ISSUE # 343
CNME October 2020
Azdan CEO Tariq Shahabedden, outlines how his company is equipping business with the technologies to thrive in the new digital …
Finastra
Wissam Khoury, Head of International, at Finastra, discloses the findings of its ‘State of the Nation’ report and examines what it means for the future of banking.
Women in Tech
Haidi Nossair, Client Solutions Group Lead, MERAT at Dell Technologies, discusses how there is still a long way to go to bridge the gender disparity gap that still exists in the IT industry.
NetApp/Ingram Micro
NetApp’s Maya Zakhour and Ingram Micro’s Sam Johny,
discuss digital transformation, the demand for hybrid cloud services - and the relationship between the two entities.
What’s Inside

Virgin Hyperloop unveils location for Hyperloop certification centre
0 32799DP World-backed Virgin Hyperloop has unveiled that the Hyperloop Certification Center (HCC) will be located in the US state of West Virginia.
Automation Anywhere unveils AARI – the first digital assistant at work
0 3262Automation Anywhere has announced AARI (Automation Anywhere Robotic Interface) – a smart digital assistant designed for a new era of work that brings consumer experiences to the enterprise.
New report highlights key challenges and opportunities with hybrid cloud adoption
0 2679While many organisations view hybrid cloud as the ideal IT model, many are still struggling to adopt it — with 70 percent of organisations believing that their transformation is taking longer than expected, according to the latest report by Nutanix.
Tokio Marine UAE turns to Alpha Data to accelerate digital transformation with RPA
0 3026Alpha Data has been selected by Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Company to propel its digital transformation journey through the use of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technologies.
Dubai Municipality receives Huawei data centre solutions
0 15918Dubai Municipality has successfully received the disaster recovery data centre solutions delivered by Huawei.
Oracle’s second generation cloud region goes live in Dubai
0 7120Oracle has announced the availability of the first of two planned second-generation Cloud regions in the UAE.
Moro Hub, Smart Dubai to empower government entities with seamless network access
0 16863Moro Hub has announced its collaboration with Smart Dubai for the provision of a high-end node at Moro Hub to accelerate the digital transformation initiatives of Dubai Government entities.
Huawei announces new CEO to revamp support for UAE’s digital transformation
0 5451Huawei has announced the appointment of Jiawei Liu as its new CEO for the UAE, as part of its ongoing commitment to support the nation's digital transformation journey.
Dubai joins forces with Microsoft to upskill Emiratis
0 15186The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) is partnering with Microsoft to broaden efforts to empower Emiratis.
Avaya enables digital classrooms across the globe
0 4355Avaya is enabling educational institutions worldwide to adapt to new ways to educate and engage with students with Avaya Spaces.
Etisalat elevates 5G capabilities with new Ericsson deal
0 2451Etisalat has selected Ericsson’s Charging System and Ericsson’s 5G Business Support Systems (BSS) as part of its national 5G network evolution.
Don’t miss: ‘Creating a secure digital workplace’ webinar with Tata Communications
0 3129On 23rd September, Tata Communications will spotlight how organisations can create a secure and connected workplace for their employees and customers.