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.

Emerging vendors: A10 Networks

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. But understanding that a channel-based strategy works best within these countries, most of them are in the process of signing up partners, who can help enhance their business. Reseller ME features new and emerging vendors in the region.

New York Times: NSA hacked into Huawei HQ servers

The U.S. National Security Agency has hacked into Huawei Technologies servers, spied on communications of company executives and collected information to plant so-called backdoors on equipment from the Chinese networking manufacturer, according to reports published over the weekend.

Symantec sacks CEO Steve Bennett

Symantec fired its second CEO in less than two years on Thursday, dismissing Steve Bennett and putting board member Michael Brown in charge while the security vendor searches for a permanent replacement.

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.

ESET: 25,000 Unix servers hit with backdoor trojan

Security researchers at ESET, in collaboration with CERT-Bund, the Swedish National Infrastructure for Computing as well as other agencies, have uncovered a widespread cybercriminal campaign that has seized control of over 25,000 Unix servers worldwide.

Yahoo CEO Mayer talks mobile, advertising and Tumblr

Like her counterparts who have arrived at other older companies, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer prides herself on having pushed her team and the products they build into the world of mobile. For Yahoo the march to mobile always appeared to come begrudgingly over years of fits and starts.

Managing more

As enterprises move forward into the world of virtualisation, BYOD and cloud computing, the need for IT management services becomes more apparent. We spoke with Raj Sabhlok, President, ManageEngine, to discuss the role of IT management companies.

Bit9 appoints new META Regional Director

Mohammad Aquib Aftab will be responsible for establishing the Bit9 brand in the region as the right choice for enterprise endpoint and server security, according to the company.

Driving user satisfaction with IT

With growth in the Middle East at a high pace, IT departments are under pressure to deliver rapidly and contain costs. Along with fast delivery, IT operations have the responsibility to ensure services meet exacting standards with high availability, writes Steve Dulvin, a a senior technology officer in the banking industry.

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