Taking place from 1 – 4 April 2015 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the third edition of GITEX Shopper Spring 2015 and the debut of Shopper Smart Living are expected to meet the increasing demand for home appliances and consumer tech products that is being driven by a fast growing local and regional population.
Lenovo to launch S60 smartphone at GITEX SS 2015
Lenovo will launch its Lenovo S60 smartphone at GITEX Shopper Spring 2015, with UAE being the first country to receive the device in the Middle East. The smartphone will be sold exclusively at the four-day event which starts on April 1st at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Samsung launches Galaxy S6 & Galaxy S6 edge regionally
The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge were introduced to the region by Samsung Electronics at the World Tour event held in Dubai last evening. Dubai is the first city globally to host the Samsung World Tour, which will see the launch of the new flagships in different cities around the world.
Network World ME Award winners announced
CNME’s prestigious Network World Middle East awards honoured the region’s top networking talent last night at the Safinah Ballroom in Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai.
Lighting up
Cellular networks in the Middle East will need fatter pipes to the wired Internet to keep delivering a satisfying mobile experience, and fibre is emerging as the best for mobile backhaul networks.
Perfect planning
His first days as an international student in Ann Arbor, Michigan were a bit trying. However, it was his determination to move outside his comfort zone that made Alaeddin Al-Badawna, Manager – IT, ADMA-OPCO, the detail-oriented professional he is today.
Arabian heights
LinkedIn recently launched the Arabic version of its services, but similar social initiatives are needed to maximise growth in the Middle East.
Crayon appointed Snow KSA reseller
Software Asset Management (SAM) firm Crayon Middle East today announced its appointment as the first reseller and deployment partner in the Gulf and Saudi Arabia market for on premise and cloud-based SAM firm Snow Software.
GBM scoops IBM award
Gulf Business Machines (GBM), has been awarded the ‘2015 IBM Security System Outstanding Performance Award’ at the 2015 IBM InterConnect Business Partner Summit.
Exploring greener pastures
Reseller ME speaks to new vendors on the block to explore the strategies that work the best in this region.
Microsoft and Mindware honour Cloud Club partners
As part of SMB Cloud Club programme, Microsoft and Mindware along with other distributors, honoured top performing Gulf partners with a trip to Thailand.
Granteq to participate at GESS
Integrated AV and control technology distributor Granteq Distribution will be participating at Gulf Educational Solutions & Supplies (GESS).
‘Contagious enthusiasm’ inspired Google RAK Hub
Google and the UAE Teacher’s association have launched a new educational Innovation Hub in Ras Al Khaimah.
TP-LINK to expand Middle East workforce
TP-LINK has announced it is moving its regional headquarters to a bigger office, as part of the company’s expansion plans for 2015.
CIO 100 Award winners announced
CNME’s inaugural CIO 100 Awards ceremony took place yesterday, honouring the top 100 C-level IT talent from across the region.
UAE duo named Microsoft ‘Showcase’ schools
Al-Baydaa for Girls School and Mzeirea School in the UAE have been selected by Microsoft as 2014-2015 Showcase Schools for their excellence in transforming learning environments to deliver more personalised education to students.
TP-Link launches new ME partner initiative
TP-LINK Technologies has unveiled a new reseller Program in the Middle East.
Fuelling up
It takes more than just full tanks to keep the UAE up and running. Ali Abdul Aziz Al Ali, Vice President, Information Technology Division, ADNOC Distribution, lets us in on the company’s many projects, and what filling up will look like in the future.
MEA enterprise hardware market to shift in 2015
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) enterprise hardware market, comprising servers and external storage, remained in a passive growth state according to the latest figures released today by IDC.
Positioned for progress
Sakkeer Hussain, Sales & Marketing Director, D-Link MEA, discusses about the company’s new products and what role the partners play in its growth journey