Archive for author: G-Forum

Sherif Nour, Head of IT and Academic Computing at The Africa Institute
News & Events

Student enrolments drives migration to scale out systems

Established in 2018, The Africa Institute in Sharjah, UAE, is an interdisciplinary academic research institute dedicated to the study, research, and documentation of Africa and the African diaspora. As the only...

Alexander van ’t Riet, CEO, Mai Dubai
CIO News

Blending digital transformation, sustainability, marketing

Amidst stiff market competition, Mai Dubai recognises the importance of building a distinct brand that delivers value. Mai Dubai efforts have been geared towards this end and have made it one of the leading ent...

Armin M Warda, FSI EMEA Chief Technologist, Red Hat
CIO News

Modernisation of banking applications on mainframes

Applications running on mainframes are finding it harder and harder to compete in the digital economy. Cloud-native fintechs and neo banks are taking market share, powered by the faster innovation cycles and lo...

Kirt Barooah, Middle East Business Development, AssessTech
CIO News

Moving towards digitisation of railway networks

As members and rail companies within the GCC move towards the future, what can they do to further optimise networks and enhance customer experience? GCC members, in particular UAE, have highlighted their aspira...

25+ speakers, panelists participate at Global CISO Forum’s annual GCC Security Symposium 2022
News & Events

25+ speakers, panelists participate at Global CISO Forum’s annual GCC Security Symposium 2022

On May 17, the sixth edition of the GCC Security Symposium and CISO Awards 2022 presented by Global CISO Forum and GEC Media Group was successfully held at Conrad Hotel Dubai, UAE. The annual mega event continu...

Yolandi Esterhuizen, Registered Tax Practitioner & Director Product Compliance, Sage Africa & Middle East
CIO News

Yolandi Esterhuizen at Sage gives seven tips on how SMBs can run an efficient payroll

Small and Medium Businesses with lean operations and small teams struggle to stay on top of time-consuming payroll management processes in a fast-moving, digitally transforming society. The consequences of gett...

Natalja Kissina, HR VP for Gulf countries, Schneider Electric
News & Events

Every champion was once a contender that refused to give up

Natalja Kissina serves as Vice President, Human Resources for Gulf countries. In her own words, she is fortunate to have built a career that brings with it a sense of accomplishment and fulfilment. It is lucky ...

Ariel NANO and sustainability in UAE
News & Events

Ariel NANO and sustainability in UAE

Almost 50% women living in UAE plan to take on more sustainable initiatives, according to a study that canvassed how environmentally conscious UAE residents are. The survey was conducted by Censuswide on behalf...

Alexander van ’t Riet, CEO, Mai Dubai
Interview

Blending digital transformation, sustainability, marketing

BT: How has Mai Dubai positioned itself to be different, in a me-too marketing and product space. What has been your contribution in this differentiation?  Answer: Amidst stiff market competition, Mai Dubai rec...

Sixth edition of GCC Security Symposium and CISO Awards 2022 opens on 17th May
News & Events

Sixth edition of GCC Security Symposium and CISO Awards 2022 opens on 17th May

Global CISO Forum is all set to welcome delegates for The 6th edition of the GCC Security Symposium and CISO Awards 2022 on 17th May 2022 at Conrad Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. The annual mega event conti...