European smartphone and mobile phone accessory firm Avenir Telecom group will attend GITEX Technology Week for the first time this year.
Microsoft migrates its own data centre to Azure cloud
Microsoft plans to migrate most of its internal applications to its Azure cloud as it prepares to close two data centres and replace thousands of servers.
Netwrix signs up Bulwark as ME VAD
Netwrix Corporation, a global provider of change and configuration auditing software, has expanded its presence in the Middle East by partnering with Bulwark Technologies, a regional value-added distributor for IT security.
Google acquires Emu texting and virtual assistant app
Google has acquired Emu, a text-messaging app with a built-in virtual assistant created by a veteran of Apple’s Siri team. …
Microsoft sues Samsung, says it stopped paying for patents
Microsoft filed suit against Samsung on Friday, claiming the device maker has backed out of an agreement that requires it …
Android grabs record 85 percent smartphone share
Google’s dominance of the smartphone market has reached new heights, with its Android operating system now accounting for a record 84.6 percent share of global smartphone shipments, according to research by Strategy Analytics.
Nadella seeks to axe failing hardware
Microsoft’s quarterly financials are out, and they paint a startlingly clear picture of why new CEO Satya Nadella is in such a hurry to scuttle away from the “devices and services” mantra rolled out by former honcho Steve Ballmer just last year.
Microsoft introduces Surface Pro 3 to the region
Microsoft’s latest launch, the Surface Pro 3 is encased in magnesium and equipped with a 12-inch ClearType Full HD display, Windows 8.1 Pro, 4th-generation Intel Core processor and up to 8 GB of RAM in a sleek frame with up to nine hours of Web-browsing battery life.
Canon updates scanning portfolio
The new imageFORMULA P-215II, DR-C225, DR-C225W and DR-M160II enable organisations to digitise their documents with enhanced paper handling, image processing, cloud connectivity and a more simplified scanning experience.
Chinese hackers target Iraq experts
A sophisticated Chinese hacker group that had been stealing information from U.S. policy experts on nearby Southeast Asia suddenly changed targets last month to focus on the Middle East – Iraq, in particular – security researchers CrowdStrike said Monday.
A safe bet
The OS wars are nothing new. Every user has a laundry list of reasons why their operating system is king. One of the key points in determining which OS reigns supreme is security. CNME investigates the security successes and pitfalls of the most commonly used operating systems.
Staying ahead of the game
Channel players say a holistic perspective is lacking when it comes to deploying BYOD solutions in the region. Reseller ME discusses how partners can make the most in this space.
RSA: Brazilians lose $3.75 billion to Bolware
Brazilians using the country’s Boleto Bancrio money payment system could have been swindled out of as much as $3.75 billion by a piece of malware called ‘Bolware’ according to a new analysis by security firm RSA Security.
Sharing memories
Eye-Fi has recently entered the region with its wireless SD memory card, which will be distributed by StreamPort Media. Reseller ME finds out the company’s channel plans.
Microsoft releases Surface Pro 3 in UAE
Microsoft has announced the availability of Surface Pro 3 for commercial customers in the United Arab Emirates.
Red Hat announces Enterprise Linux 7 release
On 10th June,Red Hat made official the release of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7. The latest release of the company’s flagship platform, RHEL 7 not only lays the foundation for the open hybrid cloud and serves enterprise workloads across converged infrastructures, but it also pushes the operating system beyond today’s position as a commodity platform.
Prestigio launches digital signage solutions
Prestigio has recently launched its new business solution – digital signage, a range of digital display devices for a dynamic demonstration of media messages to a target audience.
Microsoft buys Capptain for mobile analytics, cloud services
Microsoft plans to boost its Azure cloud services with its acquisition of Capptain, whose product helps developers track and analyse usage of their Web and mobile apps and implement customer retention strategies.
Nokia introduces Lumia 930
Nokia has unveiled its new flagship device, Lumia 930, which is based on Windows Phone 8.1 and delivers the best of Microsoft and Lumia for the ultimate video and imaging experience, according to the company.
HP to slash 16,000 more jobs despite PC growth
Hewlett-Packard reported increased profits Thursday as its PC business turned in a strong quarter, but the company will slash thousands more jobs to reduce costs.