by inbusiness Mobile security incidents occurring at an even higher rate Nearly 50 percent of organizations have been plagued by at least one security breach or incident in the past year, with almost all of these categorized as serious, according to a new report released today by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the technology…
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LaLaQueen: A fusion of vintage & modern
LalaQueen is a modern Middle Eastern handbag label based in Beirut, designed for the travelers, the explorers, and boundary breakers. Founded by Sally Sarieddine, LalaQueen designs target progressive women who are influential in making a difference in today’s changing market, and sees sustainability as a major focus as the company continues to go from strength…
Legacy ITSM Systems Ill-Equipped to Empower Enterprises in Digital Economy
By Mark Ackerman, Sales Director, Middle East, ServiceNow Trends like digitalization change the way IT is operated, managed, and delivered. It offers tremendous opportunities, but only for those businesses willing to act. According to a recent Gartner study, “Digitalization is no longer a sideshow – it has moved to center stage and is changing the…
Legal forms of business and ownership rules in the UAE
All you need to know – Part 1 By Naveed Kashif, Director, Corporate Services, Biznet In my previous article “Guide To Business Setup in Dubai Mainland”, I discussed how one needs to match their business activity with the legal form of business. In this two-series article, you will find all the Legal Forms of Business…
Dubai aiming to be one of world’s most disabled-friendly cities by 2020 – InBusiness
by inbusiness DUBAI // Dubai is embarking on Dh10 million study that will steer it towards becoming one of the world’s most disabled-friendly cities by 2020. Schools, hospitals, parks and transport are among the targets for change in the research, which was launched on Wednesday. By the end of the year, four pilot projects to…
How to maintain a happy workforce
It has been proven that creating a healthy workplace improves employee’s morale and engagement, enhances relationships among employees and reduces staff turnover. DHL Express is definitely living by this mantra and ensuring a great workplace for its employees. For the third consecutive year, DHL Express has been officially recognized for its high-performance culture and awarded…
Lewk is an algorithmically curated monthly menswear box – InBusiness
by inbusiness Men hate shopping for clothes and think it’s a waste of time. That’s the narrative perpetuated by the countless personal shopping and subscription clothing startups that have popped up over the past few years. But most of these startups require customers to spend time engaging with a stylist before they even receive a…
Yoga studios and Qatar’s first vegan cafe to open on Pearl-Qatar
Amid a drive for people to adopt healthier and more active lifestyles, the first Qatari-owned yoga studios and Doha’s inaugural vegan cafe are set to open to the public in June. Final works are underway at Niya Yoga and adjacent Evergreen Organics’ premises in Qanat Qartier on The Pearl-Qatar, ahead of a planned opening date around the…
The Amazon Echo is magical. It’s also turning my kid into an a–hole – InBusiness
by inbusiness Youtube We love our Amazon Echo. Among other tasks, my four year old finds the knock knock jokes hilarious, the weather captivating, the ability to summon songs comparable to magic, and Echo to be the best speller in the house. But I fear it’s also turning our daughter into a raging a–hole. Because…
Jewellery designs reflecting Arab values of love and harmony take centre stage in Dubai
UAE culture-inspired jewellery to shine at Dubai International Jewellery Week As the UAE buzzes with festive atmosphere following its 45th National Day celebration, prominent Dubai–based jewellers are preparing to showcase extraordinary collections paying tribute to Arabic culture and the country’s core values at Dubai International Jewellery Week this week (7-10 December). Renowned for their unique…
THE MOBILE PAYMENTS REPORT: Market forecasts, consumer trends, and the barriers and benefits that will influence adoption
Although the mobile wallet ecosystem is maturing, in-store mobile payments haven’t yet taken off. Consumer disinterest, coupled with delays in fully implementing the necessary infrastructure, are preventing mobile wallets from achieving mainstream adoption. BI Intelligence While neither merchants nor consumers have yet fully embraced mobile payments, mobile wallets offer benefits to all stakeholders: enhanced security…
Your People are your Brand – InBusiness
by inbusiness By Mike Orlov, Partner, SteppingStone Global There are those who struggle to describe the success of the United Arab Emirates. There are those who stand back in awe and wonder, attempting to ascribe the astonishing growth in many different ways. More often than not Brand-Dubai is the primary focus, often ignoring the successes…
Veeam: Application Downtime Costing Enterprises in UAE $5.5 million a year – InBusiness
by inbusiness In its fifth edition, the Veeam Availability Report, from Veeam Software reveals that 84% of senior IT decisions-makers (ITDMs) across the globe admit to suffering an ‘Availability Gap’ (the gap between what IT can deliver and what users demand). This number, which is a 2% increase from 2014, costs businesses up to $16 million…
A closer look at LG’s G5 and its companion devices – InBusiness
by inbusiness A new device has been added to LG Electronics’ ever growing line of smartphones. The company unveiled its highly anticipated LG G5 smartphone during the Mobile World Congress 2016 last week. This first ever modular smartphone is a brand new design with a sleek, metal uni-body featuring a slide-out battery and a modular…
Infor: 69% of manufacturers anticipate that IoT will impact their business in the Next 3 years – InBusiness
by inbusiness Increased productivity, better decision making and new revenue streams among benefits cited but lack of ownership impeding adoption. By Andrew Kinder – VP Industry & Solution Strategy, Infor The transition to IoT is well underway for global manufacturers according to the findings of a recent survey by Infor, a leading provider of beautiful business…
Marriott International to host Cultural Game Changers Dubai – InBusiness
by inbusiness Marriott international’s (NASDAQ: MAR) Cultural Game Changers, an international thought leaders forum, will take place at the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai on March 19, 2016. This event follows the success of Cultural Game Changers London, which, in July 2015, inaugurated the series at The London EDITION hotel. Cultural Game Changers Dubai will bring…