From New York to Nairobi, Paris to Perth and Beijing to Buenos Aires, Emirates is internationally acclaimed as one of the world’s elite airlines – and one of its most powerful brands. James Dartnell sat down with the company’s Senior Vice President of Group Finance, Michael Doersam, to discuss the powerful bond between the firm’s Finance and IT divisions.
Thrill of the chase
Madukar Chaturvedi has seen a great deal in his career. From programming through punch cards to the modern era of computing, Chaturvedi reflects on his accomplishments.
UAE consumers among most tech-savvy
According to findings of a new global report commissioned by BT and Avaya, tech savvy consumers in the UAE are more active on social media platforms that the global average.
The big migration
Planning is the key to a successful move from on-premise to cloud services.
Vintage tech: Nokia 3310
Given Nokia’s former status as the go-to company for a reliable mobile, it seems sad that it has faded into obscurity, the handset business now under the Microsoft Mobile brand. The 3310, however, stands as a testament to all that was once great about the Finnish firm.
Review: Oppo N3
The smartphone comes powered with many features but the camera alone is worth the buy.
Review: Oppo N3
The smartphone comes powered with many features but the camera alone is worth the buy.
The worker’s shift
The consumerisation of IT is driven by employees who buy their own devices, use their own personal online service accounts, install their own applications and then connect to the corporate network, often without the organisation’s knowledge or approval. Is this new wave of autonomy a friend or foe to the IT department?
Cisco launches IoE Innovation Centre in Western Australia
Cisco’s Internet of Everything (IoE) Centre officially opens in Western Australia, and is ready for research and development.
Streaming for success
Qumu, an enterprise video content management company, has recently announced the opening of its Dubai office that will serve as the hub for its operations in Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. During his visit in Dubai, Qumu CEO Sherman Black shares the growing opportunities in the enterprise video industry segment and the company’s plans for the region.
Dubai to build world’s first 3D printed office
Plans have been revealed today in Dubai for the world’s first fully functional 3D printed building, a move that aims to establish the UAE’s position as the global centre of technology in architecture construction and design.
Pillars of opportunity
The two-day Dell Software conference for partners and end-users shed light on the company’s strategy to enable channel partners to grow their business.
Axis Certification Programme testing goes live in ME
Axis Communications has announced that the official exam for the Axis Certification Programme has gone live and is open to all security professionals who aim to validate their competence and skills in IP video surveillance.
Dell unveils new PowerEdge C-series platform
Dell has unveiled the PowerEdge C6320, the latest addition in its 13th generation Dell PowerEdge server portfolio.
Red Hat, Samsung partner for enterprise mobile solutions
Red Hat has announced a strategic alliance with Samsung to deliver the next generation of mobile solutions for the enterprise.
Red Hat and Samsung form strategic alliance
Red Hat has announced a strategic alliance with Samsung to deliver the next generation of mobile solutions for the enterprise.
IBM, Box sign cloud technologies partnership
IBM and online storage firm Box have recently formed a wide-ranging cloud technologies partnership.
Blackberry posts positive cash flow for the fiscal 2016 first quarter
BlackBerry Limited has recently reported its financial results for the three months ended May 30, 2015.
At your service
Glen Ogden, Regional Sales Director, Middle East, A10 Networks, says the Middle East channel can tap into new revenue streams and high margins in emerging technologies, once they develop their professional services capabilities.
IBM introduces container service
IBM recently announced IBM Containers, an enterprise-class containers based on Docker and built on Big Blue’s Bluemix platform-as-a-service (PaaS). The service, IBM says, is intended to help developers deliver applications across hybrid cloud environments.