CNME looks beyond the virtual reality hype and explores how this technology could create business value for enterprises in the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia’s Al Khobar becomes first Middle East city to get 5G network
Al Khobar, a city in Saudi Arabia's oil-rich Eastern Province, became the first city in the Middle East and North Africa to test 5G wireless connectivity after it launched a pilot project last week, according to a recent statement released by the Kingdom's Ministry of Culture and Information.0 4775MENA Retail Leaders’ conference discusses the sector’s future
The ability of retailers to put the customer at the front and centre of their business will determine the industry’s future success, according to the region’s leaders speaking today at the Retail Leaders Circle MENA in Dubai. The first day of the annual exclusive summit taking place on 6th to 7th March at The Address.
Xiaomi brings latest smartphone offerings to MENA region
Xiaomi, in partnership with its authorised distribution partner TASK, has announced that it will be launching three of its smartphones in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
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.
Gartner: MENA government IT spending to reach $11.6 billion in 2017
According to the latest study by Gartner, governments in the Middle East and North Africa are projected to spend $11.6 billion on IT products and services in 2017.
Thriving in the SD era
Reeman Ansari, Regional Channel Manager, MENA, VMware, advises resellers to develop a range of augmented capabilities that will enable them to drive transformation for customers in the software-defined age.
Telcos as content providers –but why?
The telcos of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are beginning to converge their traditional abilities and the delivery of attractive and compelling content is opening up valuable new revenue streams.
Kodak Alaris to showcase information management solutions at GITEX
During their participation at GITEX 2015, Kodak Alaris will showcase a range of artificial intelligence software and scanners used by businesses and government agencies to manage and process information more efficiently.
VMware study debunks the ‘millennial myth’
VMware has recently announced the result of their latest research which aimed at debunking the ‘millennial myth’ and reveal how employees across the organisation, of all ages, can have significant influence to drive digital transformation within their businesses.
MENA BI and analytics software market grew 12% in 2014
According to Gartner, business intelligence (BI) and analytics software revenue in the Middle East and Africa (MENA) totaled $245 million in 2014, a 12 percent increase from 2013 revenue of $219 million.