Ajay Singh Chauhan, CEO, Spectrum Group

Building from the cloud up, Windows Server 2012 launch
Microsoft officially launched Windows Server 2012 today in Dubai, describing it as a cornerstone of the Cloud OS that …
Un-clouding the opportunity
The channel needs to adapt skill sets and business imperatives to address the needs of customers in light of the availability of new technologies and solutions says Khaled Kamel, Territory Channel Manager, MENA at Brocade Communications
Eager anticipation: The iPhone 5
Ashish Panjabi, COO at Jacky’s Electronics tells us how the launch of the much anticipated iPhone 5 translates regionally.

Canonical Ubuntu management tool gets hefty upgrade
Anticipating greater usage of Ubuntu within the enterprise, Canonical has released a significant update to its Landscape Ubuntu system management …

Microsoft prepares developers for Windows Phone 8 SDK launch
Microsoft started accepting on Wednesday requests for access to the Windows Phone SDK 8.0 Developer Preview programme, the company said …
iTECO earns Gold Level Polycom Choice distinction for Nigeria
FVC, an authorised Polycom VAD for the MENA region, has announced that iTECO, its authorised partner in Nigeria, has been named Gold Level Polycom Choice Partner.

Intel unveils all-in-one desktop that doubles as a 27-inch tablet
Intel used its Developer’s Conference in San Francisco to unveil a desktop computer prototype that has a display that can double as …

Office for Windows RT to ship between November and January
Buyers of computers running Windows RT, the Windows 8 version for ARM-based devices, will receive at no additional cost a …
Omnix International signs on as Adobe Systems VAR for the Middle East
Omnix International, a distributor of digital software imaging solutions in the Middle East, has been named an official value added reseller (VAR) for Adobe Systems.
Centrify teams up with Shifra to boost presence in MENA
Centrify Corporation has signed a distribution contract with regional VAD, Shifra to promote, sell and service Centrify’s security and compliance solutions. The companies will also host their first partner technical accreditation training course in Dubai later this month and participate at GITEX Technology Week.

Dubai Government meet in security policy discussion
Dubai Government’s Information Security Committee held its second meeting to discuss information security policy, which is poised to be adopted …

Apple unveils the iPhone 5
Apple today unveiled the iPhone 5, the newest entrant into its smartphone line-up. The iPhone 5 has a larger screen than its …

GITEX Preview: Cisco
1) What are your company’s key products and services? Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how …
SAP to showcase innovation agenda at GITEX Technology Week
SAP announced that it will have a prominent presence in the Mobile, Apps and Content World section at GITEX Technology Week 2012. The company will also showcase its entire range of ICT solutions and host a number of prominent partners at the SAP stand.

Kaspersky Lab launches technical support centres in UAE
Kaspersky Lab has announced the availability of dedicated numbers for technical support centres for users of Kaspersky Lab home and …

Red Hat acquires Polymita BPM Technology
Red Hat today announced it has acquired business process management (BPM) technology developed by Polymita Technologies. The deal accelerates Red …

Intel outlines mobile future at IDF keynote
Intel kicked off its Intel Developers Forum in San Francisco Tuesday showing off an Ultrabook with iPhone Siri-like functions, new gesture …

Intel’s new Itanium chip set to launch later this year
Intel has said it’s on track to launch the next-generation Itanium processor later this year, brushing away any speculation that …

How IT pros can gear up for corporate leadership
Bottom Line – Non-IT and management skills are fundamental for career breakthrough – EMBA programmes gather collective wisdom and experience …