Gartner has identified Microsoft Azure as a leader in the analyst firm’s Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
On the rise
At Intel Security’s Partner Summit – Ascend 2016, which took place in Mallorca, Spain, the company announced a number of …
Open prospects
Frank Basinski, Director, Partner Programs and Enablement, Red Hat EMEA, explains how open source can be an enabler in the digital era.
Can we trust smart technology?
Automation is convenient and seemingly brilliant, but does that mean we should be handing over all responsibility to the machines?
Building safe cities
Mohammad Allataifeh, Director, Public Safety and Safe City, Huawei Enterprise, Middle East, discusses how today’s ICT solutions can further enable public safety and security.
Sony to showcase latest offerings at IBC 2016
Sony has announced that it will return to IBC 2016 this year to showcase its latest product offerings and share insights on the different IT trends impacting the media industry
UAE homes increasingly getting ‘smarter’
The typical UAE home is witnessing a momentous transformation, according to industry experts, one characterised by the increased adoption of smart technologies – enabling residents to interact with their home in a way they never have before.
VMware named a “leader” in Gartner’s 2016 Magic Quadrant
VMware has recently announced that it has been included in the Leaders Quadrant of Gartner’s 2016 Magic Quadrant for x86 Server Virtualisation Infrastructure for the seventh consecutive year.
Building safe cities
As cities and populations grow, added strain is placed on infrastructure, while opportunities for criminals are also more abundant. This is why governments are narrowing their focus on public safety and security, and setting aside more funds to help keep citizens safe.
Through the looking glass
CNME reports from Inforum 2016 in New York City, where Infor executives eyed up the range of application opportunities that await in the Middle East.
All set for IoT
Drue Reeves, Managing Vice President and distinguished analyst, Gartner, shares his insights on how enterprises can prepare for the inevitable Internet of Things.
jetNEXUS appoints SCD as Middle East distributor
Specialist Computer Distribution (SCD) has announced that it has been appointed as the Middle East distributor of jetNEXUS, the provider of load balancing and Application Delivery (ADC) technology.
Microsoft patches 27 flaws in Windows, Office, IE, and Edge
Microsoft has released a batch of security patches, fixing 27 vulnerabilities in Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and its new Edge browser.
Fortinet secures two NSS rating recommendations
Fortinet has earned NSS recommendations for two of their sandboxing solutions; the FortiSandbox 3000D appliance, and the FortiSandbox Cloud service.
Huawei appoints new MD and VP
Huawei has announced the appointment of Alaa Elshimy in the role of Managing Director and Vice President for Huawei Enterprise Business Group, Middle East.
The infrastructure of things
Are networks prepared for the era where tens of billions of connected devices dominate the enterprise?
Microsoft’s smart home mission moves forward
The Thread Group and Open Connectivity Foundation have joined forces to make it easier for smart home devices to connect with Windows 10.
BT, KPMG report outlines lack of cybercrime prevention
A new BT and KPMG report has revealed that the vast majority of companies feel constrained by regulation, available resources and a dependence on third parties when responding to cyber-attacks.
LookingGlass Cyber Solutions launches new partner programme
LookingGlass Cyber Solutions has announced the launch of its Cyber Guardian Network, the company’s new partner programme led by industry veteran Laurie Potratz, the security firm’s Vice President, Global Channels and Alliances.
Cisco releases 2016 midyear cybersecurity report
Cisco highlighted in its 2016 Midyear Cybersecurity Report (MCR) that organisations are unprepared for future strains of more sophisticated ransomware.