Alpha Data, the UAE-based systems integrator and Managed Service Provider, has launched ‘Alpha Cloud.’
The power of one
Commvault has recently launched the next-generation of its product portfolio, which it says, delivers a broad spectrum of innovation to help customers address data management challenges. We caught up the company’s Chairman, President and CEO, Robert Hammer during his maiden visit to Dubai.
Need for speed
With its internal departments siloed and lacking process alignment, Saudi Diesel Equipment Company needed unity and efficiency in its technology. Ahmed Alkooheji, Department Head, IT and PMO sought an ERP solution that could provide transparency and clarity for the firm.
Alpha Data launches public cloud platform in the UAE
Alpha Data, the UAE-based systems integrator and Managed Service Provider, has launched ‘Alpha Cloud,’ a new public cloud service that features cloud functionality tailored to meet the country’s local cloud computing requirements.
Canon holds annual partner conference
Canon, a global player in imaging solutions, held its annual partner conference for the Middle East and Central and North Africa regions. A key highlight of the conference this year was Canon Europe’s announcement of the founding of new ‘Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA)’ business division, which will enhance Canon’s business within the Africa region.
Key to success
As customers’ requirements go beyond a single point product, partners are increasingly looking to scale up through solution selling. We take a look at how the regional IT channel can move towards this business model in the most effective manner.
What’s in store?
Philippe Fosse, Vice President EMEA Channels, EMC, foresees how the regional IT channel is set to evolve in 2016.
Flash forward
Mohammed Dualeh, Regional Sales Manager –MENA, Pure Storage, writes about what IT managers ought to know about all-flash storage systems
Telcos as content providers –but why?
The telcos of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are beginning to converge their traditional abilities and the delivery of attractive and compelling content is opening up valuable new revenue streams.
Cashing in
Reseller ME examines the opportunities for channel partners when deploying Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications and how they can profit in this space.
Vintage tech: TI-99
Released in June 1981 in the United States, the Texas Instruments TI-99/4A was an updated version of their unpopular TI-99/4 released two years prior.
Eliminating security blind spots
With attackers preying on the security gaps created by encrypted traffic, there are various common network traffic inspection errors being made by organisations today. We bring you a few common issues occurring within networks and how they can be remedied.
First in flight
Gulf Air, the flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has a history of flying high. The firm’s Director of IT, Dr. Jassim Haji, relished the opportunity to upgrade its data centre to a first-class package.
Rejuvenating retail
Jacob Chacko, Business Lead, SMB and Commercial, Middle East and Turkey at Aruba Networks, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, urges retail stores to be a step ahead of the digital customer experience revolution.
Dial M for money
Mobile payments market is growing at a rapid pace along with the adoption of mobile phones, and is slated to …
Riverbed study highlights gaps in app performance among businesses
Riverbed Technology has announced the results of the Riverbed Global Application Performance Survey 2015, a global survey of business decision-makers on the business impact of application performance.
Case Studies
Airline TransSys help leading Airlines elevates its customer experience by implementing Oracle Sales, Services & Marketing Cloud. UAE’s Budget Airline …
ZOTAC, Al Falak sign distribution agreement
ZOTAC International has signed a distribution agreement with Al-Falak Electronic Equipment and Supplies, an IT and communications solution provider in the GCC countries.
Onto pastures new
As voice and SMS streams decline, telecom operators are increasingly looking for revenue through OTT and data services. What revenue sources will emerge in the near future, and which ones will be phased out altogether?
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.