Ondrej Krehel, Founder, CTO and Darin Andersen, Founder, CEO, Cyberunited Lifars, speaks about white hat hackers and very fine ethical line they may or may not cross.
Easy money
As hackers become more organised, previously challenging targets seem like easy pickings. In the past, a thief would need to take on high-risk behaviour to gain access to the goods. Now, the big payoff may be only a few clicks away.
Ericsson launched University ICT professional programme
Ericsson has officially launched its ICT Professional Foundation Programme in the Middle East covering 12 countries with the ambition of helping graduates looking to join ICT giants be better equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to this cutting edge business.
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Healthy foundations
In any 21st Century industry, technology provides the foundations for operational efficiency, business agility and increased bottom line. However, in no sector are lives impacted more than in healthcare. Michele Rosso, Chief Financial Officer, Mediclinic Middle East, told CNME about the company’s partnership between IT and finance.
Hacking Team zero-day used in new Darkhotel attacks
According to recent reports, files and tools owned by the Hacking Team that has been leaked previously has now been repurposed by a cyber-espionage group targeting luxury hotels.
The big migration
Ovanes Mikhailov, Managing Director, Middle East, Kaspersky Lab, shares insight on the top security issues IT leaders need to consider when migrating to a new OS.
Slicker city
The road to Ajman Vision 2021 has already begun, the initiative demanding a happier, greener emirate driven by a ‘distinguished government’. A key partner of the project is city planner Ajman Municipality, whose increasingly mobile employees needed a sharper Wi-Fi solution to catalyse the mandate’s ambitious objectives.
The jet set
George Yacoub, CIO, SEHA, has spent more time than he would have liked commuting – to the point that an airport became his temporary office. Now that he has found a home in Abu Dhabi, he reflects on his many successes, his love of helping people, and what it takes to be one of the region’s top CIOs.
Google to restructure into holding company named Alphabet
As part of a massive restructuring arrangement designed to enable the company’s businesses to operate more efficiently, Google will become a subsidiary of a new parent company called Alphabet.
Embracing IT flexibility
CIOs are quickly losing control of the applications and platforms their employees choose to use at work. Unsanctioned apps and services can negatively impact workflow and the general health of a company, but the potential damage can be offset with the right IT mindset, support and flexibility.
Back to layer one
Managing a network’s physical layer is a task that requires technical expertise and precision. With investments made to last the long haul, getting the basics right makes a fundamental difference for a well-managed data centre.
IBM’s $1B acquisition aims to enhance its Watson Health platform
IBM has announced plans to buy Merge Healthcare in a $1 billion deal that promises to bring new image-focused capabilities to its Watson Health platform.
10 things to expect from Windows 10
With the worldwide release of Windows 10 today, we bring you the top 10 features you can expect from the new OS.
Hacking Team: anti-terrorism tools were not compromised
The founder of Hacking Team, the Italian surveillance software company, which suffered a 400 GB data breach last week reassures clients that its anti-terrorism work has not been jeopardised.
Recurring returns
Jyoti Lalchandani, Group Vice President and Regional Managing Director, META, IDC, says teamwork and transparency are key elements to develop sound revenue lifecycle management policies.
Symantec uncovers Morpho hacking activities
A cyber espionage group has targeted high-profile technology, Internet, commodities and pharmaceutical companies in the US, Europe and Canada, reports Symantec.
Intel Security launches new Microsoft Office 365 Channel Kit
Intel Security has launched its new Microsoft Office 365 Channel Kit, which is designed to be a “grab and go kit” for the channel.
Mindware adopts 3i Infotech’s ORION 11j
Mindware, a Dubai-based virtualisation-focused distributor adopts 3i Infotech’s ORION 11j product as its ERP solutions for their Cloud based application.
The worker’s shift
The consumerisation of IT is driven by employees who buy their own devices, use their own personal online service accounts, install their own applications and then connect to the corporate network, often without the organisation’s knowledge or approval. Is this new wave of autonomy a friend or foe to the IT department?