TechAccess, the value-added IT distributor in the Middle East, Levant and North Africa regions believes a strong partner program can enhance business relationships.
Europe’s biggest software clusters no match for Silicon Valley heavyweights
The EU has built a core of world class software zones but remains some way from emulating Silicon Valley’s ability to fuse technological innovation with economic success, a Fraunhofer Institute study has found.
California sues SAP over ‘significant errors’ in payroll software project
SAP has been slapped with a lawsuit by California’s state controller over a payroll software implementation that cost taxpayers vast sums, but has never worked correctly.
Uganda first recipient of Google’s fiber-optics upgrades
Google has kicked off a project to build high-speed fiber-optic networks in parts of the world that lack fast broadband connections, starting with the Ugandan capital, Kampala.
Asian financial sector’s cloud uptake gathering pace
The Asian financial sector is predicted to increase its cloud uptake, according to IDC Financial Insights’ latest study, ‘Business Strategy: Asia/Pacific Financial Cloud 2013 – Getting the Best of Both Worlds.’
Huawei to invest £373m in 5G research over next five years
Chinese networking giant Huawei announced yesterday that it plans to spend a minimum of $600 million (£373 million) over the next five years on 5G – the next-generation network that is already being hailed as the successor to 4G.
MI5 head says Prism scandal is handing advantage to terrorists
The head of MI5 has said that the Prism data leaks scandal has damaged the UK’s efforts to counter terrorism.
Microsoft to showcase latest products at GITEX 2013
Microsoft Gulf has announced plans for GITEX 2013 to provide visitors with access to its latest technologies in-line with the …
Middle East telecoms consortium to build new high-bandwidth cable system
A GCC-wide telecoms consortium has been formed to build a high-bandwidth regional transmission cable system for the region, it was announced on Monday.
UK govt to recruit cyber-reservists from IT industry
United Kingdom defence secretary Philip Hammond has announced that the government is creating a new Joint Cyber Reserve (JCR) made up of computer experts who will work alongside regular forces to protect the nation’s cyber defences.
Oracle aims to attract 13,000 visitors to 2013 GITEX pavilion
Oracle has underlined its commitment to GITEX by announcing it is aiming to attract over 13,000 visitors to its stand …
Gitex Preview: Riverbed Technology
1) What is the main theme of your presence at GITEX this year? The main theme for Riverbed Technology at GITEX this year is ‘Storage Consolidation’.
The dos and don’ts of OpenStack
In the space of a little over 20 years, Linux has grown from an open source ideal into an enterprise class OS used in every domain.
Apps drive business productivity, respect for IT
Mobile applications have streamlined business processes and increased the capabilities of Swisse Wellness, Stockland and Eastern Tree Services (ETS), the companies said on a customer panel at the AirWatch Connect conference in Melbourne.
CIOs Play Vital Role in the Emerging Science of Talent Analytics
When two of your best employees eat lunch together, does the company make more money as a result? When call centre staffers take group breaks to socialize, do they complete calls more quickly after-ward?
$10 billion will be saved by 2020 thanks to virtualisation: IDC
A recent study by IDC has predicted that Australian businesses will avoid $9.7 billion in costs through the year 2020 with the help of virtualisation.
The top 10 BlackBerry apps for your Z10
We’ve hand-picked the most popular BlackBerry 10 apps of the month so that you can get the most from your Z10 handset.
UAE's top 10 Android apps of 2013
CNME’s picks on the top apps for your android smartphone device in the UAE. The following are a must have; the top UAE apps in 2013.
Review: HTC One
HTC has come out fighting with its new One. Completely redesigned, it features an aluminium case, 4G connectivity and an updated version of the Sense platform.
Prologix partners with Fluke Networks
Prologix Distribution has signed a partnership agreement with Fluke Networks to deliver the vendor’s range of network monitoring, analysis, troubleshooting and security solutions to enterprise customers and SMBs in the UAE.