IT, Internet and Telcos

Censored Tecom internet possible
The currently uncensored internet access in Dubai's Tecom freezone is under review by the UAE's Telecoms Regulatory Authority. Mohammed Al Ghanem, Director General, says the TRA's new policy, still being studied, will be imposed on all telecom operators. He says a decision will be made after social, security and industry aspects have been fully considered.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 27 - 2005 at 09:30

Intel Apple innovation
Apple's move to Intel chips is a huge vote of confidence in its technology, and recognition that its microprocessors can run different operating systems effectively, according to Brian Harrison, General Manager, Intel EMEA. Harrison says Apple is known as being the most innovative and forward-looking computer companies, and the partnership is a significant one.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, September 26 - 2005 at 11:49

Cognos identifies change
Cognos has witnessed a significant change in regional IT buying behaviour over the past two years, with its solutions previously bought by small departments of 25 to 50 users. David Brierley, Regional Manager, Cognos Middle East, says organisations are now realising the benefits of business intelligence and core performance management, and are rolling it out across their organisations.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, September 26 - 2005 at 10:36

Kevin Kern, CIO, CA
Computer Associates carries out its own internal testing of all its software and solutions, before introducing them to the market. CIO Kevin Kern is the man heading the R&D team, which integrates, simplifies and optimises new products, assuring the highest quality and reliability for customers.
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, September 25 - 2005 at 10:10

Emerging telco market insight
Yemen is among the countries representing a huge opportunity for telcos, with low-penetration, a high population, and understated GDP, according to Azmi Mikati, CEO, Investcom. Investcom, an emerging markets telco, is moving its headquarters from Luxembourg to Dubai, and plans to list on DIFX.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, September 21 - 2005 at 09:28

Lenovo new era in ME
The newly formed Lenovo is now the third largest PC vendor in the world, with ambitious expansion plans for the region. Mohamed Sharaf, Marketing Manager, Lenovo Middle East, explains how the company plans to build on the strength of its IBM heritage to enter new markets, and expand mobile computing.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, September 11 - 2005 at 09:39

Digital homes rich in media
The amount of rich media content in homes is increasing, as the usage of digital cameras, mp3 players and downloaded movie files grows. There is now a growing need for products to manage this media in a more mainstream, accessible way than a home office, according to Brian Bogaard, Product Manager Desktops, Acer EMEA.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, September 07 - 2005 at 09:57

Injazat global experience
Abu Dhabi-based Injazat Data Systems is a joint venture between EDS and Mubadala. The company aims to become the region's premier IT outsourcing services provider, as Wassim El-Mawas, Injazat's marketing and communication specialist, explains.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 06 - 2005 at 09:37