E.U. politicians have said that they doubt data collection by the U.S. National Security Agency has been purely for the fight against terrorism.
Telecoms outlook 2014
It would seem that the telecoms world saw something of a shift during 2013. While margins from traditional revenue streams surrounding voice and text continued to fall, demand for data went through the roof, and it continues to climb. Undoubtedly, 2013 was the year of mobile data.
Qualcomm: next ARM server chip producer?
Qualcomm’s CEO said his company has the capabilities to build ARM server chips but was careful not to disclose any product plans at the International CES in Las Vegas.
Your mammoth guide to the best A7-ready apps for iPad Mini and iPad Air
The headline feature of the new iPad mini and iPad Air is its fast A7 processor and Retina screen. And what a thing of beauty is the latter…
Gartner: Worldwide IT spending on track to hit $3.8 Trillion in 2014
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3.8 trillion in 2014, a 3.1 percent increase from 2013 spending of $3.7 trillion, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.
Ericsson presents the top 10 consumer trends for 2014
Anders Lindblad, President, Ericsson Middle East offers his tips for the top consumer trends of 2014.
Ford CEO Mulally on Microsoft role: 'I only plan to serve Ford.'
Ford CEO Alan Mulally, seeking to end speculation over a possible move to Microsoft, told the Associated Press on Monday that he will not become the software company’s next CEO.
BlackBerry CEO Chen: 'Blackberry still most secure solution.'
Recently-installed BlackBerry CEO John Chen is on a mission to revive the ailing company to financial health, largely by restoring faith in BlackBerry among corporate CIO’s and other traditional enterprise customers.
Oracle makes cloud advancement by acquiring SDN firm Corente
Oracle is buying Corente, maker of SDN technology for WANs (wide area networks), in a strike against competitors Cisco and IBM. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close early this year, weren’t disclosed on Tuesday.
Sony launches Xperia Z1 Compact smartphone
Sony Mobile has launched its waterproof Xperi Z1 Compact smartphone at CES.
Logicom partners with CommVault
Company to deliver CommVault’s offerings across GCC and Levant region through its network of resellers and systems integrator.
How the Internet of Things has created data hoarders
The mountain of information devices create is forcing companies to rethink how to securely capture, store and retrieve data to derive more value from it, says Greg White, Senior Manager of Product Marketing at CommVault
HP ships an Android all-in-one PC, plus several business laptops and desktops
It seems like a bit of a disconnect for HP to announce new commercial PCs at a trade show focused on consumer electronics, but HP -which didn’t book exhibit space at this year’s CES – is wise not to waste the opportunity.
Avnet to distribute SanDisk globally
The distributor will deliver flash-based storage solutions to SanDisk’s enterprise and industrial customers globally.
Healthy fruits
BlackBerry’s latest financial results, which were announced mid-December, show that the company has a lot to do before it gets back to any level of solid footing.
Cutting through the confusion
Cloud and Big Data are two topics that have been shrouded in confusion over the past 12 months. Quite apart from the never-ending hyperbole surrounding the two mega-trends, their reputations have taken something of a battering over the past year.
Taking stock
As data is generated by the minute through various mediums, Reseller ME explores the channel’s role in optimising storage solutions.
What wearable tech has up its sleeve for CES 2014
Wearable technology is an exploding field in desperate need of a category-defining product. And now, with the Consumer Electronics Show upon us, we get to see whether any company can release an uncompromised, mainstream consumer hit in 2014.
Barclays first UK bank to pilot cheque deposits via smartphones
Barclays is set to be the first bank in the UK to pilot technology that will allows businesses and consumers to deposit cheques via their smartphones, reducing the time it takes for cash to clear.
Virtualisation: the bigger picture
As an annual maturity assessment, the Gartner Hype Cycle continues to provide an accurate indication of those technologies and IT trends that are continuing to change the landscape around us, particularly those that have created large-scale technological shifts that impact a diverse set of users.