IDC recently estimated that SAP partners around the world are likely to earn $220 billion in revenue from the vendor’s Big Data and analytics solutions over the next five years.

Everteam becomes Qlik’s authorised Middle East reseller
Everteam has announced a strategic partnership agreement with Qlik whereby Everteam Global services is now an authorised Qlik reseller in … 0 5524Head of HP’s Middle East PC division leaves company after 17 years
Salim Ziade, the head of HP’s PC division in the Middle East, has left HP after 17 years with the company.
Visionaire branded Outstanding Partner of the Year by HP, Microsoft
Visionaire has been chosen by HP and Microsoft as an Outstanding Partner for the Year 2013 for the HP and Microsoft Frontline Partnership for Unified Communications & Collaboration.
Belkin announces new country manager
Belkin has announced the appointment of Youssef El-Arif as Country Manager for the Middle East & Africa region. Youssef’s primary role is extending Belkin products’ exposure and availability in the region.
Mohammad Mobasseri announces Comguard departure
Mohammad Mobasseri, Senior Vice President, Comguard, announced on Monday that he is set to leave the distributor at the end of August 2013.
Epson sees strong success in Saudi counterfeit campaign
Epson has pledged to build on its tough campaign against non-genuine goods after news that its success in protecting customers from counterfeit inks and printer ribbons is boosting confidence amongst resellers.
On the fringe
With margins for traditional commodity gear at all-time low, partners are looking to the peripherals market to make up on lost revenue.
MATCO wins second successive EMC award
For the second year in a row, MATCO came out a big winner at the 2013 EMC Europe, Middle East and Africa Velocity Solution Provider Breakout awards.
Alcatel-Lucent signs with Jumbo Electronic to renovate services
Alcatel-Lucent has signed a unique deal with Jumbo Electronics to refresh and renovate its data centre, LAN infrastructure and Wi-Fi services, the vendor revealed.

Microsoft unveils a 256GB Surface Pro variant aimed at businesses
Aside from the increased storage capacity, the 256GB Surface Pro mirrors the hardware of its siblings.


