Alpha Data CEO Fayez Ibbini on how the IT company has coped and adapted to the industry challenges presented by the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic and how it has changed the way we work – and what the future will look like.
Technology, UAE
UAE parents “concerned” but “don’t take action” in protecting kids online
A majority of UAE parents (96 percent) worry about their children’s online safety but many may not know how to protect them, according to a recent study by Norton.2 4307
Security, privacy and integrity are core to our innovations: Avaya’s Sumedh Ganpate
Sumedh Ganpate, Senior Collaboration Practice Leader, Avaya International, gives Security Advisor ME a lowdown on how the company is innovating to make Avaya Spaces not only a reliable but also a secure platform for today’s remote workforce.
Smart vision: How Hyvision Technology is delivering value beyond security
In an exclusive interview, Hyvision Technology general manager Leo Liao shares insights into the ever-evolving smart video surveillance market and why cutting-edge storage is pertinent for successful implementations.
Appetite for digital transformation rise despite COVID-19 pandemic: report
Today’s macro-economic disruption has failed to dampen digital transformation plans, with 52 percent of companies stating they will increase their spending on digital transformation, according to IFS.
Ingram Micro adds IBM Cloud to its Middle East Marketplace
Ingram Micro and IBM have announced a new collaboration to help businesses build, scale and monetise cloud and digital services.
Saudi IT heads struggle to gain end-to-end network visibility: report
More than two thirds (68 percent) of IT heads in Saudi Arabia believe it is challenging to gain end-to-end visibility of their network, according to a report by VMware and Forrester.
American Hospital Dubai accelerates digital journey with Oracle
American Hospital Dubai, part of Mohamed & Obaid Al Mulla Group, has selected Oracle Cloud Applications and Cerner, a Gold Level member of Oracle Partner Network (OPN), for a major digital transformation.
Hub71 teams up with UAE banks to spotlight banking pain points for startups
Hub71 has collaborated with two leading banks in the UAE – Mashreq Bank and First Abu Dhabi Bank – to help identify and solve the pain points faced by startups and launched a whitepaper titled: Rethinking Banking for Startups.
Mastercard powers faster and seamless online shopping experiences
Mastercard has announced the tokenisation of consumer card credentials on file for Amazon customers in 12 countries across North America, Latin America, Middle East and Europe.
Abu Dhabi-based Injazat unveils new cyber defence facility
UAE-based digital transformation leader Injazat has unveiled its new Cyber Fusion Centre, expanding its cyber defence capabilities and portfolio of services.