Evanssion has signed a distribution agreement with vArmour to provide its Distributed Security System to customers in the region.
StorIT inks distribution deal with Tintri
Under the agreement, StorIT will promote and distribute Tintri’s entire portfolio of solutions through its extensive channel network of VARs and SIs across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
Zebra Technologies announces new PartnerConnect programme
According to Zebra, the new programme unifies its previous channel programme, following its acquisition of Motorola Solutions’ Enterprise business in 2014.
GBM appointed as first Apple authorised systems integrator
Gulf Business Machines (GBM) has been appointed as the first Apple Authorised Systems Integrator (AASI) in the UAE.
Getting a grip on cloud security
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.
IBM announces ‘Watson for Cyber Security’
IBM Security has announced ‘Watson for Cyber Security,’ a new cloud-based version of the company’s cognitive technology trained on the language of security as part of a year-long research project.
The blind spot
Data at rest is data at risk, as the old saying goes. We take a look at different database strategies that can help organisations fight back against any cyber threats.
Partner power
Riverbed Technology aims to leverage the strength of its channel partner ecosystem to drive business forward as a key application performance solutions provider.
Google strengthens VR division with new leadership
Google for Work President Amit Singh has announced that he will be leaving the company’s business-focused division to tackle new challenges on the virtual reality side of the organisation.
Faster than fast
When will 100 GbE become a necessity for the enterprise? Is the Middle East ready for it and will it suffer if it does not opt for the standard in the coming years?
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.
A whole new network
With the evolution of IT, the network has undoubtedly changed from what it was a decade ago. Enterprise organisations need to look at upgrading their network management and monitoring tools to keep up with more demanding network activities.
Broadband boost
The exponential growth in IP traffic, driven by new devices and applications, has made it imperative for operators to invest in fixed broadband networks. But, with prices stagnating, how quickly can they monetise these high-capacity networks?
AVIVO Group’s NSN Murthy relishes the chance to team-build
After moving to Dubai in 2013, NSN Murthy is thriving in his new role. Armed with a passion for compliance and watertight IT security, AVIVO Group’s IT head is now relishing the opportunity to build a formidable tech team.
ALE appoints new CEO
ALE, operating under the Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise brand, has announced the appointment of Jack Chen as its new CEO.
HPE Aruba hosts inaugural ‘Channel Sales Academy’
Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, in association with its value added distributors recently organised the first edition of its Channel Sales Academy, a sales workshop for its SMB partners.
An eye to the future
No one has the ability to alter history or tell what’s going to happen in the future. But, for businesses who want to succeed and stay ahead of market competition, there is a way to predict the future using data from the past.
Fuel efficient
Recognising the need for less paper-based processes in its operations, Emirates National Oil Company embarked on a journey to implement a new document management system.
Get your head in the cloud
If you want to tell someone to be more realistic you might say: “Get your head out of the clouds.” But in fact, you have to do the exact opposite if you’re an IT security professional charged with managing security in today’s increasingly cloud-based world.
Two-way street
Huawei recently hosted its Partner Summit 2016 at Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah, where it announced the latest developments in its ‘Transforming together’ strategy for its Middle East partners.