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Five reasons why Windows Phone 7 will succeed
Microsoft marked this month's formal launch of the Windows Phone 7 operating system with a range of devices that will be available from a number of operators around the world starting in November. The revamp of Microsoft's system faces a steep uphill challenge in the face of strong existing operating systems and platforms, and many are writing it off. But there are at least five reasons why Windows Phone 7 will make a big impact in the market.
Tablet round-up - iPad, PlayBook or Galaxy Tab?
As the choice of tablet devices grows and the competition becomes more fierce, AMEinfo.com looks at what is available on the market.
Technology spending in the Gulf rebounds
GCC companies are significantly increasing their spending on information communication technology (ICT), according to a new report from Meed's research arm Meed Insight. 'GCC ICT Projects Outlook & Review' reports that the value of IT contracts awarded in the first half of 2010 outstripped the total spend for 2009 by 7%.
Business communication makes leap to next generation
As the global economic crisis hit, companies were forced to look inwards in an attempt to become more efficient and cut costs. This did not just come in the form of redundancies. One of the major areas which faced cuts was travel budgets, and partly because of this, the market opened for more low cost solutions to holding meetings, networking and getting face to face time with customers. This year at GITEX 2010, some of these solutions were on show.
Cyber warfare could be on horizon as threats increase
Cyber attacks have entered back into public view of late, with the much publicised Stuxnet worm being detected on national infrastructure. Reportedly government-made, this worm is the most well known of a new wave of IT threats, which are a lot more sophisticated than previous attacks.
IT in healthcare can reduce rising government costs
As the Middle East's healthcare and IT sector becomes more and more prevalent, Sia Moussavi, general manager for Healthcare IT in EAGM region for GE Healthcare, reveals what is driving the market forward and takes a look at the sector's future outlook.
New generation of social gaming begins as latest Xbox and Playstation games are launched
The console and games industry is moving towards what has been called social gaming, where users... Read full article »
Healthcare sector getting to grips with vital data storage task
Swift access to a patient's medical history could be the difference between life and death. But with data often spread across different sites and IT systems storing and accessing the information is a difficult task.
Mobile device technology advancing into healthcare
In the not too distant past, the phrase 'mobile computing' in a hospital setting would have referred to a PC on a trolley. Advances in wireless technology and mobile devices have changed that, and medical staff and patients now have ready access to powerful handheld devices, such as the iPad, that can be used to help speed up the healing process.
Healthcare IT budgets continue to flatline
High spending in IT systems can reduce running costs and improve patient care, yet budgets continue to drop.
Healthcare IT technology needed to increase efficiency
With booming populations and governments looking to tackle a range of health problems, IT providers could be set to offer the new technologies needed for increased efficiency.
CRM applications evolving to become more mobile
The Customer Relationship Management (CRM) sector of the IT industry is headed towards a more hybrid and mobile approach, while handheld devices are set to open up a range of possibilities in the market, according to industry insiders.
Fears grow over state-sponsored cyber attacks
Analysts believe the computer worm identified by security experts Stuxnet, may well have been designed to target Iran's nuclear facilities. The worm, which is targeted to take over industrial operating systems and automated supervisory control and data acquisition systems, could also be the latest case of a state-sponsored cyber attack.
New launches lay down the gauntlet at Oracle Open World
The Oracle Open World Conference, held in San Francisco, is widely accepted as the biggest IT event in the US, and possibly the world. Over 40,000 people attended the conference, and no expense was spared in making the event a true spectacle. The show was littered with new launches, public squabbles and an impressive show of force from one of the world's largest IT companies.
Ten steps to cloud
IT is a fashion industry, and cloud computing is the new black. Currently at the height of its hype, it will suffer a backlash before becoming fully mainstream and established, by which time a new phrase will have captured the imagination of IT pundits.
