To many organisations, compliance to legislative and regulatory standards can often be regarded as a cost burden, rather than a …
Double Vision: Will Saudi Arabia’s $45 billion tech bet help it to meet its 2030 targets?
It seems that Saudi Arabia’s pledge to make technology a key pillar of Vision 2030 was far from hollow. The …
When will self-driving and flying cars arrive in Dubai?
When Carl Benz developed the first automobile in 1885, the concept of a self-navigating car would have sounded like nothing …
Reaching new heights: Oman Air’s SVP of IT Sourav Sinha
“I don’t follow the rules, that’s my problem.” Sourav Sinha has always been one to trust his instincts, and if …
In vogue: The wearable movement
When James Park and Eric Friedman founded Fitbit ten years ago, they created a device that would soon become a …
Microsoft’s Nadella on prospects in intelligent cloud
Microsoft’s annual partner gathering, formerly known as Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, is now called Microsoft Inspire 2017. According to the …
Don’t take the bait: 11 tips to thwart phishing attacks
From rewarding employees for savvy security smarts, to showing them how breaches are relevant to their every-day duties, we’ve got the phishing prevention tips you need.
OSN’s IT VP Damian O’Gara on digitally transforming the firm
The concept of ‘digitally transforming’ the broadcast media industry may seem strange to some. By its very nature, television services …
How SISD protects students and employees from cyber threats
Recognising the need to manage increasing critical security risks and monitor growing number of devices in the organisation, the Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai opted to deploy network and endpoint security solutions to protect its students and employees from cyber threats.
Revolutionary and magical: iPhone reaches its 10th birthday
Ten years ago today, Apple’s very first iPhone hit the stores. We bring you a brief look at the evolution of the device.
Channel partners: Prevention is better than cure for Petya
Tuesday’s ransomware outbreak affected victims across the globe from Ukrainian infrastructure including power companies, airports, public transit, and the central …
How firms can stay safe from Petya
A new wave of cyber-attacks, Petya, a ransomware similar to the Wannacry attack, has taken out servers and IT …
Petya ransomware: Can we be safe?
The latest ransomware attack, an offshoot of Petya dubbed by security researchers as “NotPetya” and “GoldenEye” is wreaking havoc across the globe, crippling computers in its wake.
A closer look: How data analytics can help IT security
As businesses seek to gain more insight into network traffic and user activity they are pushed to look for tools that can bring them deeper analytics they can use to enhance their security strategies.