Industry experts discuss how social media platforms should be regulated to combat misinformation and prevent the inappropriate use of personal data.
Eight in 10 UAE IT leaders say data sovereignty is “very” important”: study
Eight in 10 UAE IT decision-makers believe that it is important for organisations that run their operations in the public cloud to keep their data in-country.
Four out of 10 consumers would give up social media to guarantee lifetime data privacy
Almost half (47 percent) of consumers in META would give up their social media accounts to guarantee their data remains private for the rest of their life, according to a recent study by Kaspersky Lab.
Public cloud “important” for integrating future tech: UAE IT leaders
UAE IT decision-makers agree that the public cloud is “important” for integrating future technology to transform citizen and customer experiences.
How Moro and Virtustream aim to accelerate regional digital transformation
Dubai-based data hub Moro and Virtustream, a Dell Technologies company, have recently partnered to deliver innovative cloud offerings to accelerate digital transformation in the region. Moro CEO Mohammed Sabunchi and Virtustream EMEA vice president Paul Duffy, discuss the bountiful opportunities that the new partnership will bring to the region.
UAE’s Emirates Steel accelerates digital roadmap with Commvault
Commvault has announced that Emirates Steel has implemented Commvault HyperScale to support its digitalisation ambitions and safeguard its manufacturing operations.
Experts predict Facebook restrictions won’t affect Huawei
ICT analysts are predicting that Huawei will be largely unaffected by Facebook’s decision to suspend app preinstalls on the Chinese …
Facebook set to launch its new cryptocurrency this month
Facebook is set to launch its new cryptocurrency later this month according to a report in The Information. The Information, …
RNS Technology Services CEO on curating value
Samir Chopra, founder and CEO, RNS Technology Services, explains how the three-year-old security-focused systems integration firm is differentiating in the …
DDoS: a weapon of mass disruption
Security correspondent Daniel Bardsley speaks to industry experts to discuss the current state of DDoS attacks and how organisations can steer clear.
Impetus for growth: emt Distribution on future strategies
Nandini Sapru, director, sales, emt Distribution, shares details about key vendors that were showcased at GISEC 2019 and how they play a …
Adobe announce partnership with Software AG
Adobe and Software AG announced a partnership to help companies transform their customer experience management (CXM) by bringing together customer …
Microsoft inks new deal to support Kuwaiti startups
Microsoft has partnered with Cubical Services to support start-ups in line with the Kuwait Vision 2035.
UAE IT decision-makers plan to increase cloud investments: report
Over three quarters (88 percent) of UAE IT decision-makers will increase cloud spend in 2019, according to a new YouGov survey.
DEWA adds instant voice chat to virtual employee Rammas
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has added an instant voice chat feature to its virtual employee Rammas, in both Arabic and English, through DEWA’s smart app.
emt Distribution launches “emt | Care” for META
Regional value-added distributor emt Distribution has announced the launch of emt | Care for META region. The initiative is aimed …
Why conducting a cybersecurity due diligence is vital in M&A deals
As security increasingly becomes a boardroom issue, cyber risks should be a focal point in M&A talks. Industry experts share insights into why conducting a cybersecurity due diligence is necessary before signing on the dotted line.
DSCI organises cybersecurity delegation at GISEC
Data Security Council of India has recently participated at the Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference (GISEC), Dubai.
HPE, Nutanix ink global agreement to deliver hybrid cloud as a service
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Nutanix has announced a global partnership to deliver an integrated hybrid cloud as a Service (aaS) solution to the market.
Middle East’s largest cybersecurity event to open in Dubai
As the UAE continues to lead the way as MENA’s foremost technology hub, GISEC – the region’s largest cybersecurity event …