Venturing into the use of Big Data – and in particular, predictive analytics – solutions can be a messy business. We look at what IT leaders can do to get the most out of their sea of data.
The value quotient
Amjad Fathi Al-Omar, General Manager, Sariya IT, reveals growth strategy and channel plans for the year.
IBM to pump $3 billion into new IoT business unit
Hungry for a bigger piece of the Internet of things market, IBM will invest US$3 billion over four years to …
China discloses cyberwarfare unit
It came as a shock to just about no one in the cybersecurity industry that China has a cyberwarfare unit, which was acknowledged by the government there this week.
Path to success
With resellers being the key component of the channel landscape, RME profiles leading players and discusses important factors to their success.
Safety on the go
There is no question that the use of mobile devices, both personally and professionally, are now not only convinient, but necessary for productivity. As the mobile technology develops, mobile security best practices must also adapt.
Think green
Launched in 1992 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ‘Energy Star’ was the initiative that kick-started green IT. Since then, minimising the negative impact of information technology use on the environment has become increasingly pertinent in the age of sustainability.
Perfect planning
His first days as an international student in Ann Arbor, Michigan were a bit trying. However, it was his determination to move outside his comfort zone that made Alaeddin Al-Badawna, Manager – IT, ADMA-OPCO, the detail-oriented professional he is today.
Review: BlackBerry Classic
For users looking for a simple straightforward smartphone, BlackBerry Classic could be the perfect match.
A healthy house
Al Noor Hospitals Group has long been a leading healthcare provider in the UAE. As they look to expand beyond the borders of the Emirates, Wissam Ismail, Head of ICT is determined to keep the company’s IT infrastructure robust and healthy.
Tech, travelled
With the organisation’s data centre archaic and inefficient, Saeed Al Ghailani, Head of Infrastructure and Telecoms, Department of Transport Abu Dhabi, knew change was a must. When the arm moved to a new office in Bain Al Jessrain, he took the opportunity to modernise and streamline IT operations.
Banking on trust
Surya Subramanian always considers the bottom line where IT is concerned. Emirates NBD’s Group Chief Financial Officer talks to CNME about his relationship with technology and the company’s CIO, and how the bank’s customers are benefitting from the digital transformation.
emt launches Australian uni courses
emt Distribution today announced that its education and training arm, emt Academy, has tied up with Australia’s Charles Sturt University (CSU) to offer free online courses on virtualisation.
FVC scoops Polycom accolade
Value added distributor FVC has been recognised with the Polycom Circle of Excellence 2014 Award as the EMEA Distributor of the Year during TEAM Polycom 2015, the company’s annual partner conference.
Polycom announces Dimension Data as SI partner
The systems integrator will deliver the vendor’s collaborative solutions to global enterprises for the fourth consecutive year.
Apple thriving on ‘stiff competition’
Apple CEO Tim Cook didn’t disappoint when he spoke at this week’s Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference, reiterating his company’s commitment to “great” and not “good” products.
Cyber subversives
Debating political issues, promoting free speech, and supporting human rights, the illegal cyber activities of hacktivists divide opinion. Are they criminals like any other, or are their cases of their work justifying their underhand means?
Forward-thinking financials
Mohammed Faisal, Chief Financial Officer, Al Mostajed Technologies Group, has a good relationship with all departments in the company – but that doesn’t mean he sugarcoats his opinion when it comes to funding projects.
Network World ME judges named
The judges for CNME’s sixth annual Network World Middle East awards have been announced, comprising IT leaders from a variety of influential companies across the region.
Canon hosts Oman Business Awards
Canon Middle East hosted its Business Awards ceremony to honour its best-performing IT channel partners in Oman.