Despite claiming to have “accidentally fallen into the technology industry,” Ashith Piriyattiath’s extensive CV has empowered him with a broad …
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.
Have businesses truly digitised their processes?
The phrase ‘digital transformation’ was the most overused buzzword of 2016, but not without just cause. The concept of a …
Shailesh Mani leads LIFEPharma into paper-free age
In a bid to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and eventually become a predominantly paperless organisation, LifePharma’s head of IT Shailesh …
MBRSC’s REU student participates in NASA’s MAVEN study
Noora Al Saeed, a student from MBRSC Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Programme, has participated as a member of NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) mission science team.
Jordan Electric Power Company selects IBM Cloud
IBM has announced that Jordan Electric Power Company (JEPCO) has selected IBM Cloud to transform and modernise its IT infrastructure.
Jaleel Holdings, BIOS sign managed cloud services agreement
Jaleel Holdings, a UAE based investment company, has entered into an agreement for managed cloud services with BIOS. The company has interests in multiple sectors, including, education, metal fabrication, logistics, and fast-moving consumer goods.
Review: Lenovo Phab 2 Pro
We got our hands on the first handset to feature Google’s augmented reality (AR) software Tango, the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro, and it was ‘phabulous.’
DDoS via IoT – the first wave of attacks?
In the last year, we’ve all heard of the Mirai malware, but did you know that Mirai is Japanese …
Why VR is still in its infancy in the Middle East
CNME looks beyond the virtual reality hype and explores how this technology could create business value for enterprises in the Middle East.
Can UAE visa law changes create a global tech hub?
The UAE government has recently announced that it would change laws to provide residence visas for top IT talent. James Dartnell asks regional and national heads of some of the world’s biggest tech firms about the opportunities this will bring the country.
Microsoft launches Dynamics 365 in the UAE
Glesni Holland caught up with Karim Talhouk, business solutions leads, Microsoft Gulf, at the UAE launch of Dynamics 365, to get a deeper insight into how the service aims to encourage businesses in the region to capitalise on digital transformation opportunities.
Surendra Shetty drives UAE Exchange’s digital transformation
Throughout his career, ‘startup specialist’ Surendra Shetty has had a knack for building technology from the ground up. The UAE Exchange CIO cut his teeth at a range of financial organisations across India, and is now relishing the challenge of sitting in the company’s IT hotseat.
HTC announces UAE availability of U Ultra
HTC highlighted that the device also takes a major leap in harnessing the power of an artificial intelligence based assistant to make the smartphone experience even smarter.
Saudi Arabia’s alfanar empowers 20,000 staff with smart tech portfolio
With over 20,000 employees on its books and an increasingly international sales team to support, CIO Marco van de Sandt has built the foundations of technological change at alfanar, which is now reaping the benefits.
Ferrostaal Group launches ME cybersecurity practice
Services to include risk analysis, penetration testing, information security strategy, security architecture and design, infrastructure deployment and integration, and training
Which industries has digitalisation culled?
A range of household names have succumbed to the power of digital technology in recent years. We explore where the likes of Kodak went wrong, as well as the industries that are on the verge of the most profound disruption – or even extinction.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise CEO Jack Chen on the firm’s new course
CNME caught up with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise’s CEO, Jack Chen, during his recent visit to Dubai to discuss the communication company’s latest strategy change – extending its approach to industries outside of the hospitality market.
Emirates NBD launches digital-only millennials bank
Emirates NBD has announced the launch of Liv., its digital-only bank targeted at millennials. The new digital banking proposition is …
HTC unveils new smartphone series
HTC has unveiled its newest smartphone series, HTC U, with two new models, the HTC U Ultra 5.7-inch and the HTC U Play 5.2-inch smartphones.