Nearly 50 percent of Middle East enterprises are already having initial discussions around the adoption of SD-WAN, according to a survey by Riverbed Technology.
Cisco to acquire SD-WAN firm Viptela for $160 million
Cisco has announced plans to acquire Viptela, a privately held software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) company.
Avaya names new strategic head for Sub-Saharan Africa market
Avaya has appointed Dean Baker as Strategic Services sales manager to drive services growth in South Africa and Sub-Saharan region.
Bahrain TRA mulls IPv6 roll-out
The Bahrain Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) in coordination with the RIPE NCC (Réseaux IP European – Network Coordination Center) held …
Nokia, Zain KSA deploy MEC platform for Umrah, Hajj pilgrims
Nokia and Zain Saudi Arabia have deployed Nokia’s Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) platform for the delivery of smart applications to subscribers heading to Mecca for their Umrah and Hajj pilgrimage.
Huawei to help enable ME telcos’ success in video business
Huawei highlighted plans to help Middle East telco operators to achieve optimal integration of 5G, video, and home broadband, and meeting differential requirements for network performance.
Avaya introduces framework for the ‘Everywhere Data Center’
Avaya has introduced a new framework to help enterprises deal with the security and efficiency challenges arising as the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, and digital transformation push compute functions out to the edge of the network.
Riverbed enters cloud Wi-Fi market, acquires Xirrus
Riverbed Technology has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Xirrus, a provider of next generation Wi-Fi networks.
Nokia successfully tests first 10-gigabit network
Elisa, a telecommunication, information communication technology (ICT) and online service company in Finland, has successfully completed a field trial of Nokia’s XGS-PON technology.
Cisco empowers UAE firms to thrive in the digital era
Cisco has opened its flagship IT and thought leadership event, Cisco Connect in the UAE, hosted by Cisco and its key strategic partners from 17th to 18th April at the Atlantis the Palm Hotel, in Dubai.
UAE TRA, Dubai DED collaborate for WEF NRI
The UAE TRA and the Dubai DED have signed a collaboration deal to enhance their cooperation efforts in the field of joint national indicators of the Network Readiness Index (NRI).
Etisalat, Miral sign deal to offer public WiFi on Yas Island
A new strategic partnership has been signed between Etisalat and Miral, to enable visitors to Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island with access to high-speed internet connection.
Ooredoo Group inks network transformation deal with Ericsson
As part of the agreement, Ooredoo will transform its network and will be backed by Ericsson’s services organisation and solutions portfolio enabling the company to continue to modernise its networks.
Infoblox launches new product to fend off DDoS attacks
Infoblox has announced its flagship product for infrastructure protection, Advanced Domain Name System (DNS) Protection, is now available as a virtual offering with software subscription pricing.