The objective of the partnership is to accelerate the adoption of VMware’s solutions among all local customer segments, with a priority focus on technology relating to the Software-Defined Data Center, the hybrid cloud and end-user computing.
California sues SAP over ‘significant errors’ in payroll software project
SAP has been slapped with a lawsuit by California’s state controller over a payroll software implementation that cost taxpayers vast sums, but has never worked correctly.
Beware: data centres advertising spurious reliability credentials
How reliable is your data centre service provider? Perhaps not as reliable as you think.
Microsoft to deliver Office 2013 SP1 in early 2014
Microsoft today said it will ship the first service pack for Office 2013 sometime early next year.
US senators challenge NSA claim that dragnet surveillance is necessary
Three prominent U.S. senators have in a federal court filing questioned the claim of the National Security Agency that its bulk collection of phone records is required for intelligence purposes.
In focus: Top 10 trends that will impact IT organisations in 2014
In 2014, enterprise IT teams should seek to harness the power of change. Savvy IT organisations understand that the right technology can positively impact their business.
Intel unveils Knights’ Landing at supercomputing conference
Intel has unveiled a raft of new innovations and software tools to tap the power of Big Data at the Supercomputing Conference 2013 held in Denver, Colorado.
NetApp upgrades flash, hybrid dedicated storage products
NetApp is upgrading its lineup of dedicated storage systems, rolling out a faster all-flash array and improved platforms for branch offices and large enterprises.
Lenovo Yoga Tablet review: a cool concept that comes up short
Have you noticed that tablets are starting to feel a little mundane? You’ve got a rectangular slate with a large display while the manufacturer’s bragging about how it’s some fragment of a millimeter thinner or some fraction of an ounce lighter than the last.
Transformation through experimentation
If there’s a new challenge to overcome, Zubair Ahmed, Head of IT and Business Innovation, Emirates Islamic Bank, is the one who’s likely to take it up.
The worse for malware
Through the advent of mobility, smartphones and tablets are now more dangerous devices to enterprises than laptops and PCs.
Mobile malware continues to proliferate, and at the same time employees are insisting on bringing their personal devices to work.
Gulf Business Machines highlights mobile solutions at Doha event
Gulf Business Machines today used its inaugural Enterprise Mobility event in Doha to highlight how companies and governments can leverage smart phones and tablets.
Polycom: flexibility drives Middle East video conference market
Polycom has released survey results which show that video-conferencing is on the rise, and the Middle East’s main use of it is powered by flexibility.
Amazon releases new tablet software update
Amazon has released the latest software update for its Android-based tablet line.
R&M announces participation in DatacenterDynamics Conference in Riyadh
Reichle & De-Massari is participating in and sponsoring the DatacenterDynamics Conference and Expo taking place in Riyadh in December.
Interactive Intelligence agrees deal to deliver private-labelled OrgSpan
Interactive Intelligence Group Inc. has signed an agreement enabling it to offer private-labelled versions of OrgSpan enterprise social communications with its all-in-one cloud and on-premises IP communications software suite.
Spectrami hosts Muscat security workshop
Value-added distributor Spectrami held a Muscat workshop in conjunction with Tenable Network Security which addressed a variety of security concerns.
Spectrami and Tenable conduct TechCafe
It is a workshop to help enterprises identify and respond to security threats and compliance violations.
Financial service industry takes the lead in curing the third party security headache
Conventional third party controls are no longer sufficient to cover the ever-expanding attack surface presented by web and mobile applications developed by service vendors and/or commercial software providers.
Microsoft declares war on cybercrime with new investigative facility
Microsoft is opening a landmark 16,800-square foot (1,560m sq) Cybercrime Centre on its Redmond campus to act as an HQ and anchor point for a network of satellite offices that will collect evidence on malware from every continent, the firm has announced.