Nokia Appoints New Head of Middle East and Africa
On April 15, 2015, Nokia has announced the appointment of Amr Karim El-Leithy as the Head of its Middle East and Africa operations.
Bettering Your Bottom Line
Every business wants its employees to be committed, passionate and engaged; the key ingredients to a satisfied, productive and profitable workforce.
Amazon: A Prime Time for Drone Delivery
In December of last year, Amazon proudly announced its Prime Air concept to deliver future packages by drone, starting with feasibility research in the Company’s biggest market, America; where the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) is expected to finalise its drone regulations within the next year.
Skills Uncertainty, Not Shortages, Is the Real Issue across Europe
Recent research from Claranet has found that IT leaders from across Europe report skills shortages as a challenge in their industry.
Apple to Source New Talent in UAE
Apple appears to be ramping up its staff hiring in the UAE in tandem with the launch of its latest product range.
Manchester United Announces Partnership with HCL Technologies
Manchester United has announced a groundbreaking global partnership with leading IT services company, HCL Technologies.
Nokia Networks Sign Capacity-Enhancing Deal in Middle East
Nokia Networks has won a deal with Ooredoo Qatar to deploy its small cells in hotspots across the Middle Eastern country.
Top Tips for Protecting your Brand on Mobile Apps
Today, there are almost two billion smartphone users internationally and consumers now spend more than half their time online using apps on their smartphones and tablets. Mobile app downloads reached 102 billion in 2013, up from 64 billion last year, with a rise to 270 billion predicted for 2017. Just under a quarter of business comes from the mobile channel, and 66 percent of merchants actively support mobile apps, an increase of 36 percent year on year. This rising trend of smartphone and mobile app use represents a major increase in the risk of cybercriminals taking advantage of unsuspecting consumers and unprepared brands. So it is critical that mobile apps are made part of any comprehensive brand protection strategy. By 2018, sales in e-commerce are predicted to increase by more than US$420 billion, and even more brands than ever will be identifying mobile apps as a key channel to reaching their audiences. So it is more important than ever that brands look to protect their revenue against criminals looking to maliciously use their name and logo. With that in mind, here are some best-practice tips that all brand-owners should take into account when publishing mobile apps, to help maintain their control of intellectual property and safeguard their reputations in the mobile space. Monitor, detect and enforce – globally Even if you have the most popular OS app stores covered, you may still be leaving the doors wide open for infringers. To fully protect your brand, you need to monitor globally; particularly in less secure, third-party app…
North American and European Businesses Waste £855m Annually on Connectivity
International business travellers from North America and Europe are overspending by at least £855 million on connectivity charges annually.
Barco Shares its Visualisation Solutions with India
Over the course of a two-day event, Barco offered its local business partners a series of workshops and hands-on product demos.
