More hotels, shops and other businesses will soon be offering free Wi-Fi to customers if they agree in return to “check in” at the business from their Facebook account.
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“Don’t mess with our elections”: hackers warn Iran
The attack has disrupted data centres in Iran and has reportedly been launched in multiple countries as well. The hackers have left the image of a US flag on screens along with a warning: “Don’t mess with our elections”, the Iranian IT ministry said on Saturday. 0 2731
Cisco, Ubiquiti access points top out at nearly 400Mbps
Earlier this year we tested several consumer-level 802.11ac routers. Here, we take a look at two enterprise-level access points. They’re a …
Dimension Data expands relationship with Citrix
In a move to broaden its scope across solutions surrounding client computing, cloud, networking, data centre and enterprise mobility, Dimension Data has expanded its global collaboration with Citrix.
The open-source network
A brand new network built using free tools sounds great on the face of it, but what are the pitfalls? CNME investigates.
Don't waste your time (or money) on open-source networking, says Cisco
Despite a desire to create open and flexible networks, network managers shouldn’t be fooled into thinking that the best way to achieve this is through building an open-source network from scratch, according to Cisco’s Den Sullivan.
Unified communications: chances for channel?
The opportunities in unified communications for vendors and end-users are obvious, but how can the channel cash in on this snowballing technology?
Rise of the machines
Machine-to-machine (M2M) communications could open up a new world of technological opportunity, both for consumers and for businesses. So why, despite the big buzz, hasn’t M2M taken off, and what interest should the Middle East take?
Security-as-a-Service: IT's Dark Knight?
As hackers and attackers wreak havoc on the industry, businesses have been looking for a watchful protector to secure their assets. Is security-as-a-service the IT industry’s Dark Knight?
How to test the waters when it comes to cloud computing
After a period of reluctance, organisations are beginning to trust the cloud, but the decision far from ends at acceptance. Do you go public or private? Or do you go for a combination of both — otherwise known as a hybrid. The latter is allowing to dip before diving in.
The Chinese invasion
The Middle East is renowned for producing impressive results in relatively short time frames, but TP-Link believes that longevity and a commitment to an innovative roadmap are in demand in the region. Is TP the missing link for the Middle East?