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Augmented reality applications gain popularity, bring opportunities for revenue
Audio: Augmented reality apps will soon find a home in every smartphone, according to Martin Herdina, CEO, Wikitude, a global leader in the augmented reality app space. Steven Bond spoke to Herdina about the rise of AR, the potential for advertising and other monetisation options.
YouTube's new regional domains bring opportunities for advertisers, content providers
Audio: YouTube has this month launched regional domains in eight Mena countries, offering new opportunities for advertisers and content providers. Steven Bond talks to Matthew Glotzbach, Manager Director of YouTube EMEA at a Google Hangout in Dubai, about the surge in popularity of Middle East online broadcasting.
Apple iPad in-flight infotainment for premium class passengers
For premium class passengers on commercial airlines the Apple iPad is being viewed as a 'state of the art' device for providing infotainment. Howard Clarke, Business Development Director, IFA Services, UK talks to Phil Blizzard on the ways this iconic mobile device may be used by airlines, the content which could be provided and how news is updated on a regular basis.
Web security solutions must span all locations and devices, but require clear policies
Web security firm Blue Coat aligns new software with tailored usage policies for top global firms. Dave Ewart, Director, Product Marketing, talking to Steven Bond explains the need for a complete security framework, which extends to each user, regardless of location or device - and the importance of stringent policies.
Sony rebrand for mobiles and launch of new Xperia
The new Sony Xperia S smartphone has made its debut in the Middle East following a showcase at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012. At the launch event Phil Blizzard spoke to Spyros Gousetis, Marketing Director, MEA, Sony about the new device and the rebranding of Sony Ericsson to Sony Mobile Communications, as well as their strategy for the region.
Audio review: Apple iPad 3 is simply the 'new iPad 2'
The new iPad from Apple has been launched and will feature the much anticipated Retina display and processing chip, high speed LTE connectivity, as well as a new camera system. Phil Blizzard looks at the enhancements and new offerings of the new iPad 2.
High profile hacking just the tip of the iceburg
The high profile computer network hacking incidents reported in the media in recent months are just "the tip of the iceburg" says Khaled Al Hawasli, Snr Security Consultant, Help AG. Talking to Phil Blizzard he provides an overview of those involved in hacking and suggests procedures to avoid infiltration of systems. He also suggests that hacking and infiltration will get a lot worse.
Ericsson looks at ten fold growth for M2M
Machines talking to machines, M2M, as in remote access to the intelligent home, monitoring of transport fleets is likely to grow tenfold over the next few years, says Ali Shah, Market Development Director Consumer & Business Applications, MENA, Ericsson. Talking to Phil Blizzard he gives examples of the useage of M2M applications, the evolution of the next few years and the economic benefits to telecom companies who will provide the conduit for the control data.
Double digit growth for IT spend across UAE and KSA in 2011
The impact of the Arab Spring resulted in a decline for IT spend in Egypt in 2011, whereas the KSA and UAE saw an increase of between 10% and 12%. Jyoti Lalchandani, Regional VP & MD, IDC talks to Phil Blizzard about market conditions in 2011 and gives his views on what trends can be expected in 2012 and what will be the key topics of discussion, including those at the forthcoming IDC CIO Summit Middle East.
Utilization of data important for CIOs
An explosion of data is one of many challenges facing Chief Information Officers across the region, with some reports saying only 5% of that data is being leveraged. Eyad Shihabi, MD, HP Middle East talks to Phil Blizzard about the utilization of data and HP's recent $10.3billion acquisition of the UK based information management software company Autonomy.
Cloud enablement and enterprise interoperability
Andrew Chapman, Senior Director, Momentum talks to Peter Ward about the evolving use of the cloud, key parameters for enablement and how it can be used within the framework of enterprise interoperability.
Dubai Solar Park launched in renewable energy programme
As part of the Integrated Energy Strateg 2030 initiative Dubai is to set up the largest solar park in the region with the aim of producing 1000 megawatts of electricity from the rays of the sun. The Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum Solar Park will be the focus of a new solar energy programme launched in Dubai which aims to generated 5% of Dubai's energy from solar power by 2030. In this report Phil Blizzard talks to H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman, Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai
Etisalat LTE 4G - how fast is the download
The recently launched 4G service by Etisalat is tested by Phil Blizzard who investigates the performance and speed of this much awaited mobile Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. The performance is assessed using a speed test with the TRA and the visual aspect is observed with a HD video on YouTube.
Etisalat launch super fast LTE 4G network
Etisalat has now launched the UAE's first and much awaited Long Term Evolution (LTE) service on the country's fastest network. Phil Blizzard looks at the new service and what it will mean to users who can expect super speeds of up to 100mbs.
BP Solar generating renewable energy growth in the UAE
The use of sunlight to produce solar power is steadily growing as organisations in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai set targets for sustainable energy. Phil Blizzard talks to Vahid Fotuni, Director, BP Solar about their heritage, expertise in photo-voltaic solar power and the lead being shown by China with their U$50 billion investment in green energy.
