VMware has announced the appointment of Ahmed Auda as its new managing director for the MENA region.
Ericsson CEO steps down
Ericsson’s Board of Directors has announced the departure of the company’s president, CEO and board member Hans Vestberg.
Be smart
In a constantly evolving digital world, technology has impacted every aspect of life may it be for socialising, working or other regular day-to-day activities. The digital age has also transformed the way many industries operate and education is no exception.
The importance of cyber hygiene to your security programme
In a complex security landscape, it is critical to be proactive, vigilant and protected against cyber threats. Hadi Jaafarawi, Managing Director, Qualys Middle East, discusses how practicing good cyber hygiene can help organisations attain the levels of security that they need.
SIEM: 14 questions to ask before you buy
Today’s SIEM technology boasts more brain power than ever, but many organisations fail to realise its full promise. Here are the key questions you need to ask to ensure the solution you choose will deliver.
Trend Micro releases report on cyber-attacks in mining sector
According to a recent report by Trend Micro, the mining industry is being targeted by cyber criminals with the most recent attack recorded in April 2016, when hackers leaked 14.8 GB of data from the Canadian mining corporation Goldcorp.
Sophos introduces new data encryption solution
Sophos has announced the Sophos SafeGuard Encryption 8, a new synchronised encryption solution that protects data against theft from malware, attackers or accidental leaks.
Arbor Networks reveals global DDoS attack data
Arbor Networks has released its global DDoS attack data for the first six months of 2016, which showed a continuing escalation in the both the size and frequency of attacks.
RSA unveils new SecurID Suite
RSA, the Security Division of EMC has recently unveiled its RSA SecurID Suite, which combines the different disciplines of access, governance, lifecycle and identity assurance together to help address the identity needs of the modern enterprise.
Mimecast shares insights on how to stay on top of email security
Email security is still a struggle for many companies, with spam and phishing showing no signs of going away. Brandon Bekker, MD, Mimecast MEA, tells us how to stay one step ahead of the bad guys.
Carbon Black buys Confer for next-gen anti-virus
Carbon Black has announced that it acquired Confer to boost its protection for network endpoints using a behavioural form of antivirus combined with cloud analysis of threats rather than traditional signature-based software.
SUSE, HPE introduce new data storage solution
SUSE and HPE have introduced a Scalable Object Storage Solution with SUSE Enterprise Storage, which according to both companies, can enable customers to effectively manage their problems of data storage at a massive scale.
Microsoft phone sales plummet
Microsoft has reported the strong performance of its cloud offering last quarter, with revenue from its Azure services more than doubling from the same period last year.
Step up
Ashwin Venkatchari, Research Director, Imaging Printing and Document Solutions, IDC Middle East, Africa and Turkey, urges channel partners to move up the value chain to be a true solutions provider for customers.
Samsung signs Gulf Islands Group as UAE distributor
Samsung has appointed Gulf Islands Group as the official distributor of its office automation services in the United Arab Emirates.
Etisalat launches virtual telecom function
Etisalat has announced that it successfully on-boarded its first virtualised telecom function using Affirmed Networks’ virtualised Evolved Packet Core (vEPC) solution, which follows the launch of its first NFV telco cloud.
Device advice
Mobile is the new endpoint in IT. Getting the job done using mobile devices as you move around has brought in its wake many benefits and improved productivity to organisations in the Middle East. Here is how to protect mobile devices and data.
The means and motivation
FireEye Founder, Vice Chairman and CTO Ashar Aziz discusses the company’s transition to an as-a-service model – and his vision for the impact of a “cyber-geddon” – with Security Advisor Middle East.
Veeam Availability Suite 9.5 to integrate Windows Server 2016
Veeam Software has announced that the new Veeam Availability Suite 9.5, available later this year, will fully integrate with Windows Server 2016 and Hyper-V technologies used in the data centre.
Sophos announces new partner programme for MEA
Sophos has announced a new partner programme for resellers in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), to help channel partners achieve their growth objectives with competitive margins, dedicated marketing and sales support, deal registration protection and more.