LG recently become the first company in the world to be certified by a recognized authority for its flicker-free 3D notebook display. TÜV Rheinland is one of the world’s leading technical, safety and certification services and Europe’s highest authority on standards, recognized the LG A530 notebook for being the first 3D notebook PC to offer a flicker-free viewing experience.
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Canada based DragonWave plans to acquire Nokia Siemens Networks microwave transport business, including its associated operational support systems (OSS) and related support functions. In the post acquisition scenario, Nokia Siemens Networks would be responsible for its existing solution sales and associated services for microwave transport, while DragonWave would be responsible for the product line, including R&D, product management and operations functions.Read More…

Oracle and Intertec Systems will jointly be hosting the “Oracle Technology Summit” at the Intercontinental Hotel in Abu Dhabi on 16th November, 2011 and it expects to bring together key IT decision makers under one roof to demonstrate the efficacies of Syros ERP, Oracle BI and Oracle’s latest technologies on Database & Fusion Middleware. The aim is to simplify ERP software selection, alleviating some of the painful inefficiencies faced by IT, finance & business operations and delivering solutions in one event. Read More…

Logitech unveiled a compact sound system for music, movies, games and calls that pairs easily with smartphones, tablets and other Bluetooth-enabled devices, the Logitech Mini Boombox in the Middle East region. Mini Boombox is a small package with a big performance, that features specially designed acoustic chamber with enhanced bass, and the handy speakerphone with built-in microphone to give clear calls in the office, in the car or in the back yard. It’s great for phone calls or video chats – alone or with a group.Read More…

Leading WAN optimisation and application performance management solution provider, Exinda recently embarked on its African growth journey with the opening of an office in South Africa to drive the business in African continent. Now, it extended its reach in the continental Africa with the appointment two Kenya based resellers Adwest Communications and IntraCom primarily to cover East African market, while, Mauritius based User-Tech Solutions will cater to Indian Ocean islands region.Read More…

Intel Egypt announced the appointment of Eng. Karim El Fateh as the new country manager for Egypt, where he will focus on making technology accessible to the different segments of Egyptian society by working closely with our ecosystem partners and making technology more accessible and affordable; and growing Intel’s business in Egypt in the fields of consumer and education. Karim El Fateh joined Intel in 2004 and held several key positions before elevating to the current level of Country Manager for Egypt.Read More…

Kenya based largest data and internet backbone in East Africa, Altech Kenya Data Networks (KDN) the provider of comprehensive suite of services over its 6,000 km fibre optic network, including Internet Protocol services, broadband transport, infrastructure and collocation services appointed Shahab Meshki as the CEO. Meshki comes with over 20 years of working experience in the information technology and telecommunications sector, brings a wealth of global management experience and expertise in the convergence of IT and telecommunication services. Read More…

Microsoft Hardware recently signed up with leading electronics distributor, Techmart to build a direct distribution business structure for its products in the Gulf countries of UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar. Techmart has been operating in the Middle East for the last nine years, and has evolved a unique direct distribution structure, with ground level presence in 10 countries, servicing 7,000 retailers directly through its own sales force across the Middle East.Read More…

Legatum, a private international investment group and Omidyar Network, a philanthropic investment firm, announced the selection of 10 companies as finalists of the 2011 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship of which 5 are Technology companies hailing from various parts of Africa. The selected 5 Tech companies for the finals are: Unique Solutions Company Limited from Gambia, Expand Technology from Mauritius, First Atlantic Semiconductor & Microelectronics from Nigeria, Cellular Systems International from Senegal and Securico from Zimbabwe.
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Leading taiwanese manufacturers of laptops, All-in-one PCs, tablets, graphics cards, and motherboards MSI (Micro-Star International), recently announced the appointment of Steven Chen as Regional Sales Director for the notebook division at MSI headquarters in Taipei. In his new role Steven Chen will oversee the strategy to expand the MSI business in emerging markets. Steven will ensure that each country team has the same scope, values and direction for the MSI brand. Read More…

Leading IT and electronics retailer in Middle East, Sharaf DG plans to open up its first outlet at Muscat Grand Mall, Muscat in Oman, expanding its network of stores beyond UAE and Bahrain. The announcement was made during an official signing ceremony held in Muscat between Yasser Sharaf, Managing Director of Sharaf DG and Hassan Jaboub General Manager of Muscat Grand Mall.Read More…

Lifestyle technology products distributor, Jeetek expects its sales to grow by 50% and touching to the magic figure of Dhs 500m this year. Jeetek growth path is driven by robust demand for smart technologies in the GCC and a sustained boom in Pakistan. It believes that its strategic partnerships with power retailers like Virgin Megastore to have contributed to the growth of company’s sales, especially in the UAE. Read More…