The transition from hardware to software and on-premise to as-a-service models puts unprecedented pressure on the network. What lies in store for the networking industry in 2016? Which technologies will see higher uptake, and which will be phased out?
View from the tower
The state of the region’s telecoms is to an extent polarised. While markets such as the UAE have the world’s highest smartphone penetration rate, other providers are in the midst of catching up with the demand for digital services, and providing greater bandwidth for rural areas. Here’s what the Middle East can expect in 2016.
Eliminating security blind spots
With attackers preying on the security gaps created by encrypted traffic, there are various common network traffic inspection errors being made by organisations today. We bring you a few common issues occurring within networks and how they can be remedied.
First in flight
Gulf Air, the flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has a history of flying high. The firm’s Director of IT, Dr. Jassim Haji, relished the opportunity to upgrade its data centre to a first-class package.
Microsoft unveils Windows 10 devices in the UAE
Microsoft Gulf has launched the Surface Pro 4, Lumia 950 and 950 XL devices, which features the new Windows 10 OS.
Dial M for money
Mobile payments market is growing at a rapid pace along with the adoption of mobile phones, and is slated to …
Huawei unveils SDN-ready solutions
Huawei has unveiled its Agile Distributed WiFi solution along with its Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Protection solution. The launch marks the latest …
Intelligent engagements
Artificial intelligence (AI), computers behaving like humans is no longer science fiction. As the technology industry progresses, machines are getting smarter and companies across the globe are beginning to realise ways to leverage AI to improve consumer engagement and customer experience.
Riverbed study highlights gaps in app performance among businesses
Riverbed Technology has announced the results of the Riverbed Global Application Performance Survey 2015, a global survey of business decision-makers on the business impact of application performance.
Case Studies
Airline TransSys help leading Airlines elevates its customer experience by implementing Oracle Sales, Services & Marketing Cloud. UAE’s Budget Airline …
The digital future
Gartner’s Top 10 Predictions herald what it means to be human in a digital world. How will the introduction of ‘robo-bosses’ transform the job market and bring new opportunities to the enterprise?
Paladion partners with CounterTack
Paladion Networks has recently, announced that it has entered into a partnership with CounterTack.
TNC Middle East on testing business and expansion plans
Nabeel Ahmed, CEO, The Network Centre, elaborates on the nuances of the testing business within the region.
Bulwark, Mailstore launch enhanced e-mail archiving solution
Mailstore has recently launched an updated version of MailStore Server v9.5 to provide complete data security and protection for email archiving, management and compliance needs for businesses to meet their goals and objectives.
PhotoFast releases Max Extreme
PhotoFast, the creator of the i-FlashDrive in 2009, has recently released Max Extreme. As a PRO version of the already launched MAX model.
Cisco Executive Chairman to deliver keynote at IoTWF 2015
Cisco has announced that its Executive Chariman John Chambers will be attending the third Internet of Things World Forum (IoTWF) which will be held in Dubai on 6th to 8th December 2015, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Channel leaders feted at Hot 50 Awards
Reseller ME celebrated 50 ‘Hot’ companies in the region’s channel ecosystem at Hot 50 Awards.
Intel, HP Enterprise partner for IoT edge computing
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has recently announced that it will be partnering with Intel on projects focusing on the Internet of Things, revealing plans to develop products for computing at the edges of networks.
Mahindra Comviva appoints Market Unit Head for MENA
Mahindra Comviva has announced the appointment of Kaustubh Kashyap as the new Market Unit Head for the MENA region.
HDS appoints TechAccess as Authorised Training Centre partner
TechAccess has announced that it has been appointed by Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) as its sole Authorised Training Centre Partner for Middle East, Saudi Arabia, North Africa and Pakistan.