Industry experts at Dubai Computer Group’s business symposium and networking event shared insights on the burgeoning issues in the regional channel.
WestconGroup CEO: Services to transform distribution
Reseller ME sits down with Dolph Westerbos, Chief Executive Officer, WestconGroup, to learn how services and cloud solutions will lead the evolution in distribution.
Mastering digital transformation in the enterprise
As connected smart devices and ‘things’ multiply and organisations move away from physical business models, how are the region’s enterprises equipped to take on 2017?
The exponential digital growth of The Entertainer
For Dubai’s savviest shoppers, diners and fun-lovers, The Entertainer is a faithful companion. Since adding a mobile app to accompany its voucher booklet in 2014, the company that offers consumers thousands of two-for-one deals has seen its digital presence soar. CIO David Ashford has spearheaded the technological transformation that now defines the company.
The rapid digital transformation of the ME telecoms market
For the Middle East telecom market, 2017 could be a year of opportunities with the rise of IoT and digital services.
Seven-star IT networks at the Burj Al Arab
Maintaining the iconic Burj Al Arab’s exceptionally high standards of service – which have resulted in it being voted the world’s most luxurious place to stay – is no easy task. In order to enhance this guest experience, Jumeirah Group’s vice president of IT, Neil Menezes, recently opted to roll-out an upgraded Wi-Fi infrastructure.
Gopi Krishnan’s digital drive at Al Hilal Bank
Gopi Krishnan’s impressive CV in banking technology has earned him significant credibility in the region. Now chief information officer of Al Hilal Bank, he hopes to fulfil the board’s aim of becoming the most technologically advanced firm in Islamic banking.
Inside Cisco’s security operations centre
Cisco’s Security Operations Centre in Krakow is on the front line in the against security breaches. Security Advisor Middle East toured the facility for an overview how the services work and an insider look at some of the latest threats.
Commvault Channel Director: Partners are keen on services
Wael Mustafa, Channel Director MESAT, Commvault, elaborates on partners’ interest to deliver around services.
Al Sahraa Group launches duo of smart apps
Driven to develop its diversified business, transport and logistics provider Al Sahraa Group has developed in-house software to provide better accountability of its processes, which has enabled the firm to build a duo of sleek customer-facing apps.
The services advantage
Reseller ME investigates how building on professional services can help with partners’ profitability.
Future of things
Industry experts explore the Internet of Things (IoT) prospects in the channel community as the number of connected devices is expected to explode by the year 2020.
Ready to roll
Osama AlHaj-Issa, Regional Channel Sales Director, Middle East and Turkey, Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, on the integration and channel benefits of the new partner programme.
What types of platform will best deliver IoT services?
What changes in architecture will be needed to accommodate the Internet of Things, and what types of platform will best deliver IoT services?