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Understanding 'lean thinking' for the SME supply chain
In challenging economic times, "lean thinking" strikes a chord for all small & medium sized businesses but particularly those in the manufacturing space. Below are the seven deadly sins most often encountered by regional SMEs in factory management & supplier networks; and how new technology solutions will help redeem bottom line value in the year ahead.
Middle East cybercrime landscape will continue to evolve in 2013
After facing a series of high profile cyber attacks this year Middle East businesses should expect to face sustained threats in 2013, warn experts.
Emerging markets producing more data, only a fraction analysed
Opportunities abound for companies capable of protecting and extracting value from an expanding universe of data. By 2020, emerging markets will supplant the developed world as the main producer of the world's data.
Is the cloud market approaching saturation?
The early adopters in technology's advance guard enthusiastically pushed revenues for cloud services to $27bn last year. But this tech savvy market, including smaller firms using public cloud services, is approaching saturation.
Top five 'performance hungry' apps affecting business networks
As the BYOD (bring your own device) trend continues, mobile applications are increasingly taxing company networks.
The value of big data is forcing businesses to adapt
Despite the current hype surrounding big data, companies are not only failing to make use of existing legacy data but are failing to grasp the potential for driving growth, according to top executives from HP.
UAE cybercrime to grow via social networks, mobile
The UAE will remain a top target for cybersecurity threats in 2013, particularly via mobile and social networks, according to research and predictions by Symantec.
Top 5 technology trends for Middle East businesses in 2013
Experts predict significant changes in the IT industry in 2013, driven by increasingly demanding and tech-savvy end users. Brocade have named their top five technology trends Middle East enterprises should watch out for in 2013.
Enterprise storage solutions evolve to manage big data explosion
HP has today unveiled a significant new mid-tier storage platform ahead of its annual HP Discover event in Frankfurt, Germany, including new operating systems to cope with the latest data trends and challenges.
Chinese smartphone makers eye bigger share of Mideast market
Several China-based handset makers have seen immense growth due to a burgeoning economy and are looking to expand into the device hungry Middle East.
Primitive and easy to crack passwords common in the UAE
Up to 33% of UAE respondents in a new study are using passwords that are overly simple and prone to brute-force attacks, indicating a misunderstanding of existing cybercrime threats.
Network considerations for the success of the modern smart school
The roots of the educational technology revolution are planted in the explosion of consumer and business technology usage. How do today's students—and teachers—use technology in their lives away from the classroom?
Are Middle East businesses ready to embrace Windows 8?
Top executives showcased the aesthetics and capabilities of Windows' latest OS last night in Dubai. The UAE launch of Windows 8, held in the Armani Ballroom at the foot of the Burj Khalifa, was held in the presence of royalty, ambassadors, business partners and media from across the region.
What does the future hold for cloud computing in 2013?
As we reach the end of 2012 and thoughts turn to the year ahead, the conversation around cloud computing will continue as cloud becomes synonymous with enterprise computing.
BYOD security ascends to the cloud
Mobile security is evolving to ensure smartphones and tablets are secure from malware, but businesses remain at risk from within, as long as employees connect to enterprise networks with their own devices.
