The Middle East is being swamped with data. The increasing number of people, devices and businesses connecting to the Internet …
Manual v machine: When will robots appear in the workplace?
When Dubai Police announced that ‘robocops’ would patrol the emirate’s streets by May, many could have been forgiven for thinking …
IST launches new cloud platform
IST has announced the launch of IST OmniCloud, a cloud-based digital customer experience platform, and IST Sentiment Analysis.
A10 Networks strengthens cryptographic solutions portfolio
A10 Networks has added third-generation SSL/TLS hardware solutions to its portfolio, to help organisations in providing advanced SSL decryption and encryption for both application acceleration and security visibility.
How can Veeam hit its $1.5 billion 2020 revenue target?
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Veeam’s newly appointed co-CEO Peter McKay got the …
RTA approves Dubai’s self-driving transport strategy
HE Mattar Al Tayer, director-general and chairman, Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved RTA’s Self-driving Transport Strategy.
Google, Microsoft & Uber warn of data centre skills shortage
The data centre industry must find ways to attract new talent to solve engineering challenges such as the need for more environmentally friendly and energy efficient facilities, key industry figures have claimed.
Hitachi to help customers enhance content-centric apps
Hitachi Data Systems has announced major updates to the Hitachi Content Platform (HCP) portfolio, providing a path to digital transformation for enterprises while achieving “significant cost savings” over public cloud.
How Citrix is empowering partners to optimise cloud
Eyad Shami, channel manager, Middle East, Turkey and Africa, and Luca Marinelli, vice president, Channel Sales and Strategy, EMEA, Citrix, …
The best of both worlds: Dell EMC World 2017
In its second annual Las Vegas ‘World’ outing since the completion of the record $67 billion merger, Dell EMC laid …
Sharper edge: Microsoft’s Azure compute head Corey Sanders
James Dartnell sat down with Microsoft’s director of Azure Compute, Corey Sanders, at the firm’s Build 2017 conference in Seattle, …
Juniper Networks strengthens EMEA leadership team
Juniper Networks has appointed Marcus Jewell as senior vice president and general manager for its Europe, Middle East and Africa …
Gigamon signs up Exclusive Networks to expand across EMEA
Exclusive Networks has added Gigamon as the latest vendor to consolidate its distributor portfolio as it looks to grow its …
BT teams up with FireScout
BT has announced the launch of BT Managed Endpoint Access Security, a new security service protecting organisations from cyber threats and …
DXB launches smartphone e-gate scheme
The new service, called Smart UAE Wallet, has been launched in cooperation with Emirates Airline, and is expected to reduce departure clearance time to between 9 and 12 seconds per passenger.
HPE merges IT, OT with Edgeline platform
Before the advent of sensors in cars, phones, thermostats, refrigerators and factory-floor devices, information technology and operational technology were two …
Why UAE is set to accelerate ICT-led innovation
Luc Serviant, VP of Orange Business Services and a member of the Accelerator Selection Committee of the new Dubai Smart …
F5 CEO Locoh-Donou: We will shift focus to software
Based on what you’ve observed in your first two months in the job, what are you going to change? No …
How Averda is using hybrid cloud to help the environment
With more than 35 years of experience in waste management across pedestrian, residential, commercial and industrial areas, Averda is one …
How Microsoft is betting its future on AI and edge computing
James Dartnell reports from Microsoft Build 2017 at Seattle’s Washington State Convention Centre, where the firm launched a whole host …