StarLink has conducted its Annual Security Advisory Summit on December 9th, 2013 at the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai. …
Infor appoints new Manufacturing Channel Manager for ME
Gary Hopwood, the new Manufacturing Channel Manager for the Middle East, will be responsible for developing the manufacturing channel partner network throughout UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt and Libya.
Canon ME hosts 2013 partner conference
It discussed opportunities to create value in the market through diversifying the innovative product offering, focusing on managed print services and enhancing online activities.
U.S investigates Dell’s potential Syrian trade embargo violation
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating a report that Dell computers have been sold to the Syrian regime via a Dubai-based distributor, despite the trade embargo in place.
The BYO-Dilemma
The bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend has taken the world by storm, with many commentators labelling it an unstoppable force that the enterprise must come to terms with.
Ellucian Live Middle East 2013 highlights role of technology in higher education
The three-day higher education conference, attracted participants from not only the region but also Asia, Europe and the USA.
In the virtual realm
Redington Value has been recently signed up by VMware to distribute its whole portfolio in MENA region, with a special focus on software-defined data centres. We speak to B. Ramkumar, Senior Vice President, Redington Gulf-Value Division, about the deal and further plans for 2014.
Fortinet names new channel manager for Middle East
He will be responsible for driving channel development across GCC countries, Levant and Jordan for the company.
Reseller Hot 50 honours channel icons
The stakeholders of the channel gathered together for the second edition of Reseller Hot 50 Awards, which was held at H Hotel in Dubai.
Schneider Electric aiming for smart city energy distribution
Schneider Electric representatives used the company’s Power To The Cloud event to underline the importance of smart cities, and its own Next-Generation Mission Critical IT infrastructure policy.
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.
Comguard moves to a new corporate office
Located at Mazaya Business Avenue, JLT, the move will allow the company to focus on its long-term plan for developing sales and partnership in the MEA region.
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 …
ESET names new GM for Middle East
The security solutions vendor ESET has appointed Pradeesh VS as its new General Manager for the Middle East. A veteran …
Transformation through experimentation
If there’s a new challenge to overcome, Zubair Ahmed, Head of IT and Business Innovation, Emirates Islamic Bank, is the one who’s likely to take it up.
Orixcom first partner to join UAE-IX
It offers cost efficient peering services for customers with sub-rate traffic levels so they can now expand their networks in a cost effective way.
Taking centre stage
The financial industry isn’t an easy vertical to please, but DIFC has a secret weapon; it’s the only organisation outside of the telcos to own, manage and operate its infrastructure.
Down uneasy paths
On the first day of GITEX 2013, I glimpsed a future that could have been straight out of a Black Mirror episode.
Mitsumi expands value business
The African-centric Mitsumi Distribution is expanding its value business, with a focus on technology areas such as networking, Unified Comms and security.