The move to HTML5 will enable a whole host of new web applications, but could also create new challenges for …
SAP not doing enough to keep users happy: User Group
The move to cloud computing is creating headaches for SAP users, who are struggling to get their heads around the …
SAP’s innovation plans may lead to skills gaps: University
SAP’s new programme of innovation could lead to a skills gap, according to Sheffield Hallam University. The university, which delivers …
HCT and Microsoft to create MENA region’s first Microsoft Learning Center
The first “Microsoft Learning Center” in the Middle East and North Africa(MENA) region will be set up by the Higher …
Asia Pacific enterprises standardise on Ethernet fabrics
Enterprises across the Asia Pacific are standardising on Ethernet fabric technology, according to a new research report from Frost & …
Google Apps adds around-the-clock phone support
Addressing a major source of complaints with its Apps suite, Google has announced that it will now offer around-the-clock phone …
Huawei buys out Symantec in joint venture
Huawei Technologies will buy out the rest of a joint venture with Symantec for US$530 million, the companies announced yesterday. …
EMC geared up for growth
Increasing customer demand for storage and big data technologies has brought record financial gains and market share for EMC in …
EMEA enterprise IT spend will decline: Gartner
Enterprise IT spending in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) will reach €604 billion in 2011, a 1.4% decline …
Small businesses stuck in IT ‘dark age’: Intel
A shortage of money, combined with a lack of technical expertise, is keeping half of small businesses in a technology …
Socialising for intelligence
Ten years ago, Logicalis, a systems integrator, would have needed a wiretap to overhear the grumblings of a competitor’s dissatisfied …
A solutions company
Michael Dell, CEO of Dell outlines the company’s aggressive plans to grow its portfolio of solutions by acquiring more intellectual …
Brocade once again for sale?
Two years after attempting to find a suitable buyer, storage switch and router maker Brocade Communications may again be looking …
Facebook data centre project takes aim at vendor lock-in
By launching the Open Compute Project (OCP) as a stand-alone foundation, Facebook is hoping to further standardise the market for …
Brocade on sale again?
Two years after attempting to find a suitable buyer, storage switch and router maker Brocade Communications may again be looking …
SAP appoints Qais Gharaibeh as UAE MD
Commenting on Ghairabeh’s appointment, Alkharrat said, “The UAE represents a strategic priority for SAP, with businesses across the country seeking …
Turning a new leaf
CIOs in the Middle East still struggle to give green ICT investments a business language, and this is hampering the …
Critical connections
KSA’s Jarir Bookstore battled the challenges associated with connecting disparate centres of business by deploying SonicWALL’s NSA Series and building …
VMware appoints new regional director for MENA
VMware, the virtualisation and cloud infrastructure solutions provider, announced the hiring of Sam Tayan as its new regional director for …
VMware CEO Maritz warns customers to be prepared for licensing changes
VMware’s CEO, Paul Maritz, has warned that the pricing model for virtualisation will evolve “radically” as it heads towards a …