The 2,500 students of American University of Kuwait had been surprisingly quiet. With traditional university communication channels underused, and workflows being hindered by paper-based processes, AUK’s IT team implemented fresh technologies to place the institution at the cutting edge of the country’s education sector.
Firm backbone: Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2
We took Lenovo’s Yoga Tablet 2 for a spin, and decided whether the upgraded specs justify the $250 price tag.
2015: What’s in store for UAE IT
Rabih Dabboussi, General Manager, Cisco UAE, discusses some of key the technology trends that will drive growth and will impact …
Hackers widen corporate scope in 2014
According to Kaspersky Lab, the company’s Global Research and Analysis Team has reported on seven advanced persistent cyber-attack campaigns (APTs) in the past year.
Samsung brings curved screen from TV to PC
Samsung is trying to smash the status quo in PCs with a new all-in-one desktop computer that has a curved screen.
McAfee hosts 4th Partner Summit
McAfee, part of Intel Security, hosted its 4th annual Partner Summit, providing nearly 700 channel partners from around the globe with the opportunity to engage with McAfee executives and customers.
Over 700m change habits post-Snowden
An international survey of Internet users has found that more than 39% have taken steps to protect their online privacy and security as a result of spying revelations by one-time NSA employee Edward Snowden.
No compromise
Fabrizio Croce, Regional Director, Southern Europe and Middle East, WatchGuard discusses the importance of guarding encrypted traffic, and offers his predictions for 2015.
StarLink announces Splunk META deal
StarLink has announced an agreement with Splunk Inc to become a distributor of its software through its network of Channel Partners to enterprise and government customers in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa.
Surviving BYOD
Nizar Elfarra, Pre Sales Director, CommVault, explains how to control data risk in a BYOD-enabled environment.
Review: Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2
Reseller ME’s Online Editor, James Dartnell, tries and tests Lenovo’s latest launch.
Mindware honours top partners
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.
Future fears
The threat intelligence market, and the world of IT security more generally, may be the fastest growing and changing aspects of the technology industry. The gap between those in the know and those still desperately trying to catch up in terms of security know-how is growing ever wider.
Know your enemy
With customers’ hard-earned cash in their custody, banks need vigilant, vigorous IT security teams to thwart opportunist hackers. Rinaldo Ribeiro, Head of IT Risk and GRC, Commercial Bank of Dubai, discusses the role of incident visibility and employee education in guarding CBD’s crown jewels.
Help AG signs reseller agreement with Splunk
Help AG, the information security services and solutions provider in the Middle East, has signed a reseller agreement with Splunk, provider of the leading software platform for real-time operational intelligence, that will enable it to offer Splunk software, including Splunk Enterprise, to businesses in the Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE region. As per the agreement, Help AG will also deliver 24×7 local support and offer professional implementation services.
More power, less energy
Sasa Marinkovic, Head, Technology Solutions, AMD, discusses how the rise in mobile computing and the Internet of Things has necessitated increased R&D in producing uncompromised computing performance with energy-efficient technology.
Lenovo|EMC VNX5150 SMB array launched in UAE
Lenovo has announced the UAE launch of the Lenovo|EMC VNX5150 Storage Array, a storage area network solution for small-to-medium sized enterprise businesses (SMBs).
Fine print
The regional channel is identifying the opportunities that services bring to the table. Managed Print Services (MPS) is one such opportunity where businesses are able to reduce printing costs and improve productivity significantly, among other aspects. Reseller ME finds out how channel partners can make the most of this to increase their profitability.
Monetising mobility
Matteo Masserini, Regional Sales Manager, Mobility, Middle East & Africa, Citrix, describes how Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solutions will move beyond the device.
Golden jubilee
Swiss cabling company R&M is celebrating a milestone this year. During its 50th year in operation, they are coming with solutions and expertise that fit the region’s booming investments. CNME sits down with CEO Michel Riva to see what is in store for the company this year.