Michael Dell today announced at EMC World 2016 that once its $67 billion merger with EMC has closed, the new company will be called ‘Dell Technologies’.
Cisco conducts university programmes in the UAE
Cisco has announced that it will be conducting a university outreach programme in the UAE to help prepare the next generation workforce.
The virtual shift
As IT systems become more complex, so do the quality of service demands from customers. People are now demanding better performance and speedier response times from enterprises. How can the second wave of virtualisation enhance a company’s business model?
IDC research shows MEA sees growth in enterprise hardware
A new research report released today by International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that the Middle East and Africa (MEA) enterprise hardware market (comprising servers and external storage) remained flat in 2015 when compared to the annual revenues seen in the previous year.
Powering up
With reports of around 2.5 quintillion bytes of data being created every day, organisations are now seeking ways to analyse, manage and store it. Software-defined storage (SDS) enables businesses to control storage infrastructures and offers flexibility to platforms among other aspects. Reseller ME explores how SDS can be more of a channel play.
Digital diagnosis
With medicine set to be administered after barcode scans, and all clinical devices hooked to the network, Qatar’s Sidra Medical and Research Centre is going purely digital. Chief Technology Officer, Michael LeRoy, was tasked with guiding the facility into the digital age.
5 things you need to know about 5G
While it may still be years away, understanding how 5G will impact the enterprise now will help you plan accordingly. We bring you five points on how industry players can tap into the benefits of the technology.
Fresh infrastructure: the grass is greener
Bogged down by legacy systems and stubborn employees, Petroserv’s IT was suffering. The Qatari firm’s Head of IT, Mubarik Hussain, shares his story of how he instigated a complete technology overhaul, and has since reaped the rewards.
Thriving in the SD era
Reeman Ansari, Regional Channel Manager, MENA, VMware, advises resellers to develop a range of augmented capabilities that will enable them to drive transformation for customers in the software-defined age.
A blueprint for transformation
On the sidelines of recently held Avaya Technology Forum, Jean Turgeon, Vice President & Chief Technologist, Software Defined Architecture(SDA/SDN), Worldwide Sales, Avaya, spoke to us about the evolution of digital enterprise and networking trends.
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).
Cisco and Intertec highlight importance of digitisation
Cisco and Intertec Systems hosted a joint event to highlight the importance of digitisation in the Internet of Things (IoT) era at the Waldorf Astoria, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK). Technology experts and senior executives from both companies provided insights on Cisco’s Data Center, Application and Collaboration solutions and held demonstrations to highlight the key features and benefits delivered by these solutions and the role they play in supporting RAK’s digital transformation initiatives.
The age of digital ecosystems
The regional IT industry is being driven by the increasing digitalisation, but don’t expect purse strings to loosen this year, says research firm Gartner at its annual CIO event.
A10 Networks appoints new VP for Worldwide Marketing and Communications
A10 Networks has announced that Neil Wu Becker has been appointed as its Vice President of Worldwide Marketing and Communications.
CNME celebrates excellence in enterprise networking
The seventh edition of the prestigious Network World Middle East Awards was held last night at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai. Gathering over 350 guests, the event which was organised and hosted by CNME honoured the best and brightest networking talent in the region.
Exclusive Networks debuts BigTec
Exclusive Networks is officially launching BigTec in the MEA, a value-added distributor for datacenter transformation, providing international market acceleration for a new breed of disruptive vendor technologies.
Pervasive security
Adam Philpott, Cisco, Sales Director, EMEAR Cyber Security, explains the technology trends that are impacting the regional threat landscape and the company’s focus at GISEC 2016.
At the security forefront
Mehdi Quraishi, CEO of the IT services firm, ixtel technologies, on why it is important for businesses in the Middle East to be prepared against the rising tide of attacks.
Cisco to highlight IoT solutions at IoTX 2016
Cisco announced that it is participating in the second edition of Internet of Things Expo 2016 (IoTX), which will be held from 29th to 31st March 2016 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Cisco to demonstrate ‘Real Life’ Smart City scenarios at IoTX 2016
Cisco will demonstrate ‘real life’ smart city scenarios as well as showcase its world-class IoT solutions including the Cisco Digital Ceiling framework at the technology exhibition.