Mindware, a Dubai-based virtualisation-focused distributor adopts 3i Infotech’s ORION 11j product as its ERP solutions for their Cloud based application.
The worker’s shift
The consumerisation of IT is driven by employees who buy their own devices, use their own personal online service accounts, install their own applications and then connect to the corporate network, often without the organisation’s knowledge or approval. Is this new wave of autonomy a friend or foe to the IT department?
Streaming for success
Qumu, an enterprise video content management company, has recently announced the opening of its Dubai office that will serve as the hub for its operations in Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. During his visit in Dubai, Qumu CEO Sherman Black shares the growing opportunities in the enterprise video industry segment and the company’s plans for the region.
At your service
Glen Ogden, Regional Sales Director, Middle East, A10 Networks, says the Middle East channel can tap into new revenue streams and high margins in emerging technologies, once they develop their professional services capabilities.
Etisalat honours top SMB achievers
During a gala evening Etisalat Channel Partner Awards recognised the top performers in building and delivering sales to the all-important SMB sectors.
Kaspersky Lab reveals cyberattack on its corporate network
Earlier in 2015 during a test, a prototype of an anti-APT solution developed by Kaspersky Lab detected signs of a complex targeted attack on its corporate network.
Polaris joins Infor Partner Network
Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced that Polaris ESL has joined the Infor Partner Network (IPN), a selective group of channel partners that re-sell and service Infor’s leading business application software.
Managing the machines
The world of M2M communications is upon us. Sensors are already installed in city infrastructure and smart home foundations to collect data and feed it to other machines. The goal is to create a more streamlined end-user experience. However, as sensors track movement and back-up data, personal privacy and security issues inevitably come into play.
Charting a new course
Clive Haswell’s 25 year tenure at Standard Chartered Bank has encompassed a range of senior business and IT roles in London, Singapore and China. Now CIO for the MENAP region, his diverse journey within the company has cultivated a sharp, holistic philosophy of propelling the company’s regional operations into the digital age.
Connecting future cities
Suparno Banerjee, VP, WW Public Sector Programs, HP and Mohammed Khodr, Director of Sales, Enterprise and Public Sector, HP UAE, outline the role partners play in delivering solutions to government entities.
KODAK i2820 document scanner
Kodak Alaris has launched the KODAK i2820 scanner, an addition to its i2000 Series Scanner platform, which has new features and enhancements to address the challenges faced by users with heavy-duty desktop scanning needs.
Fit for a king
Although Saudi Arabia’s King Faisal Foundation instigates a host of positive outbound interactions, the same could not be said of its internal communications. That was until Chief Technology Officer Hazem Jarrar began a fresh unified communications implementation that has transformed the way the company does business.
Lighter load
With ports in the Middle East, United States and South America, the expectations of Gulftainer’s customers stretch even further than the port and logistics company’s operations. After huge expansion plans were initiated in 2012, Group IT Manager, Vinay Sharma, was tasked with bringing outdated IT infrastructure up to the company’s high standards.
Alcatel OneTouch launches Idol 3 in the UAE
Alacatel OneTouch has launched its latest flagship Idol 3 smartphone in the UAE. The launch also saw the presence of manufacturing partners, namely Harman, Qualcomm and Technicolor.
Lenovo reveals new tablet with next-gen Atom CPU
Lenovo has announced a new ThinkPad 10 using Intel’s new “Cherry Trail” Atom CPUs. Aimed at business users, the ThinkPad 10 sports either the Atom X5-Z8500 chip or the Atom X7-Z8700.
Google reveals Android M
During the recently held Google I/O conference, Dave Burke, Vice President of Engineering for Android, gave developers a glimpse at the next update for Google’s mobile operating system, code-named Android M.
GM to incorporate Apple CarPlay and Android Autos in 2016
General Motors will be offering both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in most of its 2016 vehicles, allowing customers to mirror their smartphones and their apps to their infotainment systems.
Crayon to deliver availability for modern data centre
Crayon, the global software expert, has been appointed as a Veeam Cloud Provider Programme (VCP) Aggregator in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Connecting future cities
Suparno Banerjee, VP, WW Public Sector Programs, HP and Mohammed Khodr, Director of Sales, Enterprise and Public Sector, HP UAE, outline the role partners play in delivering solutions to government entities.
Resilient Systems: 46% of ME businesses lack IR plans
According to the findings of a survey conducted Resilient Systems at GISEC, it has been revealed that nearly half (46 percent) of Middle East organisations have no Incident Response (IR) plans.