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New domain name options set to boost business visibility
Under new rules issued recently, companies now have more options for assigning domain names for their website address, marking the biggest change to the URL system in a number of years.
Google's breakthrough banking deal for cloud services could set trend
This month Google announced that a major bank in Spain had agreed to a deal to use its cloud services, thought to be the biggest of its kind in the banking sector. Many had believed banking would be among the last industries to embrace the cloud, but BBVA's decision to choose Google cloud services leads to questions over how long it could be until Middle East banks follow suit.
Telco operators focus shifts to data services
The GCC markets continue to lead the way regionally in terms of implementing new technologies. Each of the six member states have third-generation (3G) networks, while the UAE and Saudi operators have also now taken a step further by introducing long-term evolution (LTE) services, a super-speed mobile broadband technology.
Cable thefts force telecoms firms to look to optical fibre
Like most of the rest of the world, Dubai is in the middle of a crime wave that is affecting businesses and consumers alike, causing dangerous accidents, financial losses and corporate down time.
Duqu - the latest IT security threat aimed at Iran
The IT security industry has been coming to terms with the emergence of a new high profile threat - Duqu. Identical in parts to the Stuxnet worm, Duqu infections have already been reported in at least six organisations in eight different countries, including Iran.
The rise of the Pay As You Go Enterprise
The trend is not new; a slow transition from fixed to flexible, from owned to leased. But through the 80's, 90's and the early 'noughties' this was tempered by the value of ownership and desire for direct control. We live in a very different world today. Ownership is no longer as desirable.
IT in education - 'no longer a luxury'
Technology has become an integral part of educating children around the world. Gone are the days where a teacher would sit down with their class and teach using just a textbook, blackboard and piece of chalk. And IT companies in the region are now moving en masse to provide these technological needs.
Rise of the cybercriminal leads to security concerns in banking sector
As cyber criminals have become more sophisticated, the number of high profile hack attacks has increased. Sometimes the goal is comic relief, other times it is political and frequently it's simple robbery.
4G rollout to usher in big changes for UAE smartphone users
Etisalat recently launched 4G in the UAE, while its competitor Du revealed it expects to offer the service by the end of the year. For the average consumer, it may be confusing how this will affect their everyday use of the internet.
WordPress - the quiet website revolution
It's a technological revolution that almost doubled its market penetration in 12 months but you won't have to stand in line for it at the Apple store. In fact you can get your hands on it anywhere, anytime in about five minutes and better yet it won't cost you a penny - it might save you thousands of dollars.
Where does the Middle East stand in the IT patent wars?
Patent disputes between Samsung and Apple have hit the headlines in recent months, as the battle for the ownership of mobile technology intensifies. But as the arguments rage in far away courthouses, what are the implications for the Middle East?
3D technology evolves with launch of new smart phones and glasses-free devices
Ever since the launch of Avatar on 3D in cinemas, the world has been infatuated with the idea of three dimensional viewing. It's been tried before and has failed miserably, but this time it appears 3D is here to stay. Televisions boasting the technology are widely available and this week LG launched its first 3D smart phone.
Middle East digital marketing changing drastically as web becomes more app-centric
The Middle East is set to see an increase in interactive digital marketing as new technology and attitudes spread through the region. Web applications can now be built to work across platforms, meaning the boundaries for creativity when designing a digital brand have been lifted which, according to experts, signposts the future of the web.
GCC tablet users set to increase as iPad remains most popular device
New research has revealed that the number of tablet users in the GCC could double in the next six months. A report from Real Opinions has shown that while 37% of users in the GCC currently own a tablet device of some kind, 78% claim they are likely to have one within half a year.
Regional telcos look to monetise surge in online activity
Convergence in the telecoms and media space has moved away from simply being able to watch television programmes on a mobile device. With long-term evolution (LTE) set for release in the third quarter of this year in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, the technology is now advanced enough to support services like video-on-demand on the mobile platform.
