The GCC mobile phone market started 2017 off on a positive note, according to the latest figures announced by IDC.
Carbon Black, Westcon-Comstor to enable security partners
Ian Jones, divisional director, Westcon Security and Mohammad Aquib Aftab, regional director, Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Carbon Black, share …
Cisco: Three-quarters of IoT projects are failing
Despite the forward momentum, a new study conducted by Cisco shows that 60 percent of IoT initiatives stall at the Proof of Concept (PoC) stage and, even worse, a third of all completed projects were not considered a success.
Dell EMC launches 14th generation of PowerEdge Servers
Dell EMC, during the ongoing Dell EMC World conference, has previewed its latest portfolio of PowerEdge servers aimed at helping customers drive IT Transformations.
GISEC 2017 to showcase latest security technologies
As companies and individuals across the globe increasingly feel the pressure to protect crucial information online, cybersecurity firms at the …
Chromebook shipments surge
In a slowing PC market, Chromebooks siphoned market share away from Windows PCs in 2016 as their popularity grew outside …
Avaya names new strategic head for Sub-Saharan Africa market
Avaya has appointed Dean Baker as Strategic Services sales manager to drive services growth in South Africa and Sub-Saharan region.
Qualys highlights best practices for securing IT assets
Qualys hosted the third edition of the Qualys Security Conference in Dubai, which explored the latest technologies and best practices in securing IT assets in an era of hyper connectivity and digital transformation.
Samsung targets enterprise customers with Galaxy S8 and S8+
Enterprise customers are expected to snap up the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ that hit store shelves last week, given the phones’ strong focus on worker productivity as well as security.
Microsoft: Skills gap main barrier to MEA cloud adoption
Microsoft has called for IT professionals across UAE and the wider Middle East to sharpen their cloud-related skills amidst a …
How to avoid the trap of vendor lock-in
All too often, technology vendors hold their customers to ransom when it comes to renegotiating deals or exiting contracts. What …
Yvolv eyes $7.5 billion market potential in KSA
Yvolv, a joint venture firm by Alibaba Cloud and Meraas has signed a strategic partnership agreement with DOITC, IT integrator in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and multidimensional IT service provider.
Cloud security a top priority for UAE firms
Palo Alto Networks has recently announced the results of its 2017 cloud security survey, coinciding with the Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Summit 2017 in Dubai.
Big Data – the heart of the digital transformation
Marco Pozzoni, EMEIA E-Series Sales Director, NetApp, shares top reasons why Big Data analytics is the heart of the digital transformation.
Key questions to ask before making the leap to SD-WAN
Nirav Modi, Vice President and General Manager, Blue Planet, discusses key questions to address before making the leap to Software-Defined WAN.
Winners of 8th Network World Middle East Awards announced
CNME once again honoured the region’s top networking talents from both vendors and end-users at the annual Network World Middle East (NWME) Awards.
Amazon Connect brings contact centres to the cloud
Amazon has released Connect, a contact centre as a service offering hosted in the Amazon Web Services cloud.
Sophos study reveals need for integrated security in ME
Sophos has released the findings of a regional study indicating that majority of organisations in Middle East and Africa (MEA) are recognising the benefits of integrated security.
Jumbo expects smartphones to lead GITEX Shopper 2017
Jumbo Electronics, an omnichannel electronics retailer in the UAE, forecasts growing demand for consumer electronics with smartphones and laptops expected …
Africa’s smartphone market shows signs of a slowdown
The continent’s smartphone market totalled 95.37 million units in 2016. While this is up 3.4 percent year on year, it represents a considerable deceleration from the double-digit growth rates seen in the previous two years.