VMware Gitex

VMware to exhibit its latest innovations in multi-cloud, apps modernisation at Gitex Global

The company will also have a presence at Global DevSlam, a transformational project by the UAE government which will run alongside Gitex Global

Dubai DESC

Oracle’s Dubai cloud region receives DESC certification

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure operates two cloud regions in the UAE – Dubai and Abu Dhabi, providing customers with business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities

Celonis funding round

Qatar leads investment round in Celonis at $13bn valuation

The latest funding came as an extension of last year’s Series D investment round

Changi Consulting

Publicis Sapient announces acquisition of Changi Consulting

Changi Consulting builds and delivers cloud-based solutions focused on helping businesses accelerate, automate and optimise their operations

Moro Hub SAS

SAS partners with Moro Hub to elevate AI-based industry solutions in Dubai

Moro Hub will be the service provider of cloud services for SAS catering to the business in Dubai

Red Hat

IBM’s Red Hat taps product and technology chief as new leader

Matt Hicks takes over as the software unit’s chief executive officer and president from Paul Cormier, who will serve as chairman

Enterprise

Three must-have traits of an employee-centric enterprise

A company that empowers employees to add value and offers a differentiating culture have three traits in common

Infobip

Infobip on why businesses should invest in customer experience

Gregor Potočar, chief revenue officer at Infobip shares how firms should leverage market trends to ensure a seamless transition from start to purchase

Neom

Saudi’s NEOM selects Oracle Cloud to accelerate IT workloads

NEOM will be able to increase agility across business processes and accelerate innovation by accessing new cloud services on-premises

Ministry of Health

Saudi’s Ministry of Health embraces multi-cloud approach to boost healthcare services

The cloud platform will enable innovation while enhancing efficiency, resiliency, and security for healthcare providers

ADRES Microsoft

ADRES partners with Microsoft to strengthen its digital real estate platform

The digital platform uses technology from Azure, such as cloud-native space, including Azure Kubernetes Services

Bespin Global

Bespin Global opens cloud operations centre and training academy in Abu Dhabi

The new facilities located at Al Wafra Square on Al Reem Island have been established with support from ADIO’s Innovation Programme

Injazat Dell

Injazat expands collaboration with Dell Technologies and VMware to enhance cloud offerings

Injazat to build its hybrid multi-cloud 2.0 platform using Dell and VMware Cloud to support rising demand for cloud infrastructure and solutions

Cloud

Why some organisations are still reluctant to move to cloud

Bahrain Economic Development Board’s Musab Abdulla shares how disruptive technologies like cloud computing are impacting today’s innovations

Oman Oracle

Oman government implements Oracle Cloud to underpin digital transformation

The implementation led by Oman Information and Communications Technology Group, helps the government run its entire IT estate on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Ajman finance department

Ajman’s finance department selects Oracle Cloud to bolster emirate’s economy

It will enable the department to increase productivity, reduce costs and improve controls and optimise its supply chain management

Oracle

Oracle jumps after revenue tops estimates on strong cloud effort

Sales increased 5.5 per cent to $11.8bn in the fiscal fourth quarter, topping the average analyst estimate of $11.7bn

e& and DataRobot partnership

UAE’s e& enterprise and DataRobot launch enterprise AI as a service

To further accelerate the successful adoption of AI, e& enterprise and Datarobot will also establish a first-of-its-kind AI Center of Excellence

Vmware

Broadcom to acquire cloud services firm VMware in $61bn deal

The deal is the biggest takeover ever for a chipmaker and extends an acquisition spree for Broadcom chief executive officer Hock Tan

STC Alibaba

Saudi’s stc Group announces launch of Alibaba Cloud in Riyadh

Alibaba will offer a wide range of cloud computing services and solutions, a step that will enable local companies to digitise their businesses

Digital transformation

ADDED, SAP sign MoU to accelerate digital transformation in Abu Dhabi

Both parties will explore opportunities to enhance industry innovation and digital transformation, and and foster local digital competencies

Oracle research Morocco

Oracle opens new research and development lab in Morocco

New facility in Casablanca taps into African talent to create cloud solutions for Oracle customers worldwide

Nokia Oracle

Nokia moves HR functions to Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM

The telecommunications group digitises HR systems on Oracle to support its global workforce

Cloud HR

Here’s why cloud holds the key to HR transformation

By automating processes and cutting costs, cloud platforms can be a game-changer for productivity and efficiency

Oracle

Oracle unveils employee experience platform for evolving workforce needs

A comprehensive platform within Oracle Cloud HCM gives HR and business leaders tools to support employee success with new solutions

Mercury payments

Case study: How UAE’s Mercury Payments Services fast-tracked its cloud migration with Oracle

In an exclusive interview, Mercury Payments Services and Oracle explain how the latter’s cloud applications were implemented in a fortnight

Unsplash

Revoland becomes the first blockchain game to launch on Huawei Cloud

Revoland is a multiplayer online battle arena where players can gather friends to form a team, play and earn token rewards for their individual skills

Boeing taps Amazon, Microsoft and Google for cloud mega-deal

The multiyear agreements are intended to upgrade the company’s current system of hosting and maintaining software applications

Huawei Cloud highlights the benefits of ‘everything as a service’ model to boost digital transformation

During Huawei Cloud’s Summit Middle East and Africa 2022, experts shared how industries can better leverage cloud and AI technologies

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UAE-based travel tech provider migrates to Oracle Cloud

Information Systems Associates gains access to OCI’s elasticity and scalability to manage a seasonal travel reservation workload