Cisco is this week unveiling an alternative to OpenFlow for software-defined networking and proposing it as a standard, while adding it as a vital component of the company’s new programmable architecture.
Juniper to lay off 500 and close facilities
Juniper Networks will lay off about 6 percent of its workforce and back out of application delivery controllers as part of a restructuring intended to cut costs and focus the company on markets where it can grow at a faster rate.
Citrix appoints Logicom as Middle East VAD
Citrix has announced the appointment of Logicom as its second value added distributor in the Middle East region.
Dell unveils BYOD product plans
Dell has unveiled enterprise mobility software for Google Android or Apple iOS that supports BYOD use by selectively applying VPN controls only to the corporate apps on the device, not the employee’s personal apps.
Integrating with best practices
Given the rapid development of Data integration technologies over the last decade, it is difficult to know what the best practices are for each DI technique. Additionally, the desire to integrate quickly to keep up with the growing trend has some enterprises sacrificing quality data integration for quick implementation.
Symantec hotseat far from secure
It seems sadly ironic that the role of Symantec CEO is shrouded in insecurity. The antivirus and security software vendor …
The draw of NAS
Given the heavy cost of cloud services, Network Attached Storage has emerged as a cost-effective solution for SMBs looking to store their data. We take a look at the benefits of NAS and how it can be used as a flexible tool within an organisation.
State of the union
Sreedhar K. Reddy, Director of IT, Aldar, and his IT team took advantage of their corporate merger to streamline administrative processes, and upgrade systems, among other tasks. The result – a corporate merger that stands as an example for businesses worldwide.
Simplifying security
Reseller ME speaks to Nidal Othman, Managing Director, StarLink on the distributor’s channel programme and plans for the year.
BlackBerry revenue plunges 64 percent in Q4
BlackBerry continued to struggle during the company’s fiscal fourth quarter, experiencing a huge drop in revenue and a $423 million net loss.
Microsoft launches Office for iPad, iPhone and Android
Microsoft has finally released Office for iPad alongside Office Mobile apps for iPhone and Android.
Amazon counters Google with its own cloud price cuts
The price war among major cloud providers continues, with Amazon Web Services announcing Wednesday that it is lowering the prices of a number of its cloud services, one day after Google slashed prices.
Toshiba Kirabook: Rich and thin, but still falls short
Toshiba’s engineers committed a few critical design mistakes that severely undermined their Ultrabook’s claim to luxury status. Thankfully Toshiba has made amends–mostly. The second-gen Kirabook is better, more powerful, and less expensive. But it remains a few features short of being a masterpiece.
The death of Internet privacy
In the age of constant connection, internet users are sharing more and more sensitive information online. As hackers become more organised and the amount of data stored in the cloud increases, the potential for leaks of sensitive data becomes magnified.
CNME hosts fifth annual Network World ME Awards
CNME hosted its fifth annual Network World ME awards last night at the Godolphin Ballroom in Jumeirah Emirates Towers.
Linksys announces IP surveillance cameras
Linksys has announced the expansion of its small business solutions with a line-up of indoor and outdoor IP surveillance cameras and a network video recorder for remote and live monitoring, playback and recording.
Emerging vendors: A10 Networks
The Middle East region has grown to be an important hub for ICT solution providers over the years. Infrastructure growth and fast adoption to new technologies have changed the face of many countries in the region. Global players and entrepreneurs are finding it impossible to ignore the opportunities present here. But understanding that a channel-based strategy works best within these countries, most of them are in the process of signing up partners, who can help enhance their business. Reseller ME features new and emerging vendors in the region.
Women of the channel: Anita Thomson
Reseller ME profiles women of the channel and highlights the importance of workforce diversity.
StarLink extends distribution coverage with Dell Software
The company’s channel partners in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon can now provide their customers with Dell Software’s connected security solution.
Aruba unveils Mobility-Defined Networks
Aruba Networks has unveiled its Mobility-Defined Networks, a new architecture that aims to enable IT departments in the Middle East to build an ‘all-wireless workplace’ designed to enhance #GenMobile productivity and job satisfaction.