StorIT to showcase data management, cloud & Big Data solutions

Data storage specialist value-added distributor in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, StorIT Distribution has announced that it will be showcasing its latest data management, cloud and Big Data solutions at GITEX Technology Week 2014. The distributor will also showcase its extensive portfolio of solutions and technical services from its vendor partners in addition to holding demonstrations for visitors at the leading ICT exhibition in the Middle East.

Samsung forecasts third consecutive profit drop

Samsung Electronics is expecting a drop in its operating profit for the third consecutive quarter, citing an overall slowdown in smartphone market growth and increased competition in China and some European markets.

DISTREE Middle East 2014 kicks off today

The tenth annual DISTREE Middle East retail channel event begins today in Abu Dhabi, and will offer a platform for meetings between ICT and consumer electronics vendors, distributors, retailers and e-tailers, plus a conference programme featuring a range of speakers.

Microsoft Mobile: Restored glory?

Microsoft has finally closed its $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia’s handset business, and now has an added opportunity to impose its ‘Microsoft Everywhere’ approach on technology, writes James Dartnell.

Dedicated approach

At its recently concluded channel partner summit, Huawei presented various opportunities for partners to join forces with the vendor. Dong Wu, President, Huawei, Enterprise Business, Middle East and Shailendra Sainani, Sales Director, Commercial Business, Huawei, Enterprise, Middle East elaborate further on the company’s focused channel strategy.

IDC: MEA tablet shipment booms in Q4

Shipments of PC tablets into the Middle East and Africa expanded 111% year on year in the final quarter of 2013, according to the latest results released by IDC, as the overall MEA tablet market reached a total of 3.45 million units for the quarter.

Expo 2020 outlook

On 26 November, 2013, Dubai was awarded the opportunity to host the World Expo 2020. And with this, the city has been given a chance to make huge developments.

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