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  1. Understand the economic benefits for developing a cloud computing strategy
  2. Drive an efficient and sustainable modern business through "green IT" and cloud computing
  3. Proven strategies that capitalise on the benefits of, and maximise efficiency with hybrid
  4. Achieve real ROI through a robust cost-benefit analysis model
  5. Practical insight that will allow you to unleash the economic benefits of cloud computing
  6. Determine cloud computing's latest security risks and tactics to combat them
  7. Successfully leverage cloud-based integration to increase customer loyalty

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Zawya

Zawya is the leading online business intelligence provider focusing on the Middle East & North Africa, enabling nearly 1 million professionals worldwide to find and connect to the right business and investment opportunities in the region. With unique content and tools including detailed company profiles, timely aggregated news though Zawya-Dow Jones, leading industry and asset class research, an exclusive online network, and direct access to a team of 40+ experts covering most sectors, Zawya provides its users with the intelligence they need to conduct business in MENA. Headquartered in the UAE, Zawya has physical presence in Saudi Arabia and Lebanon. For more information, please visit www.zawya.com


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Oxford Business Group (OBG)

Oxford Business Group (OBG) is a global publishing, research and consultancy firm, which publishes economic intelligence on the markets of the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Latin America.

OBG offers comprehensive analysis of macroeconomic and sectoral developments, including banking, capital markets, energy, infrastructure, industry and insurance.

OBG’s acclaimed economic and business reports are the leading source of local and regional intelligence, while OBG’s online economic briefings provide up-to-date in-depth analysis. OBG’s consultancy arm offers tailor-made market intelligence and advice to firms operating in these markets and those looking to enter them. For More information visit www.oxfordbusinessgroup.com

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kippreport.com

KIPPREPORT is the Middle East’s first online-only business magazine. Updated throughout the day, KIPPREPORT promises to be home to new business thinking from the Middle East. KIPPREPORT understands business in the Middle East is in the process of major change. Markets are opening up, monopolies are breaking down, and the opportunity for new business ideas has never been greater. Entrepreneurs, innovators and creative thinkers will drive the next great push in the region’s economies. KIPPREPORT hopes to reflect the colour and dynamism of business today. It will profile the personalities, companies and strategies that will change how we see business in the Middle East. It will be a forum for business-minded workers to discuss innovation and best (and worst) practice. Content-wise, it will be daily stream of news, analysis, opinion, slideshows, podcasts, and the best in business-related video.

Please visit www.kippreport.com

ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association)
An overview on ISACA and ISACA Riyadh Chapter

ISACA is a professional, supplier-independent and nonprofit organization enjoying a global leader in IT governance, security, control and assurance incorporated since 1969 by a small group of individuals.

Today ISACA has more than 95,000 members worldwide providing practical guidance, benchmarks and other effective tools for all enterprises that use information systems. The COBIT, Val IT and Risk IT governance frameworks and the CISA, CISM, CGEIT and CRISC certifications are ISACA brands respected and used by these professionals for the benefit of their enterprises

ISACA has a global membership with professionals associated with more than 190 chapters in more than 160 countries worldwide. ISACA Riyadh Chapter was established in early 1995 and enjoys membership strength of 350+ members associated to it. With a vision of spreading IT Governance, Information Security & Information Systems Auditing in an independent, non-profit and professional way in the Riyadh Region in line with ISACA Vision overcoming challenges that come its way. The Chapter also won the ISACA Presidential Cup in 2008 at the ISACA International Conference in Toronto.

As part of their future plans, Riyadh Chapter intends to extend benefits to its members and seek an initiative on Arabization of ISACA material and have the ISACA exams in Arabic Language as well.

Details on ISACA International can be seen @ www.isaca.org and Riyadh Chapter details are available @ www.isaca-riyadh.org