Mindware in association with Reseller Middle East, organised ‘Synergy – Partner Summit and Award 2014’ last week at Habtoor Grand. The half-day event recognised and honoured the top performing partners of the distributor.
Generation X
With cloud computing having a marked impact on the way IT serves the enterprise, the ‘as-a-service’ model has been a game-changer. Now, most types of hardware, software, IT or business process can be offered as a cloud-based service. We look at the models’ prospects in 2015.
Logicom wins HP accolade
Logicom, a regional distributor of technology products, solutions and services was named ‘Best HP PPS Distribution Partner’ in the Middle East, Mediterranean and Africa region, during the annual HP Distribution Partner Conference held in Athens last month.
Irish tech firms seek to strengthen Middle Eastern ties.
The export agency of the Irish government responsible for development and growth of Irish enterprises in overseas markets, Enterprise Ireland, held a one-day technology forum in Riyadh last month, providing a platform for Irish and Gulf business communities to network and share best practices.
Irish companies showcase technology expertise in the Middle East
The regional arm of the Irish government organisation, Enterprise Ireland Middle East, which is responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets, has hosted 25 Ireland-based technology companies during a visit to the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Digital dose
Vignesh Unadkat, Director of IT and Promotions, Thumbay Group, was exposed to computers at an early age. Since then, his zeal for technology has only grown. This interest has become a passion for him, and a key asset to Thumbay Group.
Nutanix announces ME expansion
Web-scale converged infrastructure firm Nutanix has announced it is expanding its presence in the Middle East with investment in its local pre-sales and support teams.
The Midas touch
In an exclusive interview, Sami Abi Esber, President, Board Member, Midis Group, speaks to Reseller ME on the recently acquired managed services company, eHosting DataFort and the evolving role of a systems integrator in a virtualised environment.
Doctors’ orders
Charged with supporting a network of four institutions at Gulf Medical University and their teaching hospitals, Thumbay Group looked to Huawei to implement a LAN that could provide high bandwidth for the transfer of vital patient information.
Boom times
With organisations and companies out to improve and modernise their infrastructure in the near future, experts are predicting a huge increase in the Systems Integration market. However, this could mean big changes for the role of the modern SI professional.
MDS UAE acquires eHosting DataFort
MDS UAE has acquired managed services company, eHosting DataFort, from Tecom Investments to offer its customers an enhanced portfolio of solutions.
Continuing the conversation
Sean Tang, VP of International Business, Laserfiche International, aims at working even more closely with users and partners in the region.
DEWA and Microsoft launch DEWA 2.0
Microsoft, in collaboration with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has announced the availability of DEWA 2.0, a revamped application that is compatible with Microsoft Windows 8.1 operating system.
The evolution of CRM
Customer Relationship Management solutions now encompass a wide range of services, providing sales and marketing aspects and call centre management software. But that wasn’t always the case. CNME takes a look at the evolution of CRM and how it impacts business today.
Ingram Micro offers IBM Middle East training
Ingram Micro has commenced its delivery of authorised IBM systems and software training in the Middle East, effective from this month.
Scaling up
Gareth Omar Cornish, Vice President, Global Sales and Managing Director, Posiflex Middle East & North Africa, discusses the company’s new product, the MT-4008W, and plans to open an office in the region by early next year.
Aruba Networks signs up EMW for UAE
Aruba Networks has signed a partnership agreement with EMW for the UAE market. The systems integrator will promote the vendor’s portfolio of access management, network infrastructure and mobility application solutions that will enable enterprises to create next-generation mobility networks. Under the terms of the agreement, EMW will sell, implement and service Aruba’s products across all market segments and verticals in the country with a special focus on government, hospitality, education and healthcare.
Aruba Networks partners with EMW
Aruba Networks has signed a partnership agreement with EMW today to promote its portfolio of next-generation network access solutions for the mobile enterprise market in the Middle East.
Riverbed announces GITEX presence
Riverbed will showcase its Application Performance Platform at GITEX Technology Week 2014.
Prologix named Trango Wireless Backhaul VAD
Prologix Distribution has been made an authorised distributor for Trango Systems’ Fixed Wireless Backhaul Applications & Solutions across the Middle East.