The tables are turning and the focus is fast shifting to mobility and the demand for connectivity. Meera Kaul, MD at Optimus Technology and Telecommunications believes regional success will ultimately depend on how governments leverage these latest trends to better ICT infrastructure

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 4959Vendor value add
IBM brings its partners a number of support initiatives to help them play a greater part in the company’s route to expansion through 2015. Mark Hennessy, GM, IBM Global Partners and Midmarket, tells us more while Ilse Cilliers, VP Global Business Partners, MEA gives us the regional take.
The fruit of change
Bernard Biolchini, GM and VP of Sales, AMD META
Quality career
Rola Al- Satari, Head of the Accreditation, Quality and Communications unit, Itqan
Iomega appoints Metra Computer
Iomega, the storage solutions provider has signed a distribution agreement with Metra Computer that covers the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Iraq and Yemen
Aruba Networks signs FVC and Metra Computer to boost presence in the region
Aruba Networks recently announced that it has signed distribution agreements with FVC and Metra Computer to aid the company in the expansion of its PartnerEdge channel programme for the Middle East Region.
LifeSize hosts 2012 EMEA Partner Conference in Dubai
With a continual focus on its channel community, LifeSize, a division of Logitech, recently held its 2012 EMEA Partner Conference at Hotel Mina A’Salam in Dubai.
Shifra aims for lion’s share of growing Middle East network security market
Shifra Middle East, a regional valued added distributor, is aiming for a lion’s share of increased spending on network security in the Middle East, by enhancing its portfolio of security solutions.
Comguard introduces simplified WLAN management from AirTight in the region
Comguard has introduced a fully user configurable HTML5 UI as part of its AirTight Wi-FiTM access solution, which gives network administrators a canvas to create the optimal WLAN management console for their individual business requirements.
X-cite by Alghanim Electronics introduces new range of smart TV’s by Philips
X-cite by Alghanim Electronics in collaboration with Philips have been conducting a series of mall promotions displaying the new range of smart TV’s by Philips in an aim to educate customers about the latest Smart TV technology.