StarLink, a value-added distributor in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region has signed a distribution partnership with Fidelis …
Redington Value introduces new data science and analytics practice
Regional value-added distribution (VAD) firm Redington Value has introduced a new practice around data science and advance analytics to capitalise, …
UAE ties up with Dell EMC to foster future AI professionals
Under the agreement with the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, Dell EMC will train 500 Emirati students under a specialised AI programme, supervised by an executive team.
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“We are entering the all-intelligent world”: Huawei
“We are rapidly progressing on the digital agenda and entering the all-intelligent world,” said Alaa ElShimy, vice president and managing director, Huawei Enterprise Middle East.
Security is the biggest hurdle in digital transformation: CISOs
Fortinet has announced the findings of its new 2018 Security Implications of Digital Transformation Survey, which revealed that 85 percent believes that the largest hurdle for implementing DX.
Global Blockchain push kickstarted by cutting-edge platform
Some of the world’s most ambitious technology innovators have taken a huge step forward in fulfilling their blockchain ambitions after …
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GSD onboards new vendors, shares GITEX plans
Gareth Hansford, general manager, Gulf Software Distribution (GSD), discusses company updates and priorities for the next couple of months. Having …
Jordan’s top bank becomes regional Blockchain leader
Jordan’s leading investment and commercial bank has become one of the Middle East’s Blockchain success stories after implementing an early …
Infoblox appoints Middle East and Africa channel head
Secure cloud-managed network services provider Infoblox has announced that Feras Masoud has been appointed as its new regional channel manager …
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UAE initiatives boost regional Smart City spending to $2.3 billion
The UAE’s government-led Smart City projects are driving regional Smart Cities spend to reach a record-high of $2.3 billion by 2021.
Lock your digital treasures: why data encryption is vital for security
Organisations in the Middle East work in a fast-paced and competitive environment. Data is the new oil, powering growth, efficiency …
Raqmiyat inks partnership with Jedox for Middle East
Jedox AG, an Enterprise Planning and Business Intelligence software vendor has announced a Middle East partnership with Dubai-based global IT solutions and services company Raqmiyat.
Exclusive Networks announces new formula for data centre transformation
Exclusive Networks, as part of its partnership with Mellanox, is offering NuMeRu, a complete data centre transformation bundle of solutions, services and go-to-market support for BigTec channel partners.
“The choices we make now will determine our place in the digital future,” says Microsoft executive
“AI Week is the perfect platform, both for companies that are new to AI and for those that have solutions already in place,” said Microsoft Gulf’s Group Lead.
Amazon joins Apple in the $1 trillion club
Amazon.com made history on Tuesday as it becomes the second publicly traded US company to reach the historic threshold after Apple.
Digital goals: what retailers can learn from Tour de France
Raj Mistry, group director, Retail, Dimension Data, shares critical digital transformation lessons that retailers can learn from the Tour de …
Middle East region leads $2.6 trillion smart cities market
The Middle East and North Africa, and especially the GCC, are spearheading the $2.6 billion global Smart Cities market, according to Schneider Electric.
Bahrain’s Investcorp snaps up recruitment-focused tech firm
Investcorp Technology Partners, a European lower middle market technology investor, has announced that it acquired Berlin-based Softgarden, a Human Resources (HR) software provider for an undisclosed sum.
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“Rethink Possible” with Riverbed at GITEX
Riverbed, The Digital Performance Company, has announced its participation at GITEX, the largest technology show in the Middle East and Africa.
A whole new ballgame: how to tackle cyber threats in the sports industry
As major sporting events become increasingly digitised, sports organisations are increasingly concerned about cybersecurity.