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On the right rack

The transition from hardware to software and on-premise to as-a-service models puts unprecedented pressure on the network. What lies in store for the networking industry in 2016? Which technologies will see higher uptake, and which will be phased out?

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.

The digital future

Gartner’s Top 10 Predictions herald what it means to be human in a digital world. How will the introduction of ‘robo-bosses’ transform the job market and bring new opportunities to the enterprise?

Oracle highlights silicon-level security

Oracle used a Dubai media roundtable to highlight security updates to its cloud offering encompassing its Software-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service and Infrastructure-as-a-Service offerings.

Holding the fort

A company’s day-to-day operations rely on its IT function to run smoothly – maintaining a healthy network infrastructure and keeping downtime to a minimum is critical. To date, more and more organisations are turning over certain IT functions to managed service providers, freeing internal IT staff to focus on strategic IT projects.

Resource reach

Charles Phillips is an industry heavyweight. The Infor CEO was a member of Barack Obama’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board and …

Centred security

From SDN to cloud, the transition to any modern technology requires careful management. This all starts in the data centre, where carefully chosen solutions can give the enterprise the best chance of success in terms of security.

Taking control

Each day, cybercriminals find more ways to exploit gaps within enterprise systems. Jesper Andersen, CEO, Infoblox, speaks with CNME about the threats surrounding DNS and how the company can help address the issue.

Brocade joins Intel Security Innovation Alliance

Under the programme, Brocade intends to integrate Intel Security products and technologies with Brocade solutions, enabling enterprises to deploy more secure New IP networking solutions that leverage Intel’s industry-leading security technologies.

Dell-EMC merger creates tech behemoth

In what is being billed as the largest tech deal in history, Dell has acquired EMC for a record $67 billion last week. Under the terms of the deal, EMC shareholders will receive cash and shares in a VMware tracking stock, though the latter will continue to operate as an independent company.

Staying at the edge

George Mulhern, CEO, Cradlepoint, spoke to CNME during his first visit to Dubai about what his company brings to the table.

Mining the gold in the IoT

Jamie Longmuir, Regional Director, Software Monetisation, Gemalto, gives insight on how businesses can take advantage on the wealth of opportunities brought by IoT.

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