Blogger profile: kristel
Works in communications managing news in the EMEA region including mobile communication, banking & retail solutions, IT security, eID and government programs. Blogs on digital security news and events taking place in EMEA region, with a focus on Middle East and Africa. Always very enthusiastic about everything I do and loving the digital life.
Website: http://www.gemalto.com
Posted on 24th Oct 2012 by Kristel Teyras
Many companies have realized that a great way to reach and engage with customers, regardless of their location, is via mobile devices. More intelligent companies realize that the mobile phone can even drive customer engagement and offer insight into customer preferences, ultimately securing brand loyalty and additional revenues. But just how is mobile technology redefining [...]
Posted on 19th Oct 2012 by Kristel Teyras
If you read my introductory post, you’ll be aware that I’m roaming the exhibition halls at GITEX Technology Week in Dubai, with a keen interest on innovation. Of the four exhibition halls, (Telecoms, Government, Cloud, Smart Technology) the Gemalto hub is located in the smart tech sector and we’re keen to take our exhibiting beyond [...]
Posted on 16th Oct 2012 by Kristel Teyras
GITEX Technology Week 2012 has begun. If you haven’t come across GITEX before, you’re sure to hear more about it this week and in the years ahead, as it is the largest show on new technology in the Middle East, attracting 138,000 visitors. With high mobile penetration and a young population with an appetite for new [...]
Posted on 13th Jan 2012 by Kristel Teyras
With almost half of its 78 million citizens now online, Turkey is rapidly developing into a technological powerhouse. Not only is its young population (averaging just 28 years of age) becoming increasingly active online, but the country’s government and large corporations have been equally proactive in investing in cutting-edge technologies.