Samsung officially opened the International CES on Monday evening with a keynote that painted a rosy picture of the Internet of Things but offered little substance except that vendors must be “open” and work together to make it all happen.
Over 700m change habits post-Snowden
An international survey of Internet users has found that more than 39% have taken steps to protect their online privacy and security as a result of spying revelations by one-time NSA employee Edward Snowden.
A different Dell
The 2014 Dell World Forum, held from November 4-6 in Austin, Texas, was met with some unseasonable weather. In spite of the rain, thousands gathered to see what Dell has in store and the company did what it always does in uncertain times – adapt.
Generation X
With cloud computing having a marked impact on the way IT serves the enterprise, the ‘as-a-service’ model has been a game-changer. Now, most types of hardware, software, IT or business process can be offered as a cloud-based service. We look at the models’ prospects in 2015.
Help AG signs reseller agreement with Splunk
Help AG, the information security services and solutions provider in the Middle East, has signed a reseller agreement with Splunk, provider of the leading software platform for real-time operational intelligence, that will enable it to offer Splunk software, including Splunk Enterprise, to businesses in the Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE region. As per the agreement, Help AG will also deliver 24×7 local support and offer professional implementation services.
Strategise to grow
Jean-Loup Desamaison-Cognet, Vice President for Central and Middle East Region, EMEA for Arrow’s Enterprise Computing Solutions business, discusses the company’s focus points for the region.
Etisalat launches ‘Business in a box’ SMB solution
Etisalat has announced the launch of ‘Business Quick Start’ – the first in a series of Etisalat’s integrated ‘Business in a Box’ solutions that offer SMBs high-speed fixed broadband Internet, free voice minutes and a free Smart device on a single, bill.
Education on demand
The Technical Vocational and Training Corporation, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, lacked a solution to allow its 150 campuses to be connected with access to critical data and information. Huawei’s Cloud OS has since linked all campuses to a central educational resource portal.
Everything connected
The Internet of Things (IoT) is undeniably on the rise. A future of connected devices feeding data into the cloud may bring untold benefits, however, the prospect also brings up some concerns.
Rigorous defence
Paladion Networks CEO Rajat Mahanty sits down with CNME to talk IT security and his company’s plans for the region.
The evolution of CRM
Customer Relationship Management solutions now encompass a wide range of services, providing sales and marketing aspects and call centre management software. But that wasn’t always the case. CNME takes a look at the evolution of CRM and how it impacts business today.
CNME hosts fifth ICT Achievement Awards
Middle Eastern IT leaders were last night acknowledged for playing their part in a year of great progress in regional technology development at CNME’s fifth annual ICT Achievement Awards.
Matrix Comsec announces GITEX presence
IP-based phone systems and voice gateways manufacturer Matrix Comsec will be participating at GITEX Technology Week 2014.
Unitrends to flaunt backup gear at GITEX
Data protection and disaster recovery firm Unitrends has announced that it will showcase its integrated physical backup appliances at GITEX Technology Week 2014.
ESET to launch flagship security solutions at GITEX
Digital protection firm ESET has announced that it plans to unveil Smart Security 8 and NOD32 Antivirus 8, the latest versions in its line of security solutions at GITEX Technology Week 2014.
Citrix to showcase mobile workspace solutions at GITEX
Citrix today announced that it will showcase its new Citrix Workspace Suite™ at this year’s GITEX Technology Week.
Citrix to show mobile workspace solution at GITEX
Citrix has announced that it will showcase its new Workspace Suite at this year’s GITEX Technology Week.
GITEX Technology Week 2014 hinges on smart investments
Gitex Technology Week, the region’s largest ICT event, will have more than 3,700 companies from 61 countries participating this year. It is expected to attract a hundred thousand visitors from 150 countries to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
Fortinet to highlight sophisticated threat defences
Network security firm Fortinet will showcase its latest Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) framework and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attack Mitigation Appliances at GITEX Technology Week 2014.
Alcatel-Lucent to demonstrate communication solutions at GITEX
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise will demonstrate its latest innovations in intelligent network infrastructure and communication solutions at GITEX Technology Week 2014.