Cisco announced that it is holding the ‘Women of Impact 2016 Conference’ – a full day conference devoted to the development and advancement of women in the technology industry.
CIO 100 Awards 2016 winners announced
Information technology innovation and transformation leaders, yesterday, gathered for the second annual CIO 100 Awards and Forum.
Yas Mall implements Aruba wireless technologies
Yas Mall has recently deployed a fully integrated wireless networking solution from Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, including Access Points (APs), mobility controllers, guest management and reporting and monitoring tools to provide visitors wireless internet connectivity across 2.5 million square feet of the mall.
UAE companies remain a target of cybercrimes
Cybercrime is on the rise across the globe and will continue to grow at its pace as more citizens and companies utilise internet for their day-to-day business. Companies in the UAE especially are soft targets amongst the cyber criminals due to lack of awareness towards cyber security.
Canon holds annual partner conference
Canon, a global player in imaging solutions, held its annual partner conference for the Middle East and Central and North Africa regions. A key highlight of the conference this year was Canon Europe’s announcement of the founding of new ‘Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA)’ business division, which will enhance Canon’s business within the Africa region.
First in flight
Gulf Air, the flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has a history of flying high. The firm’s Director of IT, Dr. Jassim Haji, relished the opportunity to upgrade its data centre to a first-class package.
Levtech Consulting deploys Microsoft Dynamics ERP at KOSTCO
Technology consulting firm, Levtech Consulting recently initiated the deployment of Microsoft Dynamics AX at Kaddas Oilfield Services and Trading (KOSTCO).
Software AG names winners of its customer and partner awards
Software AG has revealed the winners of this year’s Software AG Customer and Partner Awards held during its recently concluded ‘Innovation Day’ at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai.
Information investment
With its companies siloed and speaking different IT languages, Khalifa Butti Bin Omeir Group needed a fresh solution that could unite its finance and HR operations. Samir Mayani, IT Director, KBBO, opted for a Cloud-based ERP solution to drive the change.
Alpha Data, Al Noor sign Phase 2 of MPS project
Alpha Data has reported that the initial phase of its four-year contract to deploy HP’s Managed Print Services for Al …
Heavy metal
Enamoured with futuristic technology, Esam Hadi has a passion for innovation. Aluminium Bahrain’s Senior IT Manager has used the power of IT automation to convince the firm’s senior management of calculated tech risks, and is determined to empower a new crop of the company’s rising stars.
Set in concrete
With a lack of sufficient processes to ensure timely delivery of its product, Gulf Precast was suffering. Mohammad Shahzad, ICT Manager, Gulf Precast Concrete, implemented an enterprise-wide ERP solution which has vastly improved operating processes and had a huge impact on the company’s bottom line.
Paper purge
Any firm specialising in construction and engineering work needs rock solid business processes to match its concrete end products. Unfortunately for BATCO Group, a reliance on paper documents left the firm with serious problems. IT Manager Chadi Eid sought an enterprise content management solution as a remedy.
MEA cyber security market to reach $13 billion by 2019
A recent report from Cybersecurity Ventures has forecasted that the cyber security market of the Middle East and African region (MEA) is expected to grow to $13.43 billion by 2019 – covering an expected compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7 per cent in the next five years.
Cyber security market in MEA region to reach $13 billion by 2019
A recent report from Cybersecurity Ventures has forecasted that the cyber security market of the Middle East and African region (MEA) is expected to grow to $13.43 billion by 2019 – covering an expected compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7 per cent in the next five years.
Cool, calm, connected
When planning a getaway, most travellers fantasise of ice cold beverages on the beach, relaxing massages and thowing their smartphone into the ocean. The reality is, however, that modern holiday-makers can rarely ditch their devices completely. When they need to connect, they demand speeds that will get them away from the screen and back on the beach.
eHDF signs MoU with IL&FS Securities Services
eHosting DataFort (eHDF) has announced its partnership with IL&FS Securities Services Ltd (ISSL), a Securities Services firms based in India, to provide innovative Managed Services covering IT infrastructure, Remote Disaster Recovery and back office operations support for financial brokerage firms operating within UAE’s financial exchanges.
10 and counting
2015 marks Help AG’s 10th year anniversary. In an exclusive interview, the company’s Managing Director, Stephan Berner, discusses business and success strategy.
Upgraded opportunity
Fady Sleiman, CIO, Waha Capital, does not see areas of weakness. Instead, he prefers to see opportunities. When he had the opportunity to streamline the technology infrastructure in the office, he and his team went all in.
Help AG partners with Bit9 + Carbon Black
Help AG has signed new Authorised Solution Partner (ASP) and Security Service Provider (SSP) partnership agreements with Bit9 + Carbon Black in the GCC.