Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) has announced a collaboration with IBM to empower young women and men in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) with the digital skills, workforce readiness proficiencies and business knowledge needed for successful careers, social wellbeing and economic growth. DOT will work with local organisations to help young people tap into IBM’s […]

Data centre infrastructure vendor Siemens, has announced its investments in on-going technical education with IT education provider CNet Training. The move comes as Siemens Smart Infrastructure continues to intelligently connect energy systems, buildings and industries to adapt and evolve the way people live and work. According to Siemens, it has pooled its expertise and experience […]

The Knowledge Hub (TKH) Universities is a multidisciplinary educational hub hosting branches of world-class universities, each to participate with undergraduate courses in their areas of strength, providing an intellectually stimulating, enriching and credible educational experience. TKH, located in Egypt’s new administrative capital, has deployed state-of-the-art wired and wireless networking technology from Aruba, a Hewlett Packard […]

The HPE Digital Life Garage was officially launched in Dubai this year and is the first in a series of the company’s worldwide innovation centres from the company. Located in the heart of the Innovation Hub of Dubai, the multi-million-dollar HPE Digital Life Garage consists of four pillars: The Digital Innovation Showcase, the Digital Life […]

Check Point Software Technologies, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, has announced that it has become a strategic partner of FinTech Scotland, an independent not-for-profit body jointly established by the private sector and the Scottish Government. Check Point solutions bring a practical boost to cybersecurity awareness and engagement with Scottish FinTech firms. The partnership will […]

Shane Grennan, Channel Director- Middle East at Fortinet explains how Fortinet has continued its training programmes during the pandemic. Organisations have had to quickly adapt their network to support their workforce transitioning from their traditional on-premises work environment to remote telework. To maintain Business Continuity, IT teams are strained with ensuring everyone in their organisation […]

Enterprise cloud computing solutions vendor Nutanix, has unveiled its extended multi-level Nutanix Certification Programme, designed to enable the skills and knowledge needed to successfully implement, manage, optimise and scale Nutanix multi-product software. The new programme provides certifications across four skill levels and six new technology tracks to better meet participants’ current and future career goals. […]

A number of key South African universities have reported good progress with online learning for their students since the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the country’s lockdown situation. This is encouraging, as it means the wheels of learning are able to continue turning, but it also brings serious issues around data and bandwidth provision. So says […]

Mindware, a regional value-added distribution (VAD), has signed a commercial distribution agreement across the Middle East with PC manufacturer Acer. The deal includes the vendor’s commercial and education portfolio including Windows-based laptops, Chromebook devices, accessories, projectors, Enduro and ConceptD devices. According to the VAD, the main focus will be on the Travelmate Series, specifically designed […]

Check Point Software Technologies, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, has announced a new partnership with edX, a trusted Harvard and MIT-founded online learning platform used by 30 million learners as well as the world’s top-ranking universities and industry-leading companies globally. The partnership will offer a growing series of Check Point cybersecurity courses and content […]