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Sophos recently announced the latest version of its leading data protection solution, SafeGuard Enterprise that offers the industry’s first enterprise cloud encryption capabilities. SafeGuard protects critical data in public, private and hybrid cloud environments. SafeGuard Encryption for Cloud Storage automatically encrypts files uploaded to the cloud from any managed endpoint, reinforcing “protection everywhere” peace of mind. This simple process requires little more than choosing a password, which allows secure file access from anywhere – thereby improving collaboration and increasing productivity. Read More…

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As cloud computing gathers pace across the region, vendors play an important role in delivering focused partner programs to support the channel to develop a response and evolve their business models in respect to ‘cloud’ – especially cloud services. Vendor channel programmes have to incorporate specializations and education programs designed to help partners gain maximum revenues, and deliver services and consultancy to capitalise on increased demand from customers. Professional services and consultancy are certainly the growth area; and are driving a culture change within the channel. But this does demand different strengths and a commitment to training and education. Vendor sponsored education will play a key role here. Read More…

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GFI Software announced the availablity of its cloud-based anti-malware and anti-spam email security solution, GFI MailEssentials Complete Online for SMBs throughout the Middle East region. GFI MailEssentials Complete Online is designed to meet the evolving needs and increasing sophistication of SMB IT operations by providing access to email protection as a cloud-based service. “SMBs demand choice and flexibility when strengthening their email security practices. SMBs are looking for cost-effective solutions but they also see great value in implementing redundant layers of protection and email continuity by deploying a cloud-based service in conjunction with their existing on-premise solutions.Read More…

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FVC recently signed an partnership agreement with Zoho Corporation for their online Cloud Applications, mainly Zoho CRM, Zoho HRIS, Zoho Projects, Zoho invoicing and Zoho Web Conferencing. This will be addition to FVC Cloud vision of bringing Emerging Cloud services to the region and equip our reseller community to offer cloud services. K.S. Parag, Managing Director at FVC, said, “Zoho is a very valuable addition as an online cloud applications distributor. One of FVC’s visions has always been to bring Emerging Cloud services to the region and equip our channel community with a comprehensive range of cloud services they can offer their enterprise customers.Read More…

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D-Link introduced its new cloud based product line, and by providing innovative cloud functionality to its networking products. The new cloud capabilities will result in improved usability and effortless setup for many popular D-Link devices including network cameras, routers, and storage devices. These functions will be made accessible via the mydlink website or mydlink mobile application. D-Link’s mydlink-enabled cameras like the DCS-930L, DCS-932L, DCS-940L, and DCS-942L automatically join themselves to the mydlink platform so that they can be accessed centrally, from anywhere, at any time, without any complex configuration. Read More…

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Avnet Technology Solutions launched its first demo centre in Dubai based on Oracle Exadata Database Machine and Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud Platforms for its channel partners in the Middle East and North Africa region. The demo centre will works as a point of reference for companies that would like to understand the potential of Oracle Exadata and Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud engineered systems. It will enable companies to experience the use of Oracle technologies by creating proof of concept designs and performance benchmarks based on the Oracle Exadata Database Machine or Oracle Exalogic Elastic Cloud, a leading foundation for Cloud, to transform business requirements into a proven IT solution within an optimized, agile and risk mitigated environment.Read More…

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Qatar’s leading e-business solutions provider, Afkar Information Technology in collaboration with Microsoft Qatar organised a seminar event about the latest Microsoft SharePoint technologies and Office365, the next generation cloud based platform. The importance of SharePoint technologies to provide Intranet, extranet and Web Content Management is gaining momentum to provide better business productivity by the best use of SharePoint & cloud computing technologies to efficently manage their employees, customers and partners.Read More…

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Oracle held “Oracle Day” in Amman, Jordan under the headline “More Expertise. More Innovation. More Insight”, the Oracle Day event was a powerhouse combination of C-level, functional, and technology tracks, all dedicated to one goal: showing Oracle customers and prospects how the power of simplicity can change IT to a force that drives business innovation. Among the key unveilings of Oracle Open World which were highlighted during the event in Amman was Oracle Exalytics Business Intelligence Machine, the industry’s first in-memory hardware and software system engineered to run analytics faster than ever, provide real-time speed-of-thought visual analysis, and enable new types of analytic applications.Read More…

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Leading value added distributor, FVC signed a partnership agreement with Esna Technologies (Esnatech) to deliver cloud-enabled unified communications to enterprises across the MENA region. FVC will offer Esnatech’s award-winning Office-LinX unified communications software as part of its solutions portfolio. K.S. Parag, Managing Director at FVC, said “This agreement with Esnatech is an exciting new addition to our portfolio and fits in with our commitment to bring emerging technologies to the region.Read More…

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HP announced its new services and solutions based on HP Converged Infrastructure that empower service providers and enterprises to rapidly deliver cloud services while leveraging existing investments, minimising risk and lowering costs. Organisations are under increasing pressure to deliver IT resources on demand to gain agility, increase competitive advantage and meet customer expectations. Legacy data centers, rigid IT architectures and technology sprawl are key barriers to implementing new delivery models such as IT as a Service and cloud computing. Read More…

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As part of its ongoing Oracle Day roadshow across the EMEA region, Oracle today held the “Oracle Day” in Kuwait to share with local customers and the local IT community the latest innovations that were unveiled at Oracle OpenWorld 2011 event in San Francisco, California, earlier this month. Oracle Day coined as “More Expertise. More Innovation. More Insight”, was a powerhouse combination of C-level, functional, and technology tracks, all dedicated to one goal: showing Oracle customers and prospects how the power of simplicity can change IT to a force that drives business innovation.Read More…

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eHosting DataFort believes that as the business models for Data center are rapidly changing with the increased adoption of managed services and the growing awareness of cloud computing that results in reduced costs, higherflexibility and lower risks. Yasser Zeineldin, CEO at eHosting DataFort said “Driven by the need to innovate and increase efficiency within their IT infrastructure to better serve customers,clients are now looking to make the transition to managed services and cloud computing.eHDF’s managed service offerings and experience with several organizations across the region are helping drive this evolution for customers,thereby enabling them to focus on new business initiatives.” Read More…