CIO Soundbites: What’s your BYOD policy?

In a new addition to a revamped CNME, we talk to the region’s IT decision makers for their short takes on the issues that comprise their everyday ‘to do’ lists. We’re kicking off with the issue of mobility, posing the question: ‘What is your policy on BYOD?’

Fuelling up

It takes more than just full tanks to keep the UAE up and running. Ali Abdul Aziz Al Ali, Vice President, Information Technology Division, ADNOC Distribution, lets us in on the company’s many projects, and what filling up will look like in the future.

Strong hold

Although he didn’t start out as a techy, Ajay Rathi’s passion for technology has eventually shone through. Meraas Holding’s Head of IT has enjoyed long tenures in the Indian oil and gas industry and the Dubai property scene, and his commitment for driving business through technology has endured.

High-speed hospitality

Citymax Hotels, the hospitality division of the UAE’s Landmark Group, has leveraged Aruba Networks’ wireless infrastructure to establish ubiquitous Wi-Fi networks in its Al Barsha and Bur Dubai properties.

The road to 5G

Is 5G a long way away? A lack of unifying standards, complex technology and spectrum auctions, alongside a lack of necessity will only see 5G go mainstream by 2023, but there is already a lot of hype around the technology.

New connections

M2M communications are already being implemented across industries. As we move forward into creating a more connected world, early adopters are looking to streamline the adoption process.

Hailing innovation

Hailing a taxi in Dubai can sometimes be a bit of a chore. Dubai Taxi Corporation is leveraging new technology to take the pain out of travel and make taking a taxi in Dubai a comfortable and easy experience.

Lessons learned

2014 has already gone down in history as the year of the data breach. As we move into the new year, what have we learned from our past that will aid us in the futures.

‘Fire drills’ essential in IT security

IT security ‘fire drills’ should be conducted regularly in organisations, in order to understand the appropriate course of action in advance of a breach, says Neil Campbell Group General Manager, Security Business Unit, Dimension Data.

Asim AlJammaz, VP, Al-Jammaz Distribution

Reseller Middle East speaks to experts from the industry on technologies and market scenarios that they believe will dominate 2015 and how regional channel partners can make the most of it to sustain a profitable business.

Steve Lockie, Group MD, Westcon Group

Reseller Middle East speaks to experts from the industry on technologies and market scenarios that they believe will dominate 2015 and how regional channel partners can make the most of it to sustain a profitable business.

Mario Gay, GM, Mindware

Reseller Middle East speaks to experts from the industry on technologies and market scenarios that they believe will dominate 2015 and how regional channel partners can make the most of it to sustain a profitable business.

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