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Think green

Launched in 1992 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ‘Energy Star’ was the initiative that kick-started green IT. Since then, minimising the negative impact of information technology use on the environment has become increasingly pertinent in the age of sustainability.

Perfect planning

His first days as an international student in Ann Arbor, Michigan were a bit trying. However, it was his determination to move outside his comfort zone that made Alaeddin Al-Badawna, Manager – IT, ADMA-OPCO, the detail-oriented professional he is today.

A healthy house

Al Noor Hospitals Group has long been a leading healthcare provider in the UAE. As they look to expand beyond the borders of the Emirates, Wissam Ismail, Head of ICT is determined to keep the company’s IT infrastructure robust and healthy.

Tech, travelled

With the organisation’s data centre archaic and inefficient, Saeed Al Ghailani, Head of Infrastructure and Telecoms, Department of Transport Abu Dhabi, knew change was a must. When the arm moved to a new office in Bain Al Jessrain, he took the opportunity to modernise and streamline IT operations.

Banking on trust

Surya Subramanian always considers the bottom line where IT is concerned. Emirates NBD’s Group Chief Financial Officer talks to CNME about his relationship with technology and the company’s CIO, and how the bank’s customers are benefitting from the digital transformation.

emt launches Australian uni courses

emt Distribution today announced that its education and training arm, emt Academy, has tied up with Australia’s Charles Sturt University (CSU) to offer free online courses on virtualisation.

FVC scoops Polycom accolade

Value added distributor FVC has been recognised with the Polycom Circle of Excellence 2014 Award as the EMEA Distributor of the Year during TEAM Polycom 2015, the company’s annual partner conference.

Apple thriving on ‘stiff competition’

Apple CEO Tim Cook didn’t disappoint when he spoke at this week’s Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference, reiterating his company’s commitment to “great” and not “good” products.

Cyber subversives

Debating political issues, promoting free speech, and supporting human rights, the illegal cyber activities of hacktivists divide opinion. Are they criminals like any other, or are their cases of their work justifying their underhand means?

Forward-thinking financials

Mohammed Faisal, Chief Financial Officer, Al Mostajed Technologies Group, has a good relationship with all departments in the company – but that doesn’t mean he sugarcoats his opinion when it comes to funding projects.

Network World ME judges named

The judges for CNME’s sixth annual Network World Middle East awards have been announced, comprising IT leaders from a variety of influential companies across the region.

Profitable connections

Internet of Things unlocks huge opportunities for the regional channel partners. Reseller ME finds out how they can optimise this technology to remain profitable.

Ericsson signs twofour54 deal

Ericsson has strengthened its partnership with twofour54, the commercial arm of the Abu Dhabi Media Zone Authority, through the acquisition of its current playout business, initially providing playout services for nine different channels.

FVC hosts Polycom summit

Middle East & Africa distributor FVC hosted a Tech Summit for its sixteen Polycom certified partners across the GCC region on 19th and 20th January in Dubai.

IBM planning ‘110,000’ job cuts

IBM is apparently planning the most devastating jobs cuts in business history, with a reported 110,000 employees from a global workforce of 435,000 facing redundancy, US Forbes has reported.

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