Around 30 percent of CIOs in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are now scaling and refining the results of their digital initiatives, according to Gartner’s annual global CIO survey. This is an increase from 27 percent last year. Digital has become paramount focus for local… Read More
Ruckus Networks, an Arris company, has roped in Eric Law as Vice President of EMEA Sales. In this role, he will be responsible for leading marketing, sales and operations throughout the region. “Eric is a highly-regarded industry leader who strategically supports partner, enterprise and channel… Read More
5G is expected to reach 30 million subscriptions for enhanced mobile broadband in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) by the end of 2024, representing 2 percent of total mobile subscriptions. This will make 5G the fastest generation of cellular technology to be rolled out… Read More
Microsoft Corp. and Telecom Egypt are collaborating to extend Microsoft’s cloud network to Egypt. Telecom Egypt will provide low-latency connectivity into and across Egypt to help enhance performance and increase reliability for customers of Microsoft services. The collaboration will increase Microsoft’s reach to the large… Read More
Zain KSA and Huawei are partnering towards implementing a ‘to Home’ video streaming service platform and infrastructure. The development comes on the back of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Zain and Huawei on the sidelines of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. This project… Read More
du is modernizing and automating its cloud platform working with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to implement an IT cloud orchestration and automation solution as part of its cloudification initiative. “The adoption of a future-proof IT cloud management solution based on open standards has enabled us to… Read More
Akamai has appointed Hans Nipshagen to the role of Head of EMEA Channels and Alliances. He will be responsible for Akamai’s EMEA channel strategy, a primary route to market in the region. His new role will see him growing Akamai’s regional partner program to drive… Read More
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) has appointed Peter Larnholt as Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the company. Mr Larnholt, who will join on April 1, brings a strong international portfolio of experience in the realms of change management, business development and digital solutions. Well-versed in… Read More
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver will sit down for a conversation with ESPN anchor Rachel Nichols at CES 2019. The session, ‘#NBATwitter: A Conversation with Adam Silver and Jack Dorsey’, will discuss their partnership and the NBA’s approach to sports technology… Read More
Samsung Electronics will showcase eight new projects related to artificial intelligence (AI), developed from its C-Lab (Creative Lab) program, from January 8-11, 2019 at CES. In addition, eight startups which have been spun off from C-Lab will showcase newly released commercial products at CES to… Read More
