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.
Google to restructure into holding company named Alphabet
As part of a massive restructuring arrangement designed to enable the company’s businesses to operate more efficiently, Google will become a subsidiary of a new parent company called Alphabet.
MENA BI and analytics software market grew 12% in 2014
According to Gartner, business intelligence (BI) and analytics software revenue in the Middle East and Africa (MENA) totaled $245 million in 2014, a 12 percent increase from 2013 revenue of $219 million.
Google names Sundar Pichai as new CEO
As part of a corporate reshuffle, Sundar Pichai has been named the new CEO of Google as it becomes a subsidiary of a new company called Alphabet.
Microsoft to let shareholders nominate board members
Microsoft recently added a provision to its bylaws that allowed shareholders with a significant stake in the company to directly nominate up to two candidates to its board of directors.
Red Hat readies OpenStack for enterprise
Red Hat has recently reported that it has made the necessary adjustments to the open source OpenStack cloud hosting software for easier deployment within enterprises.
IBM’s $1B acquisition aims to enhance its Watson Health platform
IBM has announced plans to buy Merge Healthcare in a $1 billion deal that promises to bring new image-focused capabilities to its Watson Health platform.
IBM to deploy Mac-friendly cloud services for enterprise IT
IBM and Apple’s year-long partnership has reached another level with the PC company’s announcement of new cloud services designed to help large companies incorporate Macs into their IT infrastructures.
Red Hat survey reveals enterprise mobility hiring priorities
Red Hat today released findings from its recent mobile survey revealing trends in enterprise mobility hiring priorities for 2015.
Etisalat, MOH sign managed network services deal
Etisalat has recently announced its partnership with Ministry of Health (MOH) to provide end-to-end Managed network service, which includes 36 clinics (main/backup) links with SLA.