Patcham Limited Selects Epicor ERP to Improve Operations and Grow Business

Epicor ERP selected for strong discrete and batch manufacturing feature set, real-time, rich reporting capabilities, and ease of integration Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise softwareto promote business growth, has announced that Patcham Limited, a leading United Arab Emirates (UAE) manufacturer of specialty additives, has chosen the global enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution Epicor ERP to serve as a catalyst for business growth. In addition to automating processes and implementing best-practice and process improvements across departments, Epicor ERP will support business expansion for Patcham. Replacing a legacy, home-grown, modular ERP solution with Epicor ERP will allow Patcham … Continue reading Patcham Limited Selects Epicor ERP to Improve Operations and Grow Business

Navigating the ‘Cloudy’ Sky

Author: Raj Samani, Chief Scientist at McAfee   Cloud services are nearly ubiquitous, with 97% of worldwide IT professionals surveyed using some type of cloud functions in their organization, up from 93% just one year ago, according to data from a recent McAfee study. Indeed, this cloud-first strategy has driven organizations to take on many different providers in their cloud ecosystem. As organizations tackle new data use initiatives, intelligence building, new capabilities to store and execute on applications—we have seen an explosion in the number of sanctioned cloud providers that businesses are reporting, each a source of potential risk and … Continue reading Navigating the ‘Cloudy’ Sky

New short indie movie ‘The Peril’ is a wake-up call to parents about internet safety for kids

1 in 3 internet users in the world is a child, says UNICEF report Under the Patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Hend Al Qassemi, the independent short film ‘The Peril’ by producer/director Zenofer Fathima officially premiered today at Marriott Hotel in Al Jaddaf, Dubai.  The Peril is a breathtaking narrative that aims to raise awareness on the unseen dangers of children using technology. In an era of tablets, smartphones and touchscreens, more and more children have increasing digital presence, which inevitably translates to increased exposure to possible perils of the digital world.  Late last year, UNICEF released its very first … Continue reading New short indie movie ‘The Peril’ is a wake-up call to parents about internet safety for kids

Are Physical Security Features Still Needed on Identity Documents?

By Vincent Gourmelen, ID Card Solutions Product Manager, Citizen Identity Solutions At a time of strong data encryption, on-chip biometry checks, digital signatures or national public key directories (N-PKD), one can question the necessity of adding advanced physical security features on a passport or an Identity card. Counterfeited IDs Are a Concern Reports show that even the most secure physical ID documents can still be subject to counterfeiting, particularly aspects of the material document, such as the cardholder’s image or other personalized information.   The reason for this is simple: not all law enforcement agencies and private sector companies are equipped … Continue reading Are Physical Security Features Still Needed on Identity Documents?