Whilst launching Epicor’s new cloud-first strategy in the region, Sabby Gill, EVP, gave CNME an insight into how enterprises can hope to see the benefits of ERP applications moving from on premise to the cloud.
Through the looking glass
CNME reports from Inforum 2016 in New York City, where Infor executives eyed up the range of application opportunities that await in the Middle East.
5 things you should know about blockchain
Blockchain technology backs up Bitcoin to this day. In line with this, there’s been an increased interest from a variety of industries looking to optimise it. But how much do we really know about this technology?
HPE to buy SGI in $275 million deal
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is buying SGI in a $275 million deal that it hopes will give it a major boost in big-data analytics and high-performance computing.
Are we running out of wifi?
As the use of wireless connectivity increases across the globe – and increases at such a startling rate – bandwidth is being squeezed. Bart Saelets, Solution Architect, F5, investigates whether we really are heading towards a ‘capacity crunch.’
Sage lays out its vision
The cloud accounting software vendor, Sage has announced its strong commitment to future technologies, with a focus on new and …
The importance of cyber hygiene to your security programme
In a complex security landscape, it is critical to be proactive, vigilant and protected against cyber threats. Hadi Jaafarawi, Managing Director, Qualys Middle East, discusses how practicing good cyber hygiene can help organisations attain the levels of security that they need.
Brocade announces Gen 6 Fibre Channel
Brocade has recently announced the Gen 6 Fibre Channel directors for mission-critical storage connectivity and business resiliency solutions designed for the all-flash data centre.
Top speed
With around 10,000 vehicles under its control, Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. demands a 360-degree view over its operations. Seeking a single platform that could segregate the company’s lines of business, director of IT Alexious Mulemba opted for an industry-specific solution to slash waiting times for customers.
Brocade releases Gen 6 Fibre Channel
Brocade has recently announced the Gen 6 Fibre Channel directors for mission-critical storage connectivity and business resiliency solutions designed for the all-flash data centre.
Accenture releases ‘The state of cybersecurity and digital trust’ report
A recent study by Accenture and HfS, underscored that insider data theft and malware attacks top the list of the most significant concerns for enterprise security executives.
Define digital
How ‘digitalised’ are this region’s telecom services and will future demand be dictated by consumers or providers?
Rotana Hotels’ Samir Abi Frem’s passion for hospitality and IT
Rotana Hotel Management Corporation’s corporate vice president of IT Samir Abi Frem speaks about the sharp trajectory of success in his career, and how he has played a key role in the multiplication of the company’s hotel portfolio.
In the know
With thousands of global clients dependent on its market data, Thomson Reuters needs powerful IT infrastructure to translate information and data into game-changing numbers. Gop Menon, chief financial officer for the firm’s Middle East and North Africa region, discusses the tech initiatives underway in the region.
MEA region wearables market sees growth in Q1 2016
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) wearables market experienced a 65.3 percent year-on-year growth in shipments in the first quarter of 2016, according to International Data Corporation (IDC).
Airlines invest in cybersecurity for connected world of travel
As the connected world of travel becomes a reality 91 percent of airlines plan to invest in cybersecurity programmes over the next three years, according to the SITA Airline IT Trends 2016 Survey.
Kaspersky Lab releases report on the harmful consequences of DDoS attacks
According to the latest research by Kaspersky Lab and B2B International, the consequences of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack extend far beyond financial considerations, which damage a company’s relationship with its customers.
Ransomware: The great white shark of malware
Right now, ransomware is the great white shark of cyber-attacks, the most feared malware of all, and both corporate and home users are running scared.
F5 Networks reveals results of recent Infosec survey
F5 Networks has announced the findings of a survey into current concerns in the security community, conducted at the recently held Infosecurity Europe 2016 show in London.
Emitac CEO Tony Alam on the evolving SI landscape
Having joined Emitac Enterprise Solutions (EES) as the Chief Executive Officer earlier this year, Tony Alam, shares insights on the …