In a world where the success of an IT project is almost always defined by either the return on investment (ROI) or the benefits it brings to the business, GE’s latest endeavour is refreshingly different.
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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 3630
Are you ready for fifth generation Wi-Fi?
The fifth generation of Wi-fi has arrived, and it has left organisations with the decision of whether to transition to the newer, faster, wireless networking standard.
Nvidia startles Linux world with driver contribution
GPU manufacturer Nvidia made a series of code contributions to the open-source project Nouveau late last week, signaling a possible thawing of relations with the Linux community.
Yahoo attack places spotlight on identity management
The attack on Yahoo that started with the theft of user credentials from a third-party database highlights the risk of sharing usernames and passwords across multiple websites.
Mobile data from Super Bowl stadium breaks records
Sunday’s Super Bowl produced skyrocketing wireless voice and data usage by fans inside the MetLife Stadium, higher than any other one-day sporting event, according to AT&T and Verizon Wireless.
Mitel and Aastra close $374 million merger
Mitel Networks Corporation and Aastra Technologies have finalised their US$374 million merger.
The 'mobile first' approach
IDC recently predicted that CIOs will be forced to take a ‘mobility first’ approach to building networks, whereby mobility solutions and BYOD policies are integrated into infrastructures. How accurate is this prediction, and is the Middle East really ready to put mobile first?
Approaching ERP
ERP has come a long way in recent years—like much of the rest of the IT arena, it’s become about delivering a competitive business edge, says Tom Paye, Editor, CNME
Open up
Open-source storage solutions that used to be considered extremely niche have been used for various new applications, and these applications are getting users across the world excited about the possibility of doing things a little differently.
Brightcove launches ME office in Dubai
Cloud video provider Brightcove has announced the expansion of its operations with the opening of its office in Dubai.