Dimension Data has announced that it is extending its portfolio of cloud-based Unified Communications (UC) services to include Cisco Hosted Collaboration Solution (HCS).
Gartner: Most CIOs will change tech and sourcing relationships
A recent global survey by Gartner finds 70 per cent of CIOs will change their technology and sourcing relationships in the next two to three years, as organisations struggle to adjust to a digital future.
Yahoo CEO Mayer talks mobile, advertising and Tumblr
Like her counterparts who have arrived at other older companies, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer prides herself on having pushed her team and the products they build into the world of mobile. For Yahoo the march to mobile always appeared to come begrudgingly over years of fits and starts.
Managing more
As enterprises move forward into the world of virtualisation, BYOD and cloud computing, the need for IT management services becomes more apparent. We spoke with Raj Sabhlok, President, ManageEngine, to discuss the role of IT management companies.
Google and Cisco partner to bring WebEx to Chromebooks
Google and Cisco are teaming up in the enterprise collaboration market, bundling WebEx with Chromebooks and integrating the Cisco Web conferencing and online meeting product with Google Apps.
Oracle reverses hardware revenue decline in Q3
Oracle’s third-quarter revenue rose 4 percent to US$9.3 billion while net income increased 2 percent to $2.6 billion, buoyed by growth in new software licenses and cloud subscriptions as well as a long-anticipated rise in hardware product revenue.
ManageEngine slashes IT help desk expenses
ManageEngine has announced that the standard edition of its flagship IT help desk software, ServiceDesk Plus, is now available for free — with …
SDN – moving beyond the hype and realising its value
To overcome the rigidity of the traditional data centre network, software-defined networking has emerged as a popular solution, says Taj El Khayat, Managing Director, Middle East, Turkey, North, West and Central Africa, Riverbed Technology
Game, set, match.
SAP is utilising its HANA platform to provide tools that produce, analyse and visualise sport data. CNME sat down with Jenni
Lewis, Solutions Architect, Global Marketing, SAP, to see how technology is transforming the way sport is being played.
Huawei launches strategic channel plans for 2014
Huawei has announced that it will build upon its Middle East channel partner network by offering specialised training and technical knowledge to empower its partners to identify opportunities for growth in 2014.
Bit9 appoints new META Regional Director
Mohammad Aquib Aftab will be responsible for establishing the Bit9 brand in the region as the right choice for enterprise endpoint and server security, according to the company.
Hands on with iOS 7.1: A few good improvements
Four months after releasing iOS 7 – the latest major update to the operating system controlling Apple mobile devices – iOS 7.1 has hit the airwaves, providing bug fixes, performance enhancements and a few welcome additions for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
Gartner: MEA infrastructure spend to hit $3.4 billion
IT infrastructure spending, comprising storage, server, and enterprise networking equipment, in the Middle East and Africa is forecast to reach $3.47 billion, a 4.1 percent increase from 2013, according to Gartner.
Gartner: MEA infrastructure spend to hit $3.4 billion
IT infrastructure spending, comprising storage, server, and enterprise networking equipment, in the Middle East and Africa is forecast to reach $3.47 billion, a 4.1 percent increase from 2013, according to Gartner.
Aruba announces five software tools for optimising Wi-Fi networks
Aruba Networks has announced a package of software upgrades designed to better accommodate all-wireless workplaces, including sites where employees use three different mobile devices with multiple applications.
Quest for growth
Jumbo Electronics is tapping new technologies as it forges the path to business innovation
iOS 7.1 release pushes new tweaks and features
Lest you thought you might be waiting until iOS 8 for a new dose of Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS …
Innovation on tap
As the largest importer of alcohol in the region, African + Eastern is leading the way in both distribution of products and sales innovation. Samir Khan, Regional IS Manager of the company, is always looking for new ways to streamline the business using cutting-edge technology.
It's all about mobile
Around 75,000 people descended on the Catalonian city for the 2014 Mobile World Congress, which showcased faster and more flexible mobile networks and shiny new smartphones, among other connected things.
Bringing it all together
Converged storage has transitioned from hype to market reality. Combining compute resources with storage delivery promises to drive efficiency and save money for enterprises reeling under the data deluge.