Dubai-based IT services providers Transys Solutions is aiming to capitalise on the digital transformation trend in the region.

Redington Value strengthens solutions offering
Redington Value, the value-added distribution arm of Redington Gulf, has focused on transforming itself into a solutions player over the last year. This continues to be the emphasis for the regional distributor at GITEX 2015.

Eyeing top spot
Oracle is targeting the cloud market with a wide array of services, including Big Data and the IoT. Bob Evans, Senior VP and Chief Communications Officer, Oracle, talks about the company’s cloud game plan.

Open for business
IT is heading towards being something more akin to a utility service, transformed by OpenStack’s open standardised cloud architecture, which will improve interoperability and render vendor lock-in a thing of the past.
Software AG appoints new Alliance and Channel Director
Software AG has announced the appointment of Ghassan Darri as Alliance and Channel Director for the Middle East and Turkey to further accelerate the adoption of its Digital Business Platform and bolster its growth initiatives.

MENA BI and analytics software market grew 12% in 2014
According to Gartner, business intelligence (BI) and analytics software revenue in the Middle East and Africa (MENA) totaled $245 million in 2014, a 12 percent increase from 2013 revenue of $219 million.
Gartner: MENA BI and analytics software market grew in 2014
According to Gartner, business intelligence (BI) and analytics software revenue in the Middle East and Africa (MENA) totaled $245 million in 2014, a 12 percent increase from 2013 revenue of $219 million.

Red Hat readies OpenStack for enterprise
Red Hat has recently reported that it has made the necessary adjustments to the open source OpenStack cloud hosting software for easier deployment within enterprises.
Xerox appoints new head of GDO Services Business Group
Xerox recently appointed Joseph Hanania as the Head of Global Document Outsourcing (GDO) Services Business Group, to further strengthen its business responsible for securing and servicing large enterprise customers.

Thrill of the chase
Madukar Chaturvedi has seen a great deal in his career. From programming through punch cards to the modern era of computing, Chaturvedi reflects on his accomplishments.
Prime alliances
The Portugal-based software company, Primavera, set shop in the region close to a year ago and is looking to develop its partner network. The company’s Country Manager Jorge Marques, talks about channel plans for the region.

Arrow ECS’ VP on new market routes
Jean-Loup Desamaison-Cognet, CEEMEA Vice President, Arrow ECS, on exploring new routes to market and company focus for the year.

IDC reveals most favoured software vendors by enterprise customers
A recent report which was jointly prepared by IDC and Flexera, reveals that organisations form deep-seated opinions about software vendors based on a wide spectrum of criteria – factors that vendors should take note and be aware of as they develop, launch and support their products.

IBM brings OpenStack to its SoftLayer cloud
IBM has recently launched IBM Cloud OpenStack Services, which allows customers to run OpenStack jobs both in-house and in the IBM SoftLayer cloud, with minimal headache moving applications back and forth.
Ingram Micro opens Morocco office
Ingram Micro will be opening a subsidiary in Casablanca, Morocco, the office will be the company’s first legal presence in French speaking North Africa and will service one of the fastest growing IT markets in the region.

Informatica goes private in $5.3B buyout
In 2010 there was a round of widespread speculation that Oracle was about to snap up Informatica, but – like so many such rumours – it never came to pass. Now, Informatica is being purchased by someone else.

Safety on the go
There is no question that the use of mobile devices, both personally and professionally, are now not only convinient, but necessary for productivity. As the mobile technology develops, mobile security best practices must also adapt.

Perfect planning
His first days as an international student in Ann Arbor, Michigan were a bit trying. However, it was his determination to move outside his comfort zone that made Alaeddin Al-Badawna, Manager – IT, ADMA-OPCO, the detail-oriented professional he is today.
Crayon appointed Snow KSA reseller
Software Asset Management (SAM) firm Crayon Middle East today announced its appointment as the first reseller and deployment partner in the Gulf and Saudi Arabia market for on premise and cloud-based SAM firm Snow Software.

Forward-thinking financials
Mohammed Faisal, Chief Financial Officer, Al Mostajed Technologies Group, has a good relationship with all departments in the company – but that doesn’t mean he sugarcoats his opinion when it comes to funding projects.