Mashreq Bank has launched Tap n Go, the UAE’s first Near Field Communication Sticker solution.
IBM celebrates mainframe birthday
IBM yesterday hosted its Mainframe50 event, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the System/360 mainframe.
Global ambitions
Reseller ME finds out how Global Distribution plans to grow to the next billion in the next three to four years.
EMT and Secunia conduct training session
EMT Distribution has concluded a training programme on vulnerability intelligence and security. The training session was held in association with Secunia recently at the Microsoft Technology Centre in the Microsoft Office in Dubai Media City, UAE.
Gartner: Digitalisation unavoidable
Gartner kicked off its annual Symposium/ITxpo conference at Madinat Hotel on 1st April, and the overriding emphasis of the event was digitalisation.
Emerging vendors: Comarch Middle East
The Middle East region has grown to be an important hub for ICT solution providers over the years. Infrastructure growth and fast adoption to new technologies have changed the face of many countries in the region. Global players and entrepreneurs are finding it impossible to ignore the opportunities present here.
Women of the channel: Maya Kreidy
Reseller ME profiles women of the channel and highlights the importance of workforce diversity.
Omnix International to distribute AGA CAD’s T4R in ME
Under the terms of the agreement, Omnix International will be AGA CAD’s official distributor for the Middle East region. AGA CAD has developed an extension tool that supports Revit Autodesk software.
Driven to excel
Vineeth Sebastian, Regional Sales Director-MEA, MMD and AOC discusses with Reseller ME, its focused two-step channel strategy for 2014.
ISACA Chapter Excellence hosts inaugural awards
The Annual ISACA UAE Chapter Excellence Awards had its inaugural ceremony on 15th March.
The death of Internet privacy
In the age of constant connection, internet users are sharing more and more sensitive information online. As hackers become more organised and the amount of data stored in the cloud increases, the potential for leaks of sensitive data becomes magnified.
StarLink extends distribution coverage with Dell Software
The company’s channel partners in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon can now provide their customers with Dell Software’s connected security solution.
Aruba unveils Mobility-Defined Networks
Aruba Networks has unveiled its Mobility-Defined Networks, a new architecture that aims to enable IT departments in the Middle East to build an ‘all-wireless workplace’ designed to enhance #GenMobile productivity and job satisfaction.
Cyberoam appoints three NetGenie distributors
Network security appliance provider Cyberoam has announced the appointment of Bulwark, Emitac Qatar and Sevengate as its distributors for its product NetGenie VDSL2/ADSL2+ Wi-Fi appliances.
ManageEngine slashes IT help desk expenses
ManageEngine has announced that the standard edition of its flagship IT help desk software, ServiceDesk Plus, is now available for free — with …
IDC: MEA tablet shipment booms in Q4
Shipments of PC tablets into the Middle East and Africa expanded 111% year on year in the final quarter of 2013, according to the latest results released by IDC, as the overall MEA tablet market reached a total of 3.45 million units for the quarter.
Quest for growth
Jumbo Electronics is tapping new technologies as it forges the path to business innovation
Innovation on tap
As the largest importer of alcohol in the region, African + Eastern is leading the way in both distribution of products and sales innovation. Samir Khan, Regional IS Manager of the company, is always looking for new ways to streamline the business using cutting-edge technology.
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail
With Expo 2020 coming to Dubai, a huge opportunity lies in wait for the Middle East’s CIOs to leave a legacy of first-class mega projects. What will it take for these projects to succeed and what timeframes and budgets will IT leaders need to do them fair justice?
Etisalat announces 18% revenue growth for 2013
Etisalat enjoyed an 18% increase on consolidated revenues between 2012-2013, as they jumped to AED 38.9 billion, while it gained 9 million aggregate net subscribers, taking the number to 148 million.