VMware is now addressing the market for Docker with two open source software packages that will allow its customers to more easily deploy containers in their existing VMware infrastructure.
Winning the IoT tug of war
In the next few years, businesses may live or die by IoT. Handle it well and your company thrives. Mess …
Giada debuts 6-display mini PC
Giada Technology has introduced the G320, an industry-tailored mini PC that is targeted at the region’s burgeoning digital signage industry. The …
Emitac earns Gold Cloud Productivity competency
Emitac Enterprise Solutions (EES) has achieved Gold Cloud Productivity competency in the Microsoft Partner Program. Gold competency validates best-in-class capability within a …
’65 percent’ of malware campaign aimed at ME
Two new malware campaigns have been spotted in the Middle East, according to reports released this week, one targeting energy companies and the other going after political targets in Lebanon.
Path to success
With resellers being the key component of the channel landscape, RME profiles leading players and discusses important factors to their success.
Polycom releases Skype for Business solutions
Polycom and Microsoft have partnered to deliver a new series of video collaboration solutions purpose-built for Skype for Business.
FVC and Sonus sign MEA distribution deal
FVC, a value-added distributor in the Middle East & Africa (MEA), has signed an agreement with Sonus, a global player in enabling and securing real-time communications, to tap into the growing SIP-based, Unified Communications (UC) opportunities across the region.
VMware appoints new EMEA channel VP
VMware has announced the appointment of Scott Dodds as Vice President of Channel and Alliances in EMEA.
Riverbed appoints Dib MENA MD
Riverbed has promoted Elie Dib to the position of Managing Director for the Middle East and North, Central and West Africa (MENA) region.
Crayon appointed Snow KSA reseller
Software Asset Management (SAM) firm Crayon Middle East today announced its appointment as the first reseller and deployment partner in the Gulf and Saudi Arabia market for on premise and cloud-based SAM firm Snow Software.
Exploring greener pastures
Reseller ME speaks to new vendors on the block to explore the strategies that work the best in this region.
emt launches Australian uni courses
emt Distribution today announced that its education and training arm, emt Academy, has tied up with Australia’s Charles Sturt University (CSU) to offer free online courses on virtualisation.
ManageEngine releases Office 365 licence manager
ManageEngine today announced the addition of an Office 365 bulk licence manager to its Active Directory management software, ADManager Plus, and an Exchange Online reporting module to its Microsoft Exchange server reporting solution, ExchangeReporter Plus.
Lenovo ‘Superfish’ sabotages laptops
Lenovo has admitted it “messed up badly” by pre-loading software on some consumer laptops that exposed users to possible attack, and said it will soon release a tool to remove it.
Riverbed’s Taj ElKhayat promoted to Regional VP METNA
In his new role, ElKhayat’s responsibilities include strengthening the company’s position as a key technology provider for the hybrid enterprise, expanding its penetration into new industry verticals and growing its regional footprint in emerging markets.
Polycom announces Dimension Data as SI partner
The systems integrator will deliver the vendor’s collaborative solutions to global enterprises for the fourth consecutive year.
Apple thriving on ‘stiff competition’
Apple CEO Tim Cook didn’t disappoint when he spoke at this week’s Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference, reiterating his company’s commitment to “great” and not “good” products.
Cyber subversives
Debating political issues, promoting free speech, and supporting human rights, the illegal cyber activities of hacktivists divide opinion. Are they criminals like any other, or are their cases of their work justifying their underhand means?
Business in motion
Alistair Wildman, Managing Director, End User Computing, Mobile and Social EMEA, VMware, thinks that business mobility will be an unstoppable force in the coming 12 months.