‘four weeks’
VMware has announced research revealing that it takes four weeks for the average IT department in the UAE to equip staff and get them up and running with the mobility tools and applications they need to do their jobs.
UAE climbs in ICT Development Index
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has announced that the UAE has made significant progress in its global ranking in the …
Bruce appointed Channel Sales head
Silver Peak has announced that Bob Bruce has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Channel Sales.
Global signs MOBOTIX AG deal
Global Distribution has announced that is has signed a distribution agreement with MOBOTIX AG, a European provider of high-resolution digital, network-based video security systems.
Fortinet extends Exclusive partnership
Fortinet has announced that it has bolstered its long-standing relationship with Exclusive Networks Group by extending the partnership into new countries in international market as well as providing improved global project deployment and support services.
emt launches channel partner training scheme
IT security distributor emt Distribution has launched its channel partner training program, Market Magnitude.
EMC: UAE behind in data protection
EMC has announced the findings of a new global data protection study that reveals that data loss and downtime have cost enterprises $1.7 trillion (globally) in the last twelve months, with the UAE’s maturity in data protection low.