ISSUE # 340
CNME July 2020
Alpha Data CEO, Fayez Ibbini articulates how the company has navigated its way through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Citrix
Taj El-Khayat, Regional Director, MENA, Citrix explains how its cutting-edge technologies are keeping businesses secure.
NXN
NXN CEO, Ghazi Atallah explains how the digital transformation provider has assisted companies to cope with the challenges they faced during COVID-19.
Virgin Mobile
The newly appointed CEO of Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia, Yaarob Al-Sayegh, talks about his plans to replicate the success the MNO has had in the UAE, in the KSA.
What’s Inside
“During COVID-19 the impossible became possible”: Alpha Data CEO
0 7089Alpha Data CEO Fayez Ibbini on how the IT company has coped and adapted to the industry challenges presented by the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic and how it has changed the way we work – and what the future will look like.
DigiTalks: CADD Emirates and HPE on how COVID-19 is accelerating digital transformation
0 2118CADD Emirates and HPE execs discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed IT leaders to fast-track their digital transformation.
Improve IT efficiency and control with HPE Synergy
0 1682As technology becomes fully integrated into every aspect of the business, organisations need to adopt solutions that will enable them to become agile and keep pace with the rapidly evolving needs of a competitive landscape.
Ingram Micro adds IBM Cloud to its Middle East Marketplace
0 2901Ingram Micro and IBM have announced a new collaboration to help businesses build, scale and monetise cloud and digital services.
Dawex named as ‘Technology Pioneer’ by World Economic Forum
0 1995Dawex has announced that it has been awarded as “Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum and joining the World Economic Forum Global Innovators Community.
American Hospital Dubai accelerates digital journey with Oracle
0 5012American Hospital Dubai, part of Mohamed & Obaid Al Mulla Group, has selected Oracle Cloud Applications and Cerner, a Gold Level member of Oracle Partner Network (OPN), for a major digital transformation.
Mastercard powers faster and seamless online shopping experiences
0 7608Mastercard has announced the tokenisation of consumer card credentials on file for Amazon customers in 12 countries across North America, Latin America, Middle East and Europe.
Etisalat Misr taps IBM to enhance customer experience with AI
0 16358Egypt telco Etisalat Misr has turned to IBM to introduce its first AI virtual assistant to transform its customers’ experience.
WATCH: How Citrix is supporting customers cope with the COVID-19 pandemic
0 2423Taj El-Khayat, Regional Director, MENA, Citrix, discusses how the organisation's people-centric solutions are helping customers cope with the challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Unlocking the power of IoT technology for crisis management, anywhere, anytime.
0 6501Karen Ravindranath, director, WebNMS - IoT division of Zoho Corp, discusses how IoT can accelerate remote asset management and business continuity strategies.
MDS Computers Group GM on how HPE Greenlake enables business continuity
0 2945Jacques Najjar, general manager, MDS Computers Group, delves into how HPE Greenlake provides enterprises with benefits such as cost-savings, agility and flexibility through it's 'IT pay as you go consumption model.'
Emitac and HPE host webinar on ‘unlocking’ digital transformation
0 5030Emitac and HPE have collaborated in conjunction with CPI Media Group to host a webinar which examined how together they can help businesses ‘unlock’ their digital transformation goals.
NetApp to bolster cloud services with latest acquisition
0 3005NetApp has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Spot, a compute management and cost optimisation firm focused on public clouds, to establish leadership in Application Driven Infrastructure.
Egypt turns to AI to deliver COVID-19 diagnosis service to People of Determination
0 31523MCIT Egypt, UNDP and Avaya have collaborated to add AI-powered COVID-19 diagnosis service to WASEL to assist People of Determination.
Extreme Networks helps businesses transition to the ‘new normal’
0 1994Extreme Networks has launched a #NewNormal initiative to help all of its customers adapt to the transition.
ServiceNow revamps partner programmes to prepare businesses for the future of work
0 3213ServiceNow has announced expanded partner programmes and industry-aligned solutions.
AGC Networks to acquire Fujisoft in Middle East
0 2084AGC Networks has announced plans to acquire acquiring Fujisoft (along with its associated companies in UAE) through its indirect subsidiary - Black Box Holdings Limited Cayman Islands.
Virgin Mobile names new CEO for Saudi Arabia
0 6116“Virgin Mobile” Saudi Consortium has announced the appointment of Eng. Yaarob Al-Sayegh as the company’s first Saudi CEO.
“Investing in innovation means investing in the future”: Pure Storage
0 4553The rapid shift to remote environments has placed unexpected demand on IT departments. Pure Storage regional director for Middle East Assaad El Saadi explained how VDI makes it much easier to support work-from-home employees.
Moro Hub, Avaya team up to accelerate digital transformation in UAE
0 3794Moro Hub is disrupting the UAE market with its Contact Center-as-a-Service and Unified Communications-as-a-Service
WEBINAR: Rubrik, Exclusive Networks spotlight cyber resilience in the age of COVID-19
0 2654Murthy Sadasivan, Vendor Manager, Exclusive Networks and Mohammed Al Tamimi, Regional Sales Director, Rubrik, delved into the latest innovative solutions to keep enterprises secure and cyber-resilient during COVID-19.
Huawei to invest $200 million in computing ecosystem in 2020
0 5616Huawei has announced that it will invest $200 million in the computing ecosystem and help support 2 million developers worldwide in 2020.
AWS customers in UAE and Saudi Arabia can now benefit from AWS Outposts
0 14422Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia can now avail AWS Outposts, which offer fully managed and configurable compute and storage racks built with AWS-designed hardware.
Ingram Micro urges partners to stay vigilant against fraudsters
0 3786Ingram Micro, one of the largest technology distributors in the META region, has recently warned partners against the increasing number of fraudulent sales orders.
Bahrain to offer COVID-19 test results on WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger
0 33479Bahrain has become the first country in the world to offer COVID-19 test results by WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
Oracle supports digital transformation of Saudi Arabia’s national mining firm
0 5291Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) has chosen Oracle’s Gen 2 Cloud Infrastructure for a strategic digital transformation aimed at achieving business efficiency and driving growth.
du customers enjoy the fastest fixed broadband services in Gulf
0 3364du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced it is providing the fastest fixed broadband services in the Gulf region.
NetApp names Microsoft veteran as new president
0 2380NetApp has announced the appointment of Cesar Cernuda as president of NetApp, reporting to CEO George Kurian, effective in July.
eufy Security: connecting people in the age of social distancing
0 2700How eufy Security helps families and front-liners stay in touch with loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic