D-Link Corporation has announced that it will further strengthen its SMB business in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) to help channel partners unlock opportunities in the cloud and Internet of Things (IoT) space.
Infoblox announces new technology partner programme
Infoblox has announced the Infoblox Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) Program, which is aimed at creating an ecosystem of technology partnerships to optimise network automation and better defend against cyber threats.

How web-based capture solutions can benefit your organisation
David Whitton, general manager, Kodak Alaris Eastern Cluster, discusses how information should be entered into systems on the move and accessed at points of need without compromise.

SAP’s Nils Herzberg on the company’s IoT strategy
SAP’s global co-lead and SVP for its Internet of Things portfolio, Nils Herzberg, gave CNME the lowdown on the company’s strategy for the fast-growing space at the firm’s TechEd conference in Barcelona.

Mastering digital transformation in the enterprise
As connected smart devices and ‘things’ multiply and organisations move away from physical business models, how are the region’s enterprises equipped to take on 2017?

The exponential digital growth of The Entertainer
For Dubai’s savviest shoppers, diners and fun-lovers, The Entertainer is a faithful companion. Since adding a mobile app to accompany its voucher booklet in 2014, the company that offers consumers thousands of two-for-one deals has seen its digital presence soar. CIO David Ashford has spearheaded the technological transformation that now defines the company.
Infoblox, Qualys partner to bring enhanced threat protection
Infoblox and Qualys have announced that they joined forces to provide enterprises with powerful network visibility to better safeguard organisations from cyber threats.

The rapid digital transformation of the ME telecoms market
For the Middle East telecom market, 2017 could be a year of opportunities with the rise of IoT and digital services.

AGC Networks achieves HPE Gold Partner status
The HPE Gold Certified partner status, according to AGC, is a testament of their strong customer loyalty, skill-set and the broadest portfolio of end-to-end solutions.
Mimecast names new MEA Channel Director
Mimecast, the email and data security company, has announced that Jason Roos will lead the channel teams in Middle East …
AlJammaz Distribution, STC Business launch reseller programme
This partnership, according to both companies, will enable STC Business to establish reseller community and expand the IT channel in Saudi to market and sell STC Business products and services.

Amazon Web Services announces MENA office
The world’s largest cloud computing provider, Amazon Web Services (AWS), has finally announced plans to open an office in Dubai.

Inside Cisco’s security operations centre
Cisco’s Security Operations Centre in Krakow is on the front line in the against security breaches. Security Advisor Middle East toured the facility for an overview how the services work and an insider look at some of the latest threats.

Commvault Channel Director: Partners are keen on services
Wael Mustafa, Channel Director MESAT, Commvault, elaborates on partners’ interest to deliver around services.
OKI Europe expands colour printer portfolio
OKI Europe has launched a new range of colour printers and multifunction printers (MFPs).
Fast Lane to offer training courses for Red Hat products
Fast Lane Computer Consultancy has announced it is a Red Hat Training Delivery Partner in the UAE. Through the programme customers will be able to take certification exams that span the entire Red Hat product portfolio
Take digital transformation out of the boardroom, says Avaya
Digital transformation (DX) projects will fail if they aren’t embraced at all levels of the organisation, Avaya told delegates during the Avaya Engage event in Dubai.

Equinix acquires 24 data centre sites from Verizon
Equinix has entered a definitive agreement to purchase a portfolio of 24 data centre sites and their operations from Verizon for $3.6 billion.

Avaya: Take digital transformation out of the boardroom
Digital transformation (DX) projects will fail if they aren’t embraced at all levels of the organisation, Avaya told delegates during the Avaya Engage event in Dubai.

SUSE acquires OpenStack technology assets from HPE
SUSE has entered into an agreement with HPE to acquire technology and talent that will expand its OpenStack IaaS solution and accelerate its entry into the growing Cloud Foundry PaaS market.