Network Function Virtualisation (NFV) promises to significantly change the way telecom networks are built and operated. However, there remain several challenges to widespread adoption.
Data curators
On a recent visit to the UAE, SAP CEO Bill McDermott told James Dartnell about the company’s plans to build a data centre in Dubai, with the possibility of an additional site in Riyadh.
Ericsson takes part at Smart City Expo Istanbul
Ericsson has presented its latest solutions in the field of smart sustainable cities at the Smart City Expo Istanbul held on 1st to 3rd June at the Halic Congress Centre in Istanbul, Turkey.
Bahrain’s Kalaam Telecom joins Etisalat SmartHub
Etisalat has recently announced its partnership with Kalaam Telecom, a telecommunications provider for corporate services in Bahrain, to establish point of presence (PoP) at Etisalat’s SmartHub in UAE.
Study reveals companies see IT as a customer-focused business
EMC Corporation has recently held their fourth annual CIO Connect Summit at the Yas Viceroy, Abu Dhabi, on 25th – 26th May, during which the company EMC also highlighted the findings of its State of IT Transformation report.
Consumer is king
As data centres move towards being software-defined, application response time is deemed as more important than infrastructure capacity management. With applications consisting of a plethora of services delivered from a range of resources, end-user experience (EUE) is key.
Spatial intelligence, soccer and security monitoring
Vinod Vasudevan, Co-founder and CTO, Paladion, explains why, to improve security monitoring, we need to enhance SOCs with spatial intelligence.
The new network
As Wide Area Network demands increase, the IT department searches for a new solution in software-defined WAN.
Zebra introduces new products for retailers
Zebra Technologies is introducing new products and solutions that can help retailers in the Middle East optimise profitability and increase employee productivity while improving the omnichannel shopping experience.
IBM launches Studio in Dubai
IBM has announced the launch of IBM Studio in Dubai, a new centre of experience design and digital expertise to help clients transform.
The big move
Whether you’re looking to move to the cloud, considering the diversification of your cloud portfolio or simply looking to compare performance and value across clouds, we give you five key questions before making any decision.
Training for change
Tony Bishop, VP Global Enterprise Strategy and Marketing, Equinix, takes us through the trends that are impacting the digital economy in a big way and how businesses and partners can better prepare to face this transformation.
Xerox announces split into two companies
After the company and portfolio allocation review last year, Xerox has announced that it will soon be separated into two independent publicly-traded companies.
Xerox to separate into two public companies
Xerox has recently announced that after its company and portfolio allocation review last year, the Board of the company has unanimously approved the management’s plan to separate Xerox into two independent publicly- traded companies.
Digital defence
Matt Gyde, Dimension Data’s Group Executive, Security Business Unit, outlines key IT cyber-security trends to look out for in this year.
Diving into the data flood
Virtually every kind of company will eventually have to become a data-driven enterprise. It’s a matter of competition. Here, experts share strategies for making the most of IoT data.
CriticalArc to take part at Intersec 2016
CriticalArc announces its participation at Intersec in Dubai where it will demonstrate its pioneering SafeZone safety solution.
View from the tower
The state of the region’s telecoms is to an extent polarised. While markets such as the UAE have the world’s highest smartphone penetration rate, other providers are in the midst of catching up with the demand for digital services, and providing greater bandwidth for rural areas. Here’s what the Middle East can expect in 2016.
Rejuvenating retail
Jacob Chacko, Business Lead, SMB and Commercial, Middle East and Turkey at Aruba Networks, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, urges retail stores to be a step ahead of the digital customer experience revolution.
Ericsson Supply Centre launched in the Middle East
Ericsson has recently inaugurated its first telecom equipment hardware and software distribution centre in the Middle East.