IBM is building out its global computing network in a bid to focus on the enterprise cloud market, announcing that it is adding cloud centres in 11 new locations.
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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 3572
The best laid plans
The pressure on CIOs to increase capacity and agility of their network infrastructures has been palpable this last year. The bad news is that this pressure is only going to increase for the next year. The good news is that businesses and organisations stand to benefit greatly – if they have a plan.
Payment pain points
Sachin Varghese, EVP & CMO, Paladion Networks, discusses the importance of the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) for businesses of all size when taking credit card payments.
Thuraya releases consumer satellite phone
Dubai-based Thuraya Telecommunications Company today launched its entry-level satellite phone, the XT-LITE.
BT in talks with $19.5 billion mobile carrier EE
BT Group has entered exclusive talks to buy U.K. mobile operator EE for £12.5 billion ($19.5 billion), a deal that would help the carrier offer bundles of mobile and fixed services.
Over 700m change habits post-Snowden
An international survey of Internet users has found that more than 39% have taken steps to protect their online privacy and security as a result of spying revelations by one-time NSA employee Edward Snowden.
Riverbed goes private in $3.6 billion deal
Riverbed Technology is the latest major tech company to bow out of public trading, announcing a $3.6 billion takeover by private equity firm Thoma Bravo on Monday.
No compromise
Fabrizio Croce, Regional Director, Southern Europe and Middle East, WatchGuard discusses the importance of guarding encrypted traffic, and offers his predictions for 2015.
Tripwire acquired by old-hand cabling firm
Not long ago security firm Tripwire was on the hunt for acquisitions. This week it was on the receiving end of one as ancient cable equipment maker Belden splashed $710 million in cash to buy the company.
iOS users ‘more security conscious’ than Android base
Data released by cloud storage service iDrive suggests that iPhone and Android users differ in terms of security and privacy habits as well as many others.