Enterprise storage is a centralised repository for business information that provides common data management, protection and data sharing functions through connections to computer systems. Because enterprises deal with heavy workloads of business-critical information, enterprise storage systems should be scalable for workloads of hundreds of terabytes or even petabytes without relying on excessive cabling or the […]

ITA, part of the Paratus Group, has announced it has achieved VMware Cloud Verified status for its data centre in Angola. Paratus is a technology integrator and cloud services provider and ITA is the biggest network services provider, with the largest data centre in Angola. The VMware Cloud Verified badge signals to customers that ITA/Paratus […]

Orange Business Services, a network-native digital services company, has announced that it will design and build a new data centre to provide cloud services for Egypt’s ‘New Administrative Capital’. The project will be implemented in collaboration with Orange Egypt, who will supply the required infrastructure and services, following their appointment as the project’s prime contractor […]

The need for organisations to have a cloud-based security and compliance platform was highlighted by Sumedh Thakar Interim CEO and Chief Product Officer, Qualys, during his keynote at the QCS EMEA ’21 virtual event. He told attendees how organisations had just begun to get a grip of the role of security in Digital Transformation initiatives […]

Lumen and VMware are establishing a Joint Innovation Lab to accelerate customers’ ability to build, run, manage, connect and protect applications across distributed infrastructure. Lumen Technologies and VMware are expanding their partnership to fast-track the design, development and delivery of Edge Computing and more secure, work-from-anywhere solutions. Their combined capabilities will enable customers to deliver […]

Juniper Networks, a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, has announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Apstra, a leader in intent-based networking and automated closed loop assurance. Juniper’s strategy is to change the way networks are built, operated and secured in the cloud era by using AI-driven automation. Apstra accelerates […]

How are enterprises using the public cloud? How mature are cloud programs and operating models? What are the main technical and business benefits? What is holding businesses back? What are the next steps? At the beginning of 2020, the Contino team set out to answer these questions. Contino, a leading transformation consultancy that works with […]

Aramco and stc have announced the launch of Dammam 7, a new supercomputer among the top 10 most powerful in the world. The supercomputer presents new opportunities in both exploration and development and enhances Aramco’s decision-making on exploration and investment decisions. According to Aramco, the move is the next step in its Digital Transformation, complementing […]

Bahrain-based telco Batelco has officially launched its enterprise data centre located in Hamala in the Gulf state. The launch was in the presence of HE. Engineer Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, and Chairman of Batelco Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa. According to Batelco, the launch of data centre is a […]

Commvault, a recognised global enterprise software leader in the management of data across cloud and on-premises environments, has announced another expansion of its award-winning Metallic Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) portfolio. On the heels of last quarter’s accelerated innovation, Metallic is adding new data protection solutions, features and enterprise workload support including: Enhanced SaaS application protection with the […]