Deloitte’s second global CIO Survey reveals a disparity between the excitement over, and proposed investment in, technology – and the role the CIO is playing in this transformation.
StarLink signs Arbor deal
Value-added distributor StarLink has announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Arbor Networks.
F5 appoints new ME sales chief
F5 Networks has appointed Garth Braithwaite as its new Sales Director for the Middle East region.
ESET updates partner programme
A year after the introduction of the ‘ESET Partner Programme’ specifically tailored for the Middle East, the security solutions vendor has overhauled the programme to ‘streamline partner evaluation’.
Canon hosts Oman Business Awards
Canon Middle East hosted its Business Awards ceremony to honour its best-performing IT channel partners in Oman.
‘Contagious enthusiasm’ inspired Google RAK Hub
Google and the UAE Teacher’s association have launched a new educational Innovation Hub in Ras Al Khaimah.
Server shift
With Microsoft due to end support for its Windows Server 2003 server operating system in July 2015, time is running out for CIOs to make the jump to other alternatives. In association with Dell and CNME, the vendor hosted a roundtable which drew a mix of esteemed CIOs to discuss the key issues of a migration.
Ericsson named Korek SPMS provider
Ericsson has been chosen by Korek Telecom to provide a Spare Parts Management Service (SPMS).
Review: Seagate NAS Pro 4-Bay
With space for four hard disks, the 16TB storage unit is ideal for small businesses. However, Seagate has added a couple of neat features that make the device accessible to the average file hoarder.
Action to Action signs Pathways MoU
Action To Action has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pathways to New Zealand Ltd, a provider of New Zealand business immigration.
Ericsson signs twofour54 deal
Ericsson has strengthened its partnership with twofour54, the commercial arm of the Abu Dhabi Media Zone Authority, through the acquisition of its current playout business, initially providing playout services for nine different channels.
FVC to distribute Unify solutions across Gulf
Value added distributor FVC has signed an agreement with Unify (formerly Siemens Enterprise Communications) to distribute its range of unified communications (UC) and contact centre solutions across UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Pakistan.
TP-LINK to expand Middle East workforce
TP-LINK has announced it is moving its regional headquarters to a bigger office, as part of the company’s expansion plans for 2015.
Paladion to host Saudi SOC conference
Information risk management firm Paladion Networks will hold its SOC Conference at InterContinental Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 9th February 2015 in association with HP Enterprise Security.