Rain & Cloud Computing: Complicated Relationship
Mohamed Jamal-EddineHave you ever thought about how rain means different things in nature and technology? In Dubai, where it hardly rains, the morning showers got me thinking. Rain is great for…
4 Types of Employees
This morning, over coffee, I had a great talk with Ihab discussing his presentation where he highlighted the four types of employees and how to tackle each as a manager.…
Best in Class vs. Best of Breed
In my ongoing discussions with customers, one topic that frequently comes up is the choice between "Best in Class" and "Best of Breed" solutions. It's a decision that often seems…
Technology Failure: Why Do Things Go Wrong When We Need Them the Most?
We've all been there. You're about to start an important Zoom meeting with a high-profile client, and suddenly, Zoom decides it's the perfect time to update. Or perhaps you're in…
The Challenges of Implementing Smart Cities in the Gulf Region
While the Gulf Region is making significant strides in transforming its cities into smart, tech-driven hubs, the journey is not without its hurdles. The ambitious plans to create smart cities…
Operations: Still a Key Ingredient for the Modern CIO’s Success
It’s becoming very common to hear some arguing that operations is not as relevant as it used to be for the modern Chief Information Officer (CIO). This belief comes primarily…
Shedding Light on Dark vs Light Themes in Presentations In Tech Industry
In the world of presentation design, one of the most frequent questions I encounter is about the choice between dark and light themes. Each has its merits, its drawbacks, and…
Steering Tech Towards a Sustainable Future
As we face the mounting challenges of climate change and resource scarcity, CIOs have the power to make a lasting impact by embracing sustainability in technology. The choices they make…
A Comparison of Automation, Insourcing, and Outsourcing Scaling IT Capabilities
As businesses continue to evolve, IT leaders must adapt to growing responsibilities and demands. In a recent poll I ran on LinkedIn, 75% of respondents chose automation as the preferred…
VMware vSphere’s 22nd Birthday Gift: Automating 2200 VMs Deployment in 22 Hours!
23rd of March 2023, marks the 22nd anniversary of VMware vSphere Hypervisor (a.k.a ESX, ESXi), a game-changing software that has revolutionized the technology landscape. This occasion is an opportunity to…