Adelle Geronimo reports from IBM PartnerWorld Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, where IBM executives introduced new innovations and strategies to enable IT channel partners compete and succeed in the ‘cognitive era.’
GE, Aluminium of Greece ink first digital smelter deal
Last month, GE launched its first global Digital Smelter Centre of Excellence in Dubai, as well as signing a 10-year agreement with Aluminium of Greece to implement the world’s first digital smelter solution.
How can partners help SMEs fend off cybercriminals?
Hemayun Bazaz, Regional Manager, Channel Sales, Middle East and Turkey at Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, elaborates on how SMEs are a growing target for cybercriminals in the Middle East and why specialisation can help partners be successful here.
SAP adds new features to Vora
SAP has added some new capabilities to SAP Vora, its in-memory distributed computing system based on Apache Spark and Hadoop. …
Learning about BaaS
Vikrant Pawan, Senior IT Consultant, Intertec Systems, says MSPs and IT support providers should leverage the opportunities in Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS). …
Iraq Wallet launches e-commerce platform
Iraq Wallet, the country’s mobile wallet and digital payment company, has expanded its ‘ZainCash’ service by launching chanbar.com, a multi-channel, cloud-based e-commerce platform to support Iraqi online entrepreneurs.
Microsoft launches Dynamics 365 in the UAE
Glesni Holland caught up with Karim Talhouk, business solutions leads, Microsoft Gulf, at the UAE launch of Dynamics 365, to get a deeper insight into how the service aims to encourage businesses in the region to capitalise on digital transformation opportunities.
SAP announces $200 million investment in the UAE
SAP SE has recently announced a five-year $200 million investment in the UAE, underpinning objectives outlined by the UAE Vision 2021 plan to create economic diversity and jobs for youth.
Key takeaways from the Mobile World Congress 2017
The 2017 edition of Mobile World Congress saw the relaunch of the iconic Nokia 3310, concrete signs of 5G progress and the vast promise of network function virtualisation. Jeevan Thankappan reports from Barcelona.
‘iPhone of business systems’ Infor records 131% ME growth
Infor has announced record triple-digit year-on-year growth for its India, Middle East and Africa region for 1HFY17. The firm used …
Vintage tech: CD-ROM
The CD-ROM (compact disc, read-only-memory) is an adaptation of the CD that is designed to store computer data in the form of text and graphics, as well as hi-fi stereo sound.
Dell EMC to host META Executive Partner Summit
Dell EMC has announced the launch of its first ever META Executive Partner Summit 2017, which will be held at the Hilton Mauritius Resort and Spa from 15th to 17th March.
Three ways to automate work on the go
The great work your teams are putting out is what will help move your business forward. If you’re part of a growing company, that acceleration can be exciting: new customers, new projects and a brighter future. The downside is that growth often brings complexity.
Epicor announces new MEA sales VP
Epicor Software Corporation has announced the appointment of Monzer Tohme as Regional Vice President, Sales, Middle East and Africa (MEA).
Rubrik inks distribution pact with StarLink
StarLink has announced it has expanded its solutions lifecycle portfolio by signing a distribution agreement with Rubrik, a converged data management company.
Reseller ME Partner Excellence Awards judging panel announced
Reseller Middle East has announced the panel of judges for the 2017 edition of its Partner Excellence Awards, which will be held on 10th May 2017 at the Conrad Hotel, Dubai.
Gartner: CIOs should seize opportunities from digital ecosystems
According to a recent study by Gartner, CIOs in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are ideally positioned to become global leaders in digital transformation and innovation.
Riverbed appoints new EMEA sales SVP
Riverbed Technology has announced the appointment of Andy Elder as the Senior Vice President (SVP) for Sales of its operations in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
Sophos launches new version of its EMM solution
Sophos has launched Sophos Mobile 7, the latest version of its Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solution.
Centrify expands mobile security offerings in the Middle East
Centrify has announced that it has expanded support for Windows endpoints — including laptops, desktops and mobile devices ― and joined AppConfig.org to streamline app and device provisioning, extend IT security policy and provide end-users with more device choices.