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Middle East telcos ready 'triple play' for voice, data, video services
Telecom operators in the Middle East are busy readying their networks for 'Triple Play' to provide voice, data and video services, without compromising on quality in order to meet new customer demands and competition.
EMC launches 42 Hybrid Cloud-focused products at major event opening
EMC yesterday introduced its largest-ever wave of new technologies, unveiling 42 cloud and big data focused products to 13,000 EMC World attendees in Las Vegas.
IT developments provide leap forward for education resources
High-speed broadband has the potential to provide a decisive leap forward in the competitive development of the UAE and wider region — particularly in the field of education.
Data loss issues affect 82% of Mena businesses, infrastructure left outdated
Despite 82% of Middle East organisations experiencing data loss and/or system downtime, 18% are not confident in their ability to recover valuable data, according to a new survey by EMC. Consequently, revenue loss, employee productivity and customer confidence score high as key concerns for regional enterprises, while outdated backup systems, such as tape and CD Roms, are left in place.
Uncovering the hidden costs behind cloud computing
Many enterprises are unaware of the hidden costs associated with cloud computing, say experts, even though the market for cloud-based contact centre solutions is set to grow at a rate of about 18 - 20% over the next five years.
Identifying and monetising cloud computing's five customer types
For all the noise about cloud computing, many companies that sell cloud-based products and services still struggle to answer fundamental questions about how they will make money. To gain a foothold, providers have launched offers that appeal to the earliest adopters. Profitable growth has taken a backseat to being first to market.
Modernising data management is critical for virtualisation
High cost, ineffective backups and lengthy restore processes are the three most cited primary concerns surrounding the deployment of data protection solutions in virtual server environments, according to Commvault's annual end user virtualisation survey.
Sustainable solutions to reduce data centre energy consumption
Data centre energy consumption is an operational expense that can eventually surpass the original cost of the equipment itself. The increasingly higher cost of energy is being accompanied by the sustained growth in applications and the need for data. Accommodating such growth in ICT and data, while reducing an overall power profile, is fast becoming a primary concern for enterprises globally. Here, seven solutions are offered to help limit data centre energy consumption.
Mena mobile internet study shows increased uptake for mobile web, apps
More than half the respondents of a new survey indicated they access mobile sites and applications daily, with the frequency being higher amongst males - of whom 50% have downloaded at least 10 applications.
Widespread augmented reality three to five years away
The widespread use of augmented reality technology, such as the glasses showcased in Google's Project Glass, is three to five years away, technology experts have stated.
Middle East app market looks to capitalise on improving mobile infrastructure
The mobile app market is expected to exceed $66bn in four years, more than double the $31bn total of 2011, according to a report by Juniper Research. As mobile applications begin to permeate Middle East daily life, in terms of both social and business use, experts say it will be consumer demand that drives the market.
Middle East makes gains in digital strategy but client readiness an issue
Businesses in the Middle East are making gains in digital strategy and brand interaction based on enthusiasm, healthy investment and a sluggish European economy, according to experts, though the region has its own challenges in terms of client education.
Focus shifts to new iPhone following iPad launch
Following the launch of Apple's new iPad this month, technology enthusiasts have already turned their attention to the new iPhone, and there are plenty of rumours about the new device already being circulated.
Blackberry Playbook upgrade fails to impress
Blackberry's Playbook is now, finally, a more a usable device after a long-awaited operating system upgrade and a new portable keyboard.
Lack of 4G networks will not affect popularity of new iPad in Middle East
Analysts have predicted that the lack of 4G networks in the Middle East region will not affect the popularity of the new iPad, which was recently launched by Apple.
