The regulated world is going through a turmoil of continuous change, and STIC is not a problem unique to reinsurers and insurers. Union Insurance CIO Anshul Srivastav examines the transformation of the reinsurance industry.
Gulf Air selects Dell EMC for data protection
Dell EMC has announced that Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has selected its Data Domain and Data Protection Suite solutions to create a scalable protection and availability foundation to support the rapid data growth in the company.
Dubai Computer Group hosts business symposium
Industry experts at Dubai Computer Group’s business symposium and networking event shared insights on the burgeoning issues in the regional channel.
D-Link to strengthen SMB business in 2017
D-Link Corporation has announced that it will further strengthen its SMB business in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) to help channel partners unlock opportunities in the cloud and Internet of Things (IoT) space.
Infoblox announces new technology partner programme
Infoblox has announced the Infoblox Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) Program, which is aimed at creating an ecosystem of technology partnerships to optimise network automation and better defend against cyber threats.
Cisco: Cloud data centre traffic to grow by 440% by 2020
The recently released sixth annual Cisco Global Cloud Index (2015-2020) reveals that global cloud traffic is expected to rise 3.7-fold, up from 3.9 zettabytes (ZB) per year in 2015 to 14.1 ZB per year by 2020.
SANS to help ME organisations develop cybersecurity skills
SANS Institute has opened registrations for ‘SANS Dubai 2017’, a training event hosting three cyber security training courses, taking place …
Review: Honor 8
Glesni Holland, Deputy Editor, CPI Media Group, tries and tests Huawei’s latest launch, Honor 8. As a longstanding and loyal …
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.
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.
STC to buy 10% stake at UAE’s Careem
Saudi Arabia’s largest telecommunications firm (STC) has announced plans to buy a 10 percent stake in car booking firm Careem.
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 …
Dubai Future Accelerators praised by government entities
The Dubai Future Accelerators programme has been praised by the participating government entities and Dubai Future Foundation’s board of trustees, for its role in changing the way the public and private sector work together in shaping the future.
Middle East mobile phone market continues to decline
The Middle East mobile phone market suffered its third consecutive quarter-on-quarter decline in Q3 2016, according to the latest IDC figures.
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.
Juniper boosts cloud analytics tech with AppFormix buy
Looking to bolster its cloud analytics and machine learning technologies, Juniper has announced its intention to buy startup AppFormix for an undisclosed amount.
Scuderia Toro Rosso deploys Acronis’ data protection technology
Acronis has began the implementation of its data protection technology into Scuderia Toro Rosso’s IT infrastructure.
Alabbar enters joint e-commerce venture with Yoox Net-a-Porter
Online luxury retailer Yoox Net-a-Porter Group has announced a joint venture with Symphony Investments, an entity controlled by Mohamed Alabbar, to create the Middle East’s “undisputed leader in online luxury retail.”
Mohamed Alabbar strengthens online reach with with Yoox Net-a-Porter deal
Online luxury retailer Yoox Net-a-Porter Group has announced a joint venture with Symphony Investments, an entity controlled by Mohamed Alabbar, to create the Middle East’s “undisputed leader in online luxury retail.”
Pure Storage introduces petabyte-scale flash storage for cloud IT
Pure Storage has recently introduced the availability of petabyte-scale storage for mission-critical cloud IT, anchored by the release of the next-generation of FlashArray//m the company’s flagship all-flash storage array.