SAP and Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority yesterday announced plans to launch a training and development institute in the UAE. At …
SAP unveils IT training facility
SAP has collaborated with Dubai Silicon Oasis to create a new IT training and development institute designed to boost local …
Mobile devices will be primary platform for accessing data: SAP
Mobility, cloud and in-memory computing are emerging as the top trends in the enterprise space today and in the coming …
Passion and profession
Dan Smith joined Xerox fresh out of Hertfordshire University in UK. He was first employed as a systems analyst for …
Technology leadership is crucial, says SAP
According to a survey conducted at the recent SAP User Group Middle East and North Africa (SUG-MENA) Executive Exchange held …
SAP survey highlights game changing strategic agenda
SAP partners from across the Gulf region reiterated their commitment to delivering and implementing cutting-edge software solutions at a recent …
African nations embrace e-learning
Most African countries have embraced technology in education, according to the eLearning Africa 2012 report, the first significant attempt to …
Burberry points to benefits of tech in strong annual results
Burberry has highlighted the strong role that technology plays in cutting costs and customer profiling at the fashion company, as …
SAP president claims €1bn worth of in-memory business in the pipeline
SAP has 1 billion worth of business in the pipeline for its in-memory HANA product, according to SAP’s president of …
SAP buying e-commerce vendor Ariba for $4.3 billion
SAP is buying cloud-based e-commerce vendor Ariba for US$4.3 billion, the companies announced yesterday. Ariba’s platform focuses on business-to-business commerce …
SAP lays out cloud strategy post-SuccessFactors deal
SAP announced a broad set of plans to become a player in cloud computing, spanning from a “loosely coupled suite” …
Sproxil taps IBM analytics to tackle medication counterfeiting
With a commitment to incorporate IBM analytics into its offerings, U.S.-based Sproxil is set to expand after its initial foray …
IBM embarks on ambitious Africa growth plan
IBM has embarked on an ambitious growth plan in Africa, opening up new offices and making efforts to build skills …
SAP revenue rises 11 percent in first quarter, but margin shrinks
SAP has published preliminary figures for its first-quarter results, showing revenue up 11 percent year on year, but margins shrinking …
Gitex embarks on a roadshow in Africa
Gitex, an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) event spanning MEASA, will this week embark on a roadshow of the African …
SAP goes after SAS, IBM with predictive analysis software
SAP is hoping to stake out some turf in the predictive analytics software market with a new application called BusinessObjects …
Oracle set to update analytics strategy, go after SAP customers
Oracle co-president Mark Hurd is scheduled to reveal new details about the vendor’s BI (business intelligence) and analytics strategy, including …
Oracle net income rises 18 percent, but hardware sales slump
Oracle yesterday said third-quarter net income rose 18 percent to US$2.5 billion, while revenues grew 3 percent to $9 billion. …
SAP reveals large MENA growth plan
SAP announced today that it will expand its partner ecosystem as part of an AED 1.65 billion four-year growth plan …
SAP reveals large MENA growth plan
SAP will invest AED 1.65 billion on a four-year growth plan in MENA, which it referred to as “the fastest …