It’s not just data that’s exploding as storage vendors set off fireworks to celebrate a lucrative year in the Middle …
Driven to succeed
Waleed Al-Basheer, Intelligent Network Solutions Manager at GBM
Security worries hinder cloud adoption in Gulf
Concerns over data security is the top factor delaying the widespread adoption of cloud-based services, according to a new survey …
The back-up plan
Deduplication is seen as an important strategy for data recovery, with the idea being if data is reduced, not only …
Virtually misguided
Vendors and industry leaders appear to have led the formation of an almost ubiquitous assumption that desktop virtualisation is something …
Seasons of change
A fundamental change in server architecture could be on tap as companies look to cut data centre costs and power consumption. …
On the move, on the money
Mobility has changed the whole landscape of the enterprise. People now want to be able to work from anywhere, at …
Cesare Cardone
Cesare Cardone, CEO, GBM
The dos and don’ts of enterprise pilots
Before executing a huge project, enterprises often undertake a pilot which can decide the course of the investment and deployment. …
A different beat
Regional system integrator Gulf Business Machines is transforming its networking business with a focus on four emerging technologies. GBM’s networking business, …
Still going strong
As storage technologies go through massive changes, some analysts have begun to doubt the role and relevance of storage area …
Gulf Business Machines to offer IBM PureSystems Technology Demonstrator
Gulf Business Machines (GBM), a prominent IT solutions provider, recently announced the launch of the first IBM PureSystems technology demonstrator …
Playing catch-up
As infrastructure-as-a-service and platform-as-a-service models gain popularity in the U.S. and Western Europe, adoption amongst Middle East enterprises remains low. …
OAB chooses IBM to improve e-business agility
Oman Arab Bank (OAB) has chosen IBM technology to improve its e-business agility and increase competitiveness. Working closely with IBM’s …
Adding value
CNME looks at third party trainers and how they can contribute to the development of both university students and internal …
Cisco recognises channel partners at Partner Summit UAE 2012
At its recent Partner Summit UAE 2012, Cisco demonstrated its ongoing focus and commitment to its channel partners by recognising …
The philosopher
Following his graduation from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore, Sudarsan Chakravarthy, intended to establish a career in the …
Snapshot
Video conferencing (VC) represents a steadily maturing technology that offers the channel huge opportunities. We speak to vendors and partners …
Choice partner
CNME asked CIOs to name and explain the elements that they believed made for a strong partnership. Here’s what they …
Owner of R&M to visit Qatar to strengthen ties with local companies
Martin Reichle, owner and executive board member of Reichle and De-Massari (R&M) is set to make a four day business …