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Microsoft & GBI sign deal to bring cloud adoption to Middle East

Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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Microsoft and Gulf Bridge International have partnered to bolster cloud adoption in the Middle East and Europe, enhancing connectivity and security.
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Microland hires Ramya Sampath Sharma as chief people officer

Wed, 6th Nov 2019
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Microland hires Ramya Sampath Sharma as new chief people officer to drive business growth and enhance employee experience.
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Digital Realty & Interxion to undergo $8.4b mega merger

Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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Digital Realty and Interxion announce an USD $8.4 billion merger, creating a global leader in data centre, colocation, and interconnection solutions.
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Multinational firms face global HR challenges

Thu, 24th Oct 2019
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Multinational firms are grappling with myriad HR challenges due to convoluted global labour laws, finds TMF Group's 2019 Global Business Complexity Index.
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Forcepoint increases cloud security presence to cover 128 countries

Thu, 17th Oct 2019
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This PoP expansion brings Forcepoint services to virtually anywhere in the world while delivering optimal security and productivity enhancing capabilities.
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Batelco and Avaya bring cloud solutions to Bahrain's SMBs

Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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The regional telecoms operator will offer Avaya Contact Centre and Unified Communications solutions in the cloud with Avaya IP Office PoweredBy.
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IDC lowers cloud spending forecast amidst global slowdown

Mon, 30th Sep 2019
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IDC has lowered its forecast for total cloud infrastructure spending for 2019 as the market enters a slowdown period.
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Telia Carrier strengthens integrity of internet's core

Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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Internet connectivity network Telia Carrier has rolled out technology that secures critical route updates and BGP announcements across its internet backbone.
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Mindtree launches blockchain-powered solution for banks

Tue, 24th Sep 2019
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The solution uses Hyperledger fabric blockchain to enable financial institutions to facilitate both debit and credit payments, faster.
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Avaya to showcase latest AI-powered applications at GITEX 2019

Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
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Avaya will unveil their latest AI-powered applications, highlighting cutting-edge advancements in AI and collaboration tech, at GITEX Technology Week 2019.
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Digital Realty welcomes EMEA managing director

Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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Digital Realty has appointed Jeffrey Tapley as the permanent EMEA managing director, solidifying his role in leading their regional operations from London.
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Lack of C-suite and IT teams collaboration holding back DX - NTT

Wed, 7th Aug 2019
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A lack of collaboration between C-suite and IT teams is hampering digital transformation efforts, says NTT's 2019 Digital Means Business Report.
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Nintex bolstered by independent security report

Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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Nintex Workflow Cloud's security controls are up to scratch, with not one single instance where a security control wasn't working, or not in place.
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Gartner names Automation Anywhere Leader in RPA

Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
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Automation Anywhere named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for RPA Software, highlighting its extensive reach and growing influence in the RPA market.
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How Interxion is growing its data centre operations with scalable DCI networks

Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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By connecting its data centres in Marseille using Ciena technology, Interxion can provide a seamless experience for clients.
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Australian brands face boycotts if they don't address diversity in ads

Fri, 28th Jun 2019
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Australian brands risk consumer boycotts if they fail to address diversity in their advertising, according to Adobe's latest survey.
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Cloud infrastructure revenue rises, despite spending drop

Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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Despite a drop in cloud IT infrastructure spending, revenue surged to USD $14.5 billion in Q1 2019, led by Dell with a 17.8% market share.
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Manufacturers will double multicloud use in next two years

Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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Manufacturers plan to double their hybrid cloud use to 45% within two years, far outpacing the global average, reveals a Nutanix report.
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HP study illuminates booming counterfeit print supply industry

Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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Businesses that purchase print supplies are in danger of falling victim to the multi-billion dollar industry of counterfeits and fakes.
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Smartwatches drive wearables market, up 55%

Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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Ongoing demand fuels a strong growth trajectory for wearable devices in Q1 2019 with wrist-worn and ear-worn leading the market, according to IDC.