Savitha Bhaskar, CEO, Condo Protego, explains how the Symantec-Veritas split affects partners and discusses plans to tap into the SMB market.
An open mind
David Postel, Partner and Alliances Leader, Red Hat MEA, discusses key aspects to building an open source technology practice in the region.
Easy money
As hackers become more organised, previously challenging targets seem like easy pickings. In the past, a thief would need to take on high-risk behaviour to gain access to the goods. Now, the big payoff may be only a few clicks away.
IoT: Invasive or invaluable?
The Internet of Things is forecast to be a pivotal and pervasive tech trend in the coming years. The power to connect almost any physical object to the Internet could bring huge benefits for the enterprise, but what are its pitfalls? How can Middle Eastern organisations overcome security and privacy concerns to realise the benefits of the IoT?
Meeting the brief
The way employees do business has changed over the last few years. More and more meetings are conducted remotely, using UC tools including video conferencing. Although convenient, there are a few things to keep in mind if physical workspaces are phased out.
Blackberry acquires Good Technology
BlackBerry has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Good Technology (Good) for $425 million.
OMA Emirates to deploy Automated Insurance Machine for QIC
OMA Emirates-Solution Gulf has announced the provision of an end-to-end system that will assist the region’s first Automated Insurance Machine (AIM), a self-service insurance purchase facility pioneered by Qatar Insurance Company (QIC) for its customers for easy insurance purchase.
Calling the shots
Having taken over the Middle East business at the beginning of this year, Richard Noujaim, Managing Director, MEA, Arrow ECS, says partners can look forward to the distributor’s proprietary cloud platform, ArrowSphere among other things in 2015.
Dial D for digital
How can telecom operators offer a more integrated omnichannel experience and develop new products and services to meet the needs of their customers?
ISIT, SNIA Europe announce success of first SNIA ME Academy
ISIT and the Storage Networking Industry Association of Europe (SNIA Europe), has announced that the pioneering edition of the ‘SNIA Middle East Academy,’ has concluded on a high-note.
Cisco to demonstrate ‘real life’ Smart City scenarios at GITEX 2015
Cisco has recently announced its participation at the 35th edition of GITEX Technology Week, with an expanded and focused presence this year.
Cisco to demonstrate IoE digital business transformation at GITEX
Cisco has recently announced its participation at the 35th edition of GITEX Technology Week, with an expanded and focused presence this year.
BT Al Saudia partners with Vision Solutions
BT Al Saudia will distribute and provide technical support for Vision Solutions’ Double Take products in Saudi Arabia, as part of a recently announced reseller partnership between the two companies.
F5 Networks appoints new Head of Worldwide Sales
F5 Networks has announced that John DiLullo has joined the company as the new Head of Worldwide sales, leading its global sales organisation.
Middle East digitisation in IoE era to take centre stage at GITEX 2015
GITEX Technology Week 2015 will mark its 35th anniversary by showcasing live demonstrations of next generation technology solutions that will drive Middle East business transformation in the Internet of Things (IoT) and emerging Internet of Everything (IoE) era.
Cyberoam awards MEA region partners
Cyberoam has recently awarded its MEA region partners for their contribution in marketing, sales and distribution. MEA is rapidly evolving as a key market for Cyberoam and the company has established a strong presence in the region with its Next Generation Firewalls and UTM appliances.
FAMOCO announces participation at GITEX 2015
FAMOCO, a French company specialising in Android NFC readers, has announced objectives of expanding in the Middle East market.
Symantec to secure more than 1 billion IoT devices
Symantec has announced that it is securing more than one billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices, including everything from televisions and cars to smart meters and critical infrastructure.
Symantec to secure more than 1 billion IoT devices
Symantec has announced that it is securing more than one billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices, including everything from televisions and cars to smart meters and critical infrastructure.
China intensifies Internet censorship
As China prepares to celebrate a new national holiday, the country has been tightening its grip over the Internet by squelching online rumors, and cracking down on tools that can circumvent its censorship.