Sophos has released the findings of a regional study indicating that majority of organisations in Middle East and Africa (MEA) are recognising the benefits of integrated security.
Jumbo expects smartphones to lead GITEX Shopper 2017
Jumbo Electronics, an omnichannel electronics retailer in the UAE, forecasts growing demand for consumer electronics with smartphones and laptops expected …
Africa’s smartphone market shows signs of a slowdown
The continent’s smartphone market totalled 95.37 million units in 2016. While this is up 3.4 percent year on year, it represents a considerable deceleration from the double-digit growth rates seen in the previous two years.
Can enterprises harness the business value of digital twins?
With Gartner predicting that billions of things will be represented by digital twins within three to five years, how can enterprises look to leverage their capabilities to create business value?
GCC mobile market rebounds after quarters of decline
According to the latest figures by IDC, the GCC mobile phone market ended the years on a positive note after suffering three consecutive quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) declines from Q1 2016 to Q3 2016.
Cisco introduces new virtualisation and security technologies
According to a newly released IDC study, organisations around the world are expected to triple the adoption of modern, automated networks over the next two years.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise CEO Jack Chen on the firm’s new course
CNME caught up with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise’s CEO, Jack Chen, during his recent visit to Dubai to discuss the communication company’s latest strategy change – extending its approach to industries outside of the hospitality market.
Cisco: Global firms still not maximising cloud’s value
Cisco has released the findings of a global study, which revealed that while cloud adoption continues to accelerate, few organisations are maximising the value that cloud can offer.
Saudi Arabia ICT spending to reach $33.8 billion
The Saudi ICT market will rebound in 2017 to reach a value of $33.8 billion for the year, according to the latest insights presented by International Data Corporation (IDC).
Partners should take advantage of growing broadband space
D-Link Corporation has urged its channel partners to take advantage of business opportunities opening up as a result of high Internet broadband penetration rates in the Middle East.
RedSeal: CEOs reveal cyber naivety as security incidents rise
RedSeal has released the results of a CEO study, which surveyed perceptions of – and confidence in – their cybersecurity posture.
Microsoft unveils new cloud training programme
Microsoft has launched the Azure Skills programme as part of the company’s efforts to fuel digital transformation in line with UAE Vision 2021.
Paladion: Mobile apps pose big risks for regional businesses
Paladion has highlighted that the increased uptake of enterprise mobility solutions has increased internal and external threats such as data leakage and network infringement.
How willing are enterprises to spend on network development?
How aggressively will the region’s enterprises spend on network development over the coming 12 months, and are they ready to introduce widespread automation into their infrastructure?
Tech trends that will dominate the business landscape
The pace of technological innovation is faster today than ever before. Few years ago, cloud was dismissed as a fad, today it has evolved into a new norm. Data is moving at the speed of light as Internet of Things (IoT) makes cities smarter.
The key pillars of an effective data compliance solution
Johan Scheepers, Technical Services Director, Middle East, South Africa and Turkey, Commvault, assesses the importance of efficient data management – especially in the case of email archiving.
HP Inc redesigns HP MPS offering
HP Inc. has announced that it redesigned the HP Managed Print Services (MPS) to help protect corporate print environments against cyber-attacks with the world’s most secure printing.
Mastering digital transformation in the enterprise
As connected smart devices and ‘things’ multiply and organisations move away from physical business models, how are the region’s enterprises equipped to take on 2017?
The rapid digital transformation of the ME telecoms market
For the Middle East telecom market, 2017 could be a year of opportunities with the rise of IoT and digital services.
Middle East mobile phone market continues to decline
The Middle East mobile phone market suffered its third consecutive quarter-on-quarter decline in Q3 2016, according to the latest IDC figures.