The IT talent gap is driving up demand for skilled IT pros, but for certain roles and skillsets, finding — and signing — the right candidate can feel a bit like trying to capture a unicorn.
How blockchain can help build better public services
The blockchain hype keeps growing and governments are starting to take notice. Widespread adoption of the distributed ledger technology remains a long way off, but it could help address some major public sector challenges.
Why buy Cocoon’s smart home security system
Easy-to-use and elegantly-designed, all-in-one home security system Cocoon could be the answer to your safety concerns. Security cameras are becoming …
Will the end of net neutrality be a security nightmare?
The effects of the net neutrality repeal are hard to predict, but there could be additional costs for using endpoint security tools if data rates rise.
Western Digital drives education in the channel
Khwaja Saifuddin, senior sales director, Western Digital India, Middle East and Africa, explains the firm’s priorities around channel education and …
10 biggest data breaches of the 21st century
Data breaches happen daily, in too many places at once to keep count. But what constitutes a huge breach versus a small one? We bring you 10 of the biggest or most prominent breaches of the 21st century.
Can AI predict when a new hire will quit?
New pattern matching tech takes aim at predicting how long new hires will stay, potentially saving employers billions per year. But has AI really cracked the code on employee retention?
The Dubai banking CEO with a PhD in AI
The banking industry in the GCC will not promote senior executives who fear or are ignorant of technology, says Commercial …
“Women… are far more employable than men,” says UAE minister
Women perform better than men academically, Dr Ahmad bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, the minister for higher education and …
Believe in technology: OMA Emirates’ Sangal
Niranj Sangal, group CEO, OMA Emirates, discusses e-commerce trends and reveals plans for the year. The regional e-commerce landscape has …
Unlocking business prospects in Kuwait
Kuwait was recently classified as an emerging market by global index provider FTSE Russell, reflecting the country’s progress across verticals. …
Why ME firms need to care about the new data protection law
Rashmi Knowles, field CTO, EMEA, RSA, discusses how the new EU General Data Protection Regulation will impact Middle East firms and how they can prepare for it.
6 ways hackers exploit machine learning tools
Machine learning algorithms will improve security solutions, helping human analysts triage threats and close vulnerabilities quicker. But they are also going to help threat actors launch bigger, more complex attacks.
Why CISOs should think of cybersecurity as a business enabler
On the sidelines of the RSA Conference in Abu Dhabi, Qualys CISO Mark Butler sat down with Security Advisor ME …