Gartner has identified Microsoft Azure as a leader in the analyst firm’s Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
Microsoft patches 27 flaws in Windows, Office, IE, and Edge
Microsoft has released a batch of security patches, fixing 27 vulnerabilities in Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and its new Edge browser.
Microsoft’s smart home mission moves forward
The Thread Group and Open Connectivity Foundation have joined forces to make it easier for smart home devices to connect with Windows 10.
Microsoft delivers Windows 10’s 1607 upgrade
Microsoft has begun distributing 2016’s major Windows 10 upgrade to customers via the operating system’s update service.
Cisco releases 2016 midyear cybersecurity report
Cisco highlighted in its 2016 Midyear Cybersecurity Report (MCR) that organisations are unprepared for future strains of more sophisticated ransomware.
The importance of cyber hygiene to your security programme
In a complex security landscape, it is critical to be proactive, vigilant and protected against cyber threats. Hadi Jaafarawi, Managing Director, Qualys Middle East, discusses how practicing good cyber hygiene can help organisations attain the levels of security that they need.
Veeam Availability Suite 9.5 to integrate Windows Server 2016
Veeam Software has announced that the new Veeam Availability Suite 9.5, available later this year, will fully integrate with Windows Server 2016 and Hyper-V technologies used in the data centre.
Gartner reveals worldwide PC shipments declined 9.6% in Q1 2016
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 64.8 million units in the first quarter of 2016, a 9.6 percent decline from the first quarter of 2015, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc.
Qualys extends Cloud Agent platform to support Linux and Mac OS
Qualys has announced the availability of cloud agents for Linux and Mac OS, adding to the platform’s existing support for Windows. Support for these operating systems is key to securing elastic cloud environments and endpoints where these operating systems are predominant.
The art of defence
We caught up with Tyson Macaulay, Chief Security Strategist and Vice President, Security Services, Fortinet, during his recent visit to Dubai to talk about a range of security issues surrounding the IT landscape.
WhatsApp to cease supporting Nokia and Blackberry devices
Instant messaging service, WhatsApp has announced that it will soon ending its support to particular devices by the end of 2016.
Etisalat to offer 4G LTE Mi smart devices
Etisalat announced that it will exclusively introduce the latest 4G LTE Mi smart devices from the Xiaomi stable for its UAE customers.
Microsoft unveils Windows 10 devices in the UAE
Microsoft Gulf has launched the Surface Pro 4, Lumia 950 and 950 XL devices, which features the new Windows 10 OS.
Toshiba flaunts Portege Z20t
The Portégé Z20t, a convertible Ultrabook, is the latest addition to Toshiba’s portfolio.
Global smartphone sales up 15.5% in emerging markets
According to a recent report by Gartner, continued demand for affordable smartphones in emerging markets drove worldwide sales of smartphones in the third quarter of 2015.
AstroLabs opens first Google-partnered MENA tech hub
AstroLabs has recently inaugurated the Middle East and North Africa’s first Google-partnered tech hub, AstroLabs Dubai, enabling startups from around the world to set up in Dubai’s DMCC Free Zone while taking advantage of Google for Entrepreneurs’ global network and resources.
Microsoft reports decline in revenues
Microsoft recently reported declines in revenue for Windows, its Surface line of hardware and its Smartphones, key components to the new More Personal Computing group that debuted its earnings with the September quarter.
Redington Value partners with CyberArk
Redington Value has recently signed a new partnership with CyberArk, a security solutions provider aiming to address the growing threat of successful cyber-attacks.
Microsoft unveils Windows 10 in Dubai
During a launch event held at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai on July 29th, Microsoft has officially unveiled its latest operating system, Windows 10 to over 500 Windows enthusiasts.
Windows 10 officially launches in Dubai
During a launch event held at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai on July 29th, Microsoft has officially unveiled its latest operating system, Windows 10.