Embracing IT flexibility

CIOs are quickly losing control of the applications and platforms their employees choose to use at work. Unsanctioned apps and services can negatively impact workflow and the general health of a company, but the potential damage can be offset with the right IT mindset, support and flexibility.

Back to layer one

Managing a network’s physical layer is a task that requires technical expertise and precision. With investments made to last the long haul, getting the basics right makes a fundamental difference for a well-managed data centre.

Recurring returns

Jyoti Lalchandani, Group Vice President and Regional Managing Director, META, IDC, says teamwork and transparency are key elements to develop sound revenue lifecycle management policies.

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?

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.

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.

Polaris joins Infor Partner Network

Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced that Polaris ESL has joined the Infor Partner Network (IPN), a selective group of channel partners that re-sell and service Infor’s leading business application software.

Managing the machines

The world of M2M communications is upon us. Sensors are already installed in city infrastructure and smart home foundations to collect data and feed it to other machines. The goal is to create a more streamlined end-user experience. However, as sensors track movement and back-up data, personal privacy and security issues inevitably come into play.

Charting a new course

Clive Haswell’s 25 year tenure at Standard Chartered Bank has encompassed a range of senior business and IT roles in London, Singapore and China. Now CIO for the MENAP region, his diverse journey within the company has cultivated a sharp, holistic philosophy of propelling the company’s regional operations into the digital age.

Connecting future cities

Suparno Banerjee, VP, WW Public Sector Programs, HP and Mohammed Khodr, Director of Sales, Enterprise and Public Sector, HP UAE, outline the role partners play in delivering solutions to government entities.

KODAK i2820 document scanner

Kodak Alaris has launched the KODAK i2820 scanner, an addition to its i2000 Series Scanner platform, which has new features and enhancements to address the challenges faced by users with heavy-duty desktop scanning needs.

Fit for a king

Although Saudi Arabia’s King Faisal Foundation instigates a host of positive outbound interactions, the same could not be said of its internal communications. That was until Chief Technology Officer Hazem Jarrar began a fresh unified communications implementation that has transformed the way the company does business.

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