International service company, Serco Middle East, has appointed Paul Bogan to the role of Chief Digital Officer headquartered out of its Dubai office.
Global public cloud services market to reach $266.4 billion
The worldwide public cloud services market is forecast to grow 17 percent in 2020 to total $266.4 billion, up from $227.8 billion in 2019, according to Gartner.
Saudi Arabia businesses to prioritise CX transformation next year: study
Customer experience will be a business priority for 96 percent of Saudi Arabia businesses in 2020, according to a new YouGov survey.
Saudi Arabia’s Misk Foundation, Abu Dhabi Hub71 partner to foster startup innovation
Saudi Arabia’s Misk Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, that outlined steps towards creating a more dynamic market for startups between the Kingdom and the UAE.
ITIDA collaborates with RiseUp to launch ‘African App Launchpad Cup’
The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) has collaborated with RiseUp, to launch ‘African App Launchpad Cup’ – the first pitch competition in Africa.
Quarry Mining selects Epicor ERP to optimise operations
Epicor Software has announced that Ras Al Khaimah based Quarry Mining has chosen Epicor ERP to optimise production processes and promote data transparency across business functions.
Galadari Group accelerates operations with Oracle
Galadari Brothers Group, one of UAE’s largest conglomerates with interests across automotive, retail, publishing and hospitality has initiated a major digital transformation with Oracle.
Abu Dhabi Customs taps Oracle to prepare workforce for the digital economy
Abu Dhabi General Administration of Customs has signed an agreement with Oracle in the field of human capital management as part of its plan for digital and strategic transformation.
Tech disruption key priority for UAE CEOs: report
UAE CEOs are actively disrupting their sectors in 2019 with 70 percent already making significant technological advances, from AI to cognitive computing, to grow their business and stay ahead of competition.
Dubai-based Jumbo enhances digital systems with Microsoft
Dubai-based technology giant Jumbo Electronics, has selected Microsoft’s Dynamics 365, as a cornerstone of its digital transformation journey.
Bahrain Credit taps Veeam to accelerate digital transformation
The Bahrain Credit financing company, under Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company (BCFC), has tapped Veeam Software has announced to guarantee data Availability, improve operational efficiency and better deliver digital services to its customers.
Nutanix helps Saudi-based Gulf Stevedoring future-proof operations
Gulf Stevedoring Contracting Company (GSCCO), a port operator in the Saudi Arabia, has announced that it is leveraging Nutanix software to increase IT capacity to support growing operations across Saudi port facilities.
Startup incubator Sheraa, Liv. team up to foster tech-enabled businesses
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and Liv., the digital-only lifestyle bank by Emirates NBD, have teamed up to educate UAE youth and jump-start their entrepreneurial journey with a workshop series recently.
Abu Dhabi Global Market to hit the road to find new global fintech talents
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has announced that FinTech Abu Dhabi’s global tour will be reaching even more cities ahead of the main event in Abu Dhabi in October 2019.