Veeam Software has announced that the new Veeam Availability Suite 9.5, available later this year, will fully integrate with Windows Server 2016 and Hyper-V technologies used in the data centre.
Etisalat launches VoLTE services
According to the telco company, the new service will allow its mobile customers, both prepaid and post-paid, to use LTE for full voice and data services on a single LTE-enabled device.
Ericsson launches ‘5G Plug-Ins’
Ericsson has announced a line ‘5G Plug-Ins,’ which are software-driven innovations that bring essential 5G technology concepts to today’s cellular networks.
QSAN introduces new product lines at Computex 2016
QSAN Technology has recently launch its brand new XCubeSAN XS5200 series and XCubeDAS XD5300 series at Computex 2016.
MEDITECH certifies Commvault data management solutions
MEDITECH, a provider of electronic health records (EHRs), has certified Commvault’s data protection and recovery solution for its EHR system with Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) 3PAR Storage Arrays.
Maximum security
The seventh annual Enterprise Security 360 Roadshow took place last month, reaching Riyadh, Dubai and Doha, the show covered a variety of issues surrounding the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. Security Advisor ME reports from the UAE leg of the show.
Data curators
On a recent visit to the UAE, SAP CEO Bill McDermott told James Dartnell about the company’s plans to build a data centre in Dubai, with the possibility of an additional site in Riyadh.
7 myths about the Bitcoin blockchain
There’s some confusion around what the Bitcoin blockchain can and can’t do. Gartner analysts list 7 common myths about the technology.
Cisco honours top performing partners in the UAE
Cisco has recently recognised twenty top performing partners in the UAE in recognition for their outstanding performance in 2015 across several categories.
Channel celebrities honoured at Partner Excellence Awards 2016
Reseller Middle East celebrated the seventh edition of its annual Partner Excellence Awards, at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai. It featured a red carpet and VIP reception for IT channel luminaries, all in true Oscars-style.
Set for success
Jerome Belan, CEO, PNY Technologies, elaborates on company plans for the region, having recently entered the local market through the acquisition of Imation, a data storage and security manufacturer.
Consumer is king
As data centres move towards being software-defined, application response time is deemed as more important than infrastructure capacity management. With applications consisting of a plethora of services delivered from a range of resources, end-user experience (EUE) is key.
A whole new network
With the evolution of IT, the network has undoubtedly changed from what it was a decade ago. Enterprise organisations need to look at upgrading their network management and monitoring tools to keep up with more demanding network activities.
Broadband boost
The exponential growth in IP traffic, driven by new devices and applications, has made it imperative for operators to invest in fixed broadband networks. But, with prices stagnating, how quickly can they monetise these high-capacity networks?
Tracking growth
Citrix’ Luca Marinelli, Vice President, Channel Sales and Strategy, EMEA and Johnny Karam, Regional Vice President, Middle East and Africa, discuss partner enablement strategies and company focus for 2016.
Red Hat names new VP for telecommunications business in EMEA
Red Hat has named Massimo Fatato as the Vice President of its telecommunications business in EMEA. Effective immediately, Fatato will lead strategic development and programme execution to support Red Hat’s expansion in the telecommunications market in EMEA.
Fortinet unveils new FortiGate 6040E enterprise firewall
Fortinet has announced the expansion of its Security Fabric with introduction of the FortiGate 6040E enterprise firewall.
Canon unveils 12 new products and solutions
Canon Middle East has, last month, strengthened their business-to-business (B2B) offering with the launch of 12 new B2B products and solutions. The new technologies were launched during an exclusive ‘Canon for Business’ event, which was attended by 150 C-level executives, IT chiefs, partners and key decision makers.
Juniper Networks announces additions to its virtual security portfolio
Juniper Networks has announced several additions to its cloud and virtualised service offerings as part of its Software-Defined Secure Networks (SDSN) framework.
Gartner reveals worldwide PC shipments declined 9.6% in Q1 2016
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 64.8 million units in the first quarter of 2016, a 9.6 percent decline from the first quarter of 2015, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc.