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Tablet market explodes with introduction of PlayBook and iPad2
With tablets gaining in popularity in the Middle East, Peter Ward talks to Fouad Charakla, Senior Research Analyst, IDC about the trends in this market and how we can expect the technology of tablets to evolve in the future.
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Etisalat launches eHospitality for hotel sector
Etisalat has created a suite of industry specific ICT solutions, with this one being launched for the hospitality sector. Abdulla Hashim, Senior VP, ICT, Etisalat talks to Phil Blizzard about eHospitality which aims to enable hotels in the UAE to deliver a comprehensive communications and entertainment experience to their guests
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Eye tracking consultancy expert widens operation in UAE
UK-based user experience consultancy, User Vision strengthens its operation in UAE. In this interview with Chris Rourke, MD of User Vision, Phil Blizzard looks into the future of website eye tracking following the growth in online brand interaction and e-commerce in the Middle East as well as look at the company's strong working history with Emirates Airlines and Jumeirah Group.
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IDC - a global explosion of mobile devices
Global ITC trends including the three most significant macro trends are alluded to by Steven Frentzen, Senior VP, EMEA Region & MD CEMA Region, IDC. In conversation with Phil Blizzard he looks at the year ahead with the industry focus being on efficiency, cost saving and control, combined with assessment of the business value of IT. He also talks about the need for enterprises to have in place the architecture to handle the future explosion in mobile devices.
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Blue Coat network optimization for greater efficiency
With cloud computing being the current ITC trend and 'must do' enterprise solution we talk to Nigel Hawthorn, VP, EME Marketing, Blue Coat about how to get the best out of an organisations network. He also offers advice on how to optimize one's network to be efficient in the delivery of data.
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Etisalat to offer cloud services
At Microsoft Tech-Ed Abdull Hashim, Senior VP - Business Solutions, Etisalat talks to Phil Blizzard about their development of cloud services and what they will be rolling out in Q3 2011. He also talks about their strategic partnership with Microsoft.
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Microsoft see developers as key to cloud formation
The evolution of the cloud across both the private and public domain will depend on the collaboration with developers, says Soma Somasegar, Senior VP, Developer Division, Microsoft in conversation with Phil Blizzard. Speaking at the second Microsoft Tech Ed Summit in Dubai he also talks about the key elements in the approach by Microsoft in the formation of the cloud.
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IBM - The Cloud, Myth or Reality?
The Cloud - Myth or Reality? The statement is addressed by Holger Machos, Director - Worldwide Compute Development, IBM who talks to Phil Blizzard about the journey they took and the key benefits to businesses, from SME's to large government organisations, in making that journey. He also talks about how large demanding projects, lasting perhaps a short time, can benefit from the massive computing power offered by the cloud.
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IT at centre of Qatar's development
As the development of Qatar continues apace, AMEinfo's Peter Ward talks to Sa'di Awienat, Director, IT, Qatar Foundation, on the role technology is playing and the significance of the organisation's cloud computing deployment.
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Microsoft serving companies on their cloud journey
"There are four logical steps" for organisations to take on their 'Journey to the Cloud' says Rick Bakken, Senior Director, Data Centre Evangelism, Global Foundation Services, Microsoft who talks to Phil Blizzard at the IDC Middle East CIO Summit. He expands on those steps, talks aboout Microsoft's investment and commitment to help customers and the partnering with HP to provide modular technology for the private cloud.
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EMC CIO talks about 'The Journey to the Cloud'
For CIO's and their organisations there are three key steps in taking 'The Journey to the Cloud'. Sanjay Mirchandani, CIO & COO, Global Centers of Excellence, EMC talks to Phil Blizzard at the IDC Middle East CIO Summit about the steps on that journey, and as an organisation which step EMC is on.
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IDC predict 10% growth in ITC spend across Middle East
A recent survey of the Top 100 CIO's across the Middle East region show a cautious optimism according to Jyoti Lalchandani, VP & Regional MD, IDC Middle East, Africa & Turkey. Phil Blizzard looks at the results of the survey ahead of the the IDC Middle East CIO Summit.
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Blackberry and CSC offers Patient in The Pocket
Healthcare professionals on the move can now access and update patient information with a CSC developed apps for Blackberry phones. Phil Blizzard talks to Dr Harald Deutsch, VP Healthcare, EMEA, CSC, about the main functions of this solution, which offers more than just patient information.
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New trends driving network changes
John McHugh, CMO, Brocade talks to Phil Blizzard about the key aspects for organisations to consider with regards to their network development in order to have an efficient infrastructure and also the trends driving network change.
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Oracle to assist project managers with Primavera P6
The latest software release from Oracle is designed to assist managers with better management of projects and closer integration between on going projects, particularly those in the construction, oil & gas and utilities sectors. Phil Blizzard spoke with Richard Sappe, Industrial Strategist, Primavera, EMEA, Oracle about the key features of the suite and how it will integrate into existing architecture.
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