Infor recently announced a new Infor CloudSuite specialisation programme for alliance partners.
Review: WD MyCloud
WD’s new My Cloud personal storage device gives its other storage solutions stiff competition. With sync support between Google Drive, Dropbox and other public clouds, having a private, at-home cloud is made simple.
Oracle debuts four-tier cloud-focused partner programme
Oracle has unveiled a new Oracle Partner Network (OPN) Cloud Programme to help partners accelerate the growth of their Oracle Cloud business by providing them with technical and go-to-market support.
du, SAP launch cloud services in the UAE
During the World Government Summit held recently, du and SAP signed a strategic partnership agreement that will enable UAE government enterprises gain access to smart applications in 2016.
Ankabut takes education to the cloud with Citrix
The UAE’s Advanced National Research and Education Network, Ankabut, recently deployed Citrix app and desktop virtualisation technologies.
STME to focus on cloud solutions and managed services
STME announced the realignment of its competitive strategy, products, and services to focus more on cloud and managed services in 2016.
Gemalto receives MasterCard approval for cloud-based payments
Gemalto recently announced cloud payment that they are the first mobile payment vendor to receive full MasterCard approval for a complete Cloud-Based Payment (CBP) solution.
Microsoft plans to donate $1 billion in cloud services to non-profits
Microsoft has announced plans to donate $1 billion in cloud services over three years to non-governmental organisations and researchers, in a bid to provide access to these services to communities that can’t afford them.
Cloud on the horizon
At its annual customer event SAP Select in Barcelona, the company laid out its strategy for growth, with HANA at the forefront.
WD launches My Cloud OS 3
WD has introduced enhancements to its family of My Cloud® personal storage devices, including a new, redesigned My Cloud OS 3 operating system, software developer kit (SDK) enabling enhanced app integration and a dual-drive My Cloud Mirror personal cloud storage offering faster processing performance.
Alpha Data launches new public cloud platform
Alpha Data, the UAE-based systems integrator and Managed Service Provider, has launched ‘Alpha Cloud.’
Alpha Data launches public cloud platform in the UAE
Alpha Data, the UAE-based systems integrator and Managed Service Provider, has launched ‘Alpha Cloud,’ a new public cloud service that features cloud functionality tailored to meet the country’s local cloud computing requirements.
Amazon further powers cloud service data centres
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced it will build and operate a 100-megawatt (MW) wind farm in Ohio that will power its current and future cloud service data centres.
Ali Baghdadi urges partners to maximise cloud prospects
Ali Baghdadi, SVP and Chief Executive, Middle East, Turkey & Africa, Ingram Micro, discusses the company’s recent initiatives in the cloud business.
Microsoft, Red Hat announce partnership on enterprise cloud
Microsoft and Red Hat recently announced a partnership that, according to them, will help customers embrace hybrid cloud computing through deploying Red Hat solutions on Microsoft Azure.
Ruckus Wireless acquires Cloudpath Networks
Advanced wireless systems company, Ruckus Wireless, has recently acquired US-based provider of secure Wi-Fi onboarding software, Cloudpath Networks.
Arrow to launch cloud platform by 2016
Arrow, the regional value added distributor is leveraging its participation at GITEX by taking the opportunity to meet up with its reseller and vendor partners from across the region.
Huawei highlights upcoming IT trends and unveils new cloud solutions
During Huawei’s vendor and customer presentation held alongside GITEX Technology Week expert from the technology company shared insight on its latest offerings in the market.
Red Hat focuses on IoT, cloud and enterprise mobility
As part of its presence at the ongoing GITEX Technology Week, Red Hat is demonstrating its open hybrid cloud technologies for bare metal, virtualisation, private cloud and public cloud deployments.
ixtel Technologies drives cloud solutions
ixtel Technologies is showcasing ‘smart and disruptive technologies that transform business’ at GITEX 2015.