IT is heading towards being something more akin to a utility service, transformed by OpenStack’s open standardised cloud architecture, which will improve interoperability and render vendor lock-in a thing of the past.
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UAE CIOs rank cloud as a top investment priority
With 85 percent of UAE CIOs ranking cloud as their top investment priority to 2020, managing multiple clouds will be the foundation for business success, industry experts revealed recently.0 3570
Dial D for digital
How can telecom operators offer a more integrated omnichannel experience and develop new products and services to meet the needs of their customers?
Virtual velocity
With a growing number of passengers and an ever-expanding fleet of planes, flydubai is soaring. With success such as theirs, however, often come a few challenges. To address their IT needs, flydubai turned to virtualisation so that their vision would never be grounded.
Cool, calm, connected
When planning a getaway, most travellers fantasise of ice cold beverages on the beach, relaxing massages and thowing their smartphone into the ocean. The reality is, however, that modern holiday-makers can rarely ditch their devices completely. When they need to connect, they demand speeds that will get them away from the screen and back on the beach.
Vintage tech: Punch cards
This month’s Vintage Tech features an object that we’re sure still gives many CIO’s nightmares, and others fond nostalgia.
Deadline approaching for ICT Achievement Awards
The deadline is fast approaching for CNME’s 2015 ICT Achievement Awards nominations.
Managerial mind
For Akshaya Gaur, technical acumen alone has never been enough to succeed in IT. The Mashreq Bank Chief Information Officer has garnered a wealth of international experience across innovative projects, but has never lost his love of getting the best from his teams.
Huawei enters smartwatch market
Huawei has introduced its Huawei watch to markets in Europe at the IFA consumer technology conference in Berlin.
Cisco to demonstrate IoE digital business transformation at GITEX
Cisco has recently announced its participation at the 35th edition of GITEX Technology Week, with an expanded and focused presence this year.
Ajman Bank to deploy EMC storage and virtualisation solutions
EMC Middle East, an affiliate of EMC Corporation, recently announced that Ajman Bank has selected EMC’s storage solutions to redefine its IT infrastructure.