MacBook users are now able to access their Windows virtual desktops when they’re offline, after American software firm Citrix launched its DesktopPlayer for Mac yesterday.
Strategic trends in IT: 2014
V. Srinivasa Rao, Global Head, Digital Enterprise Solutions, Tech Mahindra spells out IT trends that will play an important role in 2014.
ME IT chiefs must build quality, future-proof networks that can support the ‘Internet of Things’
With the Internet of Things now an imminent reality, Middle East network providers have their work cut out for them, says Samer Ismair, MEMA Network Consultant, Brocade
Infor announces acquisition of PeopleAnswers
Infor has announced the acquisition of predictive talent analytics firm PeopleAnswers. Developed by a team of PhDs in behavioral science, …
What's Next for India's Outsourcing Industry? Q&A with outgoing NASSCOM president
In the 25 years since India’s most well-known IT services trade group National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) was formed, the country’s global outsourcing industry has experienced tremendous growth, but also its share of ups and downs.
US investment firm tables $3 billion deal to take Riverbed private
Investment company Elliott Management has offered to buy WAN optimisation vendor Riverbed Technology for just over US$3 billion, while giving it a chance to entertain higher bids.
Telecoms outlook 2014
It would seem that the telecoms world saw something of a shift during 2013. While margins from traditional revenue streams surrounding voice and text continued to fall, demand for data went through the roof, and it continues to climb. Undoubtedly, 2013 was the year of mobile data.
TRA Hosts ICT workshop with Irish Embassy in UAE & Enterprise Ireland
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority today staged an ICT workshop in conjunction with The Irish Embassy in UAE and Enterprise Ireland at the Authority’s Abu Dhabi headquarters.
Huawei unleashes Ascend Mate2 4G phone at CES
Huawei has revealed its Ascend Mate2 4G smartphone at CES 2014.
2014: Great risks, greater responsibilities
The need for advanced security is heightened further as we witness the transition to the third platform of computing, says Art Coviello, Executive Vice President EMC, Executive Chairman RSA, The Security Division of EMC.
Ericsson presents the top 10 consumer trends for 2014
Anders Lindblad, President, Ericsson Middle East offers his tips for the top consumer trends of 2014.
Atkins sets up planning office for 2022 Qatar World Cup using Esri software
Engineering consultancy Atkins has helped establish a new government office in the 2022 FIFA World Cup host nation of Qatar using systems based on Esri mapping software.
Dell issues 4 networking trends for 2014
2014 is poised to be an even bigger year for networks in the Middle East, perhaps “the year of the network”, says Shabbir Ahmad, Regional Sales Director – Networking, Dell, EMEA Emerging Markets
Enterprise apps in 2014: What's in store
If recent history is any indication, 2014 will be a busy year for the enterprise applications industry as vendors jockey for position and customers ponder moves from legacy ERP and CRM implementations to cloud-based services. Here’s a look at what some of the sector’s main players are likely to do as the year unfolds.
Archos to debut $200 LTE smartphone at CES
Archos is showing two low-cost Android-based smartphones this week at the International CES trade show, including the 45 Helium 4G, which is priced at US$200 without a contract.
Laptops, Chromebooks, tablets: The PCs we expect to see at CES 2014
CES comes at an awkward time of the year for PC manufacturers. The holiday shopping season has ended by early January, and the industry’s next big selling season – back-to-school time -is many months away.
Lenovo launches four new phones, Vibe Z best offering
In a flurry of budget also-ran device releases from Lenovo, the newly-unveiled Vibe Z stands out. Not only is it the company’s first LTE-compatible phone, it also boasts some quality mobile innards to boot.
Hackers claim to expose phone information of 4.6 million Snapchat users
Phone numbers paired with user names of over 4.6 million alleged Snapchat users were posted online by hackers, a few days after a security research group claimed a vulnerability in the social sharing service that could allow attackers to match phone numbers to Snapchat accounts.
IDC: High-tech companies failing in ERP customer experience strategies
High-tech manufacturers are failing in their customer ERP strategies, according to an IDC whitepaper.
Predictions gone wrong: Losing bets analysts made for 2013
Cast your mind back to the late 2000s – when the iPhone 3G beguiled consumers and the iTunes App Store began shifting users’ ideas about how they bought and used software. When Microsoft pros saw nothing but clear skies after Windows 7 cleared out the Windows Vista storm, and when green technology was touted as a transformative force in IT.