Global sales of smartphones to end users returned to growth in the first quarter of 2018 with a 1.3 percent increase over the same period in 2017, according to Gartner.
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Gartner recently published its Market Guide for Software Resellers, and SoftwareONE was highlighted as one of the 13 vendors studied …
The big picture: why cloud systems need a security boost
The cloud is getting bigger and bigger, as a glance at the revenue figures for some of the biggest providers demonstrates vividly.
AI startup receives grant from Abu Dhabi kickstarter programme
startAD, the innovation and entrepreneurship platform anchored at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), announced NEURAi as the winning startup of the hardware Venture Launchpad.
Deep Secure teams up with Arrow Electronics to drive success in the Middle East
Deep Secure, the Content Threat Removal company, is delighted to announce a new distribution agreement with Arrow ECS in the Middle East, supporting the UK firm’s growth plans in the region.
Only 1% of global CIOs have deployed blockchain technology: study
Only one percent of CIOs indicated any kind of blockchain adoption within their organisations, according to Gartner’s 2018 CIO Survey. The study also found that only eight percent of CIOs were in short-term planning or active experimentation with blockchain.
Why strategic partnerships are instrumental in being cyber-resilient
Abhijit Mahadik, director, Infra and Cyber Security, Raqmiyat, on why being cyber-resilient is not only about having latest security technologies …
Demand for AI talent grows five-fold in five years
The percentage of jobs requiring Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills have witnessed a nearly five-fold increase globally since 2013, experts revealed.
AI will play a “crucial role” in HR systems: experts
“AI will play a crucial role within HR systems to reduce effort and provide more robust and accurate data for predictive analysis,” said Craig Austin, Head of Talent Management and Learning & Development, RAKBANK.
Commvault flaunts hybrid backup, recovery potential
Backup, recovery and archive specialist Commvault today showcased the advantages of its HyperScale technology at its first Middle East Connections …
Global IT spending forecasted at $3.7 trillion: report
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3.7 trillion in 2018, an increase of 6.2 percent from 2017, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.
Robots and humans can make travel experiences more efficient: Sophia
Etihad Airways has introduced Humanoid Robot Sophia to the UAE as its spokesperson for the future of innovation and technology in aviation at ATM.
Ivanti hosts inaugural Middle East partner event in Dubai
The event brought together over 30 partners from across the region, enabling Ivanti to showcase their solutions in unifying IT and security operations.
E-commerce boom triggers automation in Middle East retail logistics
Globally, retail e-commerce is expected to increase to 14.6 percent of total retail, with a market volume of more than $4 trillion, according to a report by eMarketer.
Taking control: Infoblox’s Ashraf Sheet on network connectivity and security
Ashraf Sheet, regional director, Middle East and Africa, Infoblox, discusses the importance of network visibility and control, and the future of connectivity.
Almost half of organisations implementing IoT use digital twins, says report
According to research and advisory firm Gartner, 48 percent of organisations that are implementing the Internet of Things (IoT) said they are already using, or plan to use digital twins (virtual representations of real objects) in 2018.
Commvault to spotlight latest data management trends in Dubai
Commvault, as part of its Connections Live forum, will highlight how HyperScale technology will impact and can benefit Middle East organisations.
How do tech titans decide where to build their GCC data centres?
The race to build Middle East data centres is swiftly gathering pace. As public and private sector organisations across the …
How driverless cars will bring a new cybersecurity challenge
It has long been a favourite scene in films and television dramas: a driver desperately stamping on the pedals in …
Ivanti announces Middle East expansion
Ivanti, the company that unifies IT to better manage and secure the digital workplace, has announced that it has further expanded into the Middle East, with its office in Dubai.