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Monday, 09 February 2009

Time for an alternative?

Technology
In recent days the database world has been slightly shaken with the MySQL co-founder and CEO resigning from their posts. Is it time for another database choice?


Sunday, 08 February 2009

The reality of rebates

Technology
Judging by the response from the channel community to HP’s restructuring of its rebate model, partners should be able to breathe a little easier in the difficult weeks ahead

The reality of rebates

Wednesday, 04 February 2009

Upbeat about the downturn

Technology
With telecom vendors including Motorola and Ericsson shedding thousands of jobs, Alcatel-Lucent continuing to make a loss from its mobile network making division, and Nortel filing for bankruptcy, the telecoms sector is clearly feeling the effects of the global economic crisis.

Upbeat about the downturn

Tuesday, 03 February 2009

Chip and pain

Technology
Chip and pin card security will not arrive unless governments get fully behind it, suggests Rob Corder.


Monday, 02 February 2009

Shifting up a gear

Technology
The last few years have seen Microsoft lose some of its glitter. Its Vista operating system didn't exactly impress many users and its internet browser has been criticised for being slow, insecure and inflexible


Sunday, 01 February 2009

‘Return to sender’ policy an ominous sign

Technology
News that some Dubai traders have told distributors to reclaim stock because they lack the facilities to meet payments is an indication of just how fragile certain parts of the market remain at the moment

‘Return to sender’ policy an ominous sign

The reality is obvious

Technology
Secret CIO whips out his Mont Blanc to save the day.

The reality is obvious

Thursday, 29 January 2009

Doing more with less

Technology
Everybody’s favourite mantra for the difficult times can be applied as much to security and IT as anything else.

Doing more with less

Monday, 26 January 2009

Everybody wants to own a Mac

Technology
This week 25 years ago, Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, was part of a team that delivered the first Apple Macintosh computer to the world


Winter wonderland

Technology
Secret CIO takes a long overdue holiday.

Winter wonderland

Sunday, 25 January 2009

Seeking solace in turbulent times

Technology
Sentiment in the Middle East IT market is running lower than it has done for a long while as the channel comes to terms with trading conditions that are markedly different from those encountered this time last year

Seeking solace in turbulent times

Monday, 19 January 2009

Storm in a teacup

Technology
Favicons, those tiny icons that identify websites in most browsers' address bars and bookmark menus, have become a simple yet important identification tool for websites


Sunday, 18 January 2009

Fuss over HP and Redington doesn't change the bigger picture

Technology
I'm intrigued to see how HP resolves the commotion over its relationship with Redington Gulf for the Iran market following global media reports on the subject

Fuss over HP and Redington doesn't change the bigger picture

Wednesday, 14 January 2009

STC the only bidder for Bahrain licence

Technology
The fact that STC was only operator to bid for Bahrain’s 3rd mobile licence didn't surprise telecom experts.


Tuesday, 13 January 2009

Legal Download 2.0 - Structuring joint ventures for success

Technology
Simon Bryan and Jamie Ryder of DLA Piper look at some of the issues surrounding succesful management of Joint Ventures


Monday, 12 January 2009

The show goes on

Technology
Recent tough economic times have not prevented big computer expos from being staged. January 2009 has already kicked off with two shows.


Counting down to the Channel Awards

Technology
It’s time to get nominating! The date for the second Channel Middle East Awards has now been officially confirmed as Monday 23rd March at The Westin hotel in Dubai

Counting down to the Channel Awards

Friday, 09 January 2009

Communication breakdown

Technology
The UAE is failing its citizens and businesses with woeful investment in broadband services, argues Rob Corder.


Wednesday, 07 January 2009

Spotting opportunity

Technology
Despite the bleak economic outlook for many sectors, opportunities abound for telecom operators focusing on the right areas.

Spotting opportunity

Monday, 05 January 2009

Who needs a computer?

Technology
Until users gain total confidence in using cloud computing services, webtops might become just another catch phrase.


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