Gitex Global 2022 concludes on Oct 14

Gitex Global, the UAE’s annual tech event, began on October 10 and ended on October 14

cloud

Oracle to present latest cloud innovations at Gitex Global

Visitors can take the wheels of one of the fastest Formula 1 cars, and understand the role of real time data powered by Oracle Cloud

Avaya

Avaya to highlight the capabilities of its OneCloud platform at Gitex Global

The company will show how organisations can harness cloud innovation to improve business resilience amidst today’s challenges

digitalisation

How cloud computing will serve as the foundation for business innovation

Cloud-first strategy is becoming increasingly popular among businesses following the Covid-19 pandemic

Lookout

Lookout to exhibit data-centric cloud security portfolio at Gitex Global

The company will showcase how its security service edge technologies enable organisations to gain insight required to secure data

Oracle Abu Dhabi

Oracle boosts investment in Abu Dhabi with new innovation hub

The hub will act as a catalyst to inspire and empower creative ideas that will enable the digital future

Egypt post

Egypt Post signs agreement with SAP to establish an integrated system for cloud solutions

The agreement will allow Egypt Post to study, analyse and develop current business cycles in a practical way

Oracle Saudi

Oracle appoints Reham Almusa as country leader for Saudi Arabia

Almusa joined Oracle in April 2021 as cloud applications director, following which she was given the additional responsibility of leading the brand’s public sector business in the kingdom

Google Cloud

Google Cloud inks sustainability agreement with Saudi government authorities

Google Cloud with SDAIA, MEWA and Climate Engine will launch the Earth Observation and Science Programme which will help address environmental, water and agricultural challenges

Dulsco

Dulsco opts for Oracle cloud applications to enhance digital operations

With Oracle applications for finance, supply chain, HR and customer service, the company will be able to standardise business processes on a single platform

Nutanix

Nutanix to present hybrid multi-cloud solutions at Gitex Global

The company will share its strategy which emphasises that enterprises should never settle for cloud chaos, but rather, embrace a hybrid multi-cloud platform

Infor cloud

Infor to demonstrate cloud software solutions at Gitex Global

The company will highlight smart, pre-configured cloud solutions to enable customers to simplify complexity and transform business processes

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