Focusing just on the ‘Big’ could diminish competitive advantage and only yield minimal benefits for Middle East organisations, Lee Miles writes.
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Saudi Arabia Mobily signs new deal to modernise IP networks
Etihad Etisalat (Mobily), a mobile and data service provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has awarded Nokia a contract to modernise and optimise its IP and optical networks.0 12464
Bridging the gap
Chris Chelliah, Group Vice President and Chief Architect, Core Technology and Cloud, Oracle Asia Pacific, discusses how hybrid cloud is blurring the lines between public and private cloud capabilities.
AW Rostamani CIO Sebastian Samuel on tech and mother nature
For an IT decision-maker, Sebastian Samuel’s values are somewhat polarised. The AW Rostamani Group CIO is determined to be at the fore of digital and business-driving projects, but retains a soft spot for all things green…
Big gains
Businesses are seeking Big Data Analytics tools for faster and better decision-making processes. Reseller ME explores how channel partners can capitalise on this technology through consultancy and services.
Microsoft opens new centre of excellence for oil and gas
Microsoft has launched a new Middle East and Africa centre of excellence for oil and gas in Dubai, built specifically to assist customers in driving digital transformation, cost cutting and optimisation of their operations across the region and the world.
Ericsson, VimpelCom enter software partnership
VimpelCom has announced that it has entered into a software partnership with Ericsson, in a deal worth more than $1 billion that will transform VimpelCom’s global IT infrastructure.
A cloudy forecast
The forecast for unified communications in the cloud seems bright with clear skies ahead. Alan Shen, Vice President of Consulting Services, Unify Square, weighs in on the benefits and pitfalls of UC in the cloud.
STME increases offerings with Veritas Technologies
STME has signed a new partnership agreement with Veritas Technologies to provide clients in the Middle East with the company’s NetBackup solutions for backup and recovery.
Gulf Air, TransSys partner to accelerate digital transformation
Gulf Air and TransSys Solutions have announced their partnership to enhance Oracle E-Business Suite capabilities and features to utilise latest technologies such as mobility and interface to Hybrid Cloud.
Ingram Micro expands distribution agreement with Acronis
Aptec, an Ingram Micro company has announced it signed a distribution agreement with Acronis.