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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.
Big data means opportunities, not problems for Mena firms
Stored data is currently increasing 80% year on year and Middle East companies need to adopt a cost effective, modern approach to handle big data.
'Social engineering' malware attacks on the rise in the UAE
Kaspersky Lab says it has seen nearly 3.5 million social engineered malware attacks in the UAE, within its security network alone.
Evolving technology, cost reductions drive Mena contact centre developments
Contact centres are being forced to evolve quickly to keep pace with the Middle East's rapidly evolving technological landscape. A new breed of consumers, armed with easy access to information, now have a myriad platforms on which to voice their opinion.
High broadband costs, lack of Arabic content slow Mena digital advancement
Digital progression in the Mena region is being slowed by high broadband costs, a lack of Arabic language content and sluggish e-commerce adoption, according to regional experts from Google and Yahoo.
Are Middle East IT networks ready for London 2012 Olympic fever?
The eyes of the world will be on the London 2012 Olympic Games in less than two months, and IT headaches have already started - not merely for event organisers, but for corporations globally.
Cloud contact centres: is a hosted unified solution right for you?
Cloud services provide scalable, cost-effective solutions, enabling greater stability in a tighter economic climate. Read any technology publication today and you'll see some mention of "cloud computing", but is the buzz surrounding cloud more than hype when it comes to your enterprise?
Study reveals barriers to cloud adoption, though services deemed essential
Fears of outages top the list of reasons why firms choose not to use cloud services, according to a new study by Alcatel-Lucent.
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.
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.
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.
