For enterprises, the cloud is no longer just an option; it’s a necessity. With 80% of businesses now viewing the public cloud as vital to their digital objectives, the pressure is on to integrate security from the get-go because without proper security measures, the risk of breaches and cyberattacks looms large. So, how can businesses leverage cloud technology for growth
The rapid advancement of AI and its integration into contact center operations has dramatically reshaped how businesses interact with their customers. Technology companies are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to create more efficient, responsive, and personalized customer service experiences. This shift reflects a broader trend of digital transformation within the industry, aiming to enhance key performance metrics while maintaining high standards
Development Partners International LLP (DPI), a renowned private investment firm with a significant focus on Africa, has launched DPI Venture Capital to support and cultivate early-stage companies that positively impact the continent’s burgeoning middle class. DPI’s strategic move leverages its 18-year history of backing innovation-led enterprises and its extensive reach across 43 African countries. This venture aims to take advantage
Efforts to diversify Saudi Arabia’s economy and to emerge as a technology powerhouse are receiving a significant boost with the collaboration between Microsoft and Databricks. Their partnership aims to enhance Azure Databricks’ AI capabilities locally, which is a strategic move aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals. This initiative is expected to empower local businesses by enabling them to leverage
In the ever-evolving landscape of financial technology, Barclays and Brookfield Asset Management have embarked on a groundbreaking partnership to overhaul Barclays’ payment acceptance division. This strategic alliance seeks to reimagine and modernize the division, transitioning it into an independent entity under the Barclaycard Payments brand. The initiative is a significant undertaking that underscores Barclays’ dedication to advancing technological capabilities and
With cybersecurity threats on the rise and increasingly sophisticated attack vectors targeting enterprise systems, protecting identity and access management has never been more important. Microsoft Entra ID, formerly known as Azure AD, encounters over 600 million attacks every single day. Therefore, ensuring robust security measures for identity management systems is crucial for any organization. Veeam’s introduction of Veeam Data Cloud
SAP recently announced significant changes in its leadership for Southeast Asia, aiming to drive substantial growth in cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities throughout the region. Liher Urbizu has been appointed as the new President and Managing Director for SAP Southeast Asia, taking over from Verena Siow. Verena, meanwhile, will transition to the new role of Regional Business Suite Leader
In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective financial reporting is critical for maintaining a competitive edge. Microsoft Dynamics GP, a robust enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, equips organizations with powerful tools to manage their financial data. One of the most potent yet often underutilized tools integrated within this system is Management Reporter. Despite its impressive capabilities to streamline financial reports and
Microsoft Fabric stands at the forefront of digital transformation, offering a unified data platform for industries like manufacturing, retail, and consumer packaged goods (CPG). By integrating various advanced data tools into a single ecosystem, Microsoft Fabric helps these sectors manage, analyze, and leverage vast amounts of data to optimize their operations. This consolidation of data tools facilitates more effective decision-making,
Movistar Chile has embarked on an extensive nationwide 5G initiative with an investment of US$140 million, aiming to revamp the existing network infrastructure. This project aims to modernize over 5,000 mobile sites across the country, enhancing internet speeds by an average of 40%. Emphasizing comprehensive 5G coverage, the initiative is set to reach 80% of urban and semi-rural areas, positively
India’s leading telecom providers and industry experts are raising alarms over the need for more spectrum allocation to meet the future demands of 5G and the ever-expanding Internet of Things (IoT). With private companies like Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio Infocomm, and Vodafone Idea pushing for a structured spectrum roadmap, the dialogue on how to achieve this is more critical than
In a groundbreaking move aimed at reshaping industrial efficiency, Alba, the world’s largest single-site aluminum smelter, in partnership with Batelco and Nokia, has embarked on deploying Bahrain’s first private 5G network dedicated exclusively to industrial applications. This initiative, which began with an agreement signed by Batelco CEO Maitham Abdulla and Alba CEO Ali Al Baqali at Alba’s headquarters in Askar,
