Mimecast has announced the launch of the Mimecast Email Security Risk Assessment (ESRA), an analysis report measuring the effectiveness of email security systems.
Juniper Networks expands SDN offerings with new partnerships
Juniper Networks has announced technology alliance partnerships with a number security providers across a variety of critical areas, including endpoint security, cloud access security and network access control.
Riverbed launches updates to SD-WAN offering
Riverbed Technology has announced updates to its SD-WAN offering Riverbed SteelConnect, an app-defined, cloud networking solution that provides an “intelligent and simplified approach” to designing, deploying and managing distributed networks.
Tried and tested
Cyril Voisin, Executive Security Advisor, Enterprise Cybersecurity Group, Microsoft MEA and Paula Januszkiewicz, CEO and Security Consultant, CQURE, sat down with Security Advisor ME and discussed how conducting vulnerability scans can help organisations defend against the increasing number of data breaches in today’s digital world.
Dell EMC, Arrow host channel event
Dell EMC together with its regional distributor, Arrow, hosted a channel-focused event last month to increase awareness among its resellers on modern data centre and its tangible benefits.
Ferrostaal Group launches ME cybersecurity practice
Services to include risk analysis, penetration testing, information security strategy, security architecture and design, infrastructure deployment and integration, and training
Why the Desktop-as-a-Service market is on the rise
Citrix’ 2016 Global Desktop-as-a-Service Market Report reveals that 70 percent of its service providers anticipate increased DaaS revenues in this year. Director for Technology Sales and Services, MEA, Arthur Dell, shares more highlights.
IBM announces new initiatives to accelerate partner success
IBM, during the ongoing PartnerWorld Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, has announced strategic enhancements to its PartnerWorld programme to further strengthen its support to its business Partners.
AWS unveils Chime video conferencing system
The public cloud provider has announced the launch of Amazon Chime, a new service that’s designed to compete with the likes of WebEx, Skype for Business and GoToMeeting.
IBM enables channel partners to offer VMware solutions
IBM has announced that it aims to further accelerate hybrid cloud adoption by providing its channel partners an easy way to sell VMware Cloud Foundation and other VMware-based cloud services.
GE, Aluminium of Greece collaborate for first smelter digital twin
GE and Aluminium of Greece, a Mytilineos Group subsidiary, have signed a 10-year agreement in Dubai to implement the worlds first-of-their-kind digital smelter solutions.
CNME hosts CIO digitalisation progress roundtable
CNME – in collaboration with Equinix – recently hosted an in-depth roundtable discussion on the challenges that CIOs are facing around their digitalisation efforts, and took stock of the progress they have made so far.
Dell EMC unveils new integrated partner programme
The unified programme embraces the entire Dell EMC partner ecosystem, inclusive of solution providers, cloud service providers, strategic outsourcers, OEM partners, systems integrators and distribution partners. It includes unique tracks with specific advantages and incentives that align to a particular partner type and attained tier designation.
IBM launches blockchain initiative with Dubai government and business partners
IBM has announced a blockchain initiative with Dubai Customs and Dubai Trade to advance Dubai government’s blockchain strategy.
IBM, Smart Dubai Office introduce ‘Cognitive Centre of Competence’
The centre, according to both companies, will define and deliver Dubai’s Cognitive Roadmap and help accelerate the development of cognitive citizen services across Dubai.
Sophos named as ‘leader’ in Gartner’s EPP Magic Quadrant
Sophos has announced that Gartner once again positioned Sophos as a ‘leader’ in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP).
Abu Dhabi hosts ‘Cyber Resilience and Infosec 2017’ conference
The Cyber Resilience and Infosec 2017 was held recently at the Sofitel Hotel in Abu Dhabi with a focus on building an IT defence strategies for today’s enterprises.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise CEO Jack Chen on the firm’s new course
CNME caught up with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise’s CEO, Jack Chen, during his recent visit to Dubai to discuss the communication company’s latest strategy change – extending its approach to industries outside of the hospitality market.
Emaar backs Microsoft UAE Imagine Cup 2017
Emaar Properties has recently announced its sponsorship of the Microsoft UAE Imagine Cup 2017 student competition.
Sophos introduces ‘Phish Threat’ attack simulator
Sophos has launched Sophos Phish Threat, an advanced phishing attack simulator and training solution that is fully integrated with the company’s cloud-based security management platform, Sophos Central.