In the wake of increasing global cybercrimes and cyber-attacks, the importance of information security as the top priority of governments, …
Google shows homegrown server with IBM Power chip
IBM’s efforts to expand the use of its Power chips in hyperscale data centres just got a big shot in the arm from Google.
Microsoft completes $7.2B Nokia acquisition
Microsoft has officially closed its $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia’s handset business, welcoming approximately 30,000 new employees to its rolls.
IBM making push for Power server chips
An IBM project to widen the use of its Power server chips inched forward Wednesday with Big Blue trying to challenge Intel for a bigger role in the hyperscale data centres run by the likes of Google and Facebook.
Microsoft to wrap up Nokia deal on Friday
Microsoft today said that it will close the $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia’s handset business on Friday, about eight months after revealing the deal.
Kenya to spend $93 million on citizen database
After months of struggling to deal with undocumented immigrants, corruption and inefficiency, the Kenyan government is investing $93 million in a database that will contain all citizen information, shared across ministries.
Intel looks to Android for growth in tablets
In case it wasn’t clear already, Intel and Microsoft are no longer joined at the hip. Intel is trying desperately to grow its share of the tablet market, and with Windows flunking out on those devices, Android is the flavour of the month.
HTH Worldwide selects Cognizant to build mobile healthcare solutions
Cognizant has announced that it is working with HTH Worldwide, a global technology-based health services and information company, to enable its members to maximise the use of mobile technology for managing healthcare needs more effectively while travelling abroad.
Huawei announces TalkBand B1
The Huawei TalkBand B1 is the hybrid ‘talk and track’ mobile companion to the MediaPad X1, another latest product from the company, featuring enhanced connectivity through wireless calling and daily activity tracking on-the-go.
Qualcomm adds fastest ever 64-bit Snapdragon mobile chip
Qualcomm is getting high on 64-bit chips with its fastest ever Snapdragon processor, which will render 4K video, support LTE …
Kingdom connect
Saudi Arabian Airlines have provisioned a $1 billion deal to implement the IT infrastructure for King Abdullah Economic City in Saudi Arabia. James Dartnell reports from the development to find out how the airline’s privatised IT arm aims to inspire the next generation of Saudis.
DCG organises Disty Symposium
DCG was represented by the board members and working committee members. Distributors from companies such as Asbis Middle East, Redington, FDC, Mitsumi, Logicom, BDL Distribution, Jumbo, MES and Trigon were present for the session and also had their finance and credit teams attend it.
Cortana, Microsoft's response to Siri, says 'Hello world'
Microsoft has unveiled Cortana, its response to Apple’s Siri and Google’s Now, as it seeks to make its Windows Phone OS a stronger competitor to iOS and Android.
Intel taps Chinese tech hub to fuel mobile processor business
As devices powered by ARM chips flood the Chinese market, Intel is hoping to popularise its own mobile processors with a new centre built in the heart of one of China’s major technology hubs.
To your health
SEHA’s move from a paper-based record system to the new Malaffi electronic medical record system was no small feat. The system delivers a completely integrated system and is considered a large implementation by international standards.
The draw of NAS
Given the heavy cost of cloud services, Network Attached Storage has emerged as a cost-effective solution for SMBs looking to store their data. We take a look at the benefits of NAS and how it can be used as a flexible tool within an organisation.
Facebook spends $2B on virtual reality firm, analysts are skeptical
Facebook said late Tuesday that it is shelling out $2 billion to scoop up a virtual reality gaming company Oculus VR Inc.
West African countries look to adopt & coordinate cyberlaws
More work is needed by West African countries to adopt and coordinate laws related to cybersecurity, according to officials who met at recent events hosted by UNCTAD, the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development.
Women of the channel: Asal Jafarzadeh
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.