Microsoft has finally closed its $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia’s handset business, and now has an added opportunity to impose its ‘Microsoft Everywhere’ approach on technology, writes James Dartnell.
Dimension Data acquires Nexus
Dimension Data today announced that it has acquired 100 percent of Nexus for an undisclosed sum.
$19 billion well spent
James Dartnell takes a look at what Facebook’s acquisition of WhatsApp means for the two companies.
IBM: CFOs lack faith in Big Data strategies
According to a new IBM study, 82 percent of CFOs see the value of integrating enterprise-wide data, but only 24 percent think their team is up to the task.
Etisalat and Huawei sign 5G development agreement
Etisalat and Huawei have announced the signing of a new agreement that will see the two companies deepen their cooperation in pioneering 5G telecom broadband services over the next five years across the Middle East region.
Etisalat announces 18% revenue growth for 2013
Etisalat enjoyed an 18% increase on consolidated revenues between 2012-2013, as they jumped to AED 38.9 billion, while it gained 9 million aggregate net subscribers, taking the number to 148 million.
Gartner: MENA public cloud services to total $620 million in 2014
The public cloud services market in the Middle East and North Africa region is on pace to grow 21.3 percent in 2014 to total $620 million, up from an estimated $511 million for 2013, according to the latest outlook by Gartner
Gartner: MENA public Cloud services to total $620 million in 2014
The public cloud services market in the Middle East and North Africa region is on pace to grow 21.3 percent in 2014 to total $620 million, up from an estimated $511 million for 2013, according to the latest outlook by Gartner.
IDC launches Technology Advisory Council before CIO summit
IDC today launched its Technology Advisory Council for the Gulf region during a press conference held at Dubai’s Burj Al Arab hotel.
ITS announces Smart Government agreement for GCC nations
International Turnkey Systems Group (ITS) has announced a series of agreements to implement Smart Government solutions and provide a range of e-government services for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.