A simple strategy for standardising metadata can improve decision-making, data governance and data security.
The big transformation
Over the past half-decade, the Big Data flame has spread like wildfire throughout the enterprise, and the IT department has not been immune. The promise of data-driven initiatives capable of transforming IT from a support function to a profit centre has sparked enormous interest.
Faster fabric
Although impressive, 10 gigabit Ethernet faces stiff competition. Network architects need to brace themselves for the impending arrival of 25G/50G Ethernet technology, which promises to redefine the data centre networking landscape in enterprises.
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.
Global Distribution signs distribution agreement with Cathexis
Global Distribution has announced that is has signed a distribution agreement with Cathexis, an electronic and software systems development, and manufacturing company, specialising in video surveillance solutions.
Striking a balance
The concept of business-IT alignment is a top priority for most CIOs around the world. But it presents a conundrum. How can CIOs ensure that their efforts satisfy a company’s internal technology needs as well as delivering value to the most important stakeholder – the customer?
TraceaCODE to showcase new solutions at GITEX
TraceaCODE, French-based company, will focus on its cloud-based platforms that connect products to the web, using unitary identification through RFID tags or QR codes for tracking at GITEX.
Posiflex to exhibit POS portfolio at GITEX
Posiflex Technology, a company that designs and manufactures POS solutions and peripherals, will exhibit its full portfolio at GITEX Technology Week.
Matrix to present its VoIP and GSM gateways solutions at GITEX
Matrix will showcase its complete range of VoIP-GSM gateways, business IP-PBXs, converged voice and data platforms and all new range of terminals.
The daily compute
Abdulla Al Bastaki has been an ever-present in Dubai’s Smart te transformation. RTA’s Director of IT has been a mainstay of public sector technology, from the emirate’s e-Gov to Smart City phases, and has learned the value of customer satisfaction en route.
Losing IT
Highly publicised events have demonstrated that it is now more difficult than ever to protect an organisation’s internal data. Advances in technology and productivity tools have made collaboration in the workplace easier, while also creating new vectors for data to leave the organisation.
Mobilising the ‘always-on’ business
Gregg Petersen, Regional Director, Middle East and SAARC, Veeam Software, explains why data centre availability is here to stay.
The idea economy: Is your industry ripe for disruption?
Alaa Alshimy, VP, Enterprise Group and Managing Director for HP Middle East, Mediterranean and Africa (MEMA), shares insight on the potential of a hyper-connected world ahead of GITEX 2015.
Honor launches Honor 7 in the Middle East
Honor has officially launched its new Honor 7 device to the Middle East. The new device will be available from 18th October at AED 1,399.
EMC to highlight its Smart City platforms at GITEX
EMC’s presence at this year’s GITEX will focus on its Smart City platforms and in demonstrating the power of the Federation, with an emphasis on Big Data, converged infrastructure and Flash solutions.
Encode to showcase its latest security solutions at GITEX
Encode will be demonstrating its latest products and solutions in security analytics, response orchestration and cybersecurity operations and intelligence at GITEX Technology Week.
Dell to acquire EMC in $67B deal
Dell is reportedly in talks to acquire enterprise storage company EMC, marking a new chapter in the PC maker’s history.
Laserfiche to demonstrate ECM system solutions at GITEX
Laserfiche has announced that it will demonstrate new enterprise content management (ECM) system functionality, including a new app for Windows devices and a wizard-driven, code-free app-to-app integration tool at GITEX.
Zebra Technologies to present visibility solutions at GITEX
Zebra Technologies will exhibit its latest solutions for increased visibility, transparency and productivity with a focus on mobility, cloud and the Internet Of Things (IoT), during GITEX Technology Week.
Riverbed, Microsoft to highlight IaaS and SaaS solutions at GITEX
Riverbed Technology has announced that it will participate at GITEX 2015, through its technology partner Microsoft.