Modern healthcare is increasingly becoming dependent on hi-tech IT systems and solutions. Reseller ME investigates why partners should align their focus to this sector and explores the channel opportunities present.

DEWA and Microsoft launch DEWA 2.0
Microsoft, in collaboration with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has announced the availability of DEWA 2.0, a revamped application that is compatible with Microsoft Windows 8.1 operating system.
The runaway saga continues
Miraj Electronics, a ten-year-old company that was located on the Computer Street “disappeared” overnight about three weeks ago with debts to the tunes of AED 9 million. Several channel players have suffered losses including a few large distributors, according to sources close to the matter.

Dynamic defence
After a long summer break, CNME kicked off its long-anticipated event season with the return of the fifth annual Enterprise Security 360 Roadshow. Reaching Riyadh, Dubai and Doha, the show covered a range of issues that are never far from the thoughts of Middle Eastern CIOs. CNME reports from the UAE leg of the show.
Datwyler Group signs up Global Distribution
Datwyler Group has recently signed up Global Distribution to deliver the company’s ICT Infrastructure solutions to its resellers in the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait

The French connection
The University of Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi carries an enormous responsibility. The campus needs to be accessible and modern to today’s UAE students, while maintaining the education and style of a centuries old campus. When their Al Reem Island campus opened in 2009, the University IT department met the brief.
A mandate for growth
Dell is now a private company. And that’s good news for the channel, says Cheryl Cook, VP of Global Alliances and Channel at Dell. In an exclusive interview with Reseller Middle East, she reveals how the company plans to ramp up the partner eco-system.
Trigon named ME distributor for Singapore’s Strontium
Singaporean digital storage firm Strontium Technology has signed a distribution agreement with Dubai-based distributor Trigon.
Scaling up
Gareth Omar Cornish, Vice President, Global Sales and Managing Director, Posiflex Middle East & North Africa, discusses the company’s new product, the MT-4008W, and plans to open an office in the region by early next year.

Aruba Networks partners with EMW
Aruba Networks has signed a partnership agreement with EMW today to promote its portfolio of next-generation network access solutions for the mobile enterprise market in the Middle East.

The French connection
The University of Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi carries the responsibility of being an accessible and modern campus for today’s students, while maintaining the education and style of a centuries old one. When their Al Reem Island campus opened in 2009, the University IT department met the brief.

Smart moves
CNME’s Deputy Editor Annie Bricker sits down with the marketing mind behind Pepsi, Apple and now, Obi Mobiles: John Sculley.

Paper chase
It will come as no shock to anyone that the UAE’s Ministry of Labour creates and manages a great deal of paper. Documents, from the HR to the legal and finance departments have historically taken up rooms filled with boxes, which in turn are filled with files.

GITEX Technology Week 2014 hinges on smart investments
Gitex Technology Week, the region’s largest ICT event, will have more than 3,700 companies from 61 countries participating this year. It is expected to attract a hundred thousand visitors from 150 countries to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

All systems go
Dubai Holding Commercial Operations Group (DHCOG) has recently gone live with 18 Oracle ERP modules. Embarking on a journey to play the company’s part in making Dubai a Smart City, Mohammad Sabah Al Khalaf, Chief Information Officer, DHCOG, knew that an ERP upgrade was long overdue.

AMMROC innovates Oracle Super Cluster
AMMROC, the Abu Dhabi-based joint venture between Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin, has implemented Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Complex Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (cMRO) services on Oracle Super Cluster.

Dubai Police and Avaya co-produce smart eGov services
Dubai Police and Avaya have joined forces to launch Dubai Police smart services on Avaya’s SmartConnect solutions at GITEX Technology Week 2014.

SYSTRAN to showcase Big Data solutions at GITEX
SYSTRAN intends to launch its Enterprise Server version 8 at the GITEX Technology Week. The solution aims to help globally global companies and public agencies quickly create and/or understand multilingual contents in a fully secure and cost-efficient way.
Ingram Micro Training MEA launches new training lab
The lab is a strategic investment by the company to meet the growing demand for its vendor authorised training, to improve the speed and accessibility of course materials, and to strengthen and extend Ingram Micro’s training deliveries across the Middle East and Africa.
Faro signs up Omnix International as new distributor
Faro, 3D measurement, imaging and realization technology provider, has named Omnix International as its official distributor for the territory of UAE, Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The distributor will offer the vendor’s latest line of laser scanners through its vast construction distribution networks in the region, thereby serving the needs and requirements of surveyors, contractors, engineers and geospatial professionals.