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Google users answer with Ejabat
Google have launched a new application which enables users to answer questions for each other. Called Ejabat it aims to boost considerably the Arabic content on the internet. Phil Blizzard was at the launch and spoke with Wael Ghonim, Regional Product & Marketing Manager, MENA, Google.
Yahoo set to acquire Maktoob
Yahoo! Inc have announced a definitive agreement to acquire Maktoob.com as a strategy to move into the Arab world 'online' arena. Phil Blizzard talks to Keith Nilsson, Senior VP, Emerging Markets, Yahoo, about the time frame of operations, the developing markets and possible future developments.
Dubai-developed software Surfaces to manipulate industry data
Infusion Development's Falcon Eye software, which was developed in the UAE, can be used across a range of industry sectors to manipulate data in a more three dimensional format. Kurt Guenther, head of emerging technologies at Infusion talks Rob Jones through the system, and shows how it manipulates data and discusses some of its uses.
Middle East focus for Microsoft oil and gas
Microsoft recently moved its oil and gas business from Houston to Dubai. Ali Faramawy, Vice President of Microsoft International, explains why the decision was taken and discusses with Rob Jones whether it is of benefit to the local energy market.
Cisco's TelePresence reduces business costs
Cost cutting measures are a key business focus and Cisco's new TelePresence is one option. Fadi Kachkouche, Regional Marketing Manager, Cisco, talks to Philip Blizzard about their latest developments and their infrasture services, as well as the development of Cisco across the region.
Injazat targets Dubai and Qatar for data services
Abu Dhabi IT services firm Injazat Data Systems plans to expand its regional spread this year. A joint venture between Mubadala and EDS, now owned by HP, CIO Kenny Wilson tells Rob Jones how the company is expanding and the differences between attracting business here and in countries such as the US and UK.
CIOs must integrate closer with key business divisions
'We're all in the same lifeboat.' CIOs will have to think harder about how they sell an infrastructure project to company directors, as the global downturn cuts available IT budgets. Rob Jones caught up with John Gantz, Chief Research Officer at analysts IDC explains, at the company's CIO Summit in Dubai.
Mideast IT spend bucks global trend
While businesses globally are cutting their technology budgets, Middle East companies will continue investing in their IT infrastructure this year. Speaking to Rob Jones at the IDC CIO Mena Summit in Dubai, Jyoti Lalchandani, IDC VP for the region, explains the importance of integrating the IT and general business functions, how to push through budgets for big projects and why vendors are increasingly looking to the Middle East.
IPTV and the lessons to learn
New technology is being used to pump television programmes across the internet and sometimes problems can arise. Rob Jones talks to Benjamin Swartz, from solutions company Whitbe, on how to avoid pitfalls in the fledgling IPTV industy.
IPTV changes the way we watch TV
TV is going through massive changes and one of the latest is IPTV, where telly is pumped over the internet, is expected to be a $399m business within three years. Rob Jones talks to Alessandro Petazzi, Director of IPTV Marketing and Content at Fastweb, about what companies in the Middle East learn from early movers in Europe and how to take full advantage of the power of IPTV.
A transparent internet
How much will Web 2.0 rely on responsible users and honest companies? Cloves Carneiro, MD, Spinbits explains how their Restate.ae real estate portal will work.
WiMax demystified
What do the different numbers and versions of WiMAX technology signify? Tamer Bahgat, Technology Consultant, ZTE Middle East explains.
Oracle's record deployment
Oracle implemented its human resources management system for the Abu Dhabi Development Fund in a record thirty days. Husam Dajani, Senior VP, Oracle MEA looks at how they did it.
Gitex 2007 overview
Gitex 2007, the annual technology show in Dubai, was again busy this year, despite predictions of doom. Companies used the event to launch new products and services, as well as outline the technology trends for the coming year.
End-to-end WiMax
WiMax will transform the way people communicate but be no more expensive than current technologies. Khaled Rifai, Business Development Director, Motorola looks at its potential.
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