Mohammad Allataifeh, Director, Public Safety and Safe City, Huawei Enterprise, Middle East, discusses how today’s ICT solutions can further enable public safety and security.

Reap the benefits
Whilst launching Epicor’s new cloud-first strategy in the region, Sabby Gill, EVP, gave CNME an insight into how enterprises can hope to see the benefits of ERP applications moving from on premise to the cloud.

Building safe cities
As cities and populations grow, added strain is placed on infrastructure, while opportunities for criminals are also more abundant. This is why governments are narrowing their focus on public safety and security, and setting aside more funds to help keep citizens safe.

All set for IoT
Drue Reeves, Managing Vice President and distinguished analyst, Gartner, shares his insights on how enterprises can prepare for the inevitable Internet of Things.

5 things you should know about blockchain
Blockchain technology backs up Bitcoin to this day. In line with this, there’s been an increased interest from a variety of industries looking to optimise it. But how much do we really know about this technology?

Are we running out of wifi?
As the use of wireless connectivity increases across the globe – and increases at such a startling rate – bandwidth is being squeezed. Bart Saelets, Solution Architect, F5, investigates whether we really are heading towards a ‘capacity crunch.’

Keeping up with the trends
Marco Landi, president, EMEA, Polycom, discusses the changing purchasing trends in the IT industry and shares insights on how Middle East vendors can keep up with the shift.

Tech responsibility
Laurent Marini, Managing Director, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain, Orange Business Services, gives his take on why the corrosive effects of climate change need to be reversed through smart technology.

Algorithms: redefining business architecture
Steve Prentice, vice president and Gartner fellow, explores the opportunities and challenges brought by an algorithm-defined enterprise.

The importance of cyber hygiene to your security programme
In a complex security landscape, it is critical to be proactive, vigilant and protected against cyber threats. Hadi Jaafarawi, Managing Director, Qualys Middle East, discusses how practicing good cyber hygiene can help organisations attain the levels of security that they need.

SIEM: 14 questions to ask before you buy
Today’s SIEM technology boasts more brain power than ever, but many organisations fail to realise its full promise. Here are the key questions you need to ask to ensure the solution you choose will deliver.

Step up
Ashwin Venkatchari, Research Director, Imaging Printing and Document Solutions, IDC Middle East, Africa and Turkey, urges channel partners to move up the value chain to be a true solutions provider for customers.

The shifting face of power
Harshul Joshi, Senior Vice President of Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance, DarkMatter, gives his take on how cybersecurity is transforming cities, nations, and companies in a growing digital environment.

Growth guide
Sabby Gill, Executive Vice President, Epicor, analyses the importance of retaining employee loyalty and interest during booming periods.