Mario Georgiou, Regional Partner Director, Middle East and Africa, Juniper Networks, explains the transforming role of the channel in a cloud-enabled environment.
Online ‘Bargain centre’ launched in Middle East
Dubai-based IT & mobility store www.ensureshopping.com is now available to customers in the Middle East.
emt launches channel partner training scheme
IT security distributor emt Distribution has launched its channel partner training program, Market Magnitude.
EMC: UAE behind in data protection
EMC has announced the findings of a new global data protection study that reveals that data loss and downtime have cost enterprises $1.7 trillion (globally) in the last twelve months, with the UAE’s maturity in data protection low.
SNB IT Distribution to feature at Intersec
SNB IT Distribution will highlight its security and surveillance portfolio at regional security-focused exhibition Intersec 2015.
Thuraya releases consumer satellite phone
Dubai-based Thuraya Telecommunications Company today launched its entry-level satellite phone, the XT-LITE.
Positioned for progress
Sakkeer Hussain, Sales & Marketing Director, D-Link MEA, discusses about the company’s new products and what role the partners play in its growth journey
Reseller Middle East celebrates elite Hot 50 winners
Reseller Middle East (RME) held its third edition of Hot 50 awards last evening at a glamourous ceremony at the open air venue of Rivington Bar and Grill, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.
Mindware honours top partners
Mindware in association with Reseller Middle East, organised ‘Synergy – Partner Summit and Award 2014’ last week at Habtoor Grand. The half-day event recognised and honoured the top performing partners of the distributor.
Hospitality headhunt
With a wealth of hospitality IT experience under his belt, Prasanna Rupasinghe, Director of IT and AV, Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates, knows what it takes to keep his guests happy. His reputation for accomplished projects have ensured that he has always had an array of Middle Eastern companies chasing his services.
Know your enemy
With customers’ hard-earned cash in their custody, banks need vigilant, vigorous IT security teams to thwart opportunist hackers. Rinaldo Ribeiro, Head of IT Risk and GRC, Commercial Bank of Dubai, discusses the role of incident visibility and employee education in guarding CBD’s crown jewels.
Westcon named as ‘Avaya Distributor of the year’
Westcon Middle East was presented with the award for ‘Avaya Distributor of the year 2014’ across Global Growth Markets which includes Middle East, Africa, Turkey, India, Russia, CIS, and Greater China at the Avaya Customers and Partners Connect 2015.
Globex International acquires Octagone International FZE
India-based company Globex International has acquired Octagon International FZE. The RAK Free Zone company has been in the market for almost a decade and has created a solid business in agro commodities, fertilizers and IT.
Irish tech firms seek to strengthen Middle Eastern ties.
The export agency of the Irish government responsible for development and growth of Irish enterprises in overseas markets, Enterprise Ireland, held a one-day technology forum in Riyadh last month, providing a platform for Irish and Gulf business communities to network and share best practices.
ME trio join ‘Networked Society’ index
Ericsson has published the 2014 edition of its Networked Society City Index report, ranking Cairo as number 3 in terms of ICT maturity improvement from 2013 to 2014, and adding Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Muscat to its list.
Mindware to hold partner summit & awards
Regional distributor Mindware is all set to honour their top performing partners in their inaugural summit – Synergy: Mindware Partner Summit and Awards – on 7th December 2014 at Habtoor Grand, Dubai Marina.
MDS PACC bags Avaya award
MDS PACC, a UAE-based premier Infrastructure solutions provider, has won the Avaya GCC Partner of the Year award 2014, a prestigious global award from Avaya.
Al-Futtaim Technologies Qatar wins global Avaya accolade
Regional systems integrator, Al Futtaim Technologies has won the ‘Networking Partner of the Year’ award from Avaya.
Sage strategy
With over a decade’s experience in the banking industry, Faizal Eledath knows that great results don’t come overnight. The National Bank of Oman Chief Information Officer has learned the value of comprehensively understanding a business and its employees before making rash decisions.
Golden jubilee
Swiss cabling company R&M is celebrating a milestone this year. During its 50th year in operation, they are coming with solutions and expertise that fit the region’s booming investments. CNME sits down with CEO Michel Riva to see what is in store for the company this year.