Open source solutions are now moving to ERP and CRM; and increasingly organisations are seeing the benefits of deploying these solutions to achieve more cost-effective operations. The prospects in this space are no secret, Reseller ME evaluates what this spells out for partners.
Mindware adopts 3i Infotech’s ORION 11j
Mindware, a Dubai-based virtualisation-focused distributor adopts 3i Infotech’s ORION 11j product as its ERP solutions for their Cloud based application.
StorIT, Unitrends sign distribution agreement
StorIT has announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Unitrends.

A10 Networks signs VAD agreement with cloud distribution
A10 Networks has announced that it has signed Cloud Distribution, a next-generation value-added distributor (VAD) based in Saudi Arabia.

Nimble networking
Evolving and expanding a network to meet ever-changing demands from consumers and business users is a challenge. Network optimisation services help customers to get the most out of their network investment, with the focus on network performance and end-user experience.

The worker’s shift
The consumerisation of IT is driven by employees who buy their own devices, use their own personal online service accounts, install their own applications and then connect to the corporate network, often without the organisation’s knowledge or approval. Is this new wave of autonomy a friend or foe to the IT department?

Seizing possibilities
Held in Prague, Czech Republic, EMC’s annual CIO Connect Summit delved into the continuously evolving IT industry and how technology chiefs can redefine the IT agenda.

Prolific partnerships
Promotional gimmicks aside, Lenovo’s Tech World conference boasted a formidable roster of elite industry CEOs as well as some exciting product launches and demos. On the enterprise side, the firm also discussed its strategy to usher in more services and solutions-oriented offerings. James Dartnell reports from Beijing.

The winning formula
With a renewed focus on innovation and enterprise technologies, Dell is raising the stakes with an end-to-end, solutions-oriented strategy. Jeevan Thankappan reports from Dell Innovation Day in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Streaming for success
Qumu, an enterprise video content management company, has recently announced the opening of its Dubai office that will serve as the hub for its operations in Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. During his visit in Dubai, Qumu CEO Sherman Black shares the growing opportunities in the enterprise video industry segment and the company’s plans for the region.
Samsung introduces the Gear VR
Samsung Gulf Electronics has announced that Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition is now available in the UAE in limited quantities.

Fujitsu debuts new flagship storage system
Fujitsu introduces the new FUJITSU Storage ETERNUS DX8700 S3 and DX8900 S3.

Al Falak to offer services to KSA banking and finance segment
Al Falak Electronic Equipment & Supplies Company has revealed its move of offering its ICT-based services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) banking and finance segment.

Arrow ECS’ VP on new market routes
Jean-Loup Desamaison-Cognet, CEEMEA Vice President, Arrow ECS, on exploring new routes to market and company focus for the year.

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Red Hat and Samsung form strategic alliance
Red Hat has announced a strategic alliance with Samsung to deliver the next generation of mobile solutions for the enterprise.
StarLink joins Riverbed VAD programme
StarLink has announced that it has joined the Riverbed Performance Value Added Distributor (VAD) Programme in UAE.

IBM, Box sign cloud technologies partnership
IBM and online storage firm Box have recently formed a wide-ranging cloud technologies partnership.

Blackberry posts positive cash flow for the fiscal 2016 first quarter
BlackBerry Limited has recently reported its financial results for the three months ended May 30, 2015.

At the crossroads
Manny Rivelo, the newly appointed CEO of F5 Networks, speaks about life in the age of cloud and SDN, and …