BT has announced a range of new managed network services for multinational customers deploying applications and IT services in Microsoft Azure.
How partners can be a catalyst for modernising SMBs
Jon Bove, vice president, Channel Sales, Fortinet, on how partners can minimise cyber risk for SMB customers offering digital experiences. …
UAE CEOs eye IT projects that bring cost savings: report
UAE management boards are enthusiastic about digital transformation in their organisations, according to the latest Harvey Nash/KPMG Chief Information Officer Survey.
Etisalat Digital teams up with UAE banks to develop a new digital platform
Etisalat Digital has partnered with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Avanza Innovations to develop a new platform that optimises the latest technologies to digitize trade in the UAE.
Avaya opts for Dubai-based FVC as distributor for Africa region
Under the distribution agreement, FVC will market, deliver and support Avaya’s industry-leading range of solutions in Africa & Egypt.
IT managers struggling to keep up with growing cyber threats: Sophos
One in five IT managers surveyed didn’t know how they were breached, and the diversity of attack methods means no one defensive strategy is a silver bullet, according to a recent report by Sophos.
Smart Dubai launches ‘Data First’ challenge
Smart Dubai has launched “Data First, The City’s Data Challenge”, a six-month-long challenge that brings together Smart Dubai’s government and …
Why partners should invest in digital training
KS Parag, managing director, FVC, explains why it is crucial for channel partners to become leaders in digital training. Digital …
UBF introduces online initiative to empower court banking experts
The UAE Banks Federation (UBF) has announced that the successful implementation of an advanced online exam, launched last year, has raised the bar for Court Banking Experts.
Nutanix appoints new senior sales VP for EMEA
Enterprise cloud computing firm Nutanix has appointed Sammy Zoghlami as senior vice president of sales for Europe, Middle East and …
UAE-based BIOS Middle East recognised in Gartner Magic Quadrant for DRaaS
UAE-based BIOS Middle East has announced that it has been included in the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant report on Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), for the third year in a row.
Is your organisation ready for the Windows 10 migration?
Organisations should look at the migration to Windows 10 as an opportunity to upgrade their Windows management. But they must also take measures to maintain security against evolving threats, says Kevin Alexandra, principal consultant at BeyondTrust.
IBM closes $34 billion deal to acquire Red Hat
IBM has acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Red Hat for $190.00 per share in cash, representing a total equity value of approximately $34 billion.
du becomes first VMware verified cloud provider in MENA
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC) has become the first cloud provider to be VMware Cloud verified in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Saudi Arabia’s Badir Program launches new initiative at Hajj Hackathon
Badir Program for Technology Incubators and Accelerators, officially launched the first business accelerator specialised in supporting and developing the works of entrepreneurs and projects participating in the recently-held Hajj Hackathon.
Computer & Power Technology wins Cisco Collaborate Architecture Award
Computer & Power Technology (CPT), a part of MIDIS Systems Integration Group has been awarded the ‘Cisco Architectural Award – …
Kuwait to set up first industrial techno-complex
Kuwait plans to build its first techno-complex to develop its industrial capacity, according to a recent report by the Kuwait News Agency.
Riverbed introduces support for Amazon VPC traffic mirroring
Riverbed today announced support for Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) traffic mirroring from Amazon Web Services (AWS). With SteelCentral …
Etisalat Digital, Microsoft to enable intelligent cloud in the UAE
Etisalat Digital is collaborating with Microsoft to enable the digital transformation government entities, large enterprises, and SMEs in the UAE.
Bitdefender expands opportunities for MSP partners
Bitdefender has revamped its Managed Services Provider (MSP) Program. The new partnership structure will offer MSPs, who are increasingly being asked to consult on cybersecurity matters.