Al Hilal Bank CIO Gopi Krishnan’s determination for digital success
Pegasus, a DarkMatter company signs MoU with Dubai Police
Under the MoU with Dubai Police, Pegasus will assist Police authorities to maintain safety and security by applying both technology tools and professional services.
Nedaa, Nokia to launch ‘Innovation and Creativity Lab’ in Dubai
Nedaa has announced that it recently forged a strategic partnership with Nokia to establish an Innovation and Creativity Lab in Dubai.
ESET registers high score in AV-Comparatives business solution test
ESET Endpoint Security has announced that it registered a perfect score in the latest comparative test of business security solutions conducted by AV-Comparatives and MRG Effitas.
How web-based capture solutions can benefit your organisation
David Whitton, general manager, Kodak Alaris Eastern Cluster, discusses how information should be entered into systems on the move and accessed at points of need without compromise.
SAP’s Nils Herzberg on the company’s IoT strategy
SAP’s global co-lead and SVP for its Internet of Things portfolio, Nils Herzberg, gave CNME the lowdown on the company’s strategy for the fast-growing space at the firm’s TechEd conference in Barcelona.
Mastering digital transformation in the enterprise
As connected smart devices and ‘things’ multiply and organisations move away from physical business models, how are the region’s enterprises equipped to take on 2017?
The exponential digital growth of The Entertainer
For Dubai’s savviest shoppers, diners and fun-lovers, The Entertainer is a faithful companion. Since adding a mobile app to accompany its voucher booklet in 2014, the company that offers consumers thousands of two-for-one deals has seen its digital presence soar. CIO David Ashford has spearheaded the technological transformation that now defines the company.
Infoblox, Qualys partner to bring enhanced threat protection
Infoblox and Qualys have announced that they joined forces to provide enterprises with powerful network visibility to better safeguard organisations from cyber threats.
The rapid digital transformation of the ME telecoms market
For the Middle East telecom market, 2017 could be a year of opportunities with the rise of IoT and digital services.
AGC Networks achieves HPE Gold Partner status
The HPE Gold Certified partner status, according to AGC, is a testament of their strong customer loyalty, skill-set and the broadest portfolio of end-to-end solutions.
Seven-star IT networks at the Burj Al Arab
Maintaining the iconic Burj Al Arab’s exceptionally high standards of service – which have resulted in it being voted the world’s most luxurious place to stay – is no easy task. In order to enhance this guest experience, Jumeirah Group’s vice president of IT, Neil Menezes, recently opted to roll-out an upgraded Wi-Fi infrastructure.
Mimecast names new MEA Channel Director
Mimecast, the email and data security company, has announced that Jason Roos will lead the channel teams in Middle East …
Microsoft extends Accenture contract
Microsoft has awarded Accenture a seven-year contract extension to continue providing finance and accounting (F&A) and procurement business process services.
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Westcon-Comstor to guide partners through market evolution
Gopi Krishnan’s digital drive at Al Hilal Bank
Gopi Krishnan’s impressive CV in banking technology has earned him significant credibility in the region. Now chief information officer of Al Hilal Bank, he hopes to fulfil the board’s aim of becoming the most technologically advanced firm in Islamic banking.
Blockchain takes a shine to the diamond industry
Leanne Kemp, CEO, Everledger – a permanent ledger for diamond certification and transaction history – discussed the evolution behind blockchain technology and how it is impacting various verticals across the region.
Inside Cisco’s security operations centre
Cisco’s Security Operations Centre in Krakow is on the front line in the against security breaches. Security Advisor Middle East toured the facility for an overview how the services work and an insider look at some of the latest threats.
Commvault Channel Director: Partners are keen on services
Wael Mustafa, Channel Director MESAT, Commvault, elaborates on partners’ interest to deliver around services.
Nexthink, Ingram Micro sign distribution partnership
Nexthink has announced that it signed a partnership with Ingram Micro company, as a value-added distributor for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa.