Cloud use continues to grow rapidly in the enterprise and has unquestionably become a part of mainstream IT – so much so that many organisations now claim to have a “cloud-first” strategy.

A whole new network
With the evolution of IT, the network has undoubtedly changed from what it was a decade ago. Enterprise organisations need to look at upgrading their network management and monitoring tools to keep up with more demanding network activities.

Broadband boost
The exponential growth in IP traffic, driven by new devices and applications, has made it imperative for operators to invest in fixed broadband networks. But, with prices stagnating, how quickly can they monetise these high-capacity networks?

Injazat Data Systems, du to host GCC Business Innovation Summit
Injazat Data Systems and du have joined forces to host the first GCC Business Innovation Summit, bringing leading global technology and security experts to Abu Dhabi to help firms find smarter, practical ways of facing up to immediate challenges in the local market.

How an audit can shore up your security strategy
Information security audits are on the rise, as organisations look to not only bolster their security postures, but demonstrate their efforts to other parties such as regulators. We bring you some suggestions on how to conduct an effective security audit.

The virtual shift
As IT systems become more complex, so do the quality of service demands from customers. People are now demanding better performance and speedier response times from enterprises. How can the second wave of virtualisation enhance a company’s business model?

5 things you need to know about 5G
While it may still be years away, understanding how 5G will impact the enterprise now will help you plan accordingly. We bring you five points on how industry players can tap into the benefits of the technology.

The age of digital ecosystems
The regional IT industry is being driven by the increasing digitalisation, but don’t expect purse strings to loosen this year, says research firm Gartner at its annual CIO event.

Security the Internet of Things
Gartner researchers predict that by 2020 we will have 25 billion connected devices. However, numerous devices still lack the fundamental security safeguards. How can you secure connected devices before it’s too late?
Westcon-Comstor to showcase offerings at GISEC
The company will showcase its recently ramped up services solutions portfolio as well as the latest innovations in the secnurity space from two of its key vendor partners Kaspersky Lab and Firemon.

Westcon-Comstor Security Practice to showcase offerings at GISEC
The company will showcase its recently ramped up services solutions portfolio as well as the latest innovations in the security space from two of its key vendor partners Kaspersky Lab and Firemon.

Westcon-Comstor to demo latest offerings at GISEC
The company will showcase its recently ramped up services solutions portfolio as well as the latest innovations in the security space from two of its key vendor partners Kaspersky Lab and Firemon.

Securing the bridge
Cloud storage revenue is forecast to grow more than 28 percent annually to reach $65 billion in 2020. The driving force is the substantial economies of scale that enable cloud-based solutions to deliver more cost-effective primary and backup storage than on-premise systems can ever hope to achieve.

The new network
As Wide Area Network demands increase, the IT department searches for a new solution in software-defined WAN.

Iran: Open for business
The news of the end of sanctions against Iran earlier this year has sent stock markets in the Middle East into a tailspin. As the GCC braces itself for changes to its economic climate, how can enterprise leaders exploit changes to one of the region’s most important emerging industries – technology?

The not-so connected world
All the hype, the Internet of Things (IoT) are very real and will impact how we work, live and play. In working with customers to develop connected businesses, we’ve found out a few myths about IoT which reshaped how we look at the IoT.

Do you need a Chief Data Officer?
The C-suite is getting a little more crowded these days. Pull up a chair for the Chief Data Officer, and it might be next to the CISO.
Business enabler
Sachin Bhardwaj, Director Marketing and Business Development, eHosting DataFort, explains how the Internet of Things will increase the demand for cloud and managed IT services in the Middle East.

Governments get smart to the digital era
Jeff Vining, Research Vice President, Gartner, gives insights on how digital governments can leverage smart technologies to deal more effectively with emerging challenges.

Transforming digital leadership
Digital business doesn’t just disrupt markets, it also disrupts tried-and-true management behaviours. Graham P. Waller, Research Vice President, Gartner, discusses six leadership personas that business leaders can embrace in the digital era.