Networking giant Cisco is shifting the focus to highlight the work of its regional services arm with the launch of initiatives like ‘Smart Care’ and ‘Collaborative Professional Services’. Debbie Mayfield, regional services sales manager at Cisco UAE, tells us more

Casting the right hook
More and more companies are using external agencies in order to find new recruits for their IT departments. Outsourcing your …

Heading into the cloud
If you follow cloud computing, you’re no doubt familiar with software-as-a-service, or infrastructure-as-a-service. But how about network-as-a-service (NaaS)? Generally speaking, the …

“Total cost of ownership sets us apart”
Enterasys CEO Chris Crowell on battling Cisco and HP, and a not-so-secret weapon named Isaac What is the unique selling …
Eager anticipation: The iPhone 5
Ashish Panjabi, COO at Jacky’s Electronics tells us how the launch of the much anticipated iPhone 5 translates regionally.

Combating the next generation heist
Technology has changed all manner of scenarios – even the classic bank robbery. The days of rolling up at a …

The dos and don’ts of enterprise pilots
Before executing a huge project, enterprises often undertake a pilot which can decide the course of the investment and deployment. …

Clouded with uncertainty
The migration of enterprise applications to cloud infrastructure is becoming more and more of an inevitability. But whilst private cloud …
GITEX preview: Cisco
Cisco will be located at the Zabeel Hall, GulfComms, stand number Z-B30.

Data across borders
Today’s digital economy is heavily driven by the ability to seamlessly transfer enormous volumes of data around the world. However, …
To the summit and back
Claire Jones, channel manager at Cisco UAE recently participated in a climb up Mt.Kilimanjaro that helped raise $100,000 for the Palestine Child Relief Fund. She tells us all about the initiative.
Piece by piece
FDC International is working towards building an ecosystem that encourages mutual growth for partners and vendors alike. The company’s senior executives give us an in-depth look at its business strategy and plans for the future.
Greener pastures
Green IT investments go deeper than energy efficiencies; they root down to investments in training and education to gain mindshare to reap any significant benefits. Industry experts tell us exactly how these investments are shaping up in the region.
Apple a day
iSTYLE, a premium reseller of Apple products in Europe, Middle East and Africa has capitalised on the burgeoning demand for the Apple creations in the region. We speak to the company’s GM, Hani Nehme to learn more.


