Audio: A significant number of companies don't pay enough attention to corporate information security practices, according to a Kaspersky Lab survey, in association with B2B International. The survey, conducted in November 2012, polled over 5,000 senior IT managers worldwide and found that 35% of companies expose corporate data to unauthorised parties by failing to use encryption technologies. Steven Bond spoke to Nikolay Grebennikov, Chief Technology Officer, Kaspersky Lab, about different types of encryption and how they are effective for enterprise security.
Audio: HP's new business tablet has landed in the Middle East and will soon take off again with Dubai's Emirates airline. Steven Bond spoke to HP and Emirates execs about the device and this special partnership.
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United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, March 19 - 2013 at 15:21
| Duration: 6:14
Audio: Our debit card could soon go the way of the chequebook and become a relic in terms of how we make purchases. RFID (radio-frequency identification technology) will allow us to tap and swipe our way to simple transactions - but is it secure? Nicolai Solling, Director of Technology Services at HelpAG Middle East, speaks to Steven Bond about the RFID trend and potential security issues.
Middle East:
Thursday, March 14 - 2013 at 16:38
| Duration: 6:21
Audio: Twitter's rapid expansion in the Middle East has continued since the events of the Arab Spring, which began over two years ago. Now with 200 million active monthly users, Shailesh Rao, Twitter's VP of International Operations, talks to Steven Bond about the sustained popularity of the microblogging platform - and speaks in broad terms about Twitter's strategy for continued expansion.
Middle East:
Monday, March 04 - 2013 at 09:43
| Duration: 5:18
Audio: RIM is now simply 'BlackBerry', it was announced yesterday as the new Z10 and Q10 smartphones were unveiled. Steven Bond was at the Dubai launch, syncronised with other venues around the globe, curious to see whether the former phone giant could once again rival Apple and Samsung. He discussed the new offerings with Chris Corsi, BlackBerry's Country Director for the UAE, Oman and Pakistan.
Middle East:
Thursday, January 31 - 2013 at 10:28
| Duration: 5:15
Audio: Storage technology in the region, particularly in the UAE, is at 'the cutting edge' with companies investing in the latest solutions. Steven Bond spoke to Andrew Calthorpe, CEO of Dubai-based IT storage firm Condo Protego, about the industry, the benefits of virtualisation, and the company's work within Dubai.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, January 21 - 2013 at 12:45
| Duration: 5:41
Audio: A regional internet exchange, established by Datamena, will offer faster and more secure connectivity, compared with the current practice of using exchanges located in Europe and the United States. Mahesh Jaishankar, Datamena & VP, Investment Special Projects, Strategy & Investments, du talks to Phil Blizzard about this new 'carrier neutral' facility and the range of benefits it will offer telecommunication companies.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 07 - 2012 at 10:55
| Duration: 5:17
Audio: Businesses in the Mena region are rapidly embracing video conferencing solutions as a richer way to communicate and, over time, a more affordable solution than frequent air travel. Steven Bond spoke to Gary Rider, Polycom's EMEA President, about the evolution of video conferencing, security issues and the increasing accessibility for the SME market.
Middle East:
Wednesday, October 31 - 2012 at 14:51
| Duration: 5:18
Audio: Access to medical advice via phone and video links is the latest facility from du and their Smart Health solutions. Phil Blizzard tries the system at Gitex talking first to Santanu Biswas, E Health Services Director, du and then for the medical perspective to Adam Chilcote, VP, Strategy & Business Development, Mobile Doctors.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, October 23 - 2012 at 11:42
| Duration: 6:40
Audio: The Dubai Health Authority launched at Gitex a Windows 8 inspired application for all operating system to enhance their services and patient experience. Phil Blizzard talks to Khawla Lootah, Assistant Director, IT Dept, Dubai Health Authority about the design elements and the enhancements to their website for patients and other users.
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, October 21 - 2012 at 13:16
| Duration: 4:53
Audio: Mobile device connectivity from very fast moving trains is a challenge for telcos who wish to provide an uninterrupted service. With the UAE building a rail network Andrew Childs, Senior Consultant, Huawei explains to Phil Blizzard the technology they can offer rail developers, and those involved in projects ranging from smart hotels through to smart cities and the importance of being involved at the design stage. He also talks about the developments in data storage, including mobile facilities.
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, October 18 - 2012 at 13:39
| Duration: 5:00
Audio: As companies monetise the data they collect from your online behaviour, there is a tangible benefit to you. Retailers are learning how to fit their marketing to your wants and needs, but big data goes beyond consumerism and plays a role in keeping you safe. Steven Bond spoke to Fiona Moon, Marketing Director of data and information management firm CommVault about their links with Dubai Police and how big data is not just supporting business, but serving justice.
Middle East:
Wednesday, October 17 - 2012 at 08:03
| Duration: 4:48
Audio: A joint survey on 'mobile workstyles' from Citrix and YouGov, released ahead of this year's Gitex Technology Week, highlights that companies are missing the opportunity to attract and motivate staff by offering a flexible working environment. Currently 46% of employees surveyed reported their companies are equipping staff with the technology to access data remotely and almost one in ten (9%) actively offer a policy known as BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) in the workplace - though 54% of employees in full or part time employment are free to have their own devices at work, in half of these cases IT support is limited only to company-issue equipment. Steven Bond spoke Noman Qadir, Citrix's Regional Director for Middle East and Africa, on day one of Gitex about BYOD and desktop virtualisation trends in the region.
Middle East:
Monday, October 15 - 2012 at 00:16
| Duration: 5:10
Audio: The regions largest technology retail extravaganza, Gitex Shopper, is expected to see more than 175,000 visitors attend the consumer IT and electronics show at its new home - the Dubai World Trade Centre. Phil Blizzard talks to Helal Saeed Almarri, CEO, DWTC about the event and what can be expected this year. Gitex Shopper runs from 29th September through to 6th October 2012.
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, September 27 - 2012 at 09:41
| Duration: 2:07
Audio: The reveal in San Fransisco by Apple of their newest iPhone shows that the new device will have a larger screen, lesser weight and greater connectivity. Phil Blizzard provides an insight into the 6th generation Apple iPhone 5 as we hear from Phil Schiller, Snr VP, Apple talking about the new device and in particular the Lightning connector. This report was recorded on the iPhone 4.
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, September 13 - 2012 at 01:41
| Duration: 2:51
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The Emirates are bordered to the north by the Gulf and the Musandam Peninsula, to the east by Oman, to the south and west by Saudi Arabia and to the northwest by Qatar. The land is mountainous and mostly desert.