Recognising the growth and impact of ransomware, Trend Micro, has taken new approaches to helping customers defend against ransomware with new offerings.
Dell sells software division ahead of EMC deal completion
Dell has confirmed plans to sell its software division, including Quest Software and SonicWall, as the tech giant continues to sell assets ahead of its upcoming acquisition of EMC.
Maximum security
The seventh annual Enterprise Security 360 Roadshow took place last month, reaching Riyadh, Dubai and Doha, the show covered a variety of issues surrounding the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. Security Advisor ME reports from the UAE leg of the show.
A cloudy forecast
The forecast for unified communications in the cloud seems bright with clear skies ahead. Alan Shen, Vice President of Consulting Services, Unify Square, weighs in on the benefits and pitfalls of UC in the cloud.
Data curators
On a recent visit to the UAE, SAP CEO Bill McDermott told James Dartnell about the company’s plans to build a data centre in Dubai, with the possibility of an additional site in Riyadh.
FireEye study: Cyberattacks on the rise across the GCC region
A FireEye study has revealed key insights on the state of cyber-attacks across the EMEA region, particularly in the countries of the GCC. It also showed that the government, energy and finance sectors subjected to the most attacks.
Cyber vigilant
Luke Brown, GM and VP EMEA, India and LATAM, Digital Guardian, shares expert insights on protecting your business from cybercrimes.
National Paints deploys IFS solutions
IFS has announced that National Paints has chosen to implement IFS Applications 9 and IFS Managed Cloud on Microsoft Azure to replace its existing enterprise systems with a single solution.
Channel celebrities honoured at Partner Excellence Awards 2016
Reseller Middle East celebrated the seventh edition of its annual Partner Excellence Awards, at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai. It featured a red carpet and VIP reception for IT channel luminaries, all in true Oscars-style.
Riverbed Technology announces enhancements to SteelCentral
Riverbed Technology has announced that the new enhancements to SteelCentral will bring major advances to its troubleshooting capabilities and improved monitoring across the cloud while simultaneously improving ease of use and scalability.
Consumer is king
As data centres move towards being software-defined, application response time is deemed as more important than infrastructure capacity management. With applications consisting of a plethora of services delivered from a range of resources, end-user experience (EUE) is key.
Promise Technology hosts forum for security professionals
Promise Technology has announced that it successfully concluded Promise Surveillance Solutions Summit 2016, which attracted visitors from throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) eager to learn more about the newest trends and solutions for the video surveillance market.
Fuel efficient
Recognising the need for less paper-based processes in its operations, Emirates National Oil Company embarked on a journey to implement a new document management system.
The importance of security intelligence
The cybersecurity industry has come a long way from the time when anti-virus and firewall systems used to be the main tools for preventing and resolving data threats. Firosh Ummer, Managing Director, Paladion EMEA, explains why security intelligence is important.
Get your head in the cloud
If you want to tell someone to be more realistic you might say: “Get your head out of the clouds.” But in fact, you have to do the exact opposite if you’re an IT security professional charged with managing security in today’s increasingly cloud-based world.
Cloud on your terms
Haider Salloum, Microsoft Gulf’s Director for its Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) segment, explains why cloud is a game changer for SMEs, and how the firm’s Azure services are geared towards this market segment.
Tracking growth
Citrix’ Luca Marinelli, Vice President, Channel Sales and Strategy, EMEA and Johnny Karam, Regional Vice President, Middle East and Africa, discuss partner enablement strategies and company focus for 2016.
The evolution of the workspace
Marco Landi, Polycom President, EMEA, discusses how today’s workspace is evolving in terms of the adoption of unified communications and consumer solutions.
Koenig to conduct CCISO training programme in the UAE
Koenig Solutions has been awarded the exclusive rights to conduct the Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) programme in the UAE.
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