NetSuite has announced that Gulf Software Distribution (GSD) has joined the NetSuite Solution Provider Partner Programme as a strategic partner.
eHDF enhances its Public Cloud portal
eHosting DataFort (eHDF) has announced that they have further enhanced their Public Cloud portal to include advanced features and customisable packages, and improve the overall cloud experience of their customers.
Getting a grip on cloud security
Cloud use continues to grow rapidly in the enterprise and has unquestionably become a part of mainstream IT – so much so that many organisations now claim to have a “cloud-first” strategy.
Get your head in the cloud
If you want to tell someone to be more realistic you might say: “Get your head out of the clouds.” But in fact, you have to do the exact opposite if you’re an IT security professional charged with managing security in today’s increasingly cloud-based world.
Cloud on your terms
Haider Salloum, Microsoft Gulf’s Director for its Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) segment, explains why cloud is a game changer for SMEs, and how the firm’s Azure services are geared towards this market segment.
Veritas joins Microsoft Enterprise Cloud Alliance
Veritas Technologies has announced that it joined the Microsoft Enterprise Cloud Alliance. The company’s backup and recovery solutions NetBackup and Backup Exec will provide protection for a wide range of Microsoft platforms and applications, including Windows, Hyper-V, SQL Server, Exchange, and SharePoint.
Intel Security report reveals need to improve cloud security
Intel Security has recently released ‘Blue Skies Ahead? The State of Cloud Adoption,’ a global report advocating the need for technology vendors to help businesses, governments and consumers understand the implications surrounding the growing adoption of the cloud.
Misys launched new range of cloud solutions
Misys has recently launched Misys FinCloud, a new range of cloud solutions and global cloud environment offering its clients of security in Cloud operations in the financial services industry.
Cloud care
On 28th March, representatives from Blue Coat Systems met with top CIOs of the region to discuss data protection, tokenisation and the cloud.
BIOS Middle East launches CloudHPT
BIOS Middle East (BIOSME) has announced that it has achieved an advanced accreditation to provide CISCO Powered Services after completing a rigorous audit of CISCO’s Managed Services Programme (CMSP).
Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage adopts private cloud to streamline IT service delivery
HPE Cloud Service Automation delivers faster services and better use of resources
Qualys extends Cloud Agent platform to support Linux and Mac OS
Qualys has announced the availability of cloud agents for Linux and Mac OS, adding to the platform’s existing support for Windows. Support for these operating systems is key to securing elastic cloud environments and endpoints where these operating systems are predominant.
Veeam drives hybrid cloud adoption for the Always-On Enterprise
Veeam Software has announced Direct Restore to Microsoft Azure, available for preview as a free, pre-configured Azure appliance in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace that delivers cloud restore for Veeam Backup and Replication, and Veeam Endpoint Backup.
Qualys, HEAT Software to deliver cloud-based patching
Qualys has announced an OEM partnership with HEAT Software to deliver a cloud-based patch management offering to its global customers.
Cisco releases Global Cloud Index
The fifth annual Cisco Global Cloud Index (2014-2019), released recently, forecasts that Middle East and Africa cloud traffic will more than quadruple by the end of 2019.
BT and Palo Alto Networks partner to boost cloud security services
BT and Palo Alto Networks have announced an agreement that will integrate the Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Security Platform into BT’s global portfolio of security services.
Interactive Intelligence introduces PureCloud Engage
Interactive Intelligence Group has recently announced a new customer engagement cloud service for businesses throughout the Middle East.
Ericsson presents the cloud-led solutions at CABSAT
Ericsson showcased its latest media solutions that focuses on the evolution of the cloud and the use of multiscreens in the Middle East region during CABSAT 2016 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
IBM unveils new mainframe for encrypted hybrid clouds
IBM has recently unveiled a new mainframe, bringing the security of data encryption without slowing down system performance to mid-sized organisations.
Microsoft hosts Cloud Roadshow 2016 in the UAE
In line with Microsoft’s efforts to impart the latest cloud knowledge and empower IT professionals to achieve more, the company hosted the Cloud Roadshow 2016, held recently in Dubai.