Telefonica and Fortinet have recently announced a strategic alliance agreement that will add Fortinet’s Security Fabric architecture into Telefonica’s portfolio of managed security services.
TP-LINK to host channel roadshow in South Africa
TP-LINK Technologies has announced that it will later this month host a channel partner roadshow in conjunction with distribution partner Corex in South Africa.
Big gains
Businesses are seeking Big Data Analytics tools for faster and better decision-making processes. Reseller ME explores how channel partners can capitalise on this technology through consultancy and services.
Gartner highlights 10 technologies for information security in 2016
Gartner has recently highlighted the top 10 technologies for information security and their implications for security organisations in 2016, during the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit.
Al-Futtaim Technologies introduces network on-demand service
Al-Futtaim Technologies has recently held an event for its customers in Dubai to introduce a radical new approach to network infrastructure.
Evanssion inks MEA distribution deal with Rubrik
Evanssion has expanded its solutions portfolio by signing a distribution agreement with Rubrik, a company focused on converged data management.
Etisalat launches new offerings for SMBs
Etisalat has announced the launch of Business in a Box, an integrated offering that clubs three services in a single package to address the data and connectivity need of Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) in the UAE.
A new chapter
CNME reports from EMC World 2016, where company chairman Joe Tucci joined Dell CEO Michael Dell in announcing major changes to come once its $67 billion acquisition – the largest of its kind in technology history – has been completed.
Data curators
On a recent visit to the UAE, SAP CEO Bill McDermott told James Dartnell about the company’s plans to build a data centre in Dubai, with the possibility of an additional site in Riyadh.
Seidor MENA brings HCM solution to Unikai
Seidor MENA has announced that it has been selected by Unikai to implement its Nomina solutions for managing human capital processes such as payroll calculation and employees administration.
EMC survey reveals top IT challenges faced by businesses
EMC has recently revealed the results of a new UAE-based study, which exposed increasing concerns among business and IT leaders over the inadequacy of their current IT infrastructure and the skills of IT professionals as organisations plan to run a customer-focused business.
IBM signs $300M services agreement with Emirates Airline
Under the agreement, IBM will provide IT Infrastructure delivered as a service, allowing the airline to improve efficiency on its passenger support systems and functions.
GITEX 2016 to spotlight startups
GITEX Technology Week is set to feature new sections at its 2016 outing, including areas dedicated to virtual reality and international startups.
Gartner releases report on cybersecurity in digital business
Gartner predicts that by 2020, 60 percent of digital businesses will suffer major service failures due to the inability of IT security teams to manage digital risk.
FireEye study: Cyberattacks on the rise across the GCC region
A FireEye study has revealed key insights on the state of cyber-attacks across the EMEA region, particularly in the countries of the GCC. It also showed that the government, energy and finance sectors subjected to the most attacks.
Fujitsu announces worldwide rollout of new cloud service
Fujitsu has recently announced the ongoing global rollout of its next-generation IaaS and PaaS cloud service, Fujitsu Cloud Service K5.
Ericsson takes part at Smart City Expo Istanbul
Ericsson has presented its latest solutions in the field of smart sustainable cities at the Smart City Expo Istanbul held on 1st to 3rd June at the Halic Congress Centre in Istanbul, Turkey.
Canon expands 3D print offering in EMEA
Canon Europe has announced that it will roll out its 3D print proposition across the EMEA region, following successful launches in nine territories since March 2015.
Study reveals companies see IT as a customer-focused business
EMC Corporation has recently held their fourth annual CIO Connect Summit at the Yas Viceroy, Abu Dhabi, on 25th – 26th May, during which the company EMC also highlighted the findings of its State of IT Transformation report.
Citrix, Microsoft align to promote digital transformation
At Citrix Synergy, Citrix and Microsoft unveiled an expansion of their strategic partnership to meet the needs of the modern workforce with application and desktop virtualisation in the cloud, network delivery and enterprise mobility management.