Peter Sondergaard, SVP, Research, Gartner, discusses how organisations can transform their IT teams while still meeting the digital demands of the business today.
Worldwide PC shipments declined 8.3% in Q4 2015
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 75.7 million units in the fourth quarter of 2015, an 8.3 percent decline from the fourth quarter of 2014, according to preliminary results by Gartner.
Tipping the scale
In 2014, Gartner coined the term ‘Web-scale IT’ and predicted that by 2017 it will be an architectural approach found functioning in 50 percent of enterprises globally. With the unprecedented rise of an inevitable data-driven world, this IT approach is expected to help businesses achieve the agility, scalability and business growth that meet rising industry demands.
On the horizon
As regional CIOs of enterprises and SMBs alike face budgeting and political struggles to gain backing for their desired initiatives, they find themselves spoiled for choice in terms of exciting, disruptive technologies. Which solutions stand the best chance of catching their eye in the coming year?
What’s in store?
Philippe Fosse, Vice President EMEA Channels, EMC, foresees how the regional IT channel is set to evolve in 2016.
Cashing in
Reseller ME examines the opportunities for channel partners when deploying Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications and how they can profit in this space.
On the right rack
The transition from hardware to software and on-premise to as-a-service models puts unprecedented pressure on the network. What lies in store for the networking industry in 2016? Which technologies will see higher uptake, and which will be phased out?
Eliminating security blind spots
With attackers preying on the security gaps created by encrypted traffic, there are various common network traffic inspection errors being made by organisations today. We bring you a few common issues occurring within networks and how they can be remedied.
Intelligent engagements
Artificial intelligence (AI), computers behaving like humans is no longer science fiction. As the technology industry progresses, machines are getting smarter and companies across the globe are beginning to realise ways to leverage AI to improve consumer engagement and customer experience.
Worldwide server shipments grew 9.2% in Q3 2015
According to a research by Gartner, during the third quarter of 2015, worldwide server shipments grew 9.2 percent from the same period in 2014, while vendor revenue increased 7.5 percent year over year.
The digital future
Gartner’s Top 10 Predictions herald what it means to be human in a digital world. How will the introduction of ‘robo-bosses’ transform the job market and bring new opportunities to the enterprise?
Global smartphone sales up 15.5% in emerging markets
According to a recent report by Gartner, continued demand for affordable smartphones in emerging markets drove worldwide sales of smartphones in the third quarter of 2015.
The convergence era
The regional market is seeing an uptake for converged infrastructure solutions. Reseller ME examines how channel partners can effectively sell these solutions.
Monitoring security
Sanjay Ahuja, VP, Middle East and Africa, AGC Networks, explains why organisations need to leverage Managed Security Services (MSS).
Wear ME
Although a host of new players have entered the market over the last two years, wearable technology is still at a nascent stage. Reseller ME speaks to industry experts to discover how much of it is channel play and how partners can monetise the opportunities present.
Sophos and Cyberoam come together to provide end-to-end solutions
Cyberoam and Sophos are coming together for the first time to provide end-to-end solutions for both firm’s many customers.
Ixtel introduces SaaS-based vulnerability management platform
At GITEX, the managed security services provider, ixtel has announced SaaS-based vulnerability management platform in partnership with edgescan, which detects network and application vulnerabilities on an on-going basis.
The new face of social networking
Niche social media brands can easily go unused. Gartner’s Managing Vice President for Marketing Leaders Julie Hopkins explored the potential of the lesser-known.
Striking a balance
The concept of business-IT alignment is a top priority for most CIOs around the world. But it presents a conundrum. How can CIOs ensure that their efforts satisfy a company’s internal technology needs as well as delivering value to the most important stakeholder – the customer?
DenyAll to present next-gen web app firewall
DenyAll will be exhibiting at this year’s GITEX Technology Week 2015 along with its distribution partner for the Middle East region, emt Distribution.