The Internet of Things (IoT) is among one of the most exciting developments in the technology industry. As the race to make the interconnected era a reality continue to gather pace, there is a criticial issue that organisations need to solve: security.
Al Shirawi accelerates digital transformation with Oracle
Al Shirawi Group of Companies, one of the largest private business conglomerates in the UAE, has adopted Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) software application to accelerate its digital transformation journey and empower its workforce.
GCC firms struggling to meet GDPR deadline: report
With the deadline fast approaching, many GCC organisations are yet to begin the processes, risk lagging behind and facing penalties.
How do tech titans decide where to build their GCC data centres?
The race to build Middle East data centres is swiftly gathering pace. As public and private sector organisations across the …
Digital transformation in telecom sector on spotlight in Dubai
SAMENA Telecommunications Council and Tech Mahindra will jointly hold the Beyond Connectivity (BYC 2018) – Tech Mahindra Annual Communications, Media and Entertainment (CME) Summit 2018, themed “In The Future”.
Driverless world needs data centres on wheels, claims EMEA tech exec
VMware’s senior vice president and general manager for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, Jean-Pierre Brulard, gives his take …
HyTrust signs up Redington Value for Middle East market
Regional value-added distributor Redington Value and global cybersecurity leader HyTrust have joined hands to deliver security solutions across the Middle …
Dubai’s digital success should be taught in schools: Du
“Dubai government’s smart and digital initiatives are ideal cases to be taught in schools,” says Jihad Tayara, VP, Business Development …
Predictive tech to give UAE skyscrapers a major lift
The German engineering and electronics company Bosch has developed “Predictive Maintenance” for elevators, a system designed to optimise maintenance and prevent breakdowns. A similar principle applies to Predictive Diagnostics vehicle-maintenance technology developed by Bosch.
IoT to transform asset tracking in UAE construction sector
A low-cost monitoring system for industrial and other equipment is being launched by the German electronics and engineering giant Bosch, …
Why organisations need to collaborate digitally for shared success
Huawei Enterprise’s Middle East vice president and managing director Alaa Elshimy explores why organisations need a forward-thinking and collaborative approach …
When to use blockchain for security purposes
Blockchain has the potential to improve encryption and authentication, and that could be good news for IoT security and DDoS protection.
What is a VPN and which are the best ones on the market?
Choosing the right virtual private network (VPN) service is no simple task. A VPN should keep your internet usage private and secure, …
$870m UAE outsourcing industry “pivotal”: DIC chief
Dubai Internet City’s executive director Ammar Al Malik has lauded the importance of IT outsourcing services in the UAE. The …
Cisco announces new general manager for Oman
Cisco has appointed Ali Al Lawati as general manager for Oman. In his new role, Ali Al Lawati will work …
F5 announces new positions
F5 Networks has announced the addition of four new executives to its leadership team, reporting directly to president and CEO …
Dell mulls acquisitions or possible IPO: report
Dell Technologies is exploring a range of options that could see the world’s largest privately held technology company grow further …
How self-driving networks can enable partners
Kristian Kerr, EMEA head of channels, Alliances and Commercial, Juniper Networks, discusses how self-driving networks can help channel partners embrace …
Dubai PCFC to protect Gulf firms against data loss
IBM and Dubai’s Port, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), and its technical arm, DUTECH, have announced an agreement to launch a cloud-based disaster recovery service in Dubai.
Industry 4.0 technologies key to partner growth
Havier Haddad, senior channel director, Dell EMC, reflects on the year gone by and how partners can be equipped to …