Epicor Software Corporation has announced the appointment of Monzer Tohme as Regional Vice President, Sales, Middle East and Africa (MEA).
Gartner: CIOs should seize opportunities from digital ecosystems
According to a recent study by Gartner, CIOs in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are ideally positioned to become global leaders in digital transformation and innovation.
Riverbed names new senior director for METNA
Riverbed Technology has announced the promotion of Elie Dib to the position of Senior Managing Director, Middle East, Turkey and North Africa (METNA).
Help AG receives Fortinet authorised reseller status
Help AG has announced that it was awarded the authorised reseller status with Fortinet for the Middle East region.
How on-demand travel apps have impacted the lives of commuters
With on-demand transport services giving users a ride at the click of a button, gone are the days of spending half an hour flagging a cab in 50-degree heat. CNME investigates how the likes of Uber and Careem have affected the day-to-day commute of Middle East residents.
Self-driving car firm Tesla to accept online orders in the UAE
Global technology pioneer Elon Musk today announced that driverless and electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is now accepting online orders for its Model S and X vehicles in the UAE.
CNME hosts CIO digitalisation progress roundtable
CNME – in collaboration with Equinix – recently hosted an in-depth roundtable discussion on the challenges that CIOs are facing around their digitalisation efforts, and took stock of the progress they have made so far.
Nexthink signs StarLink to strengthen META distribution channel
StarLink has announced that it signed a distribution agreement with Nexthink to sell, install and support the latter’s end-user IT analytics solutions through its extensive network of channel partners to enterprise and government customers in the region.
Abu Dhabi hosts ‘Cyber Resilience and Infosec 2017’ conference
The Cyber Resilience and Infosec 2017 was held recently at the Sofitel Hotel in Abu Dhabi with a focus on building an IT defence strategies for today’s enterprises.
Why IPv6 is worth considering
As the Internet evolves, should organisations consider migrating to iPV6 in order to support and facilitate growth and continuity in the market?
How VoLTE can benefit both operators and end users
Voice over LTE (VoLTE), which enables better quality voice calls on 4G networks, is a winning proposition for both operators and users.
GSD GM shares plans to be top IBM VAD in GCC
Gulf Software Distribution’s General Manager, Philippe de Mazieres, outlines the company’s first year of operations and plans for 2017. Gulf …
Bloomberg: Amazon walks away from Souq.com deal
Amazon.com Inc. and India’s Flipkart Online Services Pvt have walked away from talks to acquire Dubai-based Souq.com following disagreements over price, according to Bloomberg.
Apple to invest $1 billion in SoftBank’s tech fund
The new technology fund is part of SoftBank’s $100 billion “vision fund” that it aims to launch this year, which will be based in London and will make investments in startups around the world.
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?
The exponential digital growth of The Entertainer
For Dubai’s savviest shoppers, diners and fun-lovers, The Entertainer is a faithful companion. Since adding a mobile app to accompany its voucher booklet in 2014, the company that offers consumers thousands of two-for-one deals has seen its digital presence soar. CIO David Ashford has spearheaded the technological transformation that now defines the company.
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.
AlJammaz Distribution, STC Business launch reseller programme
This partnership, according to both companies, will enable STC Business to establish reseller community and expand the IT channel in Saudi to market and sell STC Business products and services.
Commvault Channel Director: Partners are keen on services
Wael Mustafa, Channel Director MESAT, Commvault, elaborates on partners’ interest to deliver around services.
HTC launches e-commerce site for UAE
This is the first HTC e-commerce site in the Middle East and Africa region where customers will be able to access the entire range of HTC smartphones and accessories.