Research and advisory firm, Gartner, has released its list of technology predictions and trends for the years 2013 and beyond. …
Taking the virtual step
Virtualised storage was a game changing technology for IT. The introduction of virtualisation has delivered many benefits for IT departments …
Nokia drops off from list of top five smartphone vendors
Nokia has dropped off the list of the top five smartphone vendors in the third quarter, facing stiff competition from …
Infected computers rented as proxy servers on the black market
Cyber criminals are using computers infected with a particular piece of malware to power a commercial proxy service that funnels …
Cisco to cut ties with ZTE after alleged Iranian sales
Cisco has reportedly cut ties with Chinese telecom vendor ZTE after allegations that ZTE sold Cisco gear to Iran. In …
Ready for prime time?
CNME held its annual Cloud Congress in Dubai, rallying together users and providers to discuss the best practices and technologies …
Oracle collaborates with rivals on CAMP cloud standard
Enterprise software rivals Red Hat and Oracle, along with a number of other software and online services providers, have collaborated …
ITC leads investigation against Amazon, Samsung and others
The U.S. International Trade Commission has said it has instituted an investigation into wireless consumer electronics devices and components thereof …
TV goes IP
Internet-based TV technology is slowly catching up in the region, opening up new revenue streams for telecom service providers. Despite …
Right time for face time
High-quality business video conferencing is moving beyond corporate rooms to mobile devices and the cloud, forcing many enterprises to rethink …
Connecting the world
Everybody’s heard of Internet2, the network consortium that connects universities and research communities across the USA. Less have heard of …
Strong signals
Enterprise femtocells are destined to play a larger role as mobile operators look for new ways to improve the smart …
Hauwai launches public cloud solution and innovation centre
Huawei has announced the global launch of its Telco Public Cloud solution and Public Cloud Services Innovation Center, which are aimed …
Partnerships drive Android uptake in Africa
Partnerships between handset manufacturers, the entertainment industry, educational institutions and mobile service providers have driven the use of Android-based gadgets …
The rise of machines
Major upgrades to networks across the Middle East last year laid a foundation of faster and more reliable connectivity with …
RME Partner Excellence Awards 2012 honours the best of the region
At a gala event that brought together the who’s-who of the channel community, Reseller Middle East yesterday honoured leading members …
Growing investment, innovation drives Kenya's tech status
Growing local and foreign investment in tech companies along with the rise of co-working spaces and the presence of global …
IT services and system integration are losing strategic importance, study reveals
The effects of increasing digitisation are leading to dramatic shifts in business models globally and in the ICT industry’s provider …
Making the leap
Standards-based 40- and 100-gigabit Ethernet switches and routers are starting to show up in enterprise networks, and it’s easy to …
Security, wireless LAN and Ethernet switching top CIO priorities
The top three priorities for CIOs in 2012 are security, wireless LAN and Ethernet switching, according to a survey conducted by investment …