Is your tech career “future-proof” or just “past-due”? ⏳ Ageism in tech is a reality, not a myth. But here’s the good news: your 20+ years of experience is your greatest asset—if you know how to package it. In my latest video, I discuss:✅ Why the “infinite battery” of youth isn’t enough to win the […]
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The “Consultancy Trap”
Are you buying a solution… or a dependency? 🛑 Consultants can be a great asset, but there’s a fine line between “getting help” and “losing control.” In this episode of Tech Talk Shorts, I explore why so many organizations fall into the consultancy trap and how you can protect your company’s internal intelligence. What we […]
Stop sending your AI problems to the IT department. 🛑
Most companies are treating AI as a “tech race.” They’re buying the latest tools but plugging them into broken, messy processes. The result? They just end up with a faster mess. In this episode of Tech Talk Shorts, I break down why successful AI adoption isn’t an IT project—it’s a business transformation journey. Key Takeaways: […]
I am thrilled to announce the official release of the Security Advisories Alerts mobile app
The Security Advisories Alerts app delivers regularly refreshed CVE data from the MITRE corporation every 3 hours. Focus on what matters by selecting from 80+ vendors and receive instant alerts for new advisories. View recent and historical advisories, identify vulnerable vendors, track trends, explore vendor‑specific summaries, and quickly share detailed advisories with your security team. […]
CIOs Still Waiting for Cloud Investments to Pay Off
Even while CIOs are still waiting for their #cloud investments to pay off, many CSPs continue to pitch their services using the same drained, clichéd, and overused argument: “moving to the cloud with save you money”. Many companies that have shifted enterprise-technology tools into the cloud in recent years, in part as a cost-saving measure, say those investments […]
my partaking in Oracle’s Qatar Digital Reboot Webinar
A glimpse of my partaking in Oracle’s Qatar Digital Reboot Webinar, through which I have elaborated over the most critical domain that Barwa Real Estate is demanding from the IT.
HOW DATA CAN improve decision-making?
Without a shadow of a doubt, data must be at the crux of strategic decision making process. Hence, nowadays it is not uncommon to spot a C-level position responsible of that crucial function; Chief Data Officer. In line with that, data can supply perceptions that support business to respond to its fundamental questions, such as; […]
Despite the promise of AI, many organizations’ efforts with it are falling short
HBR in their July/2019 publication, had referred to one of their recent surveys where thousands of executives took part in sharing their thoughts of how their companies use and organize AI and advanced analytics, with the results being far from encouraging as 8% of surveyed firms engage AI in core practices that support widespread adoption. […]
Corporate Tolerance with Innovation
One of the directly associated problems with innovation, is that a company can tolerate letdown for small ventures, but can’t bear setback for a big one. Accordingly, we can notice Ford, an automobile giant which undertakes loads of tests and trials in order to make failure tolerable. The cause behind making failure acceptable, is due […]
Be the Same Boss in Stressful Times That You Are in Calm Times
How would your direct reports describe your behavior under pressure? Many bosses become emotional, controlling, and close-minded — which can have a hugely negative impact on their team’s morale and productivity. To lead effectively when the pressure is on, think about the team dynamic you want to build over the long term. Then think about […]