The recent spate of ransomware attacks has put the spotlight back on network security, making it an uphill battle for almost all organisations in the region. With hackers always trying to get into networks though new and creative ways, the spending on network security, especially on firewalls/UTM products, have gone through the roof.
Deyaar’s Faisal Ali on the potential for smart tech in real estate
Since the firm’s establishment in 2002, Deyaar has emerged as one of the leading residential and commercial developers in the UAE’s competitive real estate market. By combining innovative strategies with the latest emerging technologies, newly appointed senior IT manager Faisal Ali is striving to provide unrivalled customer service.
Why UAE CIOs value data more than employees
Pure Storage’s Evolution: The Data Economy 2017 report shows that two thirds of UAE CIOs now consider data to be a more valuable asset than their employees. Are the country’s IT leaders well-advised to set store in cloud, and what they can realistically expect from their IT roadmaps in the next two years?
A mind of its own: The potential for IT automation in the enterprise
How should CIOs go about implementing automation strategies into their business models, and what will this impending age of automation mean for current employees?
Nanjgel: People, processes and technology define security
Jude Pereira, MD, Nanjgel Solutions, says building a robust security strategy comes down to people, processes and technology. Recent ransomware …
Bricks and clicks: ASGC’s newly-appointed CIO Herbert Fuchs
Newly-appointed CIO Herbert Fuchs has been hired to optimise and reinvent the ways that ASGC uses technology to automate time-consuming processes and enhance the health and safety of on-site workers.
Knowledge is power: SEWA chairman Dr. Rashid Alleem
When Dr Rashid Alleem was handpicked by the Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al-Qassimi, to lead Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority’s transformation journey in April 2014, he knew how important his work would be in driving the emirate’s critical infrastructure.
Elitser: IoT, cloud and services are key growth drivers
Jignasu Rathod, CEO, Elitser Technologies, shares the firm’s strategies and expansion plans for the region to continue growing at its …
Brand Builders: Rising stars of the regional IT marketing
Intelligent marketing strategies have the ability to put a brand on the map and increase its sales and reputation considerably. …
Key to profitability
Sustaining profitability is one of the key issues that Middle East channel players continue to have today. Profitable partners are …
Review: Bose SoundLink Revolve
When it comes to audio, Bose is a name you simply cannot miss. The trend in Bluetooth speakers these days …
How partners can customise offerings for government sector
Recent Gartner report revealed that governments in the Middle East and North Africa markets are expected to spend $11.6 billion …
How can CIO’s implement effective GRC strategies?
To many organisations, compliance to legislative and regulatory standards can often be regarded as a cost burden, rather than a …
Double Vision: Will Saudi Arabia’s $45 billion tech bet help it to meet its 2030 targets?
It seems that Saudi Arabia’s pledge to make technology a key pillar of Vision 2030 was far from hollow. The …