Data management will be the most important skill for Middle East organisations in 2017, with Chief Data Officers taking on the role of driving organisation-wide skills growth, according to recent studies.
Dell EMC unveils new additions to its all-flash portfolio
New offerings include the new VMAX 250F all-flash storage, Data Domain protection storage systems with Cloud Tier software and updates to the Dell EMC Unity family of storage systems.
How the Middle East can leverage fog computing capabilities
Fog computing provides the capability to derive real-time insights from the vast amounts of data generated by “things” at the edge of the network. Aligning with Dubai’s vision to be the world’s “smartest city” by 2017, how can fog computing contribute to this effort?
Buzinessware, NetApp join forces to enhance next-gen data centres
Buzinessware has announced that the deployed NetApp’s SolidFire all-flash scale-out storage to help further reinforce its hosting and cloud services.
SAP announces Earth Observation Analysis
SAP, in cooperation with the European Space Agency (ESA), has announced the Earth Observation Analysis service, a cloud service powered by the SAP HANA platform.
SUSE signs BPS as MENA distributor
SUSE has recently announced that it signed BPS, a pure play service provider channel cloud distributor, as its distributor for the Middle East and North Africa region.
Fast Lane now an A10 Networks authorised training centre
Fast Lane Computer Consultancy has partnered with A10 Networks to become the first A10 Networks Authorised Training Centre (ATC) for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa region.
Ethos Technologies partners with HOB and Storage Made Easy
Ethos Technologies, a technology distributor headquartered in Dubai, has recently announced partnerships with two European-based vendors: HOB and Storage Made Easy.
Epicor launches new partner programme in EMEA and APAC
Epicor Software Corporation has announced the launch of a brand new partner programme in its EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and Asia Pacific regions.
SAP announces Microsoft Surface Hub partnership
SAP has announced new features and functions across its BusinessObjects Analytics portfolio of cloud and on-premise solutions.
Oracle study reveals need for increased collaboration within organisations
A recent study conducted by Oracle revealed that 72 percent of Gulf state respondents said lines of business and IT teams must collaborate for the enterprise cloud model to succeed.
BT accelerates global investments in network services
BT has announced it is accelerating its investment in dynamic network services by integrating a range of new technologies that will enable organisations to move towards a cloud-based IT consumption model and succeed in their ambitious digital transformation journeys.
Huawei hosts ‘Global Energy Summit 2016’
Huawei held its Global Energy Summit 2016 on 6th November 2016 in Abu Dhabi, a day ahead of the opening of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2016.
Ooredoo Group implements Ericsson’s revenue management solution
Ooredoo Group and Ericsson have agreed a five-year contract to implement a revenue management system across the Group’s footprint in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia.
Cisco to highlight the importance of network visibility at RSA 2016
Cisco announced its Platinum sponsorship of the RSA Conference 2016 (RSA 2016), which will be held in Abu Dhabi at the Emirates Palace Hotel from 15th to 16th November.
SonicWall announces spin out from Dell Software Group
Francisco Partners and Elliott Management have announced the completion of the acquisition of Dell Software Group and the spin out of SonicWall as an independent company.
Intel Security to protect the ‘new economy’
Intel Security has announced an enhanced unified defense architecture designed to empower organisations to more effectively protect today’s new digital economy of trust, time and money.
RheinBrücke IT Consulting receives accolade from Epicor
RheinBrücke IT Consulting, an enterprise business systems and IT solutions and services company, has been recognised by Epicor Software as the ‘2016 Epicor International Channel Partner of the Year’ at their recent annual Ignite Global Sales Conference.
Huawei to transform ADCCI’s IT infrastructure
Huawei has announced that it was selected by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) to completely transform its existing IT infrastructure and deploy a converged and digital IP network.
IBM, Teva Pharmaceuticals expand global partnership with Watson
IBM and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries have announced a significant expansion of their existing global e-Health alliance, with a focus on discovering new treatment options and improving chronic disease management. Both projects will run on the IBM Watson Health Cloud.