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Sophos recently announced the availability of Sophos Virtual Web Appliances which they claim will provide complete web protection, a streamlined management experience, and broad deployment flexibility in virtual environments. Sophos Virtual Web Appliances is available for download via the VMware Virtual Appliance Marketplace, the new Virtual Web Appliances can be set up in minutes, bringing the company’s award-winning hardware security capabilities to businesses of any size with ease. Read More…

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Business software and services company, Vision Solutions has signed up iAxcess as its African distributor for business continuity, disaster recovery and data replication solutions. According to Vision Solutions, the partnership strengthens and expands its African and Middle East presence in the market. The solutions provider commits to support iAxcess with pre-sales services, training, technical expertise and marketing around business continuity.
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Value added Distributor, Spectrami teams up with FastPassCorp. to offer password management solutions to help mid to large size organisations in the Middle East region. FastPassCorp is the technology leader in enterprise password management for small to large enterprises as well as for Managed Service Providers that has the ability to securely manage their passwords and resolve account lockout incidents in a self-service fashion without involvement of helpdesk personnel. It also helps in meeting requirements for regulatory compliance and address identity management challenges.Read More…

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Wallix the leading vendor of appliance based privileged user management systems entered into an exclusive partnership agreement with UAE based distributor, Global Security Network to promote Wallix’s solutions across the Middle East.
Privileged User Access and External IT Service Provider Management are critical issues for organisations across the globe and Wallix have succeeded in combining the three core requirements of managing privileged users, password management, access control and traceability, into a single easy to deploy appliance, the Wallix AdminBastion (WAB). Read More…

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World’s leading storage solution provider, WD announced the appointment of Anamika Budree, as its country manager of South Africa. With this move WD expects to gain greater penetration in the local market and establish a strong base in South Africa. During the course of 2011, WD gained ground in the retail market in South Africa, signing an agreement with Massmart to stock branded WD products across stores throughout the country. The vendor also has three distributors with distinctly different markets.Read More…

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D-Link introduced its new cloud based product line, and by providing innovative cloud functionality to its networking products. The new cloud capabilities will result in improved usability and effortless setup for many popular D-Link devices including network cameras, routers, and storage devices. These functions will be made accessible via the mydlink website or mydlink mobile application. D-Link’s mydlink-enabled cameras like the DCS-930L, DCS-932L, DCS-940L, and DCS-942L automatically join themselves to the mydlink platform so that they can be accessed centrally, from anywhere, at any time, without any complex configuration. Read More…

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eXtra topped the fast-growing market for Sony PlayStation in Saudi Arabia and currently enjoys over 10% of the overall gaming market share in the Kingdom, which is estimated at SAR 750 million, where PlayStation account majority stake in the gaming consoles market. Currently, eXtra provides the over 9 million customers it serves annually with more than 12,000 products across its 24 stores – serving almost 90 percent of the population of Saudi Arabia. In addition, eXtra recently introduced its online shopping portal www.extra.com, a first-of-its-kind fully fledged electronics and home appliance website in the Kingdom.Read More…

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Leading mobile value-added-service (VAS) provider, Qanawat took another step to expand its footprint in the region by opening an office in Saudi Arabia. The new office is based in Riyadh and Qanawat expects this new move will further improve customer relations in Saudi Arabia, helping to acquire localised content and broaden Qanawat’s service portfolio through providing dedicated local resources.Read More…

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Trust 300, tauted to be the first global Arab IT company will be launched by a group of partners, spread across the globe with offices in UAE, Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, India, UK, US, and the Philippines. The company is being launched under the patronage of HH Sheikha Hind Bint Abdulaziz Al Qassimi, chairperson of UAE Business Women Council and Goodwill Ambassador of the Scientific and Human Development Program; HE Abdul Rahman Saif Al Ghurair, chairman of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and under the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.Read More…

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Netgear announced the launch of its two new adapters, Powerline 500 Nano and the N900. Both the new products are designed to give ethernet-enabled gaming and home entertainment devices quick and easy online connectivity to users home network. The Powerline 500 Nano and the N900 Video and Gaming WiFi Adapter offers ultra fast network performance for home theater units and gaming consoles, allowing users a whole new experience in online gaming and entertainmeRead More…

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Cisco will be hosting its Cisco Expo Qatar 2012, themed as ‘Innovate Together’ on Tuesday 24th January 2012, at the Qatar National Convention Center in Doha. The Expo is expected to be attended by 500 key technical and business decision makers to discuss and experience the latest and most innovative global megatrends, and their societal and economic impact. It will also look to highlight innovation and technological architectures as well as share best practices that will transform businesses and increase business productivity in Qatar.Read More…

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HP unvelied its new ultraportable consumer notebook, dm4 Beats Edition that provides the ideal balance of mobility and Audio experience. Sleek and metal, the HP Pavilion dm4 Beats Edition is similar in size and performance to the Pavilion dm4 but reflects the signature Beats black and red design and provides the ultimate listening experience with Beats Audio. The black exterior features a red Beats logo and a striking black keyboard that is backlit in red. The soft-touch surface on the palm rest provides a smooth, silk-like tactile experience.
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