We take a look at how some startups in the region have adjusted their daily work routines in a pandemic-stricken world and how they have been adapting to the “new normal.”

The results of the Sage Practice of Now Report 2019 that surveyed over 3,000 accountants globally indicate a distinct cultural shift in the industry. Things are changing at a rate not experienced since technological breakthroughs, such as the desktop PC and the deregulation of the financial markets. While various reasons exist for this cultural shift, our research found that it is mainly in anticipation of the changes that will take place over the next ten years.

Business leaders dedicate the bulk of their time to strategising for growth and longevity by equipping their organisations with the data and technology required to get things done smarter and faster.

In a country plagued by traffic congestion, a startup is contributing to the solution by addressing the issue of roadside assistance, one that is now more than important than ever due to the coronavirus pandemic.

What’s the Big Data Craze?
Big data today is more than just a buzz word that seems to have captured everyone’s imagination – no matter where in the world they are based or what industry they are employed in. Industry influencers, academicians, and prominent stakeholders all agree that big data has become a game-changer in almost every modern sector over the past few years.

Against the backdrop of an increasingly uncertain global economy, one area of consistent investment has been digital transformation. Within manufacturing, that means the ongoing evolution towards Industry 4.0.

End-user IT spending is transitioning quickly from on-premise technology to investing in software-as-a-service (SaaS) in the cloud. It means tech resellers are now under growing pressure to embrace digital transformation. Resellers and channel partners that align their priorities accordingly will soon be in a strong growth position in this nascent market.

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on business across the globe, including retail and consumer products sector. As the coronavirus pandemic disrupts the lives and livelihoods of millions, retailers had to rework their business model and are striving to implement changes that will be needed once the outbreak subsides and stores can reopen.

As companies in the UAE begin to search for more efficient and cost-effective ways to manage their businesses during COVID-19, Jane Ashford, CEO of UAE Company Support Experts - PRO Partner Group, addresses the key considerations for best practices during these unprecedented times.

COVID-19 is having a transformative effect across societies, economics and offices. The tremors of this crisis have been felt in every aspect of life, highlighting the need to be able to adapt rapidly.

International Nurses Day was a particularly special one this year, not just because it marked the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, but in the context of the extraordinary work healthcare workers all over the world are engaged in as they combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

The real world is fragile. It is unnerving, to say the least, to see how a virus can cause such massive disruptions across the globe.