CNME’s prestigious Network World Middle East awards honoured the region’s top networking talent last night at the Safinah Ballroom in Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai.
Lighting up
Cellular networks in the Middle East will need fatter pipes to the wired Internet to keep delivering a satisfying mobile experience, and fibre is emerging as the best for mobile backhaul networks.
Perfect planning
His first days as an international student in Ann Arbor, Michigan were a bit trying. However, it was his determination to move outside his comfort zone that made Alaeddin Al-Badawna, Manager – IT, ADMA-OPCO, the detail-oriented professional he is today.
Arabian heights
LinkedIn recently launched the Arabic version of its services, but similar social initiatives are needed to maximise growth in the Middle East.
Crayon appointed Snow KSA reseller
Software Asset Management (SAM) firm Crayon Middle East today announced its appointment as the first reseller and deployment partner in the Gulf and Saudi Arabia market for on premise and cloud-based SAM firm Snow Software.
GBM scoops IBM award
Gulf Business Machines (GBM), has been awarded the ‘2015 IBM Security System Outstanding Performance Award’ at the 2015 IBM InterConnect Business Partner Summit.
Exploring greener pastures
Reseller ME speaks to new vendors on the block to explore the strategies that work the best in this region.
Microsoft and Mindware honour Cloud Club partners
As part of SMB Cloud Club programme, Microsoft and Mindware along with other distributors, honoured top performing Gulf partners with a trip to Thailand.
Granteq to participate at GESS
Integrated AV and control technology distributor Granteq Distribution will be participating at Gulf Educational Solutions & Supplies (GESS).
‘Contagious enthusiasm’ inspired Google RAK Hub
Google and the UAE Teacher’s association have launched a new educational Innovation Hub in Ras Al Khaimah.
TP-LINK to expand Middle East workforce
TP-LINK has announced it is moving its regional headquarters to a bigger office, as part of the company’s expansion plans for 2015.
CIO 100 Award winners announced
CNME’s inaugural CIO 100 Awards ceremony took place yesterday, honouring the top 100 C-level IT talent from across the region.
UAE duo named Microsoft ‘Showcase’ schools
Al-Baydaa for Girls School and Mzeirea School in the UAE have been selected by Microsoft as 2014-2015 Showcase Schools for their excellence in transforming learning environments to deliver more personalised education to students.
TP-Link launches new ME partner initiative
TP-LINK Technologies has unveiled a new reseller Program in the Middle East.
Fuelling up
It takes more than just full tanks to keep the UAE up and running. Ali Abdul Aziz Al Ali, Vice President, Information Technology Division, ADNOC Distribution, lets us in on the company’s many projects, and what filling up will look like in the future.
MEA enterprise hardware market to shift in 2015
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) enterprise hardware market, comprising servers and external storage, remained in a passive growth state according to the latest figures released today by IDC.
Positioned for progress
Sakkeer Hussain, Sales & Marketing Director, D-Link MEA, discusses about the company’s new products and what role the partners play in its growth journey
Reseller Middle East celebrates elite Hot 50 winners
Reseller Middle East (RME) held its third edition of Hot 50 awards last evening at a glamourous ceremony at the open air venue of Rivington Bar and Grill, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.
Mindware honours top partners
Mindware in association with Reseller Middle East, organised ‘Synergy – Partner Summit and Award 2014’ last week at Habtoor Grand. The half-day event recognised and honoured the top performing partners of the distributor.
Generation X
With cloud computing having a marked impact on the way IT serves the enterprise, the ‘as-a-service’ model has been a game-changer. Now, most types of hardware, software, IT or business process can be offered as a cloud-based service. We look at the models’ prospects in 2015.