Reseller ME profiles women of the channel and highlights the importance of workforce diversity.
New York Times: NSA hacked into Huawei HQ servers
The U.S. National Security Agency has hacked into Huawei Technologies servers, spied on communications of company executives and collected information to plant so-called backdoors on equipment from the Chinese networking manufacturer, according to reports published over the weekend.
SEA claims FBI pays Microsoft for customer info
The Syrian Electronic Army this week shared documents it allegedly stole that show what Microsoft charges the FBI monthly for information on the software maker’s customers.
SDN – moving beyond the hype and realising its value
To overcome the rigidity of the traditional data centre network, software-defined networking has emerged as a popular solution, says Taj El Khayat, Managing Director, Middle East, Turkey, North, West and Central Africa, Riverbed Technology
Axis Communication launches HDTV PTZ dome camera
Axis Communication’s Q60-S PTZ dome network cameras in nitrogen-pressurised stainless steel casings are ideal for surveillance and remote monitoring applications in marine, mining, oil and gas environments, as well as food, medical and clean room manufacturing facilities.
Cebit: Euro leaders evoke private data protection
Protecting privacy was on the minds of almost all the dignitaries assembled in Hanover on Sunday night to open this year’s Cebit trade show, with the theme of “datability,” – responsibility in Big Data – topping the agenda.
Commonwealth pact seeks African online security collaboration
The Commonwealth Cybergovernance Model adopted by ICT ministers from the Commonwealth of Nations could encourage African nations to advance controversial proposals to combat cybercrime and develop common guidelines for developing the tech sector on the continent.
Down to the wire
The recent introduction of mobile number portability will be a significant opportunity for business users as service providers start focusing more on customer service and plans targeted at specific categories of subscribers.
Gartner: CRM to be nucleus of digital initiatives
In one of Gartner’s latest report, it indicated that organisations are leveraging CRM technologies as a major part of their digital initiatives to enhance the customer experience.
Why Julie Larson-Green's 'demotion' carries huge pressure at Microsoft
On Monday night, Julie Larson-Green was given one of the most important roles within Microsoft. You’d never know it from the initial reports, which dubbed it a “demotion.” And it is a demotion, at least from a corporate perspective.
Intel ends wait for 64-bit Android on smartphones
The long wait for a 64-bit version of Android on smartphones is coming to a close, with Intel on Monday …
Sony Mobile launches Xperia M2 at MWC
At the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Sony Mobile has introduced Xperia M2, one of its four new products. The other products include Sony SmartBand, Xperia Z2 smartphone and Xperia Z2 tablet.
Being in sync
Reseller ME caught up with HID Global’s Managing Director EMEA, Harm Radstaak at the recently concluded Intersec to understand the company’s plans for the region.
Dell, Red Hat team up on network virtualisation
Dell is teaming up with Red Hat to drive its effort to be a force in the burgeoning area of network function virtualization (NFV) technology, aimed at helping carriers reduce costs and quickly roll out new services.
Samsung joins IBM, Google in OpenPower alliance
Samsung has joined the fledgling OpenPower Consortium, an alliance led by IBM to push Power-based chip designs into hardware products such as servers.
Dutch police seize online black market Utopia
The Dutch National Police seized the hidden market place Utopia, which was used to sell illegal goods, the Dutch Public Prosecution Service said Tuesday.
Forrester: CIOs still in control of most IT spending
CIOs still have the last word over most IT spending but over time they will work more closely with business units on buying decisions, a Forrester Research survey says.
AccessData partners with Help AG in Gulf
The partnership extends to UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, which are key growth markets for the company and enables Help AG to offer their market leading cyber security, digital and mobile forensics and e-discovery solutions to regional enterprises.
State secrets
What do Middle East governments need when it comes to security, and are newly formed government entities set to revolutionise the way that states think about security?
India investigates alleged Huawei 'hacking' of mobile base station
Huawei is reportedly being investigated by the Indian Government over alleged ‘hacking’ of equipment belonging to state-run telecoms firm Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL).