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IDC: MEA tablet market sees decline
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) tablet market declined 24.2 percent year on year (Y-o-Y) in the final quarter of 2016 to total 3.07 million units, according to the latest figures announced today by International Data Corporation (IDC).
Intel Security highlights vulnerabilities of a ‘smart future’
Intel Security’s latest study shed light on to how consumers are being tempted by the efficiency and entertainment of connected devices, revealing the average person now spends 38 percent of their time at home online.
Experts Computer, Global Aiptek sign distribution deal
Experts Computer has signed an agreement with Global Aiptek, a mobile projector vendor, to become its distributor in the UAE.
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.
E-City launches revamped store in The Dubai Mall
The new outlet, according to the company, reflects the its continuing thrust towards innovative technology, which is expected to attract more customers with its offers of a highly interactive shopping experience.
How partners can tackle IoT-Internet integration challenges
Bruce Zhou, CEO, Axilspot, explains how partners can overcome the challenges of IoT and the Internet worlds integrating.
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.
Ingram Micro Cloud automates market delivery of NCR Silver
Ingram Micro has announced the addition of NCR Silver and NCR Silver Pro Restaurant Edition in the US to the Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace.
Google, Intel strengthen partnership with ‘Android Things’
Intel may have cut ties with Android on smartphones and tablets, but the company’s partnership with Google on Android for the Internet of Things is growing stronger.
Why IPv6 is worth considering
As the Internet evolves, should organisations consider migrating to iPV6 in order to support and facilitate growth and continuity in the market?
Cybersecurity market outlook from RSA
Azeem Aleem, Director, Advanced Cyber Defence Practice EMEA, RSA, talks about the trends that will shape the cybersecurity landscape this year.
Gulf Air revamps wireless network to bring secure services
In line with its strategic goal to bring fast and secure services to its customers Gulf Air Director of IT Dr. Jassim Haji discusses how the company revamped its wireless network infrastructure to meet growing business demands.
Seven-star IT networks at the Burj Al Arab
Maintaining the iconic Burj Al Arab’s exceptionally high standards of service – which have resulted in it being voted the world’s most luxurious place to stay – is no easy task. In order to enhance this guest experience, Jumeirah Group’s vice president of IT, Neil Menezes, recently opted to roll-out an upgraded Wi-Fi infrastructure.
Nokia phones poised for a comeback in 2017
Former Finish phone giant Nokia is looking to make a comeback into the smartphone market after its acquisition by Microsoft in 2014.
Turning ‘data chaos’ into value through digital transformation
Enterprises today have to be aware that they have ‘data chaos’ within their businesses, and they need to embrace this as part of their digital transformation.
Oracle takes Java copyright dispute with Google to appeals court
Oracle has taken its bid for up to $9 billion in damages to the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit after a judge in a federal court in California recently struck down its bid for a retrial in a copyright infringement suit against Google.
FDC International receives accolade from WD
Dubai-based IT distributor FDC International has announced that it received an accolade from Western Digital for its overall business performance during the vendor’s 2016 Executive Partner Summit held in Prague.
Go mobile
Mohsin Shah, Channel Sales Manager at Aruba, discusses how adopting mobile technologies can hugely benefit SMBs in staying connected everywhere.
Microsoft’s cloud business continues strong growth
Microsoft’s has announced that its cloud-computing businesses once again kicked into high gear as sales of its Azure service more than doubled.