CNME – in collaboration with Equinix – recently hosted an in-depth roundtable discussion on the challenges that CIOs are facing around their digitalisation efforts, and took stock of the progress they have made so far.
Which industries has digitalisation culled?
A range of household names have succumbed to the power of digital technology in recent years. We explore where the likes of Kodak went wrong, as well as the industries that are on the verge of the most profound disruption – or even extinction.
Bibop Gresta: Hyperloop the safest mode of transport
CNME spoke with the chairman and co-founder of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Bibop Gresta, and heard what HTT’s arrival will mean for enterprise technology.
Ford invests in AI startup to develop autonomous cars
Ford Motor Company has recently announced that it will be investing $1 billion during the next five years in Argo AI, an artificial intelligence company.
Dell EMC unveils new integrated partner programme
The unified programme embraces the entire Dell EMC partner ecosystem, inclusive of solution providers, cloud service providers, strategic outsourcers, OEM partners, systems integrators and distribution partners. It includes unique tracks with specific advantages and incentives that align to a particular partner type and attained tier designation.
IBM, Smart Dubai Office introduce ‘Cognitive Centre of Competence’
The centre, according to both companies, will define and deliver Dubai’s Cognitive Roadmap and help accelerate the development of cognitive citizen services across Dubai.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise CEO Jack Chen on the firm’s new course
CNME caught up with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise’s CEO, Jack Chen, during his recent visit to Dubai to discuss the communication company’s latest strategy change – extending its approach to industries outside of the hospitality market.
Help AG receives Platinum Partner status from Symantec
Help AG has announced that it has been awarded Platinum Partner status by Symantec under the vendor’s Secure One channel partner programme.
Microsoft launches Dynamics 365 in the UAE
The Dynamics 365 combines customer-relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource-planning (ERP) to support organisations in their digital transformation initiatives, enabling them to better engage with customers and empower employees.
Infoblox launches ActiveTrust Cloud
The new solution, according to the company, will be delivered as a service and will address the needs of global enterprises with a mobile workforce and growing branch offices.
Sophos introduces ‘Phish Threat’ attack simulator
Sophos has launched Sophos Phish Threat, an advanced phishing attack simulator and training solution that is fully integrated with the company’s cloud-based security management platform, Sophos Central.
Google, Intel strengthen partnership with ‘Android Things’
Intel may have cut ties with Android on smartphones and tablets, but the company’s partnership with Google on Android for the Internet of Things is growing stronger.
A manifesto for today’s digital CIO
Wael El Kabbany, Vice President for the Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Mediterranean at BT Global Services, discusses how digitalisation is rapidly transforming businesses and the CIO’s role.
CeBIT 2017 to feature ‘immersive technologies’
The show will feature a wealth of disruptive technologies, new business models and application scenarios – everything needed for the digital transformation of business and government.
CNME’s CIO 100 Awards celebrates technology excellence
The third annual CNME CIO 100 Awards recognised information technology and transformation leaders who have excelled in implementing innovative technologies and strategies to accelerate business growth.
HTC unveils new smartphone series
HTC has unveiled its newest smartphone series, HTC U, with two new models, the HTC U Ultra 5.7-inch and the HTC U Play 5.2-inch smartphones.
Avaya files for bankruptcy
Communications company Avaya has announced that it filed for Chapter 11 protection in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
How can log management solutions enhance data analysis?
Exponential growth of Big Data and analytics has sparked the need for businesses to collect, store and manage this data, as well as having the tools available to accurately analyse it in real-time. How can an efficient log management solution enhance this process?
Vertical focus: North Africa
Reseller ME explores the opportunities present in the North African market and how channel partners can look at maximising their business in the region.
HMD Global launches first Nokia Android smartphone
The Nokia 6 it the first Android smartphone release by Finnish company HMD Global, which acquired the rights to release Nokia-branded devices from Microsoft in 2016.