A safe bet

The OS wars are nothing new. Every user has a laundry list of reasons why their operating system is king. One of the key points in determining which OS reigns supreme is security. CNME investigates the security successes and pitfalls of the most commonly used operating systems.

Sony’s unveils HD business projectors

Sony’s new data projectors include the VPL-CH375, VPL-CH355 and VPL-CH350 models. Each has WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution and uses a new 0.64-inch size 3LCD BrightEra panel to produce high brightness of 5,000 lumens colour light output (4,000 lm for the VPL-CH355, CH350) and sharp image reproduction.

Staying ahead of the game

Channel players say a holistic perspective is lacking when it comes to deploying BYOD solutions in the region. Reseller ME discusses how partners can make the most in this space.

RSA: Brazilians lose $3.75 billion to Bolware

Brazilians using the country’s Boleto Bancrio money payment system could have been swindled out of as much as $3.75 billion by a piece of malware called ‘Bolware’ according to a new analysis by security firm RSA Security.

Refreshing change

When Dubai Refreshments’ ERP systems needed refreshing, the company was faced with a choice. Either they could upgrade their current systems, or they could go on a search for a suite of modules the fit their every need. Not one to shy away from a challenge, Anas Taraben, CIO, investigated what it would take to quench the business’ thirst for innovation.

Work release

Employees and employers alike are embracing the move to mobile technology in the workplace. For employees, this means a greater amount a freedom when it comes to when and where they work. For employers, mobile technology can mean a boost in productivity and efficiency.

In the bank

With a range of forecasts from research firms Gartner and IDC stating that MENA IT spending will increase in 2014, will CIOs find their budgets swelling, and if so, which areas are most in need of the spend? Who stands to benefit and what can the Middle East do to catch up with more developed regions?

Review: Samsung Gear Fit

Online editor James Dartnell takes Samsung’s lightweight Gear Fit fitness smartwatch for a spin, and decides if it is worth the $199 price tag.

Sharing memories

Eye-Fi has recently entered the region with its wireless SD memory card, which will be distributed by StreamPort Media. Reseller ME finds out the company’s channel plans.

FDC organises ZTE channel event

FDC recently launched a channel event for ZTE, a global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, with the aim of introducing its product and brand to the UAE channel.

Intel introduces its most powerful chip ever

Intel hopes to take hardware performance to the next level with its latest Xeon Phi supercomputing chip, which packs an array of new hardware technologies that could eventually find their way to laptops and desktops.

Up to capacity

As companies adopt technologies such as cloud and virtualisation, the practice of planning for network capacity to meet the bandwidth and application performance needs must also change. Network capacity planning and management has long been considered the black magic of the IT industry. How does one predict the future? How can you prepare for the additional demand for resources while avoiding over-provisioning?

EAI promise

An enterprise application integration offers several rewards eliminating the cost of application development and improving user experience to name just two. But with the integration comes an array of complications that can require centralised policies. CNME takes a look at the rewards and boons of EAIs.

HTC unveils its new Desire 310

With a navy blue design with a quad-core processor, HTC BlinkFeed, and HTC Video Highlights, the latest addition to the Desire family makes some of the HTC One series’ most features available in a more affordable handset.

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