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…
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Bahrain mulls single broadband network roll out
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) of Bahrain held a series of briefings with telecom operators this month to discuss the new economic regulatory framework, a key step towards achieving single network in the kingdom.0 4479
Veritas named as a ‘leader’ in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Veritas Technologies has announced that it has been recognised by Gartner, Inc. in the “Leaders” quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for Data Centre Backup and Recovery Software.
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.
Al-Futtaim Technologies introduces network on-demand service
Al-Futtaim Technologies has recently held an event for its customers in Dubai to introduce a radical new approach to network infrastructure.
Alfa, Ericsson bring 4G LTE-A coverage across Lebanon
Alfa, the first Lebanese mobile network managed by Orascom Telecom, signed an agreement with Ericsson to deploy 4G LTE-A network across Lebanon.
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.
Gemalto’s mobile security solution achieves ANSSI certification
Gemalto has announced that its mobile security solution, Ezio Mobile Software Development Kit (SDK), has achieved security certification from ANSSI (Agence Nationale de la Sécurité des Systèmes d’Information) governmental agency for network and information security.
The in-thing
In a world driven by as-a-service models, telco providers stand to suffer if they do not get their fair share of the services they provide. How can they differentiate themselves in terms of delivering Internet of Things infrastructure, and what hurdles must be overcome in this process?
Last chance to nominate for Network World ME Awards 2016
The nominations deadline for CNME’s seventh annual Network World ME Awards has been extended until 3rd March 2016.
Cisco launches new NFVI solution
Cisco recently introduced its new NFV Infrastructure Solution (NFVI), which according to the company, combines both virtual and physical environments, and provides all the necessary compute, storage, and networking infrastructure to run NFV network services.