As Microsoft launches Windows 8, and with it, an attempt to stabilise a precipitous decline in its share of operating …
Magic skill set
The big data trend is ushering in a new class of business technology professional — the data scientist. EMC, which …
Fortinet unveils new OS
Fortinet has announced FortiOS 5.0, the security operating system that is the foundation for all Fortinet’s FortiGate integrated security platforms. This …
Cybercrime and punishment
Several high-profile security breaches around the world grabbed the attention of the Middle East IT industry, but it has taken …
Lenovo ThinkCentre M92z
In today’s business world, the keys to getting the most out of your computer are productivity, space, and power—and the Lenovo …
10 critical IT trends for the next five years
Trying to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to IT issues is not a job for the faint …
Big data to create 1.9M IT jobs in U.S. by 2015, says Gartner
There were a lot of reasons for Gartner researchers to give a gloomy economic outlook at its Symposium/ITxpo conference here, …
IBM refreshes analysis offerings
At IBM’s Information On Demand and Business Analytics Forum, being held this week in Las Vegas, the company announced a …
Android malware exploding: Trend Micro
The amount of mobile Android malware has surged this year, from a count of 30,000 malware specimens in June to almost 175,000 …
Dell ramps up converged infrastructure push with Active Systems
Dell mapped out the next phase of its data centre strategy on Thursday with new hardware and software that it …
Microsoft to showcase cloud, Windows innovations at GITEX
Microsoft Gulf is set to showcase its latest innovations across the cloud portfolio and the Windows platform at GITEX. Microsoft …
Juniper strengthens network edge with new routers
Juniper Networks this week has rolled out edge routers designed to enable service providers to rapidly deploy new service applications. Juniper’s …
Jacky’s posts 11% sales increase at Gitex Shopper 2012
The retailer posts a 11% sales increase from participation at GITEX Shopper 2012, attributes success to strategic location of the event, stand design, promotions for smartphones and ultrabooks
Lenovo tops HP in PC sales, says Gartner
Lenovo has stripped HP of its title as the world’s top seller of PCs, research firm Gartner said in a …
Huawei customers announce security concerns after congressional report
Three service providers that use equipment from Huawei have said they will take strong precautions to ensure the security of …
Lenovo unveils Windows 8, RT hybrid laptop, tablet devices
Lenovo has announced a new range of Windows 8 and RT hybrid computing devices that can function as tablets or …
IBM expands PureSystems line for data duties
IBM has expanded its PureSystems line of pre-integrated systems to include new models to handle business analysis and online transaction …
Dell supercomputer design spawns new line of servers
Dell has developed a line of servers based on designs the company is using in an upcoming 10-petaflop supercomputer called …
Cisco to cut ties with ZTE after alleged Iranian sales
Cisco has reportedly cut ties with Chinese telecom vendor ZTE after allegations that ZTE sold Cisco gear to Iran. In …
Calxeda receives $55m to push ARM chips into data centre
Chip maker Calxeda has received an investment to the tune of US$55 million to develop low-power server chips with ARM …