Oracle has announced plans to acquire Internet performance and DNS provider Dyn in an effort to pump up its cloud-based offerings.
Cisco honours top performing Middle East partners
Cisco has announced that sixteen partners from the Middle East region were recognised for their outstanding performance in 2016, receiving Cisco Partner Summit awards across several categories in the region.
RSA Conference 2016 Abu Dhabi concludes successfully
RSA Conference, in conjunction with the UAE National Electronic Security Authority (NESA) has successfully concluded this year’s conference with over 1100 attendees from around the world.
The potential of cognitive IT: IBM World of Watson 2016
Glesni Holland reports from World of Watson 2016 in Las Vegas, where IBM executives unveiled the latest innovations in cognitive computing and demonstrated the impact that Watson can have – and is already having – on some of the world’s most important industries.
Microsoft takes part at Big 5 as lead technology partner
Microsoft has announced that it will be participating as the lead technology partner at the Big 5 International Building and Construction Show 2016, taking place from the 21st to 24th of November at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Infor receives $2 billion investment from Koch
Infor has announced it reached a definitive agreement with Koch Equity Development (“KED”), the investment and acquisition subsidiary of Koch Industries, to make an investment of more than $2 billion in the company.
SonicWall launches Secure Mobile Access 1000 Series OS 12.0
SonicWall has announced significant enhancements to its Secure Mobile Access (SMA) solution providing even greater security to customers in an ever-growing world of everywhere access and BYOD.
SonicWall brings high availability security to mobile business networks
SonicWall has announced significant enhancements to its Secure Mobile Access (SMA) solution providing even greater security to customers in an ever-growing world of everywhere access and BYOD.
Thales signs distribution partnership with Shifra
Shifra has partnered with Thales to offer the latest data protection and trust management solutions to the region.
Pure Storage, Cisco enhances FlashStack Converged Infrastructure portfolio
Pure Storage has announced that the company is expanding its FlashStack Converged Infrastructure Solution with Cisco.
Viacomms Telecom receives Avaya Edge Diamond status
Avaya has awarded Viacomms Telecom with a Diamond Level designation, the highest level available, under its new Avaya EdgeSM partner programme.
Guidance Software to put spotlight on forensic security at ‘(ISC)2 SecureDubai’
Guidance Software, makers of EnCase, and EnForce, an automated risk management platform, have announced their participation at (ISC)2 SecureDubai 2016 to be held on 22nd November at the Burjuman Arjaan by Rotana, Dubai.
Gemalto advances secure communications for financial services
Gemalto has announced the integration of its SafeNet Hardware Security Modules (HSM) with Symphony Communication Services’ secure cloud-based communications platform.
Synchronised security
Harish Chib, Vice President Middle East and Africa, Sophos, explains how channel partners can play a critical role in easing security pains for CSOs and help achieve synchronised security.
The importance of IT and HR collaboration
IT and HR are both fundamental departments in every business and a lot of what they do directly impacts bottom line. We take a look at how collaboration between these two crucial business arms can further a business’ success.
Dealing with the surge in mobile data demand
With the TRA desperate to get more spectrum by 2020 for the 5G network to power the ‘Smart Future’ of Dubai, how can telecoms providers hope to deal with this surge in demand for mobile data, and what technologies are available to help combat network congestion?
Is your OS ready for the fourth Industrial Revolution?
Hozefa Saylawala, director, Middle East, Zebra Technologies, explores how a change in mobile operating system could make the difference in enabling the workforce of the future.
Cisco unveils AMP for Endpoints
At the annual Partner Summit in San Francisco, Cisco unveiled a new approach to endpoint security, AMP for Endpoints, which combines prevention, detection and response to simplify endpoint security.
Data management to be the most important skill in 2017
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.