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Avaya debuts UC cloud service in Algeria
Avaya and Icosnet have announced a strategic partnership to jointly provide Unified Communications (UC) technologies from a cloud platform in Algeria.0 2198
Avaya, Bosch to develop ‘next-gen workplace’ with $60M deal
Under the enhanced partnership, Avaya will provide a range of private cloud-based voice, contact centre and collaboration services, helping Bosch’s central IT department to roll out standardised solutions to all Bosch group companies worldwide.
Cisco: Three-quarters of IoT projects are failing
Despite the forward momentum, a new study conducted by Cisco shows that 60 percent of IoT initiatives stall at the Proof of Concept (PoC) stage and, even worse, a third of all completed projects were not considered a success.
Winners of 8th Network World Middle East Awards announced
CNME once again honoured the region’s top networking talents from both vendors and end-users at the annual Network World Middle East (NWME) Awards.
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.
Microsoft extends Accenture contract
Microsoft has awarded Accenture a seven-year contract extension to continue providing finance and accounting (F&A) and procurement business process services.
Polycom introduces new collaboration software solution
The RealPresence Clariti, according to the company, is a simple and cloud-ready collaboration infrastructure software that can support a broad selection of collaboration ecosystems and a streamlined licensing model.
Apple and Cisco partner to optimise collaboration tools
Apple and Cisco announced a partnership to create a fast lane for iOS business users by optimising Cisco networks for iOS devices and apps, integrating iPhone with Cisco enterprise environments, and providing unique collaboration on iPhone and iPad.
Microsoft adding collaboration, more Office to Office Web Apps
Microsoft has announced an update to its Office Web apps, focusing on collaboration between co-workers, as well as bringing new features over from its Office software package.
Google revamps admin console for Apps and other enterprise products
Google is rolling out a new IT administration console for its Apps email and collaboration cloud suite and for other …