Microsoft’s has announced that its cloud-computing businesses once again kicked into high gear as sales of its Azure service more than doubled.
Alibaba Cloud names new partners to AliLaunch programme
Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, announced 12 new technology partners to the AliLaunch programme.
Cisco to discuss cloud security at ‘Du Cybersecurity Conference’
Cisco has announced its sponsorship of the Du Cybersecurity Conference to be held in Dubai on 9th October 2016 at Madinat Jumeirah.
Oracle to deliver ‘ultimate cloud experience’ at GITEX 2016
Oracle has announced that it will put the spotlights on how business and IT leaders can take advantage of the economics of data combined with the simplicity of cloud computing to power innovation and growth at GITEX Technology Week.
Alibaba Cloud, DSOA accelerate innovation in the Middle East
Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, and Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) have recently hosted Dubai session of Create@Alibaba Cloud Startup Contest (CACSC).
C5 rolls out ‘Cloud 10’ tech accelerator programme
C5 has announced the launch of its Cloud 10 technology accelerator programme or ‘Scalerator’ powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS).
BT, Microsoft partner to simplify hybrid cloud
BT has announced the BT Compute for Microsoft Azure, a new service that allows BT customers to order Microsoft Azure alongside its own cloud services through its Compute Management System (CMS) online management tool.
Oracle releases report on cloud adoption in EMEA region
Two in three business decision makers said IT funding is too traditional and is stifling innovation, while one in three IT-decision makers admit their organisations’ IT funding models are hindering them from IT innovation according to Oracle’s ‘Putting Cultural Transformation at the Heart of Cloud Success’ report.
Cloud Security Alliance CEO on managing cloud security
Jim Reavis, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at the Cloud Security Alliance, shares how the organisation promotes the use of security assurance best practices in cloud computing, as well as cloud computing education.
Alibaba Cloud, SAP China announce new cloud-based solutions
Alibaba Cloud and SAP China have recently announced plans to make three SAP cloud-based solutions available to China customers by the end of this year.
HPE’s cloud chief is leaving the company
The head of Hewlett-Packard Enterprise’s cloud team is leaving the company in a reorg that will also see the creation of a new cloud division.
Fujitsu announces worldwide rollout of new cloud service
Fujitsu has recently announced the ongoing global rollout of its next-generation IaaS and PaaS cloud service, Fujitsu Cloud Service K5.
Cloud on your terms
Haider Salloum, Microsoft Gulf’s Director for its Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) segment, explains why cloud is a game changer for SMEs, and how the firm’s Azure services are geared towards this market segment.
Intel Security report reveals need to improve cloud security
Intel Security has recently released ‘Blue Skies Ahead? The State of Cloud Adoption,’ a global report advocating the need for technology vendors to help businesses, governments and consumers understand the implications surrounding the growing adoption of the cloud.
Cloud care
On 28th March, representatives from Blue Coat Systems met with top CIOs of the region to discuss data protection, tokenisation and the cloud.
Qualys extends Cloud Agent platform to support Linux and Mac OS
Qualys has announced the availability of cloud agents for Linux and Mac OS, adding to the platform’s existing support for Windows. Support for these operating systems is key to securing elastic cloud environments and endpoints where these operating systems are predominant.
IBM unveils new mainframe for encrypted hybrid clouds
IBM has recently unveiled a new mainframe, bringing the security of data encryption without slowing down system performance to mid-sized organisations.
Microsoft hosts Cloud Roadshow 2016 in the UAE
In line with Microsoft’s efforts to impart the latest cloud knowledge and empower IT professionals to achieve more, the company hosted the Cloud Roadshow 2016, held recently in Dubai.
Microsoft plans to donate $1 billion in cloud services to non-profits
Microsoft has announced plans to donate $1 billion in cloud services over three years to non-governmental organisations and researchers, in a bid to provide access to these services to communities that can’t afford them.
Alpha Data launches new public cloud platform
Alpha Data, the UAE-based systems integrator and Managed Service Provider, has launched ‘Alpha Cloud.’