Hybrid cloud implementations are becoming standard for companies building next-generation cloud applications. Here are three key questions that need to be considered to be able to run and manage database operations that support both environments.
The virtual shift
As IT systems become more complex, so do the quality of service demands from customers. People are now demanding better performance and speedier response times from enterprises. How can the second wave of virtualisation enhance a company’s business model?
Bringing it all together
Reseller ME examines the importance of systems integration in today’s business and how SIs can evolve to meet customer expectations.
Major IoT challenges hindering success
Heralded for driving positive transformations in consumer products, retailing, healthcare, manufacturing and more, the Internet of Things (IoT) promises a “smart” everything, from refrigerators, to cars, to buildings, to oil fields. But there’s a dark side to IoT, and if we don’t overcome the challenges it presents, we will be heading for trouble.
The in-thing
In a world driven by as-a-service models, telco providers stand to suffer if they do not get their fair share of the services they provide. How can they differentiate themselves in terms of delivering Internet of Things infrastructure, and what hurdles must be overcome in this process?
Fresh infrastructure: the grass is greener
Bogged down by legacy systems and stubborn employees, Petroserv’s IT was suffering. The Qatari firm’s Head of IT, Mubarik Hussain, shares his story of how he instigated a complete technology overhaul, and has since reaped the rewards.
Testing transformation
The rise of as-a-service models will play a pivotal role in the digital transformations of organisations worldwide. With this in mind, CNME hosted an enthralling roundtable discussion in partnership with TransSys Solutions to gauge senior decision-maker sentiment on the topic.
DarkMatter appoints tech industry veteran to head up sales
DarkMatter has announced the appointment of seasoned technology executive, Rabih Dabboussi as its Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Business Development.
Palo Alto puts spotlight on the economics of cyberattacks
Palo Alto Networks is showcasing its solutions and services at the on-going GISEC 2016. General Manager Saeed Agha shares details of their participation and highlights the findings of its most recent research that focuses on the economics behind cyberattacks.
Changing times
Luke Brown, VP and GM, EMEA, Indian and LATAM, Digital Guardian, discusses the vast changes happening in the region’s threat landscape and how partners can take it as an opportunity to further their cybersecurity offerings.
FireEye highlights threat detection and response solutions
FireEye plans to use the 2016 GISEC as a platform to educate customers on what they need to know when it comes to protecting themselves from cyberattacks.
The new network
As Wide Area Network demands increase, the IT department searches for a new solution in software-defined WAN.
The not-so connected world
All the hype, the Internet of Things (IoT) are very real and will impact how we work, live and play. In working with customers to develop connected businesses, we’ve found out a few myths about IoT which reshaped how we look at the IoT.
Open season
For any enterprise, reducing operational IT expenditures while increasing security and software capabilities is a top priority. With advantages such as cost-savings and ease of use, open source solutions continue to pick up steam across multiple organisations around the world.
Pre-integrated OSS-BSS
Pre-integrated OSS and BSS is said to be crucial for telecom operators to achieve agility and flexibility as they roll out next-generation networks and introduce multi-media services. We look at the value of OSS/BSS in-a-box and what should be considered before making the leap to these solutions.
Out with the old, in with the new
Christine Heckart, CMO, Brocade, discusses how classic IP networks are no longer sufficient in supporting the needs of the emerging connected world.
Modern defence
Zulfikar Ramzan, CTO, RSA Security, discusses how organisations should change their mind-sets to adapt to the evolving threat landscape and the value-add security can bring to businesses.
WhatsApp to cease supporting Nokia and Blackberry devices
Instant messaging service, WhatsApp has announced that it will soon ending its support to particular devices by the end of 2016.
Red Hat, Amdocs collaborate for new CSP solution
Red Hat has announced that Amdocs has integrated Red Hat Enterprise Linux OpenStack Platform with the Amdocs Network Cloud Service Orchestrator – an open, vendor-agnostic, catalogue-driven solution designed to help communications service providers (CSPs) transition from physical networks to cloud service environments.
Availability for the ‘Always-On’ enterprise
Veeam Software has recently released the fifth edition of the Veeam Availability Report, which illustrates that despite numerous high-profile incidents in the last year, enterprises are still not paying enough attention to the needs of their users.