Visibility in hybrid cloud could be the difference between prosperity and failure for enterprises

The current pandemic-induced economic downturn has led many to rapidly increase the speed at which they digitise their business — sequestering workforces in their homes and looking for ways to serve a customer base that is now concentrated within digital channels. For many brands a greater transition into the cloud has been a fundamental strategy underpinning this move. However, moving to the cloud still has its challenges for some organisations. New complexities in the IT environment can prevent IT teams from delivering the promised return on cloud investments. Monitoring and observability are now critical components to an effective hybrid cloud strategy.

Techno-Government Relations for the Future

CNME Editor Mark Forker spoke to government relations leader for high tech companies, Sam Blatteis, CEO of The MENA Catalysts, the voice of the Middle East digital economy. We wanted to find out the backstory of this rapidly expanding government relations firm, the key role it plays in clearing the path for brand-name high tech multinationals and hear insights into ‘Programme HQ’ a Saudi concerted effort to attract digital businesses to the Kingdom.

Emirates NBD and MetLife form strategic partnership

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, and MetLife, one of the world’s largest life insurance  companies have announced a strategic partnership to provide insurance products and solutions to the bank’s extensive wealth, retail and SME customer base across the United Arab Emirates.

Interview with Rami Kichli, Software AG

Rami Kichli, Vice President, Software AG, Gulf and Levant, discusses the technology solutions that were presented at GITEX 2020, interfacing with the customers at the venue, insights on the acceleration towards digital transformation post-pandemic and more.

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