BT and Dell EMC have announced a research collaboration agreement dedicated to exploring a new way of managing network traffic.
Securing the network in the age of IoT
The recent spate of ransomware attacks has put the spotlight back on network security, making it an uphill battle for almost all organisations in the region. With hackers always trying to get into networks though new and creative ways, the spending on network security, especially on firewalls/UTM products, have gone through the roof.
Gartner identifies ‘megatrend’ trio to shape next decade
Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies 2017 report has named three distinct megatrends that the firm says will enable businesses …
Evolve – Digital Transformation Forum
Digital transformation is defined as the methodology enterprises can use to transform and create new business models and culture with digital technologies.
Private data exchange to outpace public internet: study
The latest figures are recorded in the Global Interconnection Index, a new market study published by Equinix that analysed the adoption profile of thousands of carrier-neutral colocation data centre providers and ecosystem participants globally.
ServiceNow launches Trusted Security Circles
ServiceNow has announced Trusted Security Circles, a new cloud-based application that gives enterprises the ability to share and receive hyper-relevant …
Why UAE CIOs value data more than employees
Pure Storage’s Evolution: The Data Economy 2017 report shows that two thirds of UAE CIOs now consider data to be a more valuable asset than their employees. Are the country’s IT leaders well-advised to set store in cloud, and what they can realistically expect from their IT roadmaps in the next two years?
TRA, Creative 971 sign MoU to enhance e-commerce in UAE
According to the agreement, ‘Creative 971’ will enhance and develop the e-commerce sector in the UAE through awareness programmes for start-ups, small and medium businesses.
Fortinet launches global threat intelligence service
Fortinet has announced a new threat intelligence service that arms cybersecurity leaders with cyber situational awareness highlighting the latest threat trends …
Microsoft launches Coco Framework for blockchain
Microsoft has announced the Coco Framework, a first-of-its-kind innovation that will advance enterprise adoption of blockchain technology. Current blockchain protocol technology …
HPE Aruba’s Osama AlHaj-Issa on tips for partners to prosper
Osama AlHaj-Issa, regional channel director, Middle East and Turkey, Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, offers guidelines for channel partners …
HP debuts VR solutions and services for businesses
HP has announced a unified approach and commercial solutions for virtual reality (VR), positioning itself as the partner of choice …
Ericsson joins utilities digital transformation project
Ericsson has become a member of a consortium led by the operator Zain in Kuwait. The consortiumwill carry out a …
Gigamon signs up with Exclusive Networks for EMEA
Exclusive Networks Middle East, the value-added services and technologies distributor, has announced Gigamon as the latest vendor to be added …
Huawei launches ICT skill competition
Huawei has announced the launch of its Middle East ICT Skill Competition 2017. Aimed at universities and students, the programme …
Epicor declares Partner Excellence Awards 2017 winners
Epicor Software Corporation, an industry-specific enterprise software solutions provider, has announced the international winners of its 2017 Partner Excellence Awards, …
Google fires engineer behind gender inequality memo
The engineer, James Damore, confirmed his dismissal, saying in an email to Reuters that he had been fired for “perpetuating gender stereotypes”.
D-link, Gajshield partner to tackle network security threats
D-Link Corporation has announced that it has entered into an exclusive business alliance with GajShield, a network security solutions provider …
HP launches new retail point-of-sale system
HP Inc. has unveiled its versatile all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) system, the HP ElitePOS for the retail sector. The company said …
Riverbed releases Xirrus wireless access point
Riverbed has launched its first Wireless Access Point, post its acquisition of Xirrus earlier this year in April. The new …