McKinsey’s edad program welcomes 100 young Arab females

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McKinsey’s edad program welcomes 100 young Arab females

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of its edad program in the Middle East, McKinsey & Company recently hosted a special edition exclusively for young female professionals.

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GCC governments can save billions if they adopt AI

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GCC governments can save billions if they adopt AI

The art of artificial intelligence (AI) could help optimise a variety of government functions in the Middle East, generating economic value of $7 billion per year

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Capgemini Acquires Microsoft , Salesforce and Service Now IT Consulting Firm

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Capgemini Acquires Microsoft , Salesforce and Service Now IT Consulting Firm

Capgemini is acquiring RXP Services, a digital, data and cloud IT consulting firm with Microsoft, Salesforce and ServiceNow expertise. The deal is valued at roughly US$70 million.

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KPMG considering sale of UK restructuring business

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KPMG considering sale of UK restructuring business

KPMG is considering selling its UK restructuring business as the accounting giant looks to shore up its finances after delaying its annual results amid the disruption caused by Covid-19.

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Programming language Python's popularity

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Programming language Python's popularity

For the first time in Tiobe's long-running index, 35-year-old Python has overtaken Java to become the second-most popular programming language.

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LinkedIn open-sources Dagli

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LinkedIn open-sources Dagli

LinkedIn open-sourced Dagli, a machine learning library for Java (and other JVM languages) that ostensibly makes it easier to write bug-resistant, readable, modifiable, maintainable, and deployable model pipelines without incurring technical debt.

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German software giant hopes to deepen collaboration with Chinese partners

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German software giant hopes to deepen collaboration with Chinese partners

The German software giant SAP, also a participant in the third China International Import Expo (CIIE), hopes to enhance engagement with the Chinese government at all levels and deepen collaboration with Chinese enterprises

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Tata Consultancy Services in deal for Donegal's Pramerica

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Tata Consultancy Services in deal for Donegal's Pramerica

Tata Consultancy Services has agreed to buy Co Donegal-based Pramerica Systems Ireland, a subsidiary of US based Prudential Financial Inc.

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Wipro announces mega organisational overhaul

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Wipro announces mega organisational overhaul

Wipro has announced a complete overhaul of its operating model and structure. The IT major, for its new structure, which will come into effect from January 1, 2021

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Deloitte brings its Artificial Intelligence Institute to China

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Deloitte brings its Artificial Intelligence Institute to China

China is now among five key markets across the world to house a Deloitte AI Institute center, following an expansion drive by the Big Four accounting and advisory firm.

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NNIT Group acquires Excellis Health Solutions

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NNIT Group acquires Excellis Health Solutions

NNIT acquires US-based Excellis, a leading specialized global provider in end-to-end supply chain consulting services to the life sciences industry.

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Cybersecurity is a must when expanding digitisation

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Cybersecurity is a must when expanding digitisation

Executives consider cybersecurity the technology most important for survive Covid-19. But many of the industries that need to integrate it most are also the most cyber-naïve.

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Why Your Business Needs Augmented Intelligence

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Why Your Business Needs Augmented Intelligence

The nasal test for Covid-19 requires a nurse to insert a 6-inch long swab deep into your nasal passages. The nurse inserts this long-handled swab into both of your nostrils and moves it around for 15 seconds.

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The Time Is Now For AI To Shine

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The Time Is Now For AI To Shine

AI is transformational. AI is exciting. AI is mysterious. AI is scary. AI is omnipresent.

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Insurers accept they were slow to adopt digital

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Insurers accept they were slow to adopt digital

Often seen as digital laggards in the finance sector, the insurance contingent has been slow to undertake major digital transformations.

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Gallagher acquires HR consultancy Optimum Talent

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Gallagher acquires HR consultancy Optimum Talent

Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting firm, has acquired Optimum Talent, a Montreal-based human resources consulting firm.

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Salesforce raids Accenture for new UK chief

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Salesforce raids Accenture for new UK chief

CRM software giant Salesforce has appointed Accenture’s Zahra Bahrololoumi to lead its UK and Ireland business.

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BearingPoint spins-off RegTech arm with investor to drive growth

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BearingPoint spins-off RegTech arm with investor to drive growth

BearingPoint has sold a majority stake in its Regulatory Technology (RegTech) business to Nordic Capital, with the aim of taking the unit to the next leve

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KPMG Announces Appointment Of Five Partners In Its Dubai Office

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KPMG Announces Appointment Of Five Partners In Its Dubai Office

KPMG Lower Gulf has announced five high-profile appointments, strengthening its senior leadership team in the Middle East.

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BCG and KPMG bag millions at Digital Transformation Agency

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BCG and KPMG bag millions at Digital Transformation Agency

The Digital Transformation Agency has this year handed contracts worth millions to Boston Consulting Group and KPMG.

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