#digital transformation

The growth of data centres in the Middle East

The pandemic has highlighted the critical role of data centres in ensuring that IT companies not only function well, but are also ready to embrace a digital future

Here’s how the Middle East is set to become a powerhouse of innovation

Digitalisation has been proven to improve organisational performance and enhance business value by helping companies meet customer expectations

Middle East: Talent development takes flight amid growing digitisation

Advancing the quality and equity of ICT education, as well as preparing individuals for future jobs in a digital economy, is critical to social development

Here’s why UAE’s Yas Holding is bullish on the future of healthcare

The Abu Dhabi-based investment company has been rapidly expanding its healthcare division this year

Aveva

UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, Siemens partner to underpin digital transformation

The partnership will help determine levels of 4IR tech adoption across the UAE’s industrial sector

ASUS Business

Here’s how ASUS Business is bridging the technological gap in education

The company is also aggressively launching new products, solutions and initiatives in 2022

Here’s how the UAE is pursuing its digital vision and strategy

Dr Saeed K. Aldhaheri and Ranjit Rajan, authors of Digital Nation: How the United Arab Emirates is Building a Future Based on Tech Innovation, provide insights into the country’s plans

GB Tech Awards 2021

In pictures: GB Tech Awards 2021

The award ceremony was held on October 20 at Headlines Executive, Ibis, Dubai

Sunil Paul, Finesse

Why do some digital transformation initiatives fail?

Sunil Paul, co-founder and managing director at Finesse explains how organisations can power and secure their digital transformation journeys in the post-pandemic world

Digital transformation will lead to a cleaner future

While sustainability is the future, digital transformation is a key enabler supporting industries make the transition

Energy Industry

Powering the future

The adoption of new technologies is set to transform the functioning of the energy and utilities sector as it transitions to a sustainable future

Huawei smart modular data centre

Smart modular DC solution: make any room a data centre

Huawei smart modular data centre solution builds next generation data centre intelligence, making full use of their smart lithium battery

Data Security cyberattacks

Over 85% of Saudi organisations attribute cyberattacks to vulnerable technology

Sixty-seven per cent of security leaders said their exposure to cyber risk increased as a result of moving business-critical functions to the cloud

Miral

Abu Dhabi’s Miral launches new strategy to accelerate data-driven digital transformation

With the implementation of the strategy, Miral will expand its present investment in big data and predictive data analytics.

Saudi Arabia’s Al Qaryan to digitally transform with SAP intelligent solutions

Al Qaryan Holding to optimise its operations, better product costing, and do data-driven decision-making for its regional expansion plans of near future

UAE consumers

Webinar: Future trends in digital transformation in the Middle East

To learn how organisations can embrace digital transformation, Gulf Business in association with Xerox hosted the webinar which was joined by esteemed panel of industry experts

GB Tech Awards 2021: Honouring excellence across the tech space

Gulf Business is expanding its technology division – with the upcoming GB Tech awards set to celebrate the success and achievements of businesses and individuals driving the regional tech Industry forward

Towards pharma 4.0 – how digital transformation can optimise operations

By taking small steps, manufacturers can use new techniques to meet Pharma 4.0 standards, increase throughput, and reduce cycle times while maintaining product integrity

Big Data

Faces to watch: Digital transformation leaders in MEA

We profile key corporate executives across the regional digital transformation space

Saudi Arabia

Dentsu expands Merkle MENA with its launch into Saudi Arabia

Merkle aims to tap into the fertile digital transformation landscape in the kingdom, while also being in a position to better serve its existing clients across the Middle East

Saudi Aramco

Saudi Aramco and Aveva to partner to drive sustainability through digitalisation

Partnership would leverage digital transformation to support Saudi Arabia’s energy transition and expand its knowledge economy

HPE and Alpha Data: Accelerating digital transformation

Saudi Arabia’s AlMalki Group digitally transforms luxury retail experiences for GCC customers

Salesforce solutions to provide personalised, omnichannel customer shopping journeys

Slack

Ajmal Perfumes collaborates with SAP for digital transformation

The company is also exploring SAP’s solutions to integrate digital marketing, customer experiences, and loyalty programs in its digital transformation roadmap

Abu Dhabi launches its official internet domain name

The domain name is accessible to all citizens, residents and employers working inside and outside the emirate of Abu Dhabi

How can ICT solution providers help organisations successfully realise digital transformation?

It is imperative for the industry to not only pursue technological advancement, but also actively use technology to create economic and social value

How digital self-service can enhance customer experience?

A self-service portal gives customers more power, choice, and convenience as well as improves their digital experience with the business

Raed Hmoud, Head of Digital Services, Xerox

Why modernising the workplace is key in the UAE

Xerox is looking at sustainability and security as it looks to support the shift to digital, says Raed Hmoud, head of digital services at Xerox Emirates

digital

Riding the wave of digital transformation 2.0

As we embark upon a new month of working in full-remote or hybrid environments, many organisations are realising that the workplace will likely never look the same again

Value Chain

From pit to port: Value chain optimisation is transforming mining

The advantages include reduced downtime, elimination of redundant operations, efficient energy consumption and ample room for innovations throughout the entire value chain

GCC: How can digital government services seize opportunities to accelerate trust

GCC governments must build data management trust, develop data governance policies, engage with end-users to ensure they are continuously informed, and drive sustained digital service delivery improvements