Companies can spend untold funds on the latest security software, keep their firewalls and security infrastructure up-to-date, monitor networks, and employ the highest level of IT talent all in the name of security. However, it can all be rendered useless by one simple thing – employees choosing to ignore basic regulations.
First class finance
From New York to Nairobi, Paris to Perth and Beijing to Buenos Aires, Emirates is internationally acclaimed as one of the world’s elite airlines – and one of its most powerful brands. James Dartnell sat down with the company’s Senior Vice President of Group Finance, Michael Doersam, to discuss the powerful bond between the firm’s Finance and IT divisions.
UAE consumers among most tech-savvy
According to findings of a new global report commissioned by BT and Avaya, tech savvy consumers in the UAE are more active on social media platforms that the global average.
Meta Byte wins MetricStream award
Meta Byte Technologies has announced that it has received the MetricStream ‘Partner of the Year 2015’ award during its Regional Partner Awards.
Samsung launches Galaxy Tab E
Samsung has recently announced that launch of the Galaxy Tab E, a 9.6-inch budget tablet that is now available in the UAE for AED 999.
Meta Byte named as MetricStream Regional Partner of the Year
Meta Byte Technologies has announced that MetricStream has awarded Meta Byte Technologies ‘Partner of the Year 2015’ during its Regional Partner Awards.
How Manchester City aim to change football with technology
SAP and Abu Dhabi-owned City Football Group (CFG) have announced a technology partnership that aims to transform the clubs footballing operations and fan experience.
Prime alliances
The Portugal-based software company, Primavera, set shop in the region close to a year ago and is looking to develop its partner network. The company’s Country Manager Jorge Marques, talks about channel plans for the region.
Safedata’s Sangal on CS Infocomm partnership
DP Sangal, Founding Partner & Managing Director, Safedata, on the CS Infocomm alliance and relevance of services in the region.
Open secret
Open source solutions are now moving to ERP and CRM; and increasingly organisations are seeing the benefits of deploying these solutions to achieve more cost-effective operations. The prospects in this space are no secret, Reseller ME evaluates what this spells out for partners.
StorIT, Unitrends sign distribution agreement
StorIT has announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Unitrends.
Injazat partners with Kaspersky Lab
Injazat Data Systems recently announced a partnership with Kaspersky Lab in the area of training on cyber security.
A10 Networks signs VAD agreement with cloud distribution
A10 Networks has announced that it has signed Cloud Distribution, a next-generation value-added distributor (VAD) based in Saudi Arabia.
Nimble networking
Evolving and expanding a network to meet ever-changing demands from consumers and business users is a challenge. Network optimisation services help customers to get the most out of their network investment, with the focus on network performance and end-user experience.
The worker’s shift
The consumerisation of IT is driven by employees who buy their own devices, use their own personal online service accounts, install their own applications and then connect to the corporate network, often without the organisation’s knowledge or approval. Is this new wave of autonomy a friend or foe to the IT department?
Seizing possibilities
Held in Prague, Czech Republic, EMC’s annual CIO Connect Summit delved into the continuously evolving IT industry and how technology chiefs can redefine the IT agenda.
Prolific partnerships
Promotional gimmicks aside, Lenovo’s Tech World conference boasted a formidable roster of elite industry CEOs as well as some exciting product launches and demos. On the enterprise side, the firm also discussed its strategy to usher in more services and solutions-oriented offerings. James Dartnell reports from Beijing.
Kaspersky Lab hosts partner roadshows across MENA region
Kaspersky Lab recently hosted a series of roadshows across the Middle East and North Africa region aimed at helping local …
Arrow ECS’ VP on new market routes
Jean-Loup Desamaison-Cognet, CEEMEA Vice President, Arrow ECS, on exploring new routes to market and company focus for the year.
Red Hat, Samsung partner for enterprise mobile solutions
Red Hat has announced a strategic alliance with Samsung to deliver the next generation of mobile solutions for the enterprise.