The PC market is still evolving in this region despite the global PC market experiencing an overall negative growth. Latest insights from IDC report a 6.2% decline year on year as 2017 came to a close. Understandably, PC peripherals and components are affected by this shrinking market.Read More…

There is a respectable number of existing and new players in the cybersecurity field forming the current realm of suppliers and vendors. The region is not lacking when it comes to cybersecurity solutions or vendors and they are all here for a reason: the regional cybersecurity market is still inRead More…

What started as a geeky moment nearly 26 years ago with Linux in forefront, has now become a large business opportunity. Over the years, the small open source community has grown into a sustainable ecosystem that not only drives innovation but also commercial viability. In fact, today open source solutionsRead More…

It is almost here. May 25, 2018 – this is the impending date when the European Union will start enforcing its General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR standardized across all 28 EU countries. This data protection law imposes strict new rules on controlling and processing personal data by significantly improvingRead More…

Saudi Arabia has the region’s largest IT market, valued at approximately $4.6 billion. The Kingdom is continuing to accelerate its economic diversification efforts with its Vision 2030 plan and the National Transformation Program (NTP). Such efforts suggest a paradigm shift from a public sector-driven economy to one driven by theRead More…

There is no defined formula for chalking out the perfect partner program. Rather, it is a jumble of tools and tricks that you refine as you address the changing market dynamics and partner requirements. While the basic ingredients remain marketing and sales support, incentives and rewards, deal registration etc, everyoneRead More…

Security continues to be of prime importance for the video surveillance industry, especially with the market’s transition from analog to IP. Market research shows that demand for security cameras in the Middle East is continuously growing, consequently boosting demand for data storage in the surveillance market. Read More…

Everything around us today is about digital, connectivity, cloud, social and finally claiming the centre-stage, security. Cyberthreats continue to affect enterprises and service providers while end-users remain prime targets of phishing, fraud, identity theft and ransomware. With multiple points of entry and a variety of vulnerabilities available to attackers, whatRead More…

Virtual Reality is not something new and the technology has been around for quite some time now. Most of the hype and innovation in VR has been in the consumer segment offering gamers a rich, interactive gaming environment which is probably why most of us associate VR with gaming. However,Read More…