Dimension Data and EMC has recently announced the Catalyst Alliance, a strategic market development initiative designed to speed the adoption of hybrid cloud as a platform for transformation for the mid-size enterprise.

Brocade launches SDN Controller 2.0
Brocade has announced the launch of Brocade SDN Controller 2.0, a commercial distribution of the OpenDaylight (ODL) controller based on the Lithium ODL release, and two new software-defined networking (SDN) applications – Brocade Topology Manager and Brocade Flow Manager.
StorIT to highlight enterprise data management solutions at GITEX
StorIT Distribution has announced that it will be showcasing a wide array of its enterprise data management, data storage and data protection solutions at GITEX Technology Week 2015.

IBM, HCL Technologies announce strategic partnership
IBM and HCL Technologies has announced they have formed a strategic initiative to accelerate adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT).
eHDF confirms participation at GITEX
eHosting DataFort (eHDF) has recently confirmed its participation at this year’s GITEX Technology Week. During their participation the company will showcase its enhanced managed hosting, cloud infrastructure and disaster recovery services.

Huawei to showcase emerging technology and IoT solutions at GITEX
Huawei has announced a full programme of activities at this year’s GITEX Technology week, showcasing how its end-to-end product and services portfolio can help create a better-connected world for citizens.
Vocalcom hosts Partner Conference
Vocalcom_confVocalcom, has recently hosted its Partner Conference where it honoured its top-performing business partners for their efforts to address the market needs for contact centre solutions in the Middle East.

HP announces more job cuts
Hewlett-Packard is cutting 25,000 to 30,000 jobs in its enterprise division because of revenue declines.
Infor announces participation at GITEX
Infor has announced that it will showcase Infor CloudSuite Solutions during their participation in the upcoming GITEX Technology Week.

Infoblox to demonstrate latest solutions at GITEX
Infoblox has announced that it will demonstrate its latest offerings in DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (DDI), secure Domain Name System (DNS), cloud network automation and global server load balancing (GSLB) technologies at GITEX.
Vision Solutions to introduce new products at GITEX 2015
Vision Solutions has announced that it will be showcasing the recently launched Double-Take Cloud Migration Centre product during GITEX Technology Week.

Aruba Networks to showcase solutions for digital workplace at GITEX
Aruba Networks, an HP company, aims to help Middle East organisations tackle the challenges of establishing and maintaining a secure, digital workplace through its participation at the upcoming GITEX Technology Week.
Fortinet unveils new SDNS framework and expands partner ecosystem
Fortinet has announced its new Software-Defined Network Security (SDNS) framework, which according to the company, was designed to provide advanced threat protection through the integration of security into the modern, agile data centre environment, and expanded its partner reach.
EMC Federation announces new solutions and partner programme
The EMC Federation has previewed updates to the Federation Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Solution at VMworld, announced a new Federation End-User Computing solution and a new Business Partner Programme.

Gigamon to showcase solutions at Telecoms World Middle East
Gigamon has announced its participation in Telecoms World Middle East 2015 (TWME), which will take place on 14th to 15th September at The Ritz-Carlton DIFC, Dubai.

VCE to put spotlight on converged infrastructure at GITEX
VCE will highlight its comprehensive converged solutions portfolio during its participation at GITEX Technology Week this year.
MEA cyber security market to reach $13 billion by 2019
A recent report from Cybersecurity Ventures has forecasted that the cyber security market of the Middle East and African region (MEA) is expected to grow to $13.43 billion by 2019 – covering an expected compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7 per cent in the next five years.
Strategy of services
Increasing number of partners are finding managed services as a lucrative business offering. Reseller ME investigates how they can go the extra mile to further maximise the opportunities present in the market.

Cyber security market in MEA region to reach $13 billion by 2019
A recent report from Cybersecurity Ventures has forecasted that the cyber security market of the Middle East and African region (MEA) is expected to grow to $13.43 billion by 2019 – covering an expected compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7 per cent in the next five years.

Intel launches Silicon Oasis IoT lab
Intel and Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority have announced the inauguration of Intel’s Ignition Lab for the Internet of Things innovation for the MENA region.