According to a recent research by Gartner, governments in the Middle East and North Africa will spend $11.5 billion on IT products and services in 2016.
Veeam positioned as ‘leader’ in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant
Veeam Software has announced it has been positioned by Gartner in the Leaders quadrant of the June 2016 Magic Quadrant for ‘Data Centre Backup and Recovery Software.’
Fast Lane recognised as Cisco’s ‘Learning Partner of the year’
Fast Lane has announced that it was recognised as ‘Learning Partner of the year’ at the recently held Cisco UAE Partner Summit 2016.
D-Link announces support for Apple Home Kit
D-Link has announced the development of a new Wi-Fi camera that will support Apple HomeKit and the new Home app in iOS 10 later this year.
Multi-factor authentication goes mainstream
Good-bye username plus password, hello smartphone plus thumbprint
McAfee Labs Report reveals new mobile app collusion threats
Intel Security has released its McAfee Labs Threats Report: June 2016, which explains the dynamics of mobile app collusion, where cybercriminals manipulate two or more apps to orchestrate attacks.
Telefonica, Fortinet team up to offer MSS
Telefonica and Fortinet have recently announced a strategic alliance agreement that will add Fortinet’s Security Fabric architecture into Telefonica’s portfolio of managed security services (MSS).
Telefonica, Fortinet announce strategic alliance agreement
Telefonica and Fortinet have recently announced a strategic alliance agreement that will add Fortinet’s Security Fabric architecture into Telefonica’s portfolio of managed security services.
State-sponsored cyber-attacks extend to ‘soft targets’
Eric Eifert, Senior Vice President, Managed Security Services at DarkMatter, explains how state-sponsored cyber risks are now affecting those who are not directly involved in national security.
TP-LINK to host channel roadshow in South Africa
TP-LINK Technologies has announced that it will later this month host a channel partner roadshow in conjunction with distribution partner Corex in South Africa.
Vintage tech: Kodak Pocket Instamatic
In 1972, Kodak launched its Pocket Instamatic series of cameras, which flaunted a 110 cartridge format. The release of the gadget …
Gartner highlights 10 technologies for information security in 2016
Gartner has recently highlighted the top 10 technologies for information security and their implications for security organisations in 2016, during the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit.
Microsoft opens new centre of excellence for oil and gas
Microsoft has launched a new Middle East and Africa centre of excellence for oil and gas in Dubai, built specifically to assist customers in driving digital transformation, cost cutting and optimisation of their operations across the region and the world.
Let the budget games begin!
Budget planning is typically a give-and-take exercise, since all departments are fighting for those corporate dollars. Mathias Thurman from the Security Manager’s Journal discusses the importance of securing budgets for IT security.