Reseller ME speaks to new vendors on the block to explore the strategies that work the best in this region.
Bit9 + Carbon Black signs Microsoft endpoint deal
Bit9 + Carbon Black has announced a partnership with Microsoft to integrate some of the company’s endpoint solutions.
‘Incredibly advanced’ hackers hit ME infrastructure
A cyber-espionage group with a toolset similar to ones used by U.S. intelligence agencies has infiltrated key institutions in countries including Iran and Russia.
IBM announces One Channel Team
Channel operations are now aligned from across the company to provide broader and better partner experience.
Cashing in on LTE
With the increasing number of LTE roll outs in the region, a key challenge facing operators is how to boost the revenue with next-generation mobile services. Industry pundits say there are many new models operators can tap into, thanks to LTE.
Dubious cause, dubious outcome
As Chief Information Security Officer of automated threat response firm CSG Invotas, Peter Clay always has his hands full. He tells CNME about his pain points, processes that can ease the burden on IT security, and the shortcomings that the industry faces.
Lenovo launches ThinkServer line in ME
Lenovo has today debuted its ThinkServer family of products in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Egypt.
Untapped info
In association with CNME, research firm Gartner and HP hosted a roundtable packed with IT decision-makers to discuss the prospects of Big Data solutions in the Middle East.
82% of UAE IT Heads ‘extremely vulnerable’
Leading UAE IT decision-makers have agreed that cybersecurity threats are growing in intensity and scale across the region.
Deloitte: Mixed outlook for CIOs
Deloitte’s second global CIO Survey reveals a disparity between the excitement over, and proposed investment in, technology – and the role the CIO is playing in this transformation.
StarLink signs Arbor deal
Value-added distributor StarLink has announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Arbor Networks.
Cyberoam introduces User Threat Quotient
The new capability will enable the vendor’s resellers to fulfil demanding requirements on actionable security for critical security installations, according to the company.
Review: Seagate NAS Pro 4-Bay
With space for four hard disks, the 16TB storage unit is ideal for small businesses. However, Seagate has added a couple of neat features that make the device accessible to the average file hoarder.
Hackers ‘stole Syrian opposition battle plans’
Syrian opposition leaders lost gigabytes of secret communications and battlefield plans to hackers who baited them into downloading malware during flirtatious Skype chats, according to a report released Sunday.
Juniper announces partner programme updates
An exclusive interview with Mario Georgiou, Regional Partner Director, Juniper Middle East, to learn about the Juniper Partner Advantage (JPA) enhancements, announced last month.
Storage stories
Sofocles Socratous, Vice President, EMEA Sales and Marketing, and Christian V. Assaf, Snr. Sales Manager METAG, from Seagate discuss the recent rebranding along with 2015 roadmap and channel strategy.
Paladion to host Saudi SOC conference
Information risk management firm Paladion Networks will hold its SOC Conference at InterContinental Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 9th February 2015 in association with HP Enterprise Security.
Brocade offers one-year Vyatta trial
Brocade is currently offering a free one-year licence on its Vyatta Controller, with 60 days of free access to 24×7 technical support.
Seagate NAS Pro 4-Bay
With space for four hard disks, the 16TB NAS Pro 4-Bay storage unit is ideal for small businesses. However, Seagate has added a couple of neat features that make the device accessible to the average file hoarder.
Strategising future goals
Partners need to prepare for new opportunities created by Internet of Everything era, as organisations look for strategic support, says Meghan McCarthy, Regional Sales Manager, Partner Organisation and Commercial Segment, Cisco UAE.