Moving virtual servers around a hybrid cloud environment isn’t hard, but managing the data is. That’s why NetApp wants to be “the enterprise data-management standard across the enterprise,” says CEO Tom Georgens.
Need for speed
IT managers around the world are falling in love with SSDs (solid state drives) in enterprise servers because they solve two major headaches: they run fast enough to replace multiple HDDs (hard disk drives) and they help reduce the electric bill.
DISTREE Middle East 2014 kicks off today
The tenth annual DISTREE Middle East retail channel event begins today in Abu Dhabi, and will offer a platform for meetings between ICT and consumer electronics vendors, distributors, retailers and e-tailers, plus a conference programme featuring a range of speakers.
The draw of NAS
Given the heavy cost of cloud services, Network Attached Storage has emerged as a cost-effective solution for SMBs looking to store their data. We take a look at the benefits of NAS and how it can be used as a flexible tool within an organisation.
Change to expand
Reseller ME caught up with Sofocles Socratous, Senior Director, EMEA Channel & Emerging Markets, Seagate Technology, at the company’s annual partner conference last month, to learn about its business focus.
In the right direction
Training partners is imperative for a successful channel business. Reseller ME investigates how the channel goes about implementing these programmes and the roadblocks.
Taking stock
As data is generated by the minute through various mediums, Reseller ME explores the channel’s role in optimising storage solutions.
9 storage trends for 2014
CNME asks a panel of experts to look forward to the nine biggest storage trends of 2014.
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.
Quick as a flash
Many businesses are doing away with their traditional storage systems, opting instead for all-flash arrays.
How to test the waters when it comes to cloud computing
After a period of reluctance, organisations are beginning to trust the cloud, but the decision far from ends at acceptance. Do you go public or private? Or do you go for a combination of both — otherwise known as a hybrid. The latter is allowing to dip before diving in.
DISTREE Middle East hosts over 2,000 meetings
Delegates at the ninth annual DISTREE Middle East, held for the first time in Abu Dhabi last week, participated in …
Western Digital and SanDisk deliver their first hybrid drive
Western Digital has released new information about its first hybrid drive, revealing that it is using NAND flash technology from …
Three’s a cloud
Businesses continue to plunge into cloud computing with gusto, but are they fully aware of the challenges surrounding the number …
It’s all about storage
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You only live twice
With an ever-increasing data volume but by no means an ever-increasing IT budget, businesses are facing a tough task in …
Lenovo and EMC target SMBs with LenovoEMC collaboration
Two major IT brands, Lenovo and EMC, have collaborated on storage products in the SMB market by creating joint …
Ballmer’s bonus dwarfted by peers’, Hastings leaves Microsoft board
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer saw his bonus shrink a little in 2012 while that of other Microsoft executives rose significantly, …
The titans- Hesham Tantawi
Hesham Tantawi, VP, Middle East, Africa and Turkey at Asbis
Jury was biased, says Samsung, demands retrial against Apple
The foreman of the jury that recently handed Apple a US$1 billion patent victory over Samsung was untruthful and biased, …