Cloud use continues to grow rapidly in the enterprise and has unquestionably become a part of mainstream IT – so much so that many organisations now claim to have a “cloud-first” strategy.
Consumer is king
As data centres move towards being software-defined, application response time is deemed as more important than infrastructure capacity management. With applications consisting of a plethora of services delivered from a range of resources, end-user experience (EUE) is key.
Intel Security report reveals need to improve cloud security
Intel Security has recently released ‘Blue Skies Ahead? The State of Cloud Adoption,’ a global report advocating the need for technology vendors to help businesses, governments and consumers understand the implications surrounding the growing adoption of the cloud.
‘Dell Technologies’ to emerge from Dell-EMC merger
Michael Dell today announced at EMC World 2016 that once its $67 billion merger with EMC has closed, the new company will be called ‘Dell Technologies’.
The in-thing
In a world driven by as-a-service models, telco providers stand to suffer if they do not get their fair share of the services they provide. How can they differentiate themselves in terms of delivering Internet of Things infrastructure, and what hurdles must be overcome in this process?
Thriving in the SD era
Reeman Ansari, Regional Channel Manager, MENA, VMware, advises resellers to develop a range of augmented capabilities that will enable them to drive transformation for customers in the software-defined age.
BIOS Middle East launches CloudHPT
BIOS Middle East (BIOSME) has announced that it has achieved an advanced accreditation to provide CISCO Powered Services after completing a rigorous audit of CISCO’s Managed Services Programme (CMSP).
TransSys participates at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2016
TransSys Solutions has announced its participation at the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2016, which is taking place at the Mina A’Salam Hotel, Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai from 1st to 3rd March 2016.
Oracle debuts four-tier cloud-focused partner programme
Oracle has unveiled a new Oracle Partner Network (OPN) Cloud Programme to help partners accelerate the growth of their Oracle Cloud business by providing them with technical and go-to-market support.
Riverbed set to host end-user and partner Event in Dubai
The conference, targeted at end-users and the channel respectively, will follow a common theme of ‘Maximising Application Performance.’
Polycom introduces new collaboration software solution
The RealPresence Clariti, according to the company, is a simple and cloud-ready collaboration infrastructure software that can support a broad selection of collaboration ecosystems and a streamlined licensing model.
Keep it in sync
While cloud computing has proven to be beneficial for many organisations, IT departments have been slow to trust the cloud for business-critical Microsoft SQL Server workloads.
On the horizon
As regional CIOs of enterprises and SMBs alike face budgeting and political struggles to gain backing for their desired initiatives, they find themselves spoiled for choice in terms of exciting, disruptive technologies. Which solutions stand the best chance of catching their eye in the coming year?
What’s in store?
Philippe Fosse, Vice President EMEA Channels, EMC, foresees how the regional IT channel is set to evolve in 2016.
Oracle highlights silicon-level security
Oracle used a Dubai media roundtable to highlight security updates to its cloud offering encompassing its Software-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service and Infrastructure-as-a-Service offerings.
Oracle to feature cloud offerings at GITEX
Oracle has announced that it will be participating in this year’s GITEX Technology Week, with “Journey to the Cloud” as its theme.
Red Hat to put focus on IoT, cloud and enterprise mobility at GITEX
Red Hat has announced its participation at GITEX 2015, taking place on 18th to 22nd October 2015, where it will demonstrate its open hybrid cloud technologies for bare metal, virtualisation, private cloud and public cloud deployments.
Google Cloud Platform to support Windows server
Google has recently expanded its support for Windows workloads running on its cloud, a move that aims to better position Google Cloud Platform to court enterprise customers.
Microsoft looks to empower IT in the cloud
Microsoft is working to help its enterprise customers move their data, apps and operations to the cloud – specifically the hybrid cloud.
Riverbed launches new software solution
Riverbed Technology has announced the launch of Riverbed SteelCentral Portal a new software solution for managing application performance in today’s hybrid …