With a mission of delivering high value security offerings, Gulf IT Distribution is committed to its “partner-focused and customer-centric” strategy. The team at the UAE-based VAD sat down with Security Advisor ME to discuss how they are primed to address the growing security demands in the region.
F5 Networks acquires open-source software firm NGINX
F5 Networks and NGINX have announced a definitive agreement under which F5 will acquire all issued and outstanding shares of …
Global fintech investments reach $112 billion
Global financial technology (Fintech) funding rose to $111.8 billion in 2018, up 120 percent from $50.8 billion in 2017, according to the KPMG Pulse of Fintech report.
Why partners should bet on services
Mike Herman, vice president, EMEA Channels, Palo Alto Networks, elaborates on channel partner trends that can be expected during the …
2CRSI to expand regional reach with SNB Middle East
Ravi Sudarshan, regional manager, Middle East, 2CRSI along with Deepesh Pillai, managing director, SNB Middle East; its regional distributor, discuss …
Dubai’s digital transformation journey on spotlight at World Bank event
At a recent special knowledge-sharing event hosted by the World Bank in Washington, Smart Dubai showcases emirate’s digital transformation journey.
Data strategists: NetApp on its evolution as a data leader
Maya Zakhour, head of distribution and alliances, Middle East and Africa, NetApp, urges channel partners to optimise the opportunities that the firm offers as a data leader.
Breached or not breached: GBM on navigating the regional threat landscape
Hani Nofal, vice president, Intelligent Network Solutions, Security and Mobility, Gulf Business Machines, shares top insights on how organisations can navigate the regional threat landscape.
HPE president and CEO Antonio Neri on how to accelerate partner ecosystems
Hewlett Packard Enterprise President and CEO Antonio Neri highlights the firm’s channel-centric approach to digital transformation.
UAE to accelerate AI adoption in private sector
The UAE has launched a new initiative that will help develop legislation, infrastructure and various initiatives for accelerating the adoption …
UAE-based engineering services firm opts for Epicor ERP
General International Group has selected Epicor ERP in the Cloud and will deploy the system on the Azure platform to help optimise operations and introduce new operational efficiencies.
Why containers are the foundation of digital change
Pundits have been talking digital transformation to death for at least five years. A few businesses have actually embraced this …
Saudi Arabia biotech startups raise $10 million
The Saudi biotech startups incubated by Badir Biotechnology Incubator, under the Badir Program, set up by King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), has successfully raised close to $10.133 million in new funding last year.
IT spending in Middle East to hit $160 billion
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) IT spending is projected to reach $160 billion in 2019, a 1.8 percent increase from 2018, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.
Tech careers in high demand among Emirati professionals
Jobs in the telecoms, Information Technology (IT) and media sectors are in increasing demand among job-seeking Emiratis, according to findings by recruitments fair Careers UAE.
Rising phishing threats push businesses to rethink security priorities: report
Trend Micros’s 2018 security roundup report reveals substantial growth in phishing, cryptocurrency mining and BEC.
Nexign to empower digital partnerships in telecom market
Nexign has announced new capabilities to its product portfolio that will empower communications service providers (CSPs) to build digital partnerships and collaborate more efficiently, with other industry players, on a global level.
HTC unveils 5G mobile smart hub
HTC has unveiled the new HTC 5G Hub, a first-of-its-kind dedicated 5G mobile smart hub that commands the rapid speeds of the future.
Smart Dubai to deliver welcome keynote at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo
Gartner has announced Smart Dubai as the City Host for Gartner Symposium/ITxpo, which will take place on 4th to 6th March at Madinat Jumeirah, in Dubai, UAE.
Emaar completes full acquisition of Dubai online fashion retailer
Emaar Malls, the retail business arm of Dubai’s Emaar Properties, has reportedly completed its acquisition of online fashion retailer Namshi.