Big Data was once the domain of a few high tech research labs, running data through supercomputers for mostly scientific applications. But now, thanks to new technologies and crucially, much cheaper hardware, software and network infrastructure. The dwindling cost of producing and transporting data has allowed everyone to take part in what is quickly becoming [...]
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Feature Story: Qatar’s Fresh Water Challenges
As a small peninsula in one of the most dry and arid regions in the world, it is no secret that Qatar faces incredible challenges in securing fresh water for private and industrial usage. With consumption set to increase exponential in the coming decade, Barry Mansfield looks at what steps Doha is taking as well [...]
read moreJune Cover Story: The growth of e-commerce
Qatar is now the third biggest spender online in the Middle East. Barry Mansfield examines the factors driving this trend, and the main challenges faced by local and regional retailers as they strive to embrace the Internet age. STATE OF E-COMMERCE The Middle East experienced spectacular growth in e-commerce during 2011. Many new online launches [...]
read moreQatar SME Online Exclusive: Khalid Al Jaber
In the March edition of TheEDGE our cover story Small Roots, Big Dreams: Discovering Qatars Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, we look at the SME sector in the country, and profile a number of young start-ups in the country. Unfortunately we did not have room in the magazine for all the interviews of whom we spoke to in [...]
read moreHow Assistive Technology is Helping the Needy
The digital revolution is helping the needy, playing a role in education and even saving lives. When the first personal computers were developed decades ago, few could have anticipated how technology has transformed our lives. But it goes beyond our laptops, mobiles and iPads and now plays a vital role. The focus is firmly on [...]
read more10 Lessons from Apples Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs, the co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc. who through its myriad of innovative products was widely regarded as one of the most influential geniuses of his generation, if not all time, passed away in early October 2011 from pancreatic cancer. In a special tribute, TheEDGE takes a look at the lessons we [...]
read moreMobile Phone Wars in the 21st Century
Not so long ago, in a country half a hemisphere away, a company called Research in Motion (RIM) created an idea for a new mobile device combining email, instant messaging and phone capabilities. The BlackBerry swept all before it and become a valuable business tool and accessory. But soon, other rivals start jostling for supremacy [...]
read moreThree 100% Qatari IT Innovations
Three technology innovations from QUWIC may change the way Qatars population commutes, approaches air pollution and consumes digital content. Since its inception more than two years ago, QUWireless Innovation Center outlined an aggressive business plan and agenda to utilise mobile and wireless technology. Their main objective is to create and introduce locally engineered innovations to [...]
read moreIT Guru Guy Kawasaki on Qatar
Silicon Valley venture capitalist, author, motivational speaker and innovation guru, Guy Kawasaki, visited Qatar in late May, where he was guest speaker at the inaugural QITCOM Conference and Exhibition. The former chief evangelist for Apple spoke to TheEDGE ís RACHEL MORRIS about Qatarís clarity of vision and playing ice hockey in the desert. With more [...]
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