Global Distribution has signed an agreement with Synology to distribute the range of Network Attached Storage (NAS) server products in GCC and Africa.

Polycom releases Skype for Business solutions
Polycom and Microsoft have partnered to deliver a new series of video collaboration solutions purpose-built for Skype for Business.

Snowden: IT pros are spying targets
National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden joined journalist Glenn Greenwald to complete the lineup at day three of CeBIT 2015 with a Q&A session at the Hannover trade show.

NATO ‘not tied to cyber retaliation’
NATO is not “tied to any cybersecurity actions” but is willing to bypass laws to protect its member states in the event of attacks, according to a company IT security officer speaking at Hannover’s CeBIT 2015 trade show.

Huawei launches solution quartet
Huawei today launched four new networking, storage and security solutions at Hannover’s CeBIT 2015 trade show.

Huawei: Industry 4.0 transformation key
The President of Huawei’s Enterprise Business Group used his keynote slot at CeBIT 2015 to highlight the company’s strategy for transitioning to Industry 4.0.

Samsung launches ‘Business’ division
Samsung has today launched its Samsung Business division – that unifies its end-to-end business solution portfolio – at the CeBIT 2015 conference in Hannover, Germany.

SAP’s McDermott: Digital economy an opportunity
SAP CEO Bill McDermott kicked off Hannover’s CeBIT 2015 technology trade show by underlining the importance of a versatile digital economy in a one-on-one Q&A session.

Amazon acquires 2lementry
Amazon.com has acquired 2lemetry, a startup that has developed a platform for the integration of connected devices across enterprises, as it expands on its Internet of Things strategy. The current customers of 2lemetry will continue to be supported, with the name and branding retained.

Keep security simple
Alan Matthews, Chairman, Rapid7 believes in deleting emails. He strongly suggests not hoarding unused data, like old correspondence that can be mined by cyber-criminals and used against you. CNME sits down with Matthews to see what other suggestions he has to keep our data safe.

Kaspersky: Critical infrastructure faces severe threats
Cyber-terrorism attacks against power grids, water supply systems, chemical plants and other critical infrastructure loom as a threat that could become harsh reality before slow-moving agencies act to secure them better, says the head of Kaspersky Lab.
Fortinet to host ME partner show
Cybersecurity firm Fortinet will kick-off its regional Advanced Technology roadshow across the Middle East region, starting from March 16, 2015.
TP-LINK expands SMB products array
TP-LINK has expanded its SMB products portfolio with the launch of the EAP220, a business class indoor Wi-Fi access point and T3700G-28TQ, a 28-Port Gigabit stackable Layer3 managed switch.
VMware appoints new EMEA channel VP
VMware has announced the appointment of Scott Dodds as Vice President of Channel and Alliances in EMEA.