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Top tech trends powering the Middle East’s digital evolution by 2025

CIO

Data sovereignty and local cloud infrastructure will remain priorities, supported by national cloud strategies, particularly in the GCC. Adopting multi-cloud and hybrid cloud solutions will enhance flexibility and compliance, deepening partnerships with global providers. What specific use cases do you expect to become more widespread?

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2025 Middle East tech trends: How CIOs will drive innovation with AI

CIO

Data sovereignty and the development of local cloud infrastructure will remain top priorities in the region, driven by national strategies aimed at ensuring data security and compliance. The Internet of Things will also play a transformative role in shaping the regions smart city and infrastructure projects.

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Africa’s digital economy and digital transformation

CIO

With rich resources like a growing physical infrastructure and subsea cable network, Africa is uniquely positioned to emerge as a leader among todays developing economies. European Union (EU), China, and India all have strategic programs in place for a solid digital infrastructure on the African continent. For instance, the U.S.,

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Turing books $87M at a $1.1B valuation to help source, hire and manage engineers remotely

TechCrunch

When it comes to engineering talent in the world of tech, demand continues to outpace supply, a predicament so acute that by 2030, that disparity will balloon to 85 million positions being unfilled, according to research from Korn Ferry. This meant major strain on regional infrastructure, rent and bigger social make-up of cities and towns.

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Alloy, Synctera and Unit discuss the future of embedded finance at TC Disrupt

TechCrunch

The reinvention of banking is well underway, and we’re excited to welcome three key players — Peter Hazlehurst, co-founder and CEO, Synctera; Laura Spiekerman, co-founder and president, Alloy; and Amanda Swoverland, chief compliance officer, Unit — to the Fintech Stage on September 19 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. billion valuation.

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IDC Directions: The META region’s path to AI-Driven digital transformation

CIO

As organizations work to embed AI into their operations, investment in the necessary infrastructure, platforms, and skills will be key to supporting this transformation. Data sovereignty and local cloud infrastructure are expected to remain high on the agenda, particularly within the GCC countries.

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Almarai partners with Google Cloud to power its digital transformation journey

CIO

Google Cloud’s secure infrastructure ensures consistent performance, while integration with existing systems enables streamlined processes and robust data insights. The shift to Google Cloud enhances Almarai’s scalability, supporting growth plans and optimizing resources across its expansive operations.