CIO Middle East

Migration to the cloud can be daunting: Here are 5 top tips to help you successfully migrate ERP to the #Cloud from IT leaders across the Middle East. bit.ly/3BSxM0Y

The #MiddleEast tech boom is under way as government initiatives prioritise digital transformation, but there's a skills gap. Here's how Middle East countries are competing to attract foreign #tech talent. bit.ly/3nWkyfE

For King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh, the pandemic fueled a digital transformation that was already underway in #healthcare, says the CIO, Dr. Osama Alswailem. #KFSHRC bit.ly/3EAcHtO

The #MiddleEast is especially vulnerable to ransomware, and though it costs over 10 times more to remediate than to pay the ransom, the sad reality is that only 8% of organisations paying ransom manage to get back all of their data. #Security bit.ly/3EidgZ7

The #pandemic has caused upheaval in global #Travel, but NYU Abu Dhabi has been able to manage these challenges due to an initiative it took to automate the tracking of its travel management. @NYUAbuDhabi bit.ly/3yYcFsG

Nurtured by government-led initiatives, #healthcare #technology companies have helped establish the #UAE as a leader in advancing healthcare in the #MiddleEast; here are 6 UAE #HealthTech companies to watch. bit.ly/3iMjFTN

The pandemic showed First Abu Dhabi Bank that composable #tech, workforce empowerment and a focus on the customer are key to #business continuity. #FAB #FirstAbuDhabiBank #UAE bit.ly/3m4Oi8O

With hyperscale and regional providers rushing to meet demand for #Cloud services in the #MiddleEast, #Serverless computing is a key #technology that every #CIO in the region should have on their roadmap. bit.ly/3iBmoPE

The #UAE 's National Program for Coders, which will provide 100,000 long-term "golden visas" for programmers, is its most ambitious plan yet to attract top #technology to achieve the country's #DigitalTransformation goals and diversify its economy. bit.ly/3CaCLdU

CIO Middle East has compiled a list with some of the most important and exciting #technology events in the region, curated especially for IT leaders working in private enterprise and public administrations. Check out our updated list! bit.ly/37iuM0c

Abu Dhabi Terminals, which manages the Khalifa Port Container Terminal, is bolstering its automation capabilities with #AI capabilities designed to optimise costs via smart container tracking and, eventually, autonomous shuttle capabilities. @adterminals bit.ly/3yduseX

There is rising demand for database administrators in just about every sector of the #UAE 's economy. Here are #Database-related certifications that will help you keep up with changes in the #tech market, and land a new #Job. bit.ly/3i2cUN3

Though unemployment rates in Egypt have increased as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, the future for #Egyptian IT professionals looks positive. Here are the top 7 in-demand #tech #jobs in Egypt. bit.ly/2UJYkBa

A 39,000-sensor #IoT network is bolstering #security and safety for the the Red Sea Project, a luxury, regenerative tourism destination covering 28,000 square kilometres of land and water in #SaudiArabia. @redseaprojecteg bit.ly/2T8obSE

The Bankmed Group has found that every major IT project on its #DigitalTransformation journey brings with it a different set of #CyberSecurity challenges. Here's how it has continually refreshed its security applications and practices. #bankmed bit.ly/2UuWfbW

We talked to top #tech leaders in different sectors to know more about how their companies have operated during the #pandemic and lessons they have learned about #business continuity planning (BCP). Here's what they had to say. bit.ly/3xlGbHN

The #MiddleEast is home to an increasing number of #technology #events. CIO Middle East has compiled a list of the most compelling conferences for IT leaders working in private enterprise and government entities in the region. Check out the updated list! bit.ly/3xbE75e

An #APT group has relaunched a phishing campaign against Arabic-speaking political and government leaders in the #MiddleEast, using a previously unreported malware variant, according to #CyberSecurity firm Proofpoint. bit.ly/3xzhqaP

While the majority of graduates in #STEM in several #MiddleEast countries are women, females in #CyberSecurity continue to be underrepresented in the region. Tech leaders at #GISEC2021 offered tips on how to attract women to cybersecurity. bit.ly/2TDwXrp

AI is booming in the #MiddleEast, but along with its tremendous business benefits, #AI brings a unique set of challenges. Here's what #technology executives should keep top of mind. bit.ly/3ggQhTi