CNME looks beyond the virtual reality hype and explores how this technology could create business value for enterprises in the Middle East.
Can UAE visa law changes create a global tech hub?
The UAE government has recently announced that it would change laws to provide residence visas for top IT talent. James Dartnell asks regional and national heads of some of the world’s biggest tech firms about the opportunities this will bring the country.
Microsoft launches Dynamics 365 in the UAE
Glesni Holland caught up with Karim Talhouk, business solutions leads, Microsoft Gulf, at the UAE launch of Dynamics 365, to get a deeper insight into how the service aims to encourage businesses in the region to capitalise on digital transformation opportunities.
Key takeaways from the Mobile World Congress 2017
The 2017 edition of Mobile World Congress saw the relaunch of the iconic Nokia 3310, concrete signs of 5G progress and the vast promise of network function virtualisation. Jeevan Thankappan reports from Barcelona.
Redington Value, Gemini partner for Big Data
Redington Value has announced an agreement with Gemini to distribute purpose built solutions for Big Data and security across the META region, including the Gemini sbox appliance, a secure appliance for Splunk.
Misaligned incentives are working against cybersecurity
Intel Security, in partnership with the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), has released a global report called, “Tilting the Playing Field: How misaligned incentives work against cybersecurity.”
Kodak Alaris signs Allscan as ME VAD
Kodak Alaris Information Management has announced that it has signed a Value-Added Distributor (VAD) partnership with Allscan Middle East that …
PhishMe, Ingram Micro sign strategic channel alliance
Under the terms of the agreement, Ingram Micro will help to accelerate the rapid growth that PhishMe has achieved across META (Middle East, Turkey and Africa).
Extreme Networks to buy Avaya’s networking business
Extreme Networks is set to acquire Avaya’s Networking business for $100 million just months after the networking and collaboration company announced plans to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Extreme Networks bids $100M for Avaya’s networking business
Avaya has signed an asset purchase agreement with Extreme Networks, under which Extreme will serve as the primary bidder to acquire Avaya’s Networking business for a transaction value of approximately $100 million.
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Aruba study: IoT heading for mass adoption by 2019
A new global study ‘The Internet of Things: Today and Tomorrow’ published by Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, has revealed that IoT will soon be widespread as 85 percent of businesses plan to implement IoT technologies by 2019.
Deloitte ME CIO Akshay Lamba’s journey across business and tech
Determined to combine business and technology acumen in his role, Akshay Lamba took on the position of CIO at Deloitte Middle East in May last year, and now oversees the firm’s IT operations across 16 countries in the region.
RTA announces five-year digital strategy
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the launch of a five-year digital strategy (2017-2021).
Huawei outlines opportunities for growth in emerging markets
Huawei has outlined its role as an “all-round” strategic partner to countries looking to advance economic and social development, during the Digital Transformation Forum held recently in Barcelona.
Avaya, Salesforce expand global alliance
Avaya has announced an expanded alliance with Salesforce Service Cloud to deliver solutions that more deeply integrate the contact center products of the two companies.
Why resellers should invest in IaaS
Experts discuss how reseller partners can roll out Infrastructure-as-a-Service deployments efficiently.
How unique customer experiences can transform retail
Reseller ME speaks to experts to find out how regional retailers can differentiate their business and create unique customer experiences through technology.
Riverbed names new senior director for METNA
Riverbed Technology has announced the promotion of Elie Dib to the position of Senior Managing Director, Middle East, Turkey and North Africa (METNA).
Toshiba unveils new storage offerings
Toshiba Gulf has launched its latest innovations in storage solutions, debuting three new products in the market, which caters to photo and technology enthusiasts alike.
FireEye announces enhancements to Endpoint Security solution
FireEye has announced a number of enhancements to its endpoint security solution designed to offer “unparalleled protection” from threats missed by legacy and next-generation endpoint solutions.