The Middle East is being swamped with data. The increasing number of people, devices and businesses connecting to the Internet …
Why UAE is set to accelerate ICT-led innovation
Luc Serviant, VP of Orange Business Services and a member of the Accelerator Selection Committee of the new Dubai Smart …
Apple unveils iOS 11 with new features
Apple yesterday previewed iOS 11, a major update to its mobile operating system, bringing new experiences and hundreds of features to …
NXN launches managed security services
NXN (formerly neXgen Group) has joined forces with McAfee to launch a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) practice in the …
MAF Ventures deploys Microsoft Dynamics 365
Majid Al Futtaim Ventures has announced it has adopted Microsoft Dynamics 365, Office 365 and a range of supporting apps, as a means of enhancing customer engagement and optimising internal efficiencies across the group’s business units.
Gartner: Four vectors transforming security software market
The security software market is undergoing a dramatic transformation due to four key developments, according to Gartner, Inc. The use …
Prepare for the inevitable security incident
A serious security incident is a question of “when,” not “if”, says Rob McMillan, Research Director at Gartner. The 2014 cyber attack on …
SAP expands software capabilities and Google partnership
SAP SE has affirmed its commitment to an open ecosystem and emphasised that strong partnerships will be key for the cloud-based intelligent enterprise, which will be a cornerstone for the new global economy.
Data drivers: Teradata Universe EMEA 2017
James Dartnell reports from Teradata Universe EMEA 2017 in Nice, France, where the firm conceded it needed to continue its …
SAP transforms Leonardo IoT platform
SAP has announced improvements on its IoT platform, Leonardo, which is now powered with new machine-learning capabilities, during its Sapphire Now customer conference.
Synology introduces DiskStation DS1517 and DS1817+
Synology has launched DiskStation DS1517+ and DS1817+, two ‘powerful and scalable’ 5-bay and 8-bay tower servers.
HPE to bring Optane storage to Unix servers
In the next year or two, Hewlett Packard Enterprise will add support for Intel Optane memory and storage to its …
Microsoft seeks cutting edge with Azure enhancements
James Dartnell reports from Microsoft Build 2017 at the Washington State Convention Centre in Seattle. Microsoft has announced a broad …
How partners can become security-focused consultants
Haider Salloum, SMB Channel Director, Microsoft Gulf, says partners need to position themselves as trusted advisors to help customers mitigate …
Infor announces acquisition of Birst
Infor has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Birst – a pioneer of cloud-native, business intelligence (BI), analytics, and data visualisation.
Subscriber & AI data to boost GCC operator revenues
Traditional revenue streams for communication service providers (CSPs) are on a decline, while stagnant regulations threaten market nimbleness.
Digital divide widens between nations reveals Huawei study
Huawei’s Global Connectivity Index (GCI) 2017 report has revealed that digitally-advanced and digitally-developing nations continue to gain strong economic growth and secure larger ICT investments, while less developed nations see much slower growth.
IBM, Salesforce announce AI-CRM deal
IBM and Salesforce today announced a partnership to deliver joint solutions designed to leverage artificial intelligence and enable smarter decision …
Sage on bringing ‘frictionless’ solutions to boost CX
On the sidelines of the Sage Summit in Johannesburg, Glesni Holland caught up with CEO Stephen Kelly, to find out how the company is embedding a range of new technologies into its products to enhance its customers’ experience.
SAS names new VP for Middle East and Eastern Europe
SAS has appointed Shukri Dabaghi as Vice President for the Middle East and Eastern Europe (MEEE).