Microsoft has opened its virtual store and begun selling upgrades to Windows 8 Pro for $39.99, making good on a …
VMware expands Redis programming options
Redis, an open source in-memory data store maintained by VMware, has been upgraded to be more stabile and make more …
SAP reveals policies, pricing for cloud integrations
SAP has laid out a set of pricing and policies for tying together its array of cloud-based and on-premises applications, …
Windows 8 arrives as Microsoft seeks to catch up in tablet market
Windows 8 is finally here and the stakes are sky high for Microsoft. “We’re so happy to be here today …
Dell’s $499 XPS 10 matches price of Microsoft’s Surface tablet
Dell on Tuesday said its XPS 10 tablet with Windows RT will start at US$499, matching the price of Microsoft’s …
Google releases Windows 8 search app
Google has launched a dedicated search app for Windows 8 ahead of Friday’s official release of the OS. Google Search for …
Dell delivers full Windows 8 line-up
Dell has jumped feet first into the Windows 8 era of computing with a redesigned portfolio of business and consumer …
2013 is going to be ‘ugly’ for Microsoft: Forrester
As Microsoft launches Windows 8, and with it, an attempt to stabilise a precipitous decline in its share of operating …
The Windows 8 FAQ
Windows 8 launches Friday, and even if you haven’t been paying attention it’s still not too late to catch up on …
RIM still has fans among developers and administrators
Research In Motion continues to struggle as it works to finish the BlackBerry 10 operating system, but the audience at …
Iomega appoints Metra Computer
Iomega, the storage solutions provider has signed a distribution agreement with Metra Computer that covers the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Iraq and Yemen
Aruba Networks signs FVC and Metra Computer to boost presence in the region
Aruba Networks recently announced that it has signed distribution agreements with FVC and Metra Computer to aid the company in the expansion of its PartnerEdge channel programme for the Middle East Region.
Fortinet unveils new OS
Fortinet has announced FortiOS 5.0, the security operating system that is the foundation for all Fortinet’s FortiGate integrated security platforms. This …
Watchguard introduces self-configuring UTM
WatchGuard Technologies has announced today that it is the first UTM security appliance vendor to offer a firewall that configures …
Shifra aims for lion’s share of growing Middle East network security market
Shifra Middle East, a regional valued added distributor, is aiming for a lion’s share of increased spending on network security in the Middle East, by enhancing its portfolio of security solutions.
Comguard introduces simplified WLAN management from AirTight in the region
Comguard has introduced a fully user configurable HTML5 UI as part of its AirTight Wi-FiTM access solution, which gives network administrators a canvas to create the optimal WLAN management console for their individual business requirements.
Cybercrime and punishment
Several high-profile security breaches around the world grabbed the attention of the Middle East IT industry, but it has taken …
Innovating again
September was another busy month for Microsoft, launching new releases of Visual Studio and Windows Server. This follows the unveiling …
10 critical IT trends for the next five years
Trying to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to IT issues is not a job for the faint …
Top 10 technologies of the past 45 years
During the past 45 years we have experienced a continuous revolution of new vs. old, manual work vs. automation, digital …