What changes in architecture will be needed to accommodate the Internet of Things, and what types of platform will best deliver IoT services?
Dealing with the surge in mobile data demand
With the TRA desperate to get more spectrum by 2020 for the 5G network to power the ‘Smart Future’ of Dubai, how can telecoms providers hope to deal with this surge in demand for mobile data, and what technologies are available to help combat network congestion?
Nanjgel’s Jude Pereira on the evolving security space
In a freewheeling interview, Jude Pereira, MD of Nanjgel Solutions, dissects the security landscape and tells us where the industry is heading in the future.
AECOM’s Anthony Tomai on the importance of people – and patience
Heading a group that was recently named IT Team of the Year at CNME’s ICT Achievement Awards, Anthony Tomai believes in bringing a human touch to the office. Since his move to the Middle East two years ago, the AECOM EMEIA CIO is already enthused with the opportunities the region can bring.
How the Middle East can leverage fog computing capabilities
Fog computing provides the capability to derive real-time insights from the vast amounts of data generated by “things” at the edge of the network. Aligning with Dubai’s vision to be the world’s “smartest city” by 2017, how can fog computing contribute to this effort?
F5 Networks’ Diego Arrabal on securing a cloud-first world
Diego Arrabal, Director, F5 Networks, MEA, says it is time to modernise security in the cloud-first, mobile-centric world.
Partnering for progress
Facing pressure to develop new services quickly and to cut operational expenditures, telecommunications service providers are increasingly outsourcing their day-to-day network operations.
ADWEA lays foundation for Vision 2030 with comprehensive IT strategy
Striving to satisfy the ambitious goals of the emirate’s Vision 2030, Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority has defined a comprehensive five-year IT roadmap to ensure it remains one of the UAE’s top critical infrastructure providers.
Bank Dhofar’s Dr Tariq Taha on business agility and Branson
With a strong CV spanning a range of industries and geographies, Dr Tariq Taha now finds himself at the core of Bank Dhofar’s agility drive, and has already received national recognition for his work.
Mobility matters
Reseller ME speaks to experts to identify the opportunities for value-added resellers in the Mobile Device Management (MDM) market and how they can help in easing the complexities that organisations face.
Money talks
How are attitudes towards digital banking in the GCC region changing, and what strategies are needed to ensure maximum customer satisfaction?
HP highlights ‘security’ in printers
At GITEX 2016, the company is highlighting its complete range of Laser printers and a new line of scanners, which are faster, competitively priced and cloud connected.
NetScout on channel plans post buying Danaher’s communications unit
Abhishek Hajra, Regional Director, MEA, NetScout Systems, discusses what partners can expect from the company, post its acquisition of Danaher’s communication business last year.
Jeddah Municipality CIO Dr Arwa Yousuf Al-Aama defies all odds
Overcoming fierce opposition from the world’s most patriarchal government, dismissive colleagues and Saudi Arabia’s formidable religious police, Dr Arwa Yousuf Al-Aama now sits as a King Abdulaziz University computer science professor, CIO for Jeddah Municipality and a shining example for defying expectation.