Choosing the right virtual private network (VPN) service is no simple task. A VPN should keep your internet usage private and secure, …
Open-source turns 20: here’s how the movement influenced PCs
It’s been 20 years since the term open source was coined by the Open Source Initiative, and computers haven’t been the same since.
Top 10 most difficult IT hires
The IT talent gap is driving up demand for skilled IT pros, but for certain roles and skillsets, finding — and signing — the right candidate can feel a bit like trying to capture a unicorn.
Maersk, IBM set sails on new blockchain voyage
Maersk and IBM had announced a joint venture to deploy a blockchain-based electronic shipping system that will digitise supply chains and track international cargo in real time.
Utimaco, Redington Value sign distribution partnership
Redington Value, the value-added distribution arm of IT distributor Redington Gulf, and Utimaco, one of the largest manufacturers of Hardware …
9 new products for the enterprise from CES 2018
CES 2018 wasn’t just about electronics for consumers: It also saw the unpacking of a crate-load of products that can …
LG products get artificial intelligence boost
LG is rolling out its own artificial intelligence (AI) development tool to all LG business divisions in line with its …
What’s next in the world of malware: Sophos’ trends and predictions
Harish Chib, vice president, Middle East and Africa, Sophos, reviews the most prominent risks from 2017, and what we can expect in 2018.
Etisalat Digital, SUSE sign cloud service provider partnership for UAE
Etisalat Digital, a business unit of Etisalat, and enterprise open source infrastructure solution provider, SUSE, have announced a new strategic …
IBM ships AI-optimised Power9 system
With the release this month of the first commercial server based on its Power9 processor, IBM is reaching another milestone …
Xopero joins ESET Technology Alliance
ESET, a global IT security firm, has announced that Xopero, Europe-based provider of data backup solutions has joined the Technology …
Masters of Tech: cloud computing firm of the year
With Tahawul Tech’s inaugural Masters of Tech Awards coming up on Monday 29th January 2018 at Jumeirah Beach Hotel in …
Can next-gen endpoint security platforms keep enterprises safe and sound?
The value of endpoint protection platforms is that they can identify specific attacks and speed the response to them once they are detected.
Are you unknowingly donating computing power to cybercriminals?
Fortinet has discovered an increase in cryptojacking incidents, which is a new way to stealthily mine Monero cryptocurrency from a user’s CPU resources.
Microsoft showcases cloud, AI and mixed reality
Microsoft welcomed over 25,000 business customers to its annual IT event, Microsoft Ignite in Orlando, Florida., where the company showcased …
Red Hat, DataTAAG host partner workshop on open source tech and digital transformation
Red Hat together with DataTAAG has recently hosted a workshop focused on helping organisations optimise open source technologies to power …
Linksys unveils gaming-focused router for Middle East market
Linksys and Rivet Networks has announced the upcoming availability of the new Linksys WRT gaming edition router – the WRT32X.
QNAP launches quad-core rackmount TS-x53BU Series NAS
QNAP Systems has released the TS-x53BU series NAS (available in 4-bay, 8-bay and 12-bay models with single and redundant power …
Securing the network in the age of IoT
The recent spate of ransomware attacks has put the spotlight back on network security, making it an uphill battle for almost all organisations in the region. With hackers always trying to get into networks though new and creative ways, the spending on network security, especially on firewalls/UTM products, have gone through the roof.
SUSE signs new training partnership with Ingram Micro
Open source software provider SUSE has announced a new training partnership in the Middle East with Ingram Micro, a global …