According to IDC, Middle East IT spending in 2013 is projected to cross the $32 billion mark which is double the global average.
Future-proofing your physical access control system
A number of factors are increasing demand for improved access control; new technology capabilities, escalating security threats, and the trend to converged access control solutions that combine multiple applications either on smartcards or a new generation of Near Field Communications (NFC) – enabled mobile phones.
5 security-bolstering strategies that won't break the bank
Security experts offer five tips for enhancing security that don’t cost a lot of cash – and sometimes no money at all – so companies can spend their security dollars on the hard stuff.
NFC set to revolutionise Emirati in-store experience
Few business sectors have been more profoundly affected than retail by the arrival of a truly interconnected digital era. Today’s …
The era of target, appliance-based de-dupe is over, what next for channel?
CommVault’s CEO Bob Hammer recently declared the era of target de-dupe appliances to be over: “They are a band aid and will fade away over time.”
BlackBerry can rise from the ashes as a leader in MDM
BlackBerry the company will survive, but it’s time to throw in the towel on BlackBerry the mobile platform vendor.
Why iOS 7's design is bold but flawed
According to Apple, the crux of iOS 7 is emphasising the user’s content by doing away with ornamentation, but iOS has always been about giving the user’s content top priority in every app.
Whither are we bound?
It’s no exaggeration to say credit is the life blood of channel business. Distributors provide credit to partners who don’t have the wherewithal to roll out IT projects, and many resellers choose their disties based on their ability to extend credit and financing.
A foundation stone of security
Companies and organisations should ensure that they have a full 360-degreee view of their data, says AccessData’s Paul Wright.
Ethics and enthusiasm
I was back on my travels last month — Florida, to be exact. I was one of the 20,000 people …
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Den Sullivan, Head of Architectures for Emerging Markets, Cisco
The third dimension
We’ve all read about how 3D printing is set to change the manufacturing scene, but the technology has so far been too expensive or complex to make any real impact.
5 products Facebook should announce instead of Instagram video
Facebook’s coffee-stained paper invitation to a Thursday announcement in Menlo Park promised a new product, which by all accounts …
5 BYOD pitfalls and how you can avoid them
By Tom Kaneshige CIO (US) Are you blacklisting rogue or time-wasting apps? Are you tracking voice, data and roaming usage? …