Hybrid Cloud Gains Momentum in Growing Middle East Market

IT services will see the fastest growth, with the year to be characterized by growing interest in hybrid cloud solutions as the flexibility of this cloud model begins to resonate with Saudi CIOs looking for a viable and effective halfway between on-premise technology and remotely delivered services.

via IDC

Upside for Internet Use in the Middle East and North Africa

The Middle East and North Africa region, when viewed as a whole, still has a relatively low internet penetration rate — it’s expected to reach 17.4% of the population this year, according to eMarketer.

But Ipsos MediaCT identified a number of countries with significant online populations.

Saudi Arabia topped the list — with 8.5 million people who have internet access.

via eMarketer