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Kaspersky CEO: Escalation of cyber-warfare requires international cooperation
International cooperation is a key requirement to survival in this age of cyberwarfare, according to Kaspersky Lab's CEO.
Defamation and Social Media in the UAE
The number of defamation cases filed in the UAE has increased substantially over the past 12 months, and one of the correlating factors is the increase in use of social media tools.
Cybercrime in the UAE
This article provides an overview of data privacy in the UAE, explores the risks that companies face in relation to data loss by reference to case studies from the region and provides practical suggestions as to how businesses might seek to mitigate their exposure to risks of cyber crime.
LinkedIn opens first MENA office in Dubai
Professional networking platform LinkedIn has set up its first Mena office in Dubai, establishing... Read full article »
Need for big data analysts may call for updated university curricula
As companies' ability to analyse 'big data' continues to improve, an increasing number of personnel may be required to process the information and feedback to CIOs.
HP launches new 'Total Care Centre' in the Middle East
With today's launch of a new customer service hub in Dubai, HP has created a safe haven for residents in the emirate struggling with PCs, printers and other peripherals.
"Bring your own device" policies offer benefits, challenges for SMEs
The concept of 'bring your own device' (BYOD), in which employees supply their own devices such... Read full article »
Is social media a right or a risk in the workplace?
A new worldwide risk management survey by Deloitte and Forbes Insights finds that 27% of Middle East businesses executives deem social media as a heightening risk and a growing concern, as so-called 'new media' adoption rates soar.
Search Engine Poisoning not a big issue during Olympics, says EMEA expert
Internet users are at a far greater risk from SEP when searching for day-to-day topics, according to Blue Coat Systems' research, though searches relating to the Olympics appear to be relatively safe.
Cloud computing makes MidEast firms more agile, but presents confusion
As the adoption of cloud computing gains momentum in the Middle East, there is still a lot of confusion on account of the large number of offerings available.
IT, healthcare firms need to cooperate over big data issues
Big Data continues to ignite persistent challenges within the Middle East healthcare sector, as organisations grapple with how to best secure, protect, retain and ultimately delete content in compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
iPhone 5 rumour round up - September 12 launch?
The iPhone 5 looks certain to be released this year. AMEinfo looks at the rumours surrounding the new edition of the much-coveted Apple device.
London 2012 Olympics - will popularity impact Middle East business?
Video streaming of the London 2012 Olympics during office hours will result in wasted bandwidth, system downtime and a decline in employee productivity that will ultimately lead to lost revenue, according to a new report.
How can open source technology help build an enterprise?
Open source technology can provide cost effective solutions to help enterprises reach the next level.
Middle East web users can shop safer using simple measures
The rapid rise of online payments is being matched by a surge in internet fraud in the Middle East, but there are various measures one can take to safeguard online banking and e-commerce, according to security experts.
