The regional IT industry is being driven by the increasing digitalisation, but don’t expect purse strings to loosen this year, says research firm Gartner at its annual CIO event.
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UAE CIOs rank cloud as a top investment priority
With 85 percent of UAE CIOs ranking cloud as their top investment priority to 2020, managing multiple clouds will be the foundation for business success, industry experts revealed recently.0 3903
DarkMatter appoints tech industry veteran to head up sales
DarkMatter has announced the appointment of seasoned technology executive, Rabih Dabboussi as its Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Business Development.
Fast Lane to provide Veeam training
Fast Lane Computer Consultancy has announced a partnership with Veeam Software as its Veeam Authorized Education Center (VMAEC) for Middle East …
Big data, big benefits
As organisations work to make Big Data broadly available in the form of easily consumable analytics, they should consider outsourcing functions to the cloud.
Ericsson celebrates 140 years of innovations
On April 7th, 2016 all Ericsson employees around the world celebrated their company’s 140 years anniversary under the slogan “140 Years of Innovating Ahead”.
BICSI annual meet returns to Dubai
The Annual BICSI Middle East Conference and Exhibition will be held on 12th to 14 April, 2016, with pre-conference workshops on the 12th of April, 2016.
WhatsApp turns on end-to-end encryption
Facebook-owned WhatsApp has strengthened the encryption of its widely used instant messaging app, a development that in theory makes it harder for law enforcement to gain access to communications.
Kodak Alaris expands capture software portfolio
Kodak Alaris has launched a series of enhancements to its software portfolio that will help businesses and governments accelerate their digital transformation. Kodak Info Input Express and Kodak Info Input Solution v4.0.
Veeam drives hybrid cloud adoption for the Always-On Enterprise
Veeam Software has announced Direct Restore to Microsoft Azure, available for preview as a free, pre-configured Azure appliance in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace that delivers cloud restore for Veeam Backup and Replication, and Veeam Endpoint Backup.
Smartworld deploys Cisco Digital Ceiling framework
Cisco announced that Smartworld, an Etisalat and Dubai South joint venture company, has deployed the Cisco Digital Ceiling framework to create a smart, highly secure and connected indoor space at its new headquarters in Dubai South.