IDC has revised its 2015 forecasts for the PC and tablet markets, saying shipments in both will fall more than it had anticipated due in part to economic challenges, a hardware surplus and waning interest among businesses and consumers to upgrade.
FireEye uncovers China-based hacker exploits
According to a recent report by FireEye, a hacking group suspected of operating from China has had success stealing information from mostly Indian targets, often pertaining to border disputes and trade issues.
Review: Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
Microsoft has a lot of ground to cover in the competitive handheld segment, before it catches up with the likes of Apple, Google, and BlackBerry. With the Lumia 640 XL, Microsoft is targeting consumers in need of a capable, mid-range phablet.
Review: Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
Microsoft has a lot of ground to cover in the competitive handheld segment, before it catches up with the likes of Apple, Google, and BlackBerry. With the Lumia 640 XL, Microsoft is targeting consumers in need of a capable, mid-range phablet.
AOC introduces new UHD and QHD monitors
AOC has recently introduced two new 81.3 cm (32″) displays with UHD and QHD resolutions.
FVC boosts security portfolio with IronKey partnership
As part of its recently formed IT Infrastructure and Security division, FVC has signed a distribution agreement with Imation to distribute its IronKey enterprise level mobile security solutions across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
Dell introduces new series of Wyse thin clients
During the recently held Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, Dell unveiled its latest Wyse thin clients, based on Windows 10 IoT Enterprise operating system and updates to its vWorkspace desktop virtualisation software.
Gartner: Worldwide IT spending to decline 5.5% in 2015
According to the latest report by Gartner, worldwide IT spending is on pace to total $3.5 trillion in 2015, a 5.5 percent decline from 2014.
emt signs exclusive distribution partnership with CoSoSys
emt Distribution has announced that it has signed an exclusive distribution partnership agreement with CoSoSys to distribute the entire portfolio of CoSoSys Endpoint Protector Solutions in Middle East.
IDC: Worldwide PC market declines
A recent report by IDC revealed that worldwide PC shipments in the second quarter of 2015 declined 11.8 percent compared to the same period a year ago.
Oracle unveils VM VirtualBox 5.0
After entering beta three months ago, Oracle’s VM VirtualBox 5.0 virtualisation software is now officially available in the market.
Etisalat, Prestigio launches new mobile data campaign
Etisalat and Prestigio recently announced a new campaign offering customers free 250MB mobile data for three months on purchase of the new Prestigio MultiPhone 5454 DUO smartphone.
Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac released
Microsoft recently released Office 2016 for Mac to subscribers of its Office 365 rent-not-own plans, followed by an announcement that …
Symantec uncovers Morpho hacking activities
A cyber espionage group has targeted high-profile technology, Internet, commodities and pharmaceutical companies in the US, Europe and Canada, reports Symantec.
Vintage tech: Nokia 3310
Given Nokia’s former status as the go-to company for a reliable mobile, it seems sad that it has faded into obscurity, the handset business now under the Microsoft Mobile brand. The 3310, however, stands as a testament to all that was once great about the Finnish firm.
The worker’s shift
The consumerisation of IT is driven by employees who buy their own devices, use their own personal online service accounts, install their own applications and then connect to the corporate network, often without the organisation’s knowledge or approval. Is this new wave of autonomy a friend or foe to the IT department?
Prolific partnerships
Promotional gimmicks aside, Lenovo’s Tech World conference boasted a formidable roster of elite industry CEOs as well as some exciting product launches and demos. On the enterprise side, the firm also discussed its strategy to usher in more services and solutions-oriented offerings. James Dartnell reports from Beijing.
Giada unveils MG-5200SL for ME market
Giada Technology has announced the MG-5200SL, a thin mini-ITX form factor motherboard (170x170mm) for the Middle East’s PC market as it continues to shift towards innovative new form factors like All-in-Ones in the desktop category.
In focus
Against the backdrop of an evolving regional channel landscape, the recently appointed Channel Sales Manager for Acer Middle East, Asad Sayed, outlines the company’s partner strategy.
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