Cisco has announced two new virtual desktop devices, more efficient virtualisation software and more affordable videoconferencing endpoints, building on its …
Juniper buys WLAN pioneer Trapeze
The purchase fills a gaping hole — WLANs — in Juniper's enterprise networking portfolio. Juniper had been evaluating WLAN players …
Brocade unveils Ethernet fabric solutions
The Brocade VDX 6720 Data Center Switches are a new family of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) offerings that revolutionize Layer …
Avnet rolls out HP Storage Academy
The Storage Academy conducted training for channel partners in Kuwait, Riyadh, Beirut and Cairo. The programme was a great success …
Softec unveils its Cloud Partnership Programme
The programme is designed for distributors and resellers of cloud solutions to create accounts for their customers and track their …
Fortinet achieves RSA certification
These certifications are part of the RSA Secured Partner Programme, and this interoperability allows for seamless integration of the RSA …
SonicWALL Honours top performing partners
At the conference, SonicWALL demonstrate its recently launched SonicOS 5.8 for its Next-Generation Firewall product lines. Recognising the constantly expanding …
HP refreshes financing offering
HP Financial Services offers flexible financing that enables companies to refresh their data centre technology and transition to next generation …
Total protection
TrustPort is a bit of an enigma in the antivirus arena. The most interesting feature of the vendor’s latest offering …
Cementing the value business
With value add distribution taking on a whole different dimension in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Almasa …
Symantec flaunts enhanced partner programme
In keeping up with the rapid changes that are happening in the channel, IT security specialist Symantec Corp. has announced …
Virtualisation adoption slowed down by backup, recovery concerns
Some 44 percent of IT Directors say they avoid using virtualisation for mission-critical workloads because of concerns about backup and …
Etisalat connects Dubai Lifestyle City
The MOU was jointly signed by Mr. Arif B. Rahman, Managing Director for Dubai Lifestyle City, and Mr. Mr. Khalid …
Thuraya to launch post-paid mobile satellite services in Libya
Al Jeel Al Jadeed, which is a subsidiary to Libya Post Telecom and Information Technology Company (LPTIC) has replaced old …
Content needs to be king
Mark 2012 in your diary. That's the year that Marcus Weldon, Alcatel-Lucent's CTO, believes that the network industry may no …
Extreme agility
Dubai-based multi-billion dollar investment firm Legatum, which manages proprietary capital, has a unique management philosophy. The firm, which is focused …
Juniper rolls out smartphone security suite
Called Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite, the software includes anti-virus, personal firewall, anti-spam, loss and theft prevention, and monitoring and …
UAE jumps into top 10 in broadband penetration
The results of the third annual study of the quality of broadband connections around the globe reveals continued improvements worldwide, …
Al Yousuf Digital, Promise Technology ink distribution deal
In terms of the agreement, Al Yousuf Digital will market Promise Technology’s range of products in the Middle East and …
CommVault enhances Simpana
The company also rolled out a “Fast Track” migration capability that can replicate pre-existing policies and backup job schedules from …