Adelle Geronimo reports from IBM PartnerWorld Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, where IBM executives introduced new innovations and strategies to enable IT channel partners compete and succeed in the ‘cognitive era.’
GE, Aluminium of Greece ink first digital smelter deal
Last month, GE launched its first global Digital Smelter Centre of Excellence in Dubai, as well as signing a 10-year agreement with Aluminium of Greece to implement the world’s first digital smelter solution.
Key takeaways from the Mobile World Congress 2017
The 2017 edition of Mobile World Congress saw the relaunch of the iconic Nokia 3310, concrete signs of 5G progress and the vast promise of network function virtualisation. Jeevan Thankappan reports from Barcelona.
ekar launches Smart Rental Service in partnership with RTA
In a bid to ease traffic congestion, reduce the hassle of vehicle ownership and encourage commuters to opt for a cost-efficient route to work, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has partnered with ekar to introduce a pay-by-the-hour car rental service.
CNME’s CIO roundtable explores customer experience in digital transformation
In partnership with Avaya and AGC Networks, CNME hosted a roundtable discussion on how organisations can put the customer experience at the heart of their digital transformation initiatives.
CNME hosts CIO digitalisation progress roundtable
CNME – in collaboration with Equinix – recently hosted an in-depth roundtable discussion on the challenges that CIOs are facing around their digitalisation efforts, and took stock of the progress they have made so far.
CNME partners with TransSys for customer experience roundtable
In partnership with TransSys Solutions, CNME hosted a roundtable discussion centred around how organisations can maximise business value by incorporating customer experience into their digital initiatives.
Dubai Computer Group organises reseller and buyer get-together
According to DCG, the event is the first step towards achieving a healthy business environment for 2017 and beyond for the IT channel business.
National Bank of Oman hosts third annual Ibtikar Innovation Day
Now in its third outing, each year, Ibtikar sees 15 teams of National Bank of Oman employees from across the company compete for the chance to see their technology idea brought to life. Editor James Dartnell reports from Muscat.
CNME hosts inaugural IoT World forum
Last month, CNME hosted the inaugural edition of its IoT World conference at the Habtoor Grand Hotel in Dubai, to discuss one of the biggest trends that is transforming the IT landscape – the Internet of Things.
Avaya explores customer experience at Atlantis Engage conference
Avaya Engage, held at Atlantis, The Palm, gathered industry leaders and key decision makers to discuss how the company’s technology solutions are helping customers and partners achieve their digital transformation objectives.
Highlights from Intel Security’s FOCUS 16 Conference
Adelle Geronimo reports from FOCUS 16 in Las Vegas, where Intel Security shared insights on the evolving cybersecurity landscape in the digital economy, and announced new innovations and strategies for the coming year.
Inside Cisco’s security operations centre
Cisco’s Security Operations Centre in Krakow is on the front line in the against security breaches. Security Advisor Middle East toured the facility for an overview how the services work and an insider look at some of the latest threats.
The potential of cognitive IT: IBM World of Watson 2016
Glesni Holland reports from World of Watson 2016 in Las Vegas, where IBM executives unveiled the latest innovations in cognitive computing and demonstrated the impact that Watson can have – and is already having – on some of the world’s most important industries.