Site Technology in association with Cisco and CommScope hosted a focused IT Defense Conference called ‘Borderless Network and Collaboration’ recently in Abu Dhabi to enable the selected senior management executives of various entities within defense sector to examine the latest technologies offered and adapt innovative business solutions for unique business requirements.
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Kaspersky Lab, leading security and threat management solutions, today announced plans to refine its organizational structure and become one of the top three IT security solutions providers for endpoint users in 2011. According to Kaspersky Lab’s operational results for 2010, the company demonstrated significant growth in all regions. Globally, the company’s revenues grew by 38 percent year-on-year and exceeded $500 million. The year 2010 was also a successful one for Kaspersky Lab in the CIS, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, where revenues totaled $131 million — an increase of 35 percent compared to 2009.Read More…

ISnSC the specialist in Information Assurance & Cryptography today annouced the launche Government Security Governance (GSG) solution for all the Governments across the Middle East region. The GSG aims to help government entities obtain a full perception of the government network and detect any kind of violations in real-time in a cost-effective way. The GSG is based on the SAINT framework that does not require any additional implementations or alteration to any government network, which ensures smooth government operation. Having SAINT certified engineers will also ensure the maximum output of the GSG.Read More…

Vasco Data Security, today announced its new multi-tier channel strategy for the EMEA region as an extension of its existing partner program, tailored to the specific needs of its distributors and resellers throughout the region. The enhanced channel model is aimed at extending the reach of its strong authentication solutions and services throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and focuses on empowering relationships with Vasco’s channel partners. Vasco intends to lower the threshold to work together with Vasco.

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Spectrum the leading IT Networking and Security training, certification and consultancy services provider recently added a new data centre based on Juniper Networks 2 tier switching architecture to increase training capabilities to offer the enhanced options for students on its IT training and certification program. The new data centre is comprised of Juniper Networks EX Series Ethernet Virtual Chassis Technology promoting the important of low power consumption, use of a virtualized environment and IP based power management. This will allow Spectrum to offer more courses and accommodate a greater number of students.
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Axis Communications, today unveiled the world’s smallest, ceiling mount pan/tilt/zoom dome cameras AXIS M50 in the region. AXIS M50 PTZ Dome Network Camera Series offers business managers a highly discreet and affordable solution for remotely monitoring indoor areas, such as stores, banks, hotels, office lobbies, restaurants and warehouses, to more effectively manage one or more locations and improve security. With a sleek and compact design, AXIS M50 cameras are only 13 cm (5.1”) wide and 5.6 cm (2.2”) high, enabling discreet, high-quality 360° surveillance in HDTV. A built-in microphone also allows managers to use the audio detection function to monitor for unusual noises during off-hours to trigger a security alarm.

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EC-Council, leaders in information security training and education in conjunction with SIMOS Consultancy Services launched globally recognized professional courses in IT Security at Kenya Methodist University, (KeMU) in a bid to address some of the major loopholes in the current IT industry in Kenya. KeMU will offer variety of EC Council globally recognised certifications like Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), EC Council Certified Secure Programmer (ECSP), EC Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), Certified Network Defense Architect (CNDA), among others that cater for a wide range of security perspectives.

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Cyberoam today announced the launch of CCC500 and CCC1000 appliances in its centralised security management offerings, scaling to meet the demands of MSSP and distributed enterprise networks having up to 1000 Cyberoam UTM appliances. These appliances come with an all-new firmware to support the latest Cyberoam UTM firmware versions, while housing several new features that bring better flexibility, controls and security management capabilities.
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Aptec Holding, one of the largest distributors in the region expanded its relations with Symantec with signing of an sole distribution agreement to distribute Symantec products in Pakisten. To commemorate agreement with Aptec launched roadshows in Karachi and Lahore, in association with Symantec, which were attened by more than 120 channel executives from 60 channel resellers to train resellers on Symantec products and solutions. Rizwan Ahmed, Country Manager, Aptec Pakistan also participated actively in the roadshows.Read More…

Smartworld today announced that it has signed a reseller agreement with a leading networking and communications equipment brand ADTRAN. This partnership will allow Smartworld to sell all the products & solutions form ADTRAN’s product portfolio of more than 1,700 solutions in UAE. ADTRAN’s broad product portfolio includes a vast array of business solutions including unified communications, routers, Ethernet switches, Unified Threat Management, IP Business Gateways and wireless connectivity. This portfolio is complemented by a complete offering of carrier access solutions.

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Leading networking and security technical training provider Spectrum Training, announced that one of its top instructors Ghazanfar Ali has been recognised as one of the Juniper Networks Certified instructor in whole of the Europe and Middle Eeast Africa region. Ghazanfar was recognized for high customer satisfaction ratings, number of students trained, and participation in Juniper Betas, curriculum and certification feedback and development. As a leading global IT manufacturer, Juniper Networks’ certified instructors play an integral role in the global implementation of its training and certification program.
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