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After decades of using mainframe technology, National Bank of Kuwait wanted a scalable server infrastructure that the IT department could rely on to deliver services to employees and customers. However, because of power capacity issues, it was not feasible for the bank to use hundreds of physical servers. In 2008, National Bank of Kuwait implemented Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V technology, in addition to the Microsoft System Center family of products. It virtualised 75 percent of a portion of its infrastructure (30 physical hosts with 125 virtual machines) and developed a private cloud infrastructure. The bank’s virtualised infrastructure costs 40 percent less than a physical infrastructure, and the licensing costs are 20 percent less. The bank improved its agility and ability to respond to business needs, and it now has an infrastructure that will help support the bank’s growth.Read More…

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Leading regional call center firm Teleperformance Egypt has a growing portfolio of customers in 22 countries, including key multinational clients. The company migrated its communications system to Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 with Windows Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V virtualization. Since then, the organization has not experienced any downtime, mailbox sizes have increased, and the cost of all physical servers has been cut. Established in 2007, Teleperformance Egypt is the first multinational contact center company to open in Egypt. It provides all contact center services, including customer care, technical support, and debt collection outsourcing services in Egypt, the Middle East and Africa, and offshore markets serving North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Read More…

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SALTO Systems announces that the American University in Cairo (AUC) has selected the Company’s XS4 contactless electronic access control system to deliver 24/7 critical security protection for students and staff. Founded in 1919 by Americans devoted to education and community service in the Middle East, today AUC serves as a vital bridge between the cultures of East and West, linking Egypt and the Arab region to the rest of the world through scholarly research, study-abroad programs and partnerships with academic and research institutions. Read More…

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Blue Coat today announced the release of its next-generation CacheFlow 5000 appliance, which delivers a significant leap forward in performance and capacity — more than three times greater throughput and cache storage compared to the previous version — in the same compact, 4U footprint. The new CacheFlow appliance is available immediately and includes IPv6 support to address the advanced networking requirements of large service provider customers.Read More…

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Asus released its new Graphic Card, HD 6770 DirectCU Silent which is currently the most powerful and advanced fanless graphics cards in the market. It runs totally silent and is 16% cooler than generic passive designs, the ASUS DirectCU Silent series increases thermal performance and offers consumers a more reliable and longer lasting experience that meets every graphics need, from casual multimedia to dedicated gaming.Read More…

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LG today unveiled its two new, second generation super slim and lightweight laptops. LG P430 and P530 both have an LED LCD display that is 47% slimmer than competing laptops weighing less than 2.25 kilograms. The slim and light laptops feature a premium metallic design and come with a choice of brushed aluminum or diamond cut finishes. A metal cover forged using LG’s Insert Mold Technology (IMR) means that both finishes are better protected from scratches and fingerprints. Read More…

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Samsung today launched the QWERTY keyboard remote control is the UAE. This new addition to Samsung’s Smart TV line-up is set to provide an even more wholesome home entertainment experience. The Samsung QWERTY keyboard remote control, weighing only 181 grams, provides added functionality and ease, enhancing users’ Smart TV experience. The QWERTY keyboard layout allows viewers to easily sign-in and surf any site; chat with friends; and navigate through apps at a touch of a button. Organizing folders and apps are also made easier with QWERTY’s direction key and optical sensor, enabling users to select points on the screen through the use of an arrow keypad. Read More…

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Allied Telesis partnered with Trans Telecoms to target the rapidly developing telecommunications industry of Saudi Arabia. Trans Telecoms will act as lead system integrator of Allied Telesis IP/Ethernet network solutions within the telecommunications, healthcare, education and construction industries and will specialise in offering high reliability network solutions tailored to the needs of the Saudi Arabia. Read More…

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Pieter le Roux is an technical expert who works as an Technical Director with one of the leading ICT solution provider from South Africa, The Webcom Group. In this article Pieter talks about the benefits of Virtualised desktops for standardisation, security and performance in distributed environments. Virtualisation is one of several buzzwords currently making the rounds within the Information Communication Technology (ICT) departments of most large corporates, heralded as a convenient way to reduce costs and improve the overall management of ICT, including licensing, within the organisation.Read More…

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The Human Science Research Council (HSRC) is tasked with conducting large scale, policy-relevant projects in the social sciences sector, both for public sector users and non-governmental organisations as well as international development agencies. The organisation is responsible for providing cutting-edge research and for disseminating the results of those projects and plays a key role in helping the development of South Africa. Read More…

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MSI today unveiled its two new gaming laptops GT780DXR and GT683DXR part of G Series family of gaming laptops featuring the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570M graphics processing unit (GPU). The new laptops are designed for the serious gamer seeking unmatched power with an unprecedented immersive experience. GT780DXR comes in a brushed aluminum chassis with 17.3-inches of Full HD Non Reflection display and SteelSeries programmable backlit keyboard. Read More…

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Leading Monitor brand AOC today, announced the launch of e2351Fh a 23 inches ultra slim ergonomic LED Monitor which comes with unique stand that transforms from conventional to a special photo frame style in the Middle East and Africa region. AOC e2351FH has a radically slim display body measuring just 10.6 mm thin, backed by a compact electronics box perched atop a sleek angled strut. Read More…