EDITOR’S NOTE
Editor’s Note
W
elcome to issue 20 of Intelligent CIO
Middle East, my second edition as the
magazine’s editor.
Since our last issue I have enjoyed speaking to
many of you after you have got in touch. We
always enjoy hearing from our readers so if you
would like to get in touch please send an email to
mark@lynchpinmedia.co.uk.
Of course, the need for communication is one
of the main reasons why Technology plays such
an important role in our lives. And when the
communication channels that technology brings
us are not available it can bring both minor and
major disruption.
For instance, this week I lost the wi-fi connection
to my smart phone at home. While this was not a
vital issue it did mean that I was unable to check
my work emails and my bank accounts. Doing so
has become part of my evening routine – just in
case I needed to urgently contact a friend of the
magazine or ensure I have not gone overdrawn.
The issue is much more serious when we are
talking about cyber-attacks on major systems. Not
a week seems to go by without warnings about
the latest ransomware or news of the latest virus
that will destroy the very technological system
that we so depend on.
Please regularly check our website (www.
intelligentcio.com/me/) for the latest updates.
Here you can find advice from experts about
the best course of action to take in times of
cyber uncertainty.
On a happier note, we bring you all your favourite
features. This edition sees us take an in-depth
look at how Qatar Airways has activated an
advanced space based solution from Inmarsat as
well as expert opinion on the intricate workings of
network virtualisation.
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We also talk to Sarah Parks about the importance of addressing the
issue of the level of risk employees can bring to their own organisations.
She certainly has some interesting opinions about how to bring the
best out of people and the types of intervention you can make to solve
any problems. You certainly don’t have to get heavy handed to help an
individual improve their performance levels.
Our Intelligent Vertical feature puts healthcare under the spotlight
or specifically how the revolution in data collection can help predict
emerging health trends. We speak to Dave Whitton of Kodak Alaris
about how data can provide new opportunities to provide better health
for patients and establish health programmes.
Elsewhere a report from ServiceNow reveals the proportion of
executives who think they will require more automation in the
workplace to cope with increasing workloads over the coming years.
Unfortunately, there seems to be no decline in the workload you and
your colleagues will be expected to tackle. The good news though is it
looks as if technology will give you a helping hand to get through it.
In the meantime, we hope your current workplace will be a happy one.
Enjoy the read!
Mark Bowen
Editor
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