In 2015, Kuwait's communication sector accounted for 5.2% of non-oil GDP, about $3.92bn. These figures are poised to sharply increase given the New Kuwait 2035 strategy's emphasis on the IT sector to make Kuwait the centre for innovation and a knowledge-based economy. With this in mind, we've developed the Digital Cities Kuwait Forum (20-21 February 2018, Kuwait) to … [Read more...] about Digital Cities Kuwait Forum
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Big Data Contracts Shouldn’t Cause Big Headaches
With every innovation in the world of big data and analytics, corporate IT departments dive into new contracts with vendors to stay ahead of the competition. This is only natural, considering that the cost of collecting and maintaining data is one of the heaviest cost centres on a CIOs balance sheet. But, in a world where F.O.M.O., the fear of missing out, is guiding decision … [Read more...] about Big Data Contracts Shouldn’t Cause Big Headaches
How to Create an Intelligent Company
Nowadays, companies are besieged by information and the possibilities of new IT solutions. With the rapid advancements in information technology and high-speed Internet, companies now have access to huge amounts of information, processing and sharing systems regarding customers, their demographics, and their online behaviour across all touch points on the buyer's journey. The … [Read more...] about How to Create an Intelligent Company
The Four Types of Data Analytics
Terms like business intelligence and data analytics mean different things in different contexts and the only way to hack through the Forest of Jargon is with a Machete of Specificity. Whether you're building an analytics tool, shopping for a business intelligence application, or just looking to get a better handle on IT terms, it's useful to be familiar with the analytics … [Read more...] about The Four Types of Data Analytics
RELX Group: The Transformation to a Leading Global Information & Analytics Company (Part 2)
With the world changing so rapidly, every company or organization that adapts to the changes becomes an example for all others. One very recent example for all companies to learn from and implement in their own decision making is the transformation of RELX Group to a leading global information and analytics company. I mentioned in my previous article, and the first part of this … [Read more...] about RELX Group: The Transformation to a Leading Global Information & Analytics Company (Part 2)
