Abdull Hashim, Senior VP - Business Solutions, Eitsalat talks to AME Info

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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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, March 15 - 2011 at 09:03
Soma Somasegar, Senior VP, Developer Division, Microsoft talks to AME Info

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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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, March 09 - 2011 at 14:07

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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United Arab Emirates: Monday, March 07 - 2011 at 10:35
Sa'di Awienat, Director - IT, Qatar Foundation talks to AME Info

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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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, February 23 - 2011 at 13:44
Phil Blizzard talking with Rick Bakken, Senior Director, Data Centre Evangelism, Global Foundation Services, Microsoft

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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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, February 22 - 2011 at 10:58
Sanjay Mirchandani, Senior VP & CIO, EMC talking to AME INfo

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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United Arab Emirates: Monday, February 21 - 2011 at 13:10
Jyoti Lalchandani, VP & Regional MD, IDC Middle East, Africa & Turkey

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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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, February 16 - 2011 at 16:18

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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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, February 01 - 2011 at 10:48
John McHugh, CMO, Brocade talks to AME Info

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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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, December 19 - 2010 at 09:57

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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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, November 25 - 2010 at 11:06
Antoine Aquado, Regional Director, Mena, Citrix talks to Phil Blizzard

Citrix and Microsoft to drive desktop virtualization

The benefits of desktop virtualization are explained by Antoine Aquado, Regional Director, Mena, Citrix to Phil Blizzard in this Gitex interview, along with details of their newly announced partnership with Microsoft.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, October 21 - 2010 at 13:02
Phil Blizzard talks to Anousheh Ansari, CEO & Co-founder, Prodea

Du partners with Prodea for digital media hub

Du have partnered with award winning Prodea to provide a multi-media hub for consumer use. Phil Blizzard talks to Anousheh Ansari, CEO & Co-founder, Prodea about the host of multimedia functions which will be available - from video-on-demand and music hosting, to popular social networking applications, including Twitter and Facebook, plus home security, e-health and e-learning services.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, October 19 - 2010 at 19:35
Johnny Karam, MENA, Regional Director, Symantec talks AME INfo

Symantec help business adopt new computing models

Johnny Karam, Mena Regional Director, Symantec talks to Phil Blizzard about the important elements for businesses to adopt as they embrace cloud computing and virtualization. He also talks about the key security issues required in protecting data at various levels of risk.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, October 18 - 2010 at 23:00
GITEX opens in Dubai

30th anniversary Gitex opens with latest trends in cloud computing and mobile apps

Gitex 2010 opens in Dubai reflecting the latest trends in ICT as this premier show celebrates its 30th anniversary. Phil Blizzard reports from the Dubai World Trade Centre on the show which is expected to attract over 130,000 visitors.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, October 17 - 2010 at 18:54
GITEX 2010 preview

Gitex 30th anniversary event set to open in Dubai

Gitex has grown from its debut show in 1981 which had just 46 exhibitors and 3,000 visitors to become one of the world's top three ICT events. Phil Blizzard previews the 30th Gitex Technology Week and its new features which include sections dedicated to new trends such cloud computing and mobile applications. Gitex is held at the Dubai Trade Centre.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, October 12 - 2010 at 18:30