Increasing number of partners are finding managed services as a lucrative business offering. Reseller ME investigates how they can go the extra mile to further maximise the opportunities present in the market.
Cyber security market in MEA region to reach $13 billion by 2019
A recent report from Cybersecurity Ventures has forecasted that the cyber security market of the Middle East and African region (MEA) is expected to grow to $13.43 billion by 2019 – covering an expected compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7 per cent in the next five years.
Apple’s iPad Pro could replace laptops in the workplace, says CIOs
Apple’s iPad Pro, with its roomy high-resolution display, smart keyboard and stylus, got some CIOs to conclude that the new device has the potential to replace desktops and laptops in the workplace.
Fujitsu World Tour in Dubai focuses on the opportunities of a hyper-connected world
On 7th September 2015, Fujitsu hosted the Dubai leg of its Fjitsu World Tour at The Atlantis, The Palm. The event was part of a global event that takes place in 19 countries. Under the theme of ‘Human Centric Innovation,’ the event featured a roster of esteemed experts from various sectors.
Apple goes bigger with new iPad
CEO Tim Cook and other top Apple executives last night unveiled a larger tablet dubbed the iPad Pro, a revamped Apple TV and near the tail of a two-hour-long event, new iPhones.
Condo Protego’s Bhaskar on Symantec-Veritas split
Savitha Bhaskar, CEO, Condo Protego, explains how the Symantec-Veritas split affects partners and discusses plans to tap into the SMB market.
Security of things
Philippe Roggeband, Business Development Manager, Cisco Security Architecture, explains in-depth how organisations can tackle the challenges around Internet of Things (IoT).
An open mind
David Postel, Partner and Alliances Leader, Red Hat MEA, discusses key aspects to building an open source technology practice in the region.
Easy money
As hackers become more organised, previously challenging targets seem like easy pickings. In the past, a thief would need to take on high-risk behaviour to gain access to the goods. Now, the big payoff may be only a few clicks away.
IoT: Invasive or invaluable?
The Internet of Things is forecast to be a pivotal and pervasive tech trend in the coming years. The power to connect almost any physical object to the Internet could bring huge benefits for the enterprise, but what are its pitfalls? How can Middle Eastern organisations overcome security and privacy concerns to realise the benefits of the IoT?
Meeting the brief
The way employees do business has changed over the last few years. More and more meetings are conducted remotely, using UC tools including video conferencing. Although convenient, there are a few things to keep in mind if physical workspaces are phased out.
Blackberry acquires Good Technology
BlackBerry has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Good Technology (Good) for $425 million.
Open for business
IT is heading towards being something more akin to a utility service, transformed by OpenStack’s open standardised cloud architecture, which will improve interoperability and render vendor lock-in a thing of the past.
Dial D for digital
How can telecom operators offer a more integrated omnichannel experience and develop new products and services to meet the needs of their customers?
Virtual velocity
With a growing number of passengers and an ever-expanding fleet of planes, flydubai is soaring. With success such as theirs, however, often come a few challenges. To address their IT needs, flydubai turned to virtualisation so that their vision would never be grounded.
A brave, new, software-defined world
As the mobile-cloud era escalates, so do businesses’ expectations of IT. Today, there are millions of applications and billions of users expecting everything within the business to work without a hitch – but that’s not all. They also want to be able to work anywhere, on any device and with complete peace of mind that business data is secure.
Managerial mind
For Akshaya Gaur, technical acumen alone has never been enough to succeed in IT. The Mashreq Bank Chief Information Officer has garnered a wealth of international experience across innovative projects, but has never lost his love of getting the best from his teams.
ISIT, SNIA Europe announce success of first SNIA ME Academy
ISIT and the Storage Networking Industry Association of Europe (SNIA Europe), has announced that the pioneering edition of the ‘SNIA Middle East Academy,’ has concluded on a high-note.
Fujitsu to bring CCD offerings to YBA Kanoo
Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo (YBA Kanoo) in Bahrain has selected Fujitsu to replace all their PCs and laptops and supply Fujitsu’s CCDs across its business divisions.
BT Al Saudia partners with Vision Solutions
BT Al Saudia will distribute and provide technical support for Vision Solutions’ Double Take products in Saudi Arabia, as part of a recently announced reseller partnership between the two companies.