Palo Alto Networks announced its acquisition of CirroSecure, a Silicon Valley-based company specialising in securing Software as a Service (SaaS) applications.
Google reveals Android M
During the recently held Google I/O conference, Dave Burke, Vice President of Engineering for Android, gave developers a glimpse at the next update for Google’s mobile operating system, code-named Android M.
Fortinet to acquire Meru Networks
Fortinet and Meru Networks recently announced a definitive agreement for Fortinet to acquire Meru.
Review: Galaxy S6 Edge
For smartphone aficionados looking for a device that combines style and functionality, the new Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge might just …
Public progress
As a member of the company CEO office, HP’s Vice President of Worldwide Public Sector Programmes Suparno Banerjee is in the business of dealing with high-powered people. Recently in Dubai, he took time out to speak with CNME about his philosophy on transforming government through technology.
Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht sentenced to life in prison
Silk Road creator and chief operator, Ross Ulbricht has been sentenced with two life sentences in jail for running the online drug marketplace.
EMC hosts CIO Connect Summit 2015
EMC recently hosted the annual EMC CIO Connect Summit 2015 for Turkey, Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Held under the theme “Redefine Possible”, the event took place at the Hilton Prague, Czech Republic, on 26th and 27th May.
Microsoft partners with 20 more Android tablet makers to pre-load Office apps
Microsoft apps will soon come pre-installed on more Android devices thanks to 20 new partnerships the company has forged with tablet makers around the world.
Barracuda and Aerohive partner for BYOD security
Cloud-connected security and storage vendor, Barracuda, and networking company, Aerohive Networks, have collaborated in an attempt to bring their customers …
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.
BlackBerry cutting staff in smartphone unit
BlackBerry plans to lay off an unspecified number of staff in its devices unit, as it attempts to make that …
Zebra Technologies unveils WiNG Express for SMBs in EMEA
Zebra Technologies Corporation is unveiling a new wireless local area network (WLAN), the new WiNG Express is specifically priced to meet the needs of small and mid-size businesses.
Dimension Data partners with Deloitte
Dimension Data has announced that Deloitte Consulting has chosen them as the cloud service provider to deliver Enterprise Application and Analytic workloads for business transformation and the Dimension Data Managed Cloud Platform (MCP), as the infrastructure-as-a-service.
Citrix unveils Citrix Workspace Cloud
Citrix has unveiled the Citrix Workspace Cloud, a new platform designed to simplify the on-demand delivery of a wide range of IT tools and services.
Resilient Systems: 46% of ME businesses lack IR plans
According to the findings of a survey conducted Resilient Systems at GISEC, it has been revealed that nearly half (46 percent) of Middle East organisations have no Incident Response (IR) plans.
Three steps to CIO success
New CIOs must be ready to go live on day one, learning the company’s agenda and positioning themselves as architects of innovation, says Diana Bersohn, Managing Director, IT Strategy and Transformation, Accenture.
Gartner: Government IT spending in MENA region to reach USD 11.97 billion in 2015
According to the latest findings by Gartner, governments in the Middle East and North Africa will spend USD 11.97 billion on IT products and services in 2015.
FVC hosts Polycom Partner Conference and Customer Day in Lagos
FVC, Polycom’s authorised Value Added Distributor and training Partner in the Middle East and Africa region, hosted its West African partners conference in Nigeria on the last leg of a six country partner road show that covered UAE, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Kenya, Egypt and Nigeria.
Gartner: Governments in MENA to spend USD 11.97 billion on IT in 2015
According to the latest findings by Gartner, governments in the Middle East and North Africa will spend USD 11.97 billion on IT products and services in 2015, an increase of 0.4 percent over 2014 spending of USD 11.92 billion.
HP sells 51% stake in China unit to Tsinghua Holdings
Hewlett-Packard has recently sold a majority stake in its China server and storage business to Tsinghua Holdings as they launch a joint venture they expect will boost sales of HP enterprise hardware products in the country.