NetApp’s channel chief Bill Lipsin, who had played a significant role in the firm’s growth over the last few years, …
Juniper Networks strengthens EMEA leadership team
Juniper Networks has appointed Marcus Jewell as senior vice president and general manager for its Europe, Middle East and Africa …
Xerox appoints new global channel strategy leader
Xerox has announced that Pete Peterson will serve as senior vice president of Global Channel Strategy. As the team lead, …
Reseller ME Partner Excellence Awards judging panel announced
Reseller Middle East has announced the panel of judges for the 2017 edition of its Partner Excellence Awards, which will be held on 10th May 2017 at the Conrad Hotel, Dubai.
Out with the old, in with the new
Christine Heckart, CMO, Brocade, discusses how classic IP networks are no longer sufficient in supporting the needs of the emerging connected world.
Channelnomics
Dun & Bradstreet joins us as one of the knowledge partners for the Annual Industry Survey 2015. The company’s MD, Manjeet Singh Chhabra, gives an in-depth overview of the challenges and growth drivers within the regional IT channel industry.
Faster fabric
Although impressive, 10 gigabit Ethernet faces stiff competition. Network architects need to brace themselves for the impending arrival of 25G/50G Ethernet technology, which promises to redefine the data centre networking landscape in enterprises.
Nimble networking
Evolving and expanding a network to meet ever-changing demands from consumers and business users is a challenge. Network optimisation services help customers to get the most out of their network investment, with the focus on network performance and end-user experience.
Virtual dreams
Network Function Virtualisation has the potential to profoundly change the way networks are built out and managed. Service providers hope to benefit from NFV by reducing start-up costs and the costs associated with network operations – both CAPEX and OPEX.
Investing in partners
Reseller ME chats with Bill Lipsin, VP, Worldwide Channel and Global Systems Integrator Sales, Brocade, about evolving channel dynamics and company strategy.
EnterpriseDB appoints new MEA Sales Director
EnterpriseDB (EDB), the global provider of enterprise-class Postgres products and database compatibility solutions, has appointed veteran IT executive, Hesham El Komy to expand the company’s activities in the Middle East and Africa.
The big upgrade
The adoption of virtualisation in the past few years has undoubtedly changed the face of the data centre. No longer housed in sprawling warehouses, data centres are fast becoming slimmed down and agile.
Think green
Launched in 1992 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ‘Energy Star’ was the initiative that kick-started green IT. Since then, minimising the negative impact of information technology use on the environment has become increasingly pertinent in the age of sustainability.
Global signs MENA distribution deal with Fujitsu
As per the terms of the agreement, the distributor will become a Fujitsu distribution partner in the MENA Region, supplying the vendor’s entire portfolio of IT products and solutions including its PRIMERGY servers and ETERNUS storage. The agreement will also cover the product portfolio of Fujitsu’s alliance partners such as Brocade, CommVault, NetApp and SAP.
Exploring greener pastures
Reseller ME speaks to new vendors on the block to explore the strategies that work the best in this region.
Embracing the ‘New IP’
Yarob Sakhnini, Regional Director, MEMA, Brocade, discusses how the ‘New IP’ could help organisations in the Middle East Boost workforce productivity.
The best laid plans
The pressure on CIOs to increase capacity and agility of their network infrastructures has been palpable this last year. The bad news is that this pressure is only going to increase for the next year. The good news is that businesses and organisations stand to benefit greatly – if they have a plan.
Reseller Middle East celebrates elite Hot 50 winners
Reseller Middle East (RME) held its third edition of Hot 50 awards last evening at a glamourous ceremony at the open air venue of Rivington Bar and Grill, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.
Virtual virtues
After years of false starts, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) has finally gone mainstream. If implemented correctly it can deliver substantial cost savings to enterprise IT shops. What are the risks and rewards involved in embarking on a VDI implementation for your organisation?
Aruba Networks signs up EMW for UAE
Aruba Networks has signed a partnership agreement with EMW for the UAE market. The systems integrator will promote the vendor’s portfolio of access management, network infrastructure and mobility application solutions that will enable enterprises to create next-generation mobility networks. Under the terms of the agreement, EMW will sell, implement and service Aruba’s products across all market segments and verticals in the country with a special focus on government, hospitality, education and healthcare.