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Thursday, 23 July 2009

The question Etisalat has to answer

Technology
BlackBerry customers still have a lot of questions, says Damian Reilly.

The question Etisalat has to answer

Time for recognition

Technology
There is no doubt that the telecoms sector is a tough industry, with margins constantly under pressure amid fierce competition.

Time for recognition

Wednesday, 22 July 2009

Who cares if Big Brother is watching?

Technology
The Etisalat spy scandal won’t make you give up your BlackBerrys, says Andrew White.

Who cares if Big Brother is watching?

Are we virtually there yet?

Technology
The benefits of virtualisation are clear and on the large part undeniable, says Julian Pletts.

Are we virtually there yet?

Tuesday, 21 July 2009

Reformed Pirates

Technology
Pirate Bay has been in the news this year for all the wrong reasons. But if you’re like me, you might be confused that the illegal file-sharing site Pirate Bay is now being turned into a legal business venture.


Monday, 20 July 2009

Channel must think carefully about sticking its head in the clouds

Technology
The role of the Middle East channel in generating sustainable revenues from cloud computing is beginning to emerge although it is still a long way from being totally clear.

Channel must think carefully about sticking its head in the clouds

Legal Download 2.0 - Certification Service Providers: A new UAE licensing framework

Technology
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of the UAE recently introduced a licensing framework applicable to certification service providers operating in the UAE. But what does this mean and to whom does it apply?


Thursday, 16 July 2009

A tale of two operators

Technology
This week two of the Middle East’s telecom operators, the UAE’s Etisalat and Vodafone Qatar, demonstrated completely different approaches to customer service


Monday, 13 July 2009

Google Chrome should be swept away by Google Wave

Technology
Google’s announcement last week that it is launching an operating system to rival the likes of Microsoft has made news headlines. But Gareth van Zyl thinks Google’s Chrome Operating System will be eclipsed in terms of innovative technology by Google Wave later this year.


Thin is in

Technology
The panicky voices crying out for an IT recession have gradually died away, replaced with what seems to be a cautious sort of optimism. But it’s increasingly clear that business-as-usual is a thing of the past for regional IT departments.

Thin is in

Sunday, 12 July 2009

Drastic actions tell the desperate tale of debts and defaults

Technology
Last week’s meeting of the Dubai Computer Traders Group had a distinctly different tone to it than the equivalent spectacle that marked the launch of the association this time last year — and the reason is irrefutably down to the perilous credit culture that has left the channel staring down the barrel.

Drastic actions tell the desperate tale of debts and defaults

Secret CIO

Technology
Secret CIO goes on tour.

Secret CIO

Thursday, 09 July 2009

The Africa conundrum

Technology
Reports that Bahrain’s Batelco and Kuwaiti operator Wataniya are keeping a close eye on potential acquisition targets in Africa came as little surprise. Telecom operators in the Middle East including Etisalat and Zain, have been expanding their reach in Africa in recent years.

The Africa conundrum

Wednesday, 08 July 2009

IT managers must cover all bases when it comes to DC design

Technology
The financial crisis has not meant that IT infrastructure expenditure has completely ground to a halt.

IT managers must cover all bases when it comes to DC design

Tuesday, 07 July 2009

How not to get over-exposed on Facebook

Technology
The incoming head of UK’s MI6 was exposed in his Speedo on Facebook. But you can guard your identity.


Sunday, 05 July 2009

Home alone

Technology
Fiona Robertson from the Rights Lawyers takes a look at some issues you might want to consider if you have employees working from home.

Home alone

Tuesday, 30 June 2009

Michael Jackson: Internet Thriller; Broadcast Killer

Technology
Before tuning into CNN and the BBC, the first I heard of Michael Jackson's death was on Facebook. This was the same for millions of people and in the age of online social networking, the event of Jackson's death has illustrated how online media is trumping not only print media but especially broadcast media.


Sunday, 28 June 2009

Protecting the intangible

Technology
Siddharth Mahajan from the Rights Lawyers explains how innovation in the IT industry can be protected.

Protecting the intangible

Wednesday, 24 June 2009

WiMAX comes of age

Technology
WiMAX has experienced its share of hype and criticism during the past couple of years, with analysts and telecom professionals taking turns to inflate expectations of the technology.

WiMAX comes of age

Tuesday, 23 June 2009

Keeping organisations safe

Technology
Prosenjeet Banerjee, head of security services at HCL Technologies explains how identity and access management can be used as weapons to secure business and keep danger at bay.

Keeping organisations safe

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  1. Batelco fined $13.3m by Bahrain telecom watchdog 1
    25 Nov ' 09 at 13:20
    Batelco are actually getting a raw deal and politics are for sure a lot to do with it.It is like they are just fair game for any...   More  »
  2. Gulf telcos sign up to new broadband cable deal 1
    25 Nov ' 09 at 13:57
    Hope etisalat cut its broadband rates after that.   More  »
  3. Why I h8 junk txts 1
    25 Nov ' 09 at 11:23
    What you're saying is if someone rings your door bell at all hours, your answer is to disconnect the door bell, right? Perhaps it would...   More  »

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