STME adds more ammo to services arsenal

Mon, Jan 05, '09 | Channel

Firm is seeking to take advantage of the excellent growth rates in the UAE's ICT sector witnessed over the past few years

Regional partners attend Laserfiche global conference

Sun, Jan 04, '09 | Channel

Conference aims to help partners to improve services and increase revenues

Sphere Networks rounds up resources

Sun, Jan 04, '09 | Channel

Three new appointments to build customer and channel base for Sphere Networks

Avaya lays out path to partner profits

Sun, Jan 04, '09 | Channel

Expects to see an evolution of the call centre market over 2009 as enterprises look to maximise customer care

Emirates Computers certified on Cisco unified comms

Wed, Dec 24, '08 | Channel

The systems integrator is now able to sell, deploy and support the group of solutions across the Gulf region

Inside Iran

Mon, Dec 22, '08 | Channel

The prospect of reduced exposure from the global banking sector and an enduring lack of vendor-led channel development activity would send most markets into meltdown, but for Iranian IT dealers it's all part of life in the region’s most testing channel.

Oracle ace ready to Shift gears

Thu, Dec 18, '08 | Channel

Solutions often come out of necessity, created because an existing IT reseller identifies a market or a niche that needs a vertical solution unanswered by the existing systems available. This is true of Shift Technologies, all except the fact that it has developed out of the AW Rostamani group, which is not traditionally known for enterprise IT solutions.

Art of the deal

Wed, Dec 17, '08 | Channel

With cash-rich Middle East telcos expected to go on a buying spree as asset values fall in 2009, Roger Field looks at the challenges facing operators post-deal.

Image conscious

Mon, Dec 15, '08 | Channel

The Middle East projector and AV market continues to experience rapid unit growth, but many vendors are measuring their current channel alliances to identify which partners best suit the market’s evolution.

On the move

Tue, Dec 02, '08 | Channel

With the right products you can surf the internet, listen to music, watch videos and more when on the go. If you're curious about mobility, read on as WINDOWS talks you through the kit that will help you make the most of your travel time...

Tech week in pictures: 7th September 2008

Our pick of the best technology news in pictures from the week up to 7th September, 2008

On high alert

Thu, Dec 18, '08 | Channel

There has been a marked rise in the number of vendors clamping down on software piracy during the past couple of years. Violators have been raided, businesses targeted and governments pressured to catch perpetrators.

Cashing in on the future

Tue, Dec 16, '08 | Channel

Keeping ahead of the competition is vital for any successful business. But identifying the next big thing - or the next big threat - is not easy. George Bevir speaks to some of the world’s leading futurologists about the business of mapping the future.

The secret to channel development

Tue, Dec 09, '08 | Channel

Hafeez Khawaja, founder of channel development consultancy HK Consulting, explains why the Middle East represents a good investment opportunity for channel-hungry outfits struggling for growth elsewhere.

Get to know: Mario Veljovic

Fri, Dec 05, '08 | Channel

Mario Veljovic has played a major role in IT distributor Aptec's development since joining the company five years ago. Channel Middle East thought it was time to gauge his views on the regional market place.

Iomega attempts balancing act

Tue, Dec 02, '08 | Channel

Jan Jensen,  Iomega’s VP of sales for EMEA, has the task of growing the vendor’s market share through a new channel that can balance Iomega’s consumer and SMB focus and parent company EMC’s enterprise dominance.