Next year will see demonstrable evidence of the Internet of Things, real-time communications on the Web, and SDN-enabled platforms with killer applications for them, says Cisco.
Polycom appoint former Motorola executive as CEO
Polycom today announced that Peter A. Leav has joined the company as President and Chief Executive Officer, and will also serve as a Director on Polycom’s Board.
Being partner-centric
TechAccess, the value-added IT distributor in the Middle East, Levant and North Africa regions believes a strong partner program can enhance business relationships.
Experimental malware uses inaudible sound to defeat network air gaps
Researchers have demonstrated that microphones and speakers built into laptops can be used to covertly transmit and receive data through inaudible audio signals.
BT optimistic over Middle East investment
BT has announced a new phase of investments into the economies of the Middle East, Africa, Turkey, and Asia Pacific.
Aruba signs MOU deal with Aramex
Aruba Networks has signed a one-year memorandum of understanding with Aramex which will see the logistics and transportation solutions provider using a variety of Aruba’s technologies.
Computers developing ‘common sense’ via image analysis
While some people may think their minds are being numbed by scrolling through images of cats playing piano, or dogs eating biscuits, one computer is doing the same and getting smarter.
Windows RT under threat as Microsoft looks to cut one operating system
Microsoft has admitted that it has too many operating systems and will no longer offer either Windows Phone, Windows 8 or Windows RT.
Kaspersky: trojan programme ‘Neverquest’ new threat to online banking
A new Trojan programme that targets users of online financial services has the potential to spread very quickly over the next few months, security researchers warn.
HP shows signs of improvement after tough spell
Hewlett-Packard reported results for the last quarter of its fiscal year on Tuesday, and although sales were down from a year earlier there were some much-needed signs of improvement.
Worldwide 4G connections to pass 1bn mark by 2017
The number of 4G-LTE mobile connections worldwide is forecast to pass one billion by 2017, according to a new study by GSMA Intelligence, the research arm of GSMA, the international trade body for mobile operators.
Symantec to shut down Backup Exec.cloud after less than 2 years on market
Symantec plans to close down its Backup Exec.cloud service, saying it lacks mobile and content-sharing features and wouldn’t be the right platform for delivering them.
Entrust expands presence in the Middle East
The company expanded its presence with the opening of a new office in Dubai and the appointment of Hani Zeini to lead technical enablement for Entrust channel partners in the region.
Bring on the services
There is an increasing emphasis on service-aligned approach to IT operations so that CIOs can deliver on the promise of partnering with business. Ashish Kuthiala, Chief Marketing Officer, Business Services Management Software, HP, talks about the value of a services aligned view of IT.
Review: Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 2 Pro
If you’re in the market for a high-performing, low-priced Ultrabook, this has to be the one to go for.
Larson-Green: Microsoft will not have three Windows platforms
Steve Ballmer’s audacious vision of “One Microsoft, all the time,” delivering a single, seamless user experience across a wide range of devices, will not be achieved without digital bloodshed.
Symantec: ‘Blackshades’ malware still at large
Cybercriminals are increasingly using the “Blackshades” malware program whose source code was leaked three years ago, according to an analysis by Symantec.
Exclusive Networks Group acquires Secureway
Exclusive Networks Group has acquired Dubai-based Secureway Network Distributors. The acquisition creates the largest pan-EMEA value added distributor of disruptive …
Taking retail seriously
Seagate’s external hard drive unit was separated from the internal business earlier this year in an attempt to bring more focus to both sides. We speak with Motaz Khalil, Retail Marketing Manager, Seagate, and Ayman Al-Ajouz, Sales Manager, MENA, Seagate Branded Solutions, to find out how the new push into the retail business has gone.
California sues SAP over ‘significant errors’ in payroll software project
SAP has been slapped with a lawsuit by California’s state controller over a payroll software implementation that cost taxpayers vast sums, but has never worked correctly.