NEWS
Key demand drivers for regional cloud in 2018
Businesses in the Middle East that invest
in cloud capabilities in 2018 will select
their cloud partner based on cybersecurity,
flexible payments, and value-added
services such as round-the-clock support,
according to IT solutions provider and
systems integrator, STME.
essential tool for business and our
customers naturally want the most
secure and reliable cloud connections
and services, but they also want the
expert support only a trusted and
experienced solution provider can offer.
STME offers 24x7 support and Managed
Services, as well as customer training
to maximise productivity and minimise
downtime.” STME’s top three trends for
cloud computing in 2018 are:
Cyber security
Ayman Al Bayaa, CEO, STME.
Ayman Al Bayaa, CEO, STME,
explains: “At STME, we believe that
2018 will be defined by the added
services a supplier can bring to their
customers, such as consultancy and
training. The cloud has become an
Few CIOs enjoy risk and it is the ability
to offer comprehensive, proven and
scalable security that will give solutions
providers an advantage in 2018. Cloud
services should provide virtualisation,
standardisation, automation, self-
service access and resource monitoring.
Complementing the security suite,
STME’s portfolio of services and products
also includes backup and recovery,
disaster recovery and business continuity
to safeguard operational capabilities
should the worst happen.
Flexible solutions
Because every business is as unique as
the people who run it, STME offers two
services catalogues – one for standard
requirements and one for advanced, so
clients can select the option that suits
their needs, rather than adapting to what
is prescribed. Standard services include
professional, managed and enterprise
support, which include implementation
and migration support. Advanced
services include data management
assessment services, data security
services and consultation services.
Value added support
STME’s full support model is a holistic
and collaborative approach, inclusive
of 24x7 support, 365 days a year,
dedicated call centre for customers,
case management system, automated
call tracking and reporting and a target
response time of 15 minutes. STME
offers a single point of accountability to
enhance efficiency and reduce complexity
with support onsite and remotely.
New Microsoft Surface Pro tablet launched in UAE
Microsoft launched its versatile, reimagined Surface Pro device
in the UAE, bringing the full power of Windows 10 creativity
and productivity to the country’s consumers and professionals.
Beginning September 20th with prices starting at AED 4,499,
the Surface Pro including the type cover will be available for
consumers to buy from here or from major electronics retailers
across the UAE, and for commercial customers from here.
With longer battery life, enhanced performance and a superior
display, the new Surface Pro has been re-engineered to suit the
needs of everyone. From artists and designers to media and
marketing professionals, from engineers and architects to teachers
and doctors, the Surface Pro, through the innovation of Windows
10, can help bring ideas to life.
The new Surface Pro’s battery allows users to keep working for
up to 13.5 hours in front of a stunning 12.3-inch PixelSense Display.
Thanks to a fan-less design, it is also the quietest Surface Microsoft
has ever produced. And the Surface Pro enjoys a hyper-slim profile
that means it weighs less than the bag it will be carried in.
Built for the most demanding professionals, the new Surface
Pro has been re-engineered to run the most resource-hungry
applications. Its 7th-generation Intel Core m3, Core i5, and Core
i7 processors work to bring the highest standards of performance.
Users can choose from a range of configurations, from the Intel Core
m3 with 4GB RAM and 128GB of SSD storage, to the Intel Core i7
with 16 GB RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. Each option is designed
and priced for the demands of different use-cases, so consumers and
businesses can choose the Surface that suits their needs.
Models with LTE connectivity will be available later this
year. In tablet mode, the new Surface Pro offers unprecedented
potential for creativity and productivity. The hinge now deepens
to 165 degrees, allowing users to place the device into Studio
Mode, for a more immersive experience.
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