Investments in technologies enabling smart cities in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is expected to hit the USD 2.30 billion mark by 2021 as per estimates from International Data Corporation (IDC). Given that large funding is needed to build smart cities, public-private partnerships… Read More
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
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
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
Annual technology spending by smart cities in the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region is expected to double from USD 1.3 billion to USD 2.7 billion in the next four years, according to KPMG report ‘The Rise of Smart Cities – Digital Transformation in the… Read More
The Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region will see annual spending on digital transformation (DX) initiatives cross the USD 20 billion mark by the end of this year, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The global technology research and advisory… Read More
