EMC has today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Silver Tail Systems, which provides real-time web session intelligence and behavioural analysis. Upon closing, Silver Tail will operate within the RSA security division and is expected to extend the capabilities of RSA’s Identity Protection and Verification (IPV) solutions, as well as other areas across… Read more »
Today, Microsoft has announced the availability of Windows 8 for its customers in the United Arab Emirates and around the world. Windows 8 will be available for download to upgrade existing PCs in over 140 markets and 37 languages at http://windows.microsoft.com and at retail locations around the world, including Dubai. “With the launch of Windows 8,… Read more »
Security vendor AccessData has launched version 2 of its CIRT (Cyber Intelligence and Response Technology) product, which is the only solution to put cyber defence, incident response and digital forensics into a single pane of glass. The Middle East has seen a large increase in demand for effective security solutions as organisations attempt to avoid… Read more »
The consumerisation of IT may be a headache for CIOs, but it’s great for Targus as it attempts to increase its B2B market share in the Middle East. The company, which is a leading provider of bags, cases and accessories for laptops and tablets, sees much of its business in the region coming from the… Read more »
FVC, which showcased its extensive portfolio of communication solutions at GITEX, has signed a partnership deal with STC to bring managed video services in the region. The value-added distributor, which has been beefing up its information security portfolio, is also planning to expand its BYOD security package. At its 10th GITEX, FVC claimed that the challenges… Read more »
The leading distributor Computerlinks is devising a strategy that may just reshape the dynamics of the Middle East channel market. “In the Middle East in particular, Computerlinks is working towards bringing in smaller product lines that offer more value to our partners rather than bringing in larger vendors, with huge product lines and smaller margins…. Read more »
Iomega, the storage solutions provider has signed a distribution agreement with Metra Computer that covers the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Iraq and Yemen
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.
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 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 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.
Nokia unveils Lumia 925
Nokia on Tuesday released a new interpretation of its flagship Lumia 920 in the form of the Lumia 925, a thinner, light device that features a metal case and the latest PureView camera. Indeed, aside from the sleeker looks, Nokia went big on the 925’s imaging capabilitites. Nokia claimed the new PureView camera features the… Read more »
D-Link releases DCS-5020L Cloud Camera
D-Link on Tuesday extended its range of Cloud Cameras, adding the Wireless N H.264 Day/Night PT Network Camera (DCS-5020L) into the product mix. The new camera is features pan and tilt, audio detection, and a Wi-Fi repeater mode, among other things. D-Link said that the DCS-5020L is a powerful and competitively priced way to enhance… Read more »
TouchMate to unveil new range of smartphones
TouchMate has announced that it will soon launch a range of smartphones in the GCC to complement its range of tablets. The new lines of smartphones will range in size from four inches to six inches, according to Vasant Menghani, CEO and Founder, TouchMate. The flagship model will be a six-inch smartphone, or “phablet”, which… Read more »
