Conventional wisdom says that simple security is an oxymoron. Good security is complex, while uncomplicated security is weak. Whenever security …
Whose job is it, anyway?
A growing number of Middle East CIOs are hiring specialised service providers to manage their organisation’s infrastructure. Is this the …
Proper planning
As any CeBit visitor knows, it’s impossible to navigate the vast trade show without coming up with a decent plan. …
You only live twice
With an ever-increasing data volume but by no means an ever-increasing IT budget, businesses are facing a tough task in …
Redington Value to distribute VMware in Africa
Redington Value, the value-added distribution division of Redington Gulf, has been appointed as a VMware distributor in WECA, marking a …
ARIS 9.0 launched at CeBit
Software AG last week announced the availability of ARIS 9.0 at the CeBit trade show in Hanover, Germany. The vendor …
Software AG unveils in-memory webMethods 9.0
Software AG said on Monday that the new Version 9.0 of its webMethods server suite will bring in-memory capabilities to …
Channels of profit
Times have never been better for security-focused channel partners. The fast changing threat landscape and the emergence of advanced threats …
Dell comes out fighting
Dell executives went on the offensive this week, claiming that the firm can trump Cisco in the information technology security market, as …
Customers to keep a close eye on Dell
Dell customers have shown mixed reactions to the firm’s decision to go private, and are watching developments closely as they …
The truth behind Google Transparency Reports
Google’s Transparency Reports, which are released every six months, are interesting not just for what they reveal about government requests …
Serving up 2013
The IT market has witnessed a change in direction recently and the increased need for systems integrators to sweep in …
The next frontier
Some interesting figures first. According to IDC, the disk storage capacity shipped by vendors worldwide has surpassed 7 exabytes for …
Turnaround time
Following a year of tribulations, HP finished 2012 on a high at its Discover 2012 conference in Frankfurt with what …
SaaS in 2013: Companies and trends to watch
As 2013 begins, the SaaS (software as a service) market is set to heat up even more, as well as …
Top 5 collaboration predictions for 2013
The tools that we use to link people, information and communities are evolving at lightning speed. Business leaders and IT …
By 2020, there will be 5,200 GB of data for every person
During the next eight years, the amount of digital data produced will exceed 40 zettabytes, which is the equivalent of …
Security without compromising performance
IT managers in corporate and mid-size businesses have to balance both network performance and network security concerns. While security requirements …
7 outsourcing nightmares – and how to avoid them
Outsourcing IT functions can be a smart business move, particularly if your organisation lacks specific expertise. IT infrastructure, networking, application …
5 things you need to know about smart cities
1. It’s not all cool technology. Though the definition of the term “smart city” is still fuzzy, it suggests using advances …