Sony Mobile has launched its waterproof Xperi Z1 Compact smartphone at CES.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM acquires Parature in division's largest ever deal
Microsoft’s Dynamics CRM team today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Herndon, VA based Parature for an undisclosed sum, and is the division’s largest acquisition to date.
CIO 50 Awards nominations deadline extended to 15th January
CPI CIO 50 Awards deadline extended to 15th January
IDC: MEA external storage market dropped 8.8% in Q3
The Middle East and Africa external storage market declined 8.8% year-on-year during the third quarter of 2013, according to the latest figures from IDC.
Linksys unveils Dual Band Wi-Fi Router upgrade
Linksys today unveiled its WRT1900AC Dual Band Wi-Fi Router at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, a development of its WRT54G router.
Symantec: beware of remote access trojans
Symantec has warned against remote access Trojans, programmes that are installed on a user’s computer without their knowledge and allow attackers to access and control them from remote locations.
Aruba Networks Saudi roadshow to address Wi-Fi Enterprise Mobility challenges
Aruba Networks is set to host the final leg of its EMEA Mobility Roadshow with an event in Saudi Arabia that will be held tomorrow at the Holiday Inn, Izdihar.
2014 CIO 50 nominations now open
Nominations are now open for CPI’s CIO 50 Awards and Forum 2014, honouring the attainment of competitive advantage and accelerated business success through IT.
Symantec appoints new CTO
Symantec has announced the appointment of Amit Mital as Chief Technology Officer, who will be responsible for technology strategy, focusing on innovation, product development and R&D.
UAE customers given greater choice with Mobile Number Portability service
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has announced that licensees Etisalat and du yesterday launched the Mobile Number Portability Service in the United Arab Emirates through opening the central system for the MNP service.
Symantec announces Storage Foundation update
Symantec today announced a new version of its Storage Foundation software, enabling data centres to leverage Solid State Drives “In ways that could allow customers to access mission critical data and applications 400 percent faster than traditional Storage Area Networks.”
‘Beware of e-retail’ Ponemon & RSA Security tell Middle East
While Middle East e-commerce is booming during the December gift season, customers need to better protect their online identity, according to an e-security expert.
Dubai Silicon Oasis to become first free 24/7 wireless free zone
Dubai Silicon Oasis has agreed a deal with Emirates Wi-Fi for the implementation of wireless internet throughout the integrated free zone technology park, and will become the first free zone in Dubai to deploy 24/7 wireless internet.
EMC: EMEA Predictions for 2014
The following predictions from Havier Haddad, Channel and Alliances Director , Turkey, Emerging Africa & Middle East, EMC are highlighting the big trends, changes and issues affecting the EMEA technology channel in 2014 and covering what Haddad believes will happen in the industry over the next year.