Gregg Petersen, Regional Director, Middle East and SAARC, Veeam Software, explains why data centre availability is here to stay.

The idea economy: Is your industry ripe for disruption?
Alaa Alshimy, VP, Enterprise Group and Managing Director for HP Middle East, Mediterranean and Africa (MEMA), shares insight on the potential of a hyper-connected world ahead of GITEX 2015.
Honor launches Honor 7 in the Middle East
Honor has officially launched its new Honor 7 device to the Middle East. The new device will be available from 18th October at AED 1,399.

EMC to highlight its Smart City platforms at GITEX
EMC’s presence at this year’s GITEX will focus on its Smart City platforms and in demonstrating the power of the Federation, with an emphasis on Big Data, converged infrastructure and Flash solutions.
Encode to showcase its latest security solutions at GITEX
Encode will be demonstrating its latest products and solutions in security analytics, response orchestration and cybersecurity operations and intelligence at GITEX Technology Week.

Dell to acquire EMC in $67B deal
Dell is reportedly in talks to acquire enterprise storage company EMC, marking a new chapter in the PC maker’s history.

Laserfiche to demonstrate ECM system solutions at GITEX
Laserfiche has announced that it will demonstrate new enterprise content management (ECM) system functionality, including a new app for Windows devices and a wizard-driven, code-free app-to-app integration tool at GITEX.
Zebra Technologies to present visibility solutions at GITEX
Zebra Technologies will exhibit its latest solutions for increased visibility, transparency and productivity with a focus on mobility, cloud and the Internet Of Things (IoT), during GITEX Technology Week.

Riverbed, Microsoft to highlight IaaS and SaaS solutions at GITEX
Riverbed Technology has announced that it will participate at GITEX 2015, through its technology partner Microsoft.
HID Global to highlight secure identity solutions at GITEX
With the theme, ‘Your Security Connected,’ HID Global’s involvement at GITEX 2015 will highlight its convenient and innovative identity and access management (IAM) solutions which include smart applications, smart devices and smart technology.
Starlink to highlight risk management solutions at GITEX
StarLink will promote its risk management and security technology offerings and showcase 12 leading vendors from its portfolio as part of its presence at GITEX Technology Week.

CommScope to highlight connectivity solutions at GITEX
CommScope will showcase its connectivity solutions that support and drive the journey towards Smart Cities and the Internet of Things (IoT) at the GITEX Technology Week 2015.
CommScope to feature Smart City and IoT solutions at GITEX
CommScope will showcase its connectivity solutions that support and drive the journey towards Smart Cities and the Internet of Things (IoT) at the GITEX Technology Week 2015.
A10 Networks to present Thunder appliances at GITEX 2015
A10 Networks will be presenting the company’s Thunder appliances, including Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) with SSL Insight and Threat Protection Systems (TPS) at this year’s GITEX.
A10 Networks to bring security solutions at GITEX
A10 Networks will be presenting the company’s Thunder appliances, including Application Delivery Controllers (ADC) with SSL Insight and Threat Protection Systems (TPS) at this year’s GITEX.
DenyAll to present next-gen web app firewall
DenyAll will be exhibiting at this year’s GITEX Technology Week 2015 along with its distribution partner for the Middle East region, emt Distribution.
Avaya to bring AvayaLive Engage solutions at GITEX
Avaya has announced that it will be bringing its AvayaLive Engage solutions during GITEX Technology Week.

Avaya takes GITEX 2015 global with AvayaLive Engage
Avaya has announced that it will be bringing its AvayaLive Engage solutions during GITEX Technology Week.

FireEye and F5 announce global partnership
Application services company, F5 Networks, and cybersecurity vendor, FireEye, have inked a global partnership to deliver integrated security solutions.
Alpha Data receives partner award from VMware
Alpha Data has announced that it has received the ‘Middle East Partner of the Year Award’ from VMware, during a ceremony held in Dubai recently.