A round-up of the most influential executives in the regional IT channel.
EMC sells Syncplicity to Skyview Capital
EMC has recently announced that it will be selling its Syncplicity file-sharing and collaboration business to private investment company Skyview Capital.
Ooredoo Kuwait teams up with VMware
VMware has announced that Ooredoo Kuwait has successfully deployed both Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV) and IT applications on a single, unified cloud based on the VMware vCloud for NFV platform.
At the crossroads
Manny Rivelo, the newly appointed CEO of F5 Networks, speaks about life in the age of cloud and SDN, and his company’s transition to software.
Larger than life
In the age of mobility, omnipresent enterprise video communication is gaining prominence. We caught up with Andreas Wienold, Vice President, International, Lifesize, to discuss how the company is hoping to enhance its cloud and on-premise collaboration presence in the Middle East.
The evolving focus of Middle East telcos
Opportunities are changing in the Middle East, particularly when it comes to telecoms. Operators are moving to reinvent their services to cater to the growing SMB market.
The big migration
Planning is the key to a successful move from on-premise to cloud services.
How Manchester City aim to change football with technology
SAP and Abu Dhabi-owned City Football Group (CFG) have announced a technology partnership that aims to transform the clubs footballing operations and fan experience.
Intel Security launches new Microsoft Office 365 Channel Kit
Intel Security has launched its new Microsoft Office 365 Channel Kit, which is designed to be a “grab and go kit” for the channel.
Prime alliances
The Portugal-based software company, Primavera, set shop in the region close to a year ago and is looking to develop its partner network. The company’s Country Manager Jorge Marques, talks about channel plans for the region.
Open secret
Open source solutions are now moving to ERP and CRM; and increasingly organisations are seeing the benefits of deploying these solutions to achieve more cost-effective operations. The prospects in this space are no secret, Reseller ME evaluates what this spells out for partners.
Mindware adopts 3i Infotech’s ORION 11j
Mindware, a Dubai-based virtualisation-focused distributor adopts 3i Infotech’s ORION 11j product as its ERP solutions for their Cloud based application.
StorIT, Unitrends sign distribution agreement
StorIT has announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Unitrends.
Nimble networking
Evolving and expanding a network to meet ever-changing demands from consumers and business users is a challenge. Network optimisation services help customers to get the most out of their network investment, with the focus on network performance and end-user experience.
Seizing possibilities
Held in Prague, Czech Republic, EMC’s annual CIO Connect Summit delved into the continuously evolving IT industry and how technology chiefs can redefine the IT agenda.
Prolific partnerships
Promotional gimmicks aside, Lenovo’s Tech World conference boasted a formidable roster of elite industry CEOs as well as some exciting product launches and demos. On the enterprise side, the firm also discussed its strategy to usher in more services and solutions-oriented offerings. James Dartnell reports from Beijing.
The winning formula
With a renewed focus on innovation and enterprise technologies, Dell is raising the stakes with an end-to-end, solutions-oriented strategy. Jeevan Thankappan reports from Dell Innovation Day in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Cisco launches IoE Innovation Centre in Western Australia
Cisco’s Internet of Everything (IoE) Centre officially opens in Western Australia, and is ready for research and development.
Streaming for success
Qumu, an enterprise video content management company, has recently announced the opening of its Dubai office that will serve as the hub for its operations in Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. During his visit in Dubai, Qumu CEO Sherman Black shares the growing opportunities in the enterprise video industry segment and the company’s plans for the region.
Kaspersky Lab hosts partner roadshows across MENA region
Kaspersky Lab recently hosted a series of roadshows across the Middle East and North Africa region aimed at helping local …