Managing a network’s physical layer is a task that requires technical expertise and precision. With investments made to last the long haul, getting the basics right makes a fundamental difference for a well-managed data centre.
Under the radar
Content Delivery Network specialist Akamai has arrived in the UAE. CNME visited the firm’s Dubai Marina office upon its opening, and sat down with company CEO Dr. Tom Leighton, who says the firm’s services are used on a vast scale but are relatively unknown.
Upgraded opportunity
Fady Sleiman, CIO, Waha Capital, does not see areas of weakness. Instead, he prefers to see opportunities. When he had the opportunity to streamline the technology infrastructure in the office, he and his team went all in.
On the ball
SAP recently announced a deal to become the chief technology provider for City Football Group, the quartet of soccer clubs owned by Abu Dhabi United Group. The partnership aims to build on the success of English club Manchester City, and bring enhanced footballing operations, fan experiences and business administration to CFG.
Review: Synology DS 415+
Synology’s DS415+ beats any existing NAS systems belonging to competition today.
Microsoft wins patent case against Google
Microsoft has won the long-running lawsuit against Google, as the federal appeal courts ruled in favour of Microsoft regarding the patent licencing charge that was originally filed against Motorola in 2010.
Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S2
Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of its latest offering, the Galaxy Tab S2
Alpha Data wins Microsoft Country Partner of the Year Award
Alpha Data has announced that it has won the 2015 Microsoft Country Partner of the Year Award for the UAE.
Enriching partnerships
Tanya Lobo, Distribution Director, Global Growth Market, Avaya, explains the company’s focus on the mid-market partner strategy and the success it has had on its new channel initiative, Blitz day.
EMC announces Q2 financial results
EMC recently reported its second-quarter 2015 financial results. EMC generated $1 billion in operating cash flow and $647 million in free cash flow in the second quarter, and ended the quarter with $14.8 billion in cash and investments.
IBM continues to expand cloud technology patent portfolio
According to an IBM tally released recently, the US Patent and Trademark Office has issued more than 1,200 patents to IBM related to cloud technologies during the past 18 months, with 400 of those issued so far in 2015.
Connecting the world
Tarek Saadi, Vice President and Head of Sales, Ericsson Region Middle East and East Africa, talks about the company’s Network Society vision and the trends shaping the regional telecom landscape.
Actifio to offer Google Cloud Storage Nearline
Actifio has announced a strategic relationship with Google Cloud Platform that will provide Actifio customers with one-click access to the Google Cloud Storage Nearline.
Cisco names two members of the new CEO’s team
Zorawar Biri Singh, Senior Vice President and CTO, Platforms and Solutions, and Kevin Bandy, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, will both report to Robbins.
Review: Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
James Dartnell takes Sony’s latest mid-range smartphone for a spin, and decides if the waterproof product sinks or swims.
Fortinet launches FortiGate 400D and 900D NGFW
Fortinet has launched the FortiGate 400D and the FortiGate 900D next-generation firewalls (NGFWs).
FVC boosts security portfolio with IronKey partnership
As part of its recently formed IT Infrastructure and Security division, FVC has signed a distribution agreement with Imation to distribute its IronKey enterprise level mobile security solutions across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
Simplified Solutions joins Epicor Inspired Partner Network
Epicor Software Corporation recently announced that Simplified Solutions FZCO, a software sales and service organisation based in Dubai Silicon Oasis, UAE, will be joining its Inspired Partner Network.
NetApp restructures regional management
NetApp has recently announced that Alex Wallner, Area Vice President for Central Europe and Russia, will now be responsible for NetApp’s business operations in the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Africa.
Qualcomm to cut workforce by 15%
According to recent reports Qualcomm will layoff about 15 percent of its workforce and may separate its chip and patent businesses as part of major realignment within the company.