Last week, search giant Google held its annual developer’s conference, Google I/O, during the event tech experts and enthusiasts got a sneak peek at everything the company has been working on over the past few months.
LuLu Group migrates SAP apps to SUSE Linux
In an effort to sustain the rapid growth and ensure optimal performance of their business systems, LuLu Group recently migrated its SAP for Retail landscape from Solaris to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications.
Huawei: ICT innovations to drive Safe City success
Huawei has recently held its global Safe City Summit 2016 in Dubai, where the company revealed how new ICT innovation including Big Data, The Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing are driving successful Safe City deployments around the world.
Zebra Technologies announces new PartnerConnect programme
According to Zebra, the new programme unifies its previous channel programme, following its acquisition of Motorola Solutions’ Enterprise business in 2014.
GBM appointed as first Apple authorised systems integrator
Gulf Business Machines (GBM) has been appointed as the first Apple Authorised Systems Integrator (AASI) in the UAE.
Getting a grip on cloud security
Cloud use continues to grow rapidly in the enterprise and has unquestionably become a part of mainstream IT – so much so that many organisations now claim to have a “cloud-first” strategy.
The blind spot
Data at rest is data at risk, as the old saying goes. We take a look at different database strategies that can help organisations fight back against any cyber threats.
Building a secure DNS architecture for NFV
Dilip Pillaipakkamnatt, Vice President, Service Provider Business, Infoblox, discusses the need for an intelligent securIty approach when it comes to virtualised environments.
FireEye study reveals impact of a cyberattack on consumer loyalty
A recent study carried out by FireEye revealed that data breaches significantly dent consumer trust in major brands.
Infoblox, Fortinet to jointly host security seminar
Infoblox and Fortinet have announced that a security seminar entitled ‘Together We Protect’ at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 30th May, which the two companies will jointly host.
Broadband boost
The exponential growth in IP traffic, driven by new devices and applications, has made it imperative for operators to invest in fixed broadband networks. But, with prices stagnating, how quickly can they monetise these high-capacity networks?
Promise Technology hosts forum for security professionals
Promise Technology has announced that it successfully concluded Promise Surveillance Solutions Summit 2016, which attracted visitors from throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) eager to learn more about the newest trends and solutions for the video surveillance market.
An eye to the future
No one has the ability to alter history or tell what’s going to happen in the future. But, for businesses who want to succeed and stay ahead of market competition, there is a way to predict the future using data from the past.
Get your head in the cloud
If you want to tell someone to be more realistic you might say: “Get your head out of the clouds.” But in fact, you have to do the exact opposite if you’re an IT security professional charged with managing security in today’s increasingly cloud-based world.
Cloud on your terms
Haider Salloum, Microsoft Gulf’s Director for its Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) segment, explains why cloud is a game changer for SMEs, and how the firm’s Azure services are geared towards this market segment.
Cutting security budget corners
Security pros provide advice on where to focus your efforts when money is unexpectedly short on supply
Sophos announces new MSP Connect Partner Programme
Sophos has announced MSP Connect, a new partner programme that enhances the capabilities of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) by simplifying the complexities of managing multiple security solutions.
Fortinet unveils new FortiGate 6040E enterprise firewall
Fortinet has announced the expansion of its Security Fabric with introduction of the FortiGate 6040E enterprise firewall.
IBM expands flash storage portfolio
IBM has announced an expansion of its flash storage portfolio to help clients more quickly extract value from data so it can be turned into a competitive advantage.
QNB affirms hacking incident will not affect customers
QNB has recently issued a statement affirming that the hacking incident would not have any financial impacts on the bank’s customers whose information were leaked online.