Task, a Dubai-based distributor, will launch a range of Xiaomi’s smartphones initially in Saudi Arabia and the UAE at the start of 2016, with a subsequent roll-out across the rest of the GCC and North Africa shortly afterwards.

Alpha Data launches new public cloud platform
Alpha Data, the UAE-based systems integrator and Managed Service Provider, has launched ‘Alpha Cloud.’
Driving transformation
Vahé Torossian, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Small and Midmarket Solutions and Partners (SMS&P), Microsoft, on how partners should stay relevant in a cloud-driven ecosystem.

Internet of Things By Etisalat
The Internet of Things is creating a technology breakthrough in the UAE
Cashing in
Reseller ME examines the opportunities for channel partners when deploying Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications and how they can profit in this space.

View from the tower
The state of the region’s telecoms is to an extent polarised. While markets such as the UAE have the world’s highest smartphone penetration rate, other providers are in the midst of catching up with the demand for digital services, and providing greater bandwidth for rural areas. Here’s what the Middle East can expect in 2016.

Tile tech
Keeping track of the finances of any business is no easy job. As Chief Financial Officer of RAK Ceramics, Pramod Kumar Chand, however, is tasked with this key function in an organisation that spans 160 countries, with a large product portfolio. He told CNME how his strong relationship with IT ensures things run smoothly.
Rejuvenating retail
Jacob Chacko, Business Lead, SMB and Commercial, Middle East and Turkey at Aruba Networks, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, urges retail stores to be a step ahead of the digital customer experience revolution.
On a growth spree
Deepak Bhatia, Sales Director, iLife, gives an overview of the market and discusses regional channel expansion plans for 2016.
Quantum participates at BakuTel 2015
Following the company’s recent participation at BakuTel Exhibition and Conference 2015 in Azerbaijan, Quantum Global has embarked on a partner recruitment drive, as part of its broader plan to extend its geographical and business reach in MEA and CIS.

Case Studies
Airline TransSys help leading Airlines elevates its customer experience by implementing Oracle Sales, Services & Marketing Cloud. UAE’s Budget Airline …
Software AG names winners of its customer and partner awards
Software AG has revealed the winners of this year’s Software AG Customer and Partner Awards held during its recently concluded ‘Innovation Day’ at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai.

TNC Middle East on testing business and expansion plans
Nabeel Ahmed, CEO, The Network Centre, elaborates on the nuances of the testing business within the region.
Huawei boosts commitment to channel with new training programme
Huawei recently held a Huawei Certified Internetwork Expert (HCIE) panel discussion and an award ceremony highlighting the importance of Huawei’s HCIE programme.

IBM, Mubadala launch Cognit Technology Solutions
Mubadala Development Company and IBM has launched ‘Cognit Technology Solutions’ as the business entity to provide IBM’s computing system Watson to organisations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

DSG organises workshop on Smart Cities
Dubai Smart Government (DSG), in coordination with IBM, has recenttly organised a workshop for governmental entities under the theme, ‘Brainstorming to innovate new government shared services’ as part of its innovative activities during UAE Innovation Week.
Avaya and Prologix sign contract with Dubai Courts
The Dubai Courts and Avaya has announced the signing of a strategic contract that will see the Dubai Courts implement a range of Avaya solutions, including Unified Communications, a revamped Contact Centre, video conferencing, and Avaya Scopia, a web-based collaboration platform.

Why certifications can make all the difference for partners
Increasingly customers are demanding to work with those partners who have a high-level of certifications. Reseller ME speaks to industry …
HDS appoints TechAccess as Authorised Training Centre partner
TechAccess has announced that it has been appointed by Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) as its sole Authorised Training Centre Partner for Middle East, Saudi Arabia, North Africa and Pakistan.
Canon Emirates to be official ICT print provider for Dubai Airshow
Canon Emirates has signed an agreement with Dubai Airports to serve as the Official ICT Print Provider for three editions of the Dubai Airshow from 2015 to 2019.