IDC Government Insights research arm has published a top 10 predictions list for 2013. The predictions are: 1. Consumerisation of …
US providers host Syrian government websites
Web hosting providers from the U.S., Canada and other Western nations have been hosting official Syrian government websites, in violation …
5 things you need to know about smart cities
1. It’s not all cool technology. Though the definition of the term “smart city” is still fuzzy, it suggests using advances …
Big data with Philip Roy, Director of Greenplum MEA, EMC
1) One of the current IT buzz words is big data, which presents an opportunity for companies to invest in …
The ICT economy
The tables are turning and the focus is fast shifting to mobility and the demand for connectivity. Meera Kaul, MD at Optimus Technology and Telecommunications believes regional success will ultimately depend on how governments leverage these latest trends to better ICT infrastructure
Analysts blame politics, not security, for Huawei, ZTE allegations
A year-long investigation by a U.S. congressional committee has reportedly concluded that Huawei Technologies and ZTE pose a security threat …
Keynectis opens of new office in Dubai, UAE
To support the region’s strategic growth and meet increasing market demand for digital identity solutions, Keynectis S.A. has announced the opening of its new office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Study: Middle East countries have least Internet freedom
Middle East countries experience the least Internet freedom, according to a new study. Residents of Estonia have the most freedom, …
Google restricts Saudi Arabia from controversial video
Google has restricted access in Saudi Arabia to the controversial movie trailer on YouTube that mocks the Prophet Muhammad, the …
YouTube blocked in Pakistan and Bangladesh over controversial video
Pakistan and Bangladesh have ordered a block on YouTube in their countries, in protest against Google’s reluctance to block a …
Former Motorola engineer jailed for trade secrets theft
A former Motorola employee, charged with the theft of trade secrets from the company, was sentenced by a federal court …
Greener pastures
Green IT investments go deeper than energy efficiencies; they root down to investments in training and education to gain mindshare to reap any significant benefits. Industry experts tell us exactly how these investments are shaping up in the region.
Home Wi-Fi could act as emergency network, scientists say
Researchers have proposed using home Wi-Fi routers as a backup mesh network in the event that cell and phone systems …
Death of Ethiopian prime minister leads to internet uncertainty
Analysts are claiming that the death of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, long accused of censoring ordinary citizens’ access to …
IBM opens first research centre in Africa
IBM is opening its first research centre in Africa, following years of international marketing by the Kenyan government and visits …
Apple co-founder: cloud will bring "horrible problems"
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has spoken about his concerns regarding the cloud after a special performance of Mike Daisey’s monologue. …
New study will tackle cybercrime
One of the largest international consultations into cybercrime has been launched to help governments, law enforcement and businesses crack down …
The good, bad and ugly
Vendors and law enforcement agencies are cracking down on counterfeit and grey market operations, yet these operations continue to witness explosive growth across developing nations.
Despite African corruption conviction, Huawei notches customer wins
Despite the growing controversy surrounding the awarding of ICT contracts to Chinese firms in Africa, Huawei Technologies has won several …
Building effective channels in emerging markets
Lenovo has made successful inroads across various regions within emerging markets, to emerge victorious in these markets.
Its secret lies in a clear knowledge of its markets and the strong relationships it has with its partners. As an extension of the organisation, Lenovo’s channel relationships are defined with shared strategies, joint planning, mutual trust, accountability, and above all, clear definition of the culture between brands and channels.