Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 01 | Page 4

CONTENTS ISSUE 01 06 News Latest regional news roundup from across the Middle East 14 Latest Intelligence Citrix presents this white paper on virtualisation software vendor assessment 16 Trending Controlling data risk in the emerging BYOD onslaught 24 Comment The region needs new strategies to encourage local innovation, says Eliot Beer 80 Industry Watch We take a sneak peak at what some companies are bringing to GITEX 92 Risks of the mobile world 86 Editor’s Question What more can be done by companies to secure their networks? CIOs need to adjust their understanding of the IT intricacies behind the mobile workforce EDITOR’S NOTE Managing Partner Richard Judd [email protected] +44 7534 132 966 One stop shop... Managing Partner Stuart Lynch [email protected] +44 7514 807 117 Welcome to the inaugural launch issue of Intelligent CIO, the technology intelligence platform aimed at the enterprise ICT sector to provide targeted updates and research driven data. Editorial Director Michael Byrne [email protected] +44 78 894 40457 +971 55 593 5955 As part of Lynchpin Media, this digital medium gives unparalleled advice to the Middle Eastern regional information technology community. As you will see inside, we have dedicated sections ranging from Latest Intelligence white papers, to thorough Industry watch analysis, exploring IT across parallel industry verticals. Of particular interest will be the insight into the ‘Intelligent’ brands, wherein topics such as Cabling, Enteprise Security and Software for Business, keep abreast of recent developments 4 INTELLIGENTCIO and industry releases. As GITEX Technology Week is almost upon us, we dedicate the Industry Watch section to some of its exhibiting companies - read more to see some of the new and updated product and services launch updates in advance of the show! For our Country Focus sections and cover story this month, Intelligent CIO speaks to Ali Abdul Aziz Al Ali, Vice President – Information Technology, ADNOC Distribution, about the implementation of projects to enhance the way convenience stores are being operated within all of ADNOC Distribution’s Service Stations. All content contained herein and more can be viewed on our website at www. intelligentcio.com/me. Advertising Manager Alex Frith [email protected] +44 1277 216 962 Regional Sales Director Ibrahim Parwaz [email protected] +971 50 475 5131 Intelligent CIO is a Lynchpin Media publication for IT professional’s with an interest in Middle East. If you wish to apply for regular free copies then please email [email protected]. © 2015 Lynchpin Media MARKETING | EVENTS | PUBLISHING ANALYTICS | PR | DESIGN | ARABISA Lynchpin Media is a boutique publisher registered in the United Kingdom. Company number 8096230 40 Regency Court Brentwood Essex CM14 4LU www.intelligentcio.com