According to a recent report by Gartner, digitalisation and cost optimisation are the key priorities for IT organisations in the GCC region.
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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 3571
Samsung announces launch of new mobile payment service
Samsung will soon be launching its mobile payment service, a new offering that aims to compete with heavyweights Apple and Google.
Cisco releases cybersecurity report
Cisco has released its 2015 Midyear Security Report, which analyses threat intelligence and cybersecurity trends.
Second wave of telco transformation
Sony John, Programme Manager for Telecoms and Media, IDC, discusses the diversification and transformation of the region’s telco market.
Above and beyond
Over The Top (OTT) telecom services are a fantastic opportunity for consumers and the enterprise, but could pose a threat to vendors themselves. How is OTT impacting the telco market and what impact will it have in the future?
The middle men
Network visibility and security firm Gigamon’s platform is an analytical intermediary to security hardware. We spoke to the company’s EMEA Vice President Andy Zollo about how the company is leveraging its partner relationships to drive local performance.
Healthy foundations
In any 21st Century industry, technology provides the foundations for operational efficiency, business agility and increased bottom line. However, in no sector are lives impacted more than in healthcare. Michele Rosso, Chief Financial Officer, Mediclinic Middle East, told CNME about the company’s partnership between IT and finance.
Cruising the streets – Google and driverless cars
Five key questions Google needs to answer about its driverless cars.
Bridging the gap
Over the last four years the Gulf region has stayed on the forefront of this technological transformation. Today many consumers are enjoying 4G mobile services delivered up to 10 times faster than their earlier predecessors.
Twitter sees surge in government requests for account information
Twitter has seen an increase in government demands for account information in the first half of this year, with the US followed by Japan topping the list for such requests.