Top Myths in the IT Industry

By: Batool Abu Zaghleh

Do you think that all attachments sent from inside your company are safe? Do you believe that using an incognito browser will keep you anonymous? If you take a deeper look at people who are using information technology every day, you will find many false thoughts that must be corrected for a more professional and safe experience.
Information technology is a very dynamic and complex industry, making it hard for some people to fully understand how some things operate. This misunderstanding can then lead to myths and false information that can do more harm than good.

Why the trend towards product diversification requires intelligent billing software?

By: Omar Abdul-Hafiz and Lotfi Al-Sarori

In recent years, telecom has been shifting more towards product diversification. Instead of selling a simple SIM card, telcos are now expanding their sales to include wireless Internet, fiber optics, and cloud subscriptions among many other services. This trend generally stems from the intention of CSPs around the world to variegate their sources of revenue.

This diversity in products, however, raises a serious issue: How can we maintain a wide assortment of products while keeping the billing process smooth and hassle-free?

Business Systems: A walk down history lane

By: Omar Abdul-Hafiz

In a previous article, we briefly discussed the history of how Data Analytics became as we know it today. We talked about how it began with Statistics, and how it evolved eventually and combined with advanced information technology, led to the birth of Data Science.

Not too far from it, in this article, we will discuss a related field: Business Systems! Ever wondered how they came to be what they are today?

Well, you are about to find out!

All you need to know about digital patient engagement

By: Omar Abdulhafiz

In a previous article, we talked about the future of telemedicine as a rising trend due to the difficulties brought about by the COVID-19 crisis. We discussed several real-life cases where telemedicine truly played a vital role in protecting the sustainability of healthcare services amidst the hard and delicate circumstances caused by the pandemic.

Yet after tackling the curious case of telemedicine in particular, let us take a step back and talk about the concept of digital patient engagement as a whole. Thus in this article, we will be answering the following questions:

• What exactly is digital patient engagement?
• How can we improve it?
• What are the tools that can help doctors in boosting their patients’ overall engagement in their healthcare process?

So, without further ado, let’s get to it.

Where does Telemedicine stand after the COVID outbreak?

By: Omar Abdul-Hafiz

There is no question that 2020 was an extraordinary year in all facets of life, and most remarkably in the healthcare sector. One major challenge that faced the world during those difficult times was maintaining adequate and smooth access to healthcare services while at the same time maintaining sufficient social distancing. One of the major ways that this was achieved was through the fast emerging trend of Telemedicine.

Telemedicine, despite its limitations, has indeed proven quite useful in maintaining continuous communication between doctors and their patients, especially for cases that required routine check-ups.

But before we go further into the discussion, let us first differentiate between Telemedicine and Telehealth as these two terms often get mixed up.

4 essential ways to keep yourself safe online

By: Lana Bawaneh

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of technology and the Internet has become even more essential. Almost everyone is now using the Internet and digital technologies. A lot of people, regardless of their age group and occupation, use the Internet to study, interact, work, shop, and perform almost all of their everyday duties and responsibilities. Technology and Internet coverage are developing very rapidly to fulfill people needs and this huge demand. And while it has a lot of advantages, it also has some risks and disadvantages. Technology, for example, can create dependencies, disconnect people socially, reduce human physical activities, and may expose the privacy and security of data.

3 major concerns about Cloud Computing in healthcare - Answered!

By: Omar Abdul-Hafiz

Cloud computing is increasingly becoming the new mainstream of the business IT landscape. According to statistics, the global Cloud computing market is forecast to grow at Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 17.5% from USD 371.4 billion in 2020 to reach as high as USD 823.1 billion by 2025. This big growth is an indication that various industries and business sectors are quickly moving their IT infrastructures into the Cloud.

In the healthcare sector in particular, we can see a similar picture. Statistics show that the healthcare Cloud computing market is expected to grow at CAGR of 18.1%, from USD 28.1 billion in 2020 to USD 64.7 billion by 2025.

Yet despite these numbers, many healthcare providers still have some concerns about the applicability of Cloud computing in the healthcare sector. In this article, we will shed the light on 3 of the most pressing concerns and provide a definitive answer for each them.

So, here they are.

Will technology make us jobless? 3 reasons why it won’t

By: Omar Abdul-Hafiz

Throughout much of the industrial revolution in the 1800s and the first half of the 20th century, there was an occupation popular in many parts of Europe at the time called the ‘knocker-upper’. The main responsibility of a knock-upper was pretty simple: wake people up! A knocker-upper would walk around the town holding a long stick, baton, or even a pea-shooter to knock on people’s doors or windows early in the morning so they can get up and go to work on time.

This occupation, however, was soon to fade away with the development and spread of alarm clocks. As a result, we can already feel that these little devices have rendered knocker-uppers jobless as their services were no longer needed. But is it really as bad as it seems? In the short term, perhaps. But why don’t we look at the bigger picture?

In this article, here are 3 simple points that demonstrate how, especially in the long run, technological advancement will almost certainly not cause mass unemployment.

The difference between horizontal and vertical business systems

 By: Lotfi AlSarori

Technology is revolutionizing our way of life. As organizations and businesses are depending more and more on digital solutions, plenty of software are rising to help with businesses of all sectors and divisions. This is why it's important to know some business systems out there to help determine which ones are ideal for your organization.

Here is a comparison of horizontal business systems and vertical business systems. 

How blended learning will change our education system

By: Cesilia Faustina

Since the start of coronavirus and with a pandemic in our midst, we have constantly been becoming more aware of the presence of online learning and the use of technology to practice social distancing. As more schools are conducting online classes, educational institutions are depending on these types of methods to help them get through times of uncertainty.

Now, with people trying to adopt the new normal, many schools and other education institutes are gathering methods to ready their students for the year or semesters. There has been constant talk about adopting a blended learning style in dealing with the new normal, so will this be it? Are we forced to live in a world where blended learning is the new normal?

Top 5 healthcare technologies that's changed the game

By: Cesilia Faustina

Within the last decade, we have seen great developments in the healthcare sector. The rise of demands and changes in the industry has led to an evolution in healthcare workflows. This evolution lays in the power of technology. Technological developments have changed the game for healthcare providers all over the world. From becoming a painstaking manual hassle to a fast-paced insurance-ready process.

Thanks to the rise of healthcare technology and smartphones we now see improved innovation for the sector, where patients are not limited to in-house consultation anymore, but can even receive medical advice from the comforts of their homes, something extremely useful for today’s new normal.