Despite a continuing drive to lower the cost of IT services, about 75 percent of government IT budgets globally were …
Most old people have never used the Internet – ONS usage stats for Q2 2013
Fourteen percent of UK adults (7.1 million) have never used the Internet, with a staggering two thirds of all people …
Activist investor Carl Icahn means trouble with a capital 'T' for Apple
Corporate raider and investment agitator Carl Icahn put eyes on Apple yesterday, announcing he now had a “large position” in …
Microsoft to push Surface tablets to businesses abroad via channel
Microsoft will start selling its struggling Surface devices to business customers abroad via channel partners on Thursday. The move builds …
Samsung unveils dual-screen, quad-core flip-phone in China
Samsung has unveiled an Android flip-phone with dual-touchscreens in China, which will likely be positioned as a premium device.
Intel proposes new standard to light up data transfers
Intel is looking to use light and lasers to shuffle data faster among servers, and is proposing a new optical …
Government urged to put up customised defence to combat cyber attacks
Investing in anti-virus software is no longer enough to counter cyber attacks on vital data systems, especially if national security is at stake.
Samsung sees vertical NAND boosting flash acceptance
3D V-NAND, a new technology for packing more data into flash chips, will dramatically increase the number of PCs and enterprise storage systems that use flash in the next decade, a Samsung executive said Tuesday.
Emerging technology trends are changing the IT job market: Experis
The growth of BYOD, Cloud computing and mobility are creating new employment hotspots in the ICT jobs market, according to …
BlackBerry turns to 7 OS with social networking features for new 9720 smartphone
BlackBerry has launched the 9720 smartphone running the 7 OS in a bid to stay relevant in the growing low …
Intelligence chief Clapper to set up US surveillance review group
The administration of U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday launched a review of whether the country uses optimally advancements in …
Top 5 mistakes you should avoid when embracing the cloud
This year, cloud computing is definitely poised to gain importance among enterprises. Chief information officers (CIOs) are now convinced that …
CIO Spotlight: Blessing in disguise
When fate stepped in the way of Fady Sleiman’s dream of becoming a pilot, it opened up an entirely new road – one that would eventually bring him to the position of corporate CIO for the Middle East and Africa at General Electric.
Bolt from the Blue
When the first quarter saw IBM miss earnings expectations for the first time in eight years, questions were raised not just on Big Blue, but the state of the IT industry as a whole.
Quarterly report outlines Android vulnerabilities as biggest security concern
Android vulnerabilities make for some of the biggest security concerns of the moment, according to Trend Micro’s Q2 2013 Security Roundup Report.
Police arrest alleged DDoS extortion gang at Heathrow Airport
Two Polish men were arrested at Heathrow Airport earlier this week in connection with an alleged DDoS extortion attack on …
BlackBerry exploring strategic alternatives, could sell the company
Canadian smartphone maker BlackBerry on Monday held discussion with the committee on strategic alternatives that could lead to joint ventures, …
The Chinese invasion
The Middle East is renowned for producing impressive results in relatively short time frames, but TP-Link believes that longevity and a commitment to an innovative roadmap are in demand in the region. Is TP the missing link for the Middle East?
Kaspersky shake-up
Last month, Kaspersky Lab’s long-serving regional managing director, Tarek Kuzbari, announced he was resigning from his post and that corporate sales manager, Khalid Abu Baker, would replace him with immediate effect.
Huawei signs Telematics as authorised partner
Huawei Enterprise has signed a partnership agreement with UAE-based systems integrator Telematics, which is now an authorised partner in the Middle East.