IBM has announced plans to buy Merge Healthcare in a $1 billion deal that promises to bring new image-focused capabilities to its Watson Health platform.
10 things to expect from Windows 10
With the worldwide release of Windows 10 today, we bring you the top 10 features you can expect from the new OS.
Hacking Team: anti-terrorism tools were not compromised
The founder of Hacking Team, the Italian surveillance software company, which suffered a 400 GB data breach last week reassures clients that its anti-terrorism work has not been jeopardised.
Recurring returns
Jyoti Lalchandani, Group Vice President and Regional Managing Director, META, IDC, says teamwork and transparency are key elements to develop sound revenue lifecycle management policies.
Symantec uncovers Morpho hacking activities
A cyber espionage group has targeted high-profile technology, Internet, commodities and pharmaceutical companies in the US, Europe and Canada, reports Symantec.
Intel Security launches new Microsoft Office 365 Channel Kit
Intel Security has launched its new Microsoft Office 365 Channel Kit, which is designed to be a “grab and go kit” for the channel.
Mindware adopts 3i Infotech’s ORION 11j
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.