Sasa Marinkovic, Head, Technology Solutions, AMD, discusses how the rise in mobile computing and the Internet of Things has necessitated increased R&D in producing uncompromised computing performance with energy-efficient technology.
Monetising mobility
Matteo Masserini, Regional Sales Manager, Mobility, Middle East & Africa, Citrix, describes how Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solutions will move beyond the device.
Ovum: Mobile data worth $50 billion by 2019
Mobile data will bring in around $US50 billion by 2019 and make up 56 per cent of global roaming revenues according to analyst firm Ovum.
Yahoo dethrones Google as Firefox search tool
Mozilla has picked Yahoo to be the default search engine for its Firefox browser in the U.S., deposing Google in a new five-year partnership announced on Wednesday.
Intel to combine PC and mobile divisions
Intel will combine its PC and mobile processor divisions under one roof, reflecting a changing market in which the line between tablets and laptops has blurred.
Africa mobile connections to hit 975m in 2020
Growing usage of mobile services, economic growth and the increased affordability of devices is expected to push Africa’s mobile subscriber base to 975 million by 2020.
BlackBerry, Samsung announce mobile software deal
BlackBerry has announced a renewed enterprise focus, including a partnership with Samsung that provides secure mobile software for certain Samsung Android smartphones and tablets.
Everything connected
The Internet of Things (IoT) is undeniably on the rise. A future of connected devices feeding data into the cloud may bring untold benefits, however, the prospect also brings up some concerns.
HP releases BYOD offering for SMEs
Hewlett-Packard has released its Touchpoint Manager service, that aims to make BYOD easier for small businesses through a new cloud-based service to manage and protect mobile devices and PCs.
Doctors’ orders
Charged with supporting a network of four institutions at Gulf Medical University and their teaching hospitals, Thumbay Group looked to Huawei to implement a LAN that could provide high bandwidth for the transfer of vital patient information.
Seagate announces Kinetic upgrade
Seagate has unveiled an upgrade to its Kinetic Open Storage platform, which has eliminated multiple layers of legacy software and hardware infrastructure.
DEWA and Microsoft launch DEWA 2.0
Microsoft, in collaboration with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has announced the availability of DEWA 2.0, a revamped application that is compatible with Microsoft Windows 8.1 operating system.
The French connection
The University of Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi carries an enormous responsibility. The campus needs to be accessible and modern to today’s UAE students, while maintaining the education and style of a centuries old campus. When their Al Reem Island campus opened in 2009, the University IT department met the brief.
Virtual virtues
After years of false starts, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) has finally gone mainstream. If implemented correctly it can deliver substantial cost savings to enterprise IT shops. What are the risks and rewards involved in embarking on a VDI implementation for your organisation?
Flash frenzy
Mohammed Amin, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager, Turkey, Eastern Europe, Africa, and Middle East, EMC, discusses the varied benefits of …
Scaling up
Gareth Omar Cornish, Vice President, Global Sales and Managing Director, Posiflex Middle East & North Africa, discusses the company’s new product, the MT-4008W, and plans to open an office in the region by early next year.
The French connection
The University of Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi carries the responsibility of being an accessible and modern campus for today’s students, while maintaining the education and style of a centuries old one. When their Al Reem Island campus opened in 2009, the University IT department met the brief.
Samsung to invest $14 billion in new plant
Samsung Electronics is investing 15.6 trillion Korean won (US$14.7 billion) in a new South Korean chip plant to meet growing demand of smartphones, enterprise computing and the emerging ‘Internet of Things’ technology.
Wacom to showcase pen devices at 2014 GITEX
Interactive pen display and digital drawing tablets firm Wacom will highlight its latest creative pen devices at the upcoming GITEX Technology Week.
Wacom to showcase latest pen devices at 2014 GITEX
Wacom Co. Ltd., known for interactive pen displays and digital drawing tablets, is set to highlight its latest advanced and creative pen devices at the upcoming GITEX Technology Week.