HSBC has restored access to several of the company’s most important websites rendered inaccessible for ten hours by what is …
Aruba Networks signs FVC and Metra Computer to boost presence in the region
Aruba Networks recently announced that it has signed distribution agreements with FVC and Metra Computer to aid the company in the expansion of its PartnerEdge channel programme for the Middle East Region.
Fortinet unveils new OS
Fortinet has announced FortiOS 5.0, the security operating system that is the foundation for all Fortinet’s FortiGate integrated security platforms. This …
Watchguard introduces self-configuring UTM
WatchGuard Technologies has announced today that it is the first UTM security appliance vendor to offer a firewall that configures …
Comguard introduces simplified WLAN management from AirTight in the region
Comguard has introduced a fully user configurable HTML5 UI as part of its AirTight Wi-FiTM access solution, which gives network administrators a canvas to create the optimal WLAN management console for their individual business requirements.
Cybercrime and punishment
Several high-profile security breaches around the world grabbed the attention of the Middle East IT industry, but it has taken …
Video star
The pay-TV operator OSN is reshaping the way we consume media with its video on demand service, offering users the …
10 critical IT trends for the next five years
Trying to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to IT issues is not a job for the faint …
Oracle brings cross platform Java dev to mobile devices
Oracle is augmenting its Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF) to allow developers to create mobile applications for Apple and Android …
80% of BYOD unmanaged: Ovum
While the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) phenomenon has entered the mainstream with 70 percent of smartphone-owning professionals using their personal devices to …
Android malware exploding: Trend Micro
The amount of mobile Android malware has surged this year, from a count of 30,000 malware specimens in June to almost 175,000 …
eHosting DataFort implements private cloud for EFS
eHosting DataFort (eHDF) has implemented what it claims to be the first private cloud in the UAE for EMCOR Facilities …
Cloud has no place in defence companies says Saab
Defence companies can effectively “put a red line through public cloud offerings” because of the security risks involved, according to …
DHS official suggests sharing resources to mitigate cyber attacks
Groups of companies in the same industry could pool infrastructure resources to help each other mitigate the effects of cyber …
Some Android apps have serious SSL vulnerabilities, researchers say
A team of researchers from two German universities has released a study asserting that many of the most popular free …
Industry honours winners at ICT Achievement Awards
The third annual CNME ICT Achievement Awards were held last night to honour the achievements of the major players from …
Juniper strengthens network edge with new routers
Juniper Networks this week has rolled out edge routers designed to enable service providers to rapidly deploy new service applications. Juniper’s …
Comguard signs a distribution agreement with Clavister
Comguard signs distribution agreement with Swedish network security solutions provider, Clavister
Lack of awareness is key barrier to cloud usage, study reveals
The key concern for SMBs when it comes to the cloud seems to be a lack of related knowledge. This …
Facebook acts to block mass harvesting of phone numbers
Facebook has restricted the rate at which users can perform phone number searches on its mobile website in order to …