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Toshiba Africa recently appointed Sahara Computers as the official distributor for its retail range of laptops and peripherals in South Africa. With this new development, Toshiba expects to tap into the growing market for consumer technology products with the rise of middle class in the country. Sahara’s expertise and success in furniture retail, as well as its national reach to independent retailers, will make the company’s products and services more widely available to end-users, where there has been a growing demand for the Toshiba brand.Read More…

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Aptec announced that it has received the Microsoft Cloud Distributor status, which would allow Aptec to distribute the latest cloud technology product of Microsoft – Microsoft Office 365 in U.A.E., Qatar and Kuwait. Aptec also expects to get the distribution for other GCC countries and Egypt very soon. With its new Cloud Distribution status Aptec is expected to concentrate on recruitment and enablement of channel resellers along with offering them the complete services expertise.Read More…

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Lieberman Software, the Privileged identity management and security management solutions provider announced that it has elevated the status of its long time partner in the region, Nanjgel Solutions as the value added distributor. As the value added distributor of Lieberman, Nanjgel will now be able to provide localised support to authorized resellers and service providers apart from selling and supporting Lieberman Software’s privileged identity management (PIM) solutions and other products directly to its clients across GCC.Read More…

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Belkin recently announced the appointment of the IT Distribution Division of consumer-electronics giant, Jumbo Electronics, as its authorised distributor for UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. Belkin’s distribution partnership with Jumbo is part of an overall strategy to expand in the Middle East. Belkin plans further growth in 2011 by investing in marketing, channel development and growing product offerings in a variety of markets.Read More…

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Golden Systems after tasting the success of its loyalty program AVARDZ in the GCC region extend this popular program to partners in other Middle East countries as well. Golden Systems launched the program AVARDZ in 2010 which was created and designed exclusively for qualified individuals from the IT retail industry who support, promote and distribute the company’s selected portfolio of products directly to end-users in the market. AVARDZ rewards its members by offering them a variety of exclusive benefits and privileges.Read More…

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BenQ will showcase its flagship gaming monitor- the XL 2410T- at the ‘Beat the Pro’ Challenge to be held during the Games Alliance Middle East Show 2011, which will be held from 22nd to 23rd September 2011 at the Ice Rink – Dubai Mall, Dubai, UAE. Gamers from across the region will have a chance to face off against Yegor Markelov (a.k.a Markeloff) one of the leading E-Sports players in the world from Team Navi, at the ‘Beat the Pro’ Challenge. Read More…

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Toshiba the pioneer for mobile computing launched the world’s first 3D laptop without 3D glasses, Qosmio F750 3D, which has a distinction displaying both 2D and 3D content simultaneously in one screen. With embedded harman kardon stereo speakers and Dolby Advanced Audio it offers a truly cinematic experience both in 2D and 3D mode. Santosh Varghese, Regional General Manager, Toshiba Gulf, said, “The Qosmio F750 3D perfectly demonstrates how Toshiba uses its outstanding expertise in research and development to turn innovative technologies and applications into real products. This new showpiece model offers the cutting-edge technology that multimedia enthusiasts and early adopters are looking for.” Read More…

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Leading value added distributor, ComGuard announced that following the long successful relations with Kaspersky in the Middle East region, now it has bagged the distribution rights for India and Kaspersky has appointed ComGuard as the nationwide enterprise distributor for India. Commenting on extension of relationship with Kaspersky to India Ajay Singh Chauhan, CEO of ComGuard said, “We are happy to expand our relations with Kaspersky beyond Middle East region. We are sure that we will be able to further consolidate our relations with Kaspersky and write a similar success story in India too.”Read More…

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Al Otaiba Communications launched a unique security solution, Sitecom Cloud Security that protects all devices in a home network against cybercrime and online threats when browsing the internet. With internet adoption continuing to rise in the UAE, reaching 75 per cent of the population as of 2010, Sitecom Cloud Security particularly addresses the growing need to protect families against internet threats such as viruses, trojans, worms, spams, spywares, malwares, adwares, phishing and identity theft. Read More…

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Leading Value added Distributor Avnet Technology Solutions, today announced the appointment of Henry Godwin as their new regional director for the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Godwin will be responsible for the strategic direction of Avnet Technology Solutions in the region. Godwin will report to Graeme Watt, President of Avnet Technology Solutions, EMEA.Read More…

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Samsung launched its ultraportable, trendy, sleek and light weight notebook, Samsung 350U in the Middle East region.
Samsung 350U is a sleek 21mm and 1.35kg light weight notebook that offers a compact design, ease of use and mobility while ensuring a solid performance. The 350U notebook features a choice of the latest Intel Core i3 Processor, genuine Windows 7 Home Premium operating system and anti-reflective 12.5” HD LED display.
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Greg White is a storage specialist and is expert on subjects like Data Management, Data Protection, Data Backup and Recovery. Greg works with the leading storage solutions provider CommVault Systems as Senior Manager of Product Marketing. It’s no secret that today’s unprecedented data growth, datacentre consolidation and server virtualisation is wreaking havoc with conventional approaches to backup and recovery. Read More…