Jyoti Lalchandani, IDC’s Group Vice President and Regional Managing Director for the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, talks about how the CIO’s role is evolving to become an organisation’s innovation and integration leader.
Hacking Team: anti-terrorism tools were not compromised
The founder of Hacking Team, the Italian surveillance software company, which suffered a 400 GB data breach last week reassures clients that its anti-terrorism work has not been jeopardised.
Help AG partners with Bit9 + Carbon Black
Help AG has signed new Authorised Solution Partner (ASP) and Security Service Provider (SSP) partnership agreements with Bit9 + Carbon Black in the GCC.
Huawei buys Amartus’ SDN division
Huawei has bought the software-defined networking (SDN) division of Irish telecom software maker Amartus.
Infoblox promotes Alexander Foroozandé
Infoblox has promoted Alexander Foroozandé to the position of Regional Channel Manager, Middle East, Turkey & Africa.
FireEye launches enhanced email protection platform
FireEye has recently announced enhancements to the FireEye Email Threat Prevention Platform (EX) and FireEye Advanced Threat Intelligence (ATI).
ESET announces summer rewards programme
ESET has announced its summer sales incentive programme for channel partners in the Middle East.
Cyberoam to strengthen ME presence with FDC partnership
Cyberoam and FDC International has recently expanded their distribution partnership. FDC will now be responsible for distributing Cyberoam products in UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan and Lebanon.
Surpassing quantum encryption
IT security is a fast moving and exciting field to be in. Fascinating industry news greets me almost every morning.
Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac released
Microsoft recently released Office 2016 for Mac to subscribers of its Office 365 rent-not-own plans, followed by an announcement that …
Smartphone ‘kill’ switch
A report suggests that Apple’s introduction of a smartphone ‘kill switch’ resulted in a significant drop in phone thefts.
Symantec uncovers Morpho hacking activities
A cyber espionage group has targeted high-profile technology, Internet, commodities and pharmaceutical companies in the US, Europe and Canada, reports Symantec.
Fortinet finalises Meru Networks acquisition
Fortinet has announced that its acquisition of Meru networks has already been finalised. With the close of this acquisition, Fortinet …
Veritas reveals new strategies
Veritas has recently revealed a new strategy to grow its information management business, an initiative following its separation from security vendor, Symantec.
Channel premiers
A round-up of the most influential executives in the regional IT channel.
EMC sells Syncplicity to Skyview Capital
EMC has recently announced that it will be selling its Syncplicity file-sharing and collaboration business to private investment company Skyview Capital.
Bad behaviour
Companies can spend untold funds on the latest security software, keep their firewalls and security infrastructure up-to-date, monitor networks, and employ the highest level of IT talent all in the name of security. However, it can all be rendered useless by one simple thing – employees choosing to ignore basic regulations.
At the crossroads
Manny Rivelo, the newly appointed CEO of F5 Networks, speaks about life in the age of cloud and SDN, and his company’s transition to software.
Larger than life
In the age of mobility, omnipresent enterprise video communication is gaining prominence. We caught up with Andreas Wienold, Vice President, International, Lifesize, to discuss how the company is hoping to enhance its cloud and on-premise collaboration presence in the Middle East.
The evolving focus of Middle East telcos
Opportunities are changing in the Middle East, particularly when it comes to telecoms. Operators are moving to reinvent their services to cater to the growing SMB market.