Gartner has highlighted the top technologies for information security and their implications for security organisations in 2017. “In 2017, the …
Microsoft, Halliburton bring digital solutions to energy sector
Microsoft and Halliburton have announced plans to enter into a strategic alliance to drive digital transformation across the oil and gas industry.
Why boardrooms will prioritise innovation, data centres and security in 2018
The Middle East’s shift to digital business has created a dilemma for the regions CIOs. They need to innovate and implement change, while also retaining levels of control and management.
Decoding blockchain: How the distributed ledger tech can transform security
Will this promising distributed ledger technology transform cybersecurity?
Juniper Networks names Google veteran Bikash Koley as CTO
Juniper Networks has recently announced that Bikash Koley will be named chief technology officer, reporting to chief executive officer Rami Rahim.
Infor launches industry-specific AI platform, Coleman
Operating below an application’s surface, Coleman mines data and uses powerful machine learning to improve processes such as inventory management, transportation routing, and predictive maintenance.
Intel launches new Xeon chips to boost data centre business
Intel Corp has recently announced a new line of microprocessors for data centres, which it said will have a big boost in performance.
Lenovo product barrage targets data centres
Lenovo is taking on Dell EMC and HPE with its biggest portfolio refresh since it acquired IBM’s x86 server business …
VMware integrates solutions with Dell EMC
VMware has introduced new technology integrations with Dell that enhance VMware End-User Computing (EUC) solutions to help customers realise the …
Gartner: Top technologies for security in 2017
Gartner today highlighted the top technologies for information security and their implications for security organisations in 2017. Analysts presented their …
IBM wins VMware global accolade
IBM has been honored as the winner of the VMware 2016 Global System’s Outsourcer Partner Innovation Award. IBM was recognised at …
How data-literate is your organisation?
The Middle East is being swamped with data. The increasing number of people, devices and businesses connecting to the Internet …
Sharper edge: Microsoft’s Azure compute head Corey Sanders
James Dartnell sat down with Microsoft’s director of Azure Compute, Corey Sanders, at the firm’s Build 2017 conference in Seattle, …
HPE merges IT, OT with Edgeline platform
Before the advent of sensors in cars, phones, thermostats, refrigerators and factory-floor devices, information technology and operational technology were two …
Ocado Technology debuts open source tool for smart factories
Ocado Technology has released Kubermesh, a free and open source package designed to simplify data center architectures for smart factories. The …
VMware, Google to accelerate the adoption of Chromebooks
According to VMware, its Workspace ONE can enhance existing application accessibility of the devices and enable one-click secure authentication and management of applications – cloud, web and virtual – for organisations deploying Chromebooks.
SoftBank tech Vision Fund closes $93 billion of funding
The SoftBank Vision Fund has announced its first major close with over $93 billion of committed capital, including the $15 …
Google launches new machine learning framework
Google has announced TensorFlow Lite, a version of its machine learning framework that’s designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices.
Arrow to showcase cybersecurity solutions at GISEC 2017
Arrow Electronics has announced that it will showcase a range of enterprise cybersecurity solutions at the Gulf Information Security Expo …
Innovation and precipitation: inside Microsoft’s Redmond HQ
James Dartnell reports from Microsoft’s world-renowned Washington state headquarters, where the firm’s 1,000-person research organisation is now turning its attention …