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Elektrotek Middle East the IT security distributor today released the Trend Micro Titanium 2012 security suite which provides complete, overall protection against increasingly sophisticated threats to the digital lifestyle, protecting everything from family photographs and finances, to online shopping, and social networking – whether the preferred device is a laptop, smart phone, tablet, fully-loaded gaming PC, or even all four. Read More…

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Fortinet, a leading network security provider recently announced major performance upgrades for its top-of-the-line, chassis-based FortiGate-5140B security platform that supports two new Advanced TCA (ATCA) form factor blades, FortiSwitch-5203B and FortiMail-5002B. The FortiGate-5140B is a high-performance, carrier-grade chassis that provides maximum expandability and configuration flexibility to help address the increasingly complex security needs of next-generation service providers, large enterprises and telecommunications networks.Read More…

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Point of View, leading Dutch brand of tablets and graphics card appointed Asbis Middle East as its authorised distributor for the region to launch the wide range of 7″ to 10″ of tablets and graphic cards in the Middle East region.
According to Point of View, Asbis’ appointment is part of a plan to grow its presence in the Middle East market. Najib Nesrini, sales director, Point of View Middle East, said “the company has decided to partner with Asbis because the two companies have got common ground in how to develop and grow business in the Middle East region. Read More…

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Zservices, the provider of local Zscaler cloud security services in the Middle East partnered with Riyadh based internet and telecom service provider NourNet to offer Zservices’ managed cloud-based web and email SaaS security services to Enterprise, SMB’s and Home Users in the kingdom. “Internet users in the Middle East have become increasingly aware of many web-based security threats and the demand for affordable, reliable and easy-to-use security services is increasing.Read More…

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Hitachi Data Systems plans to acquire Shoden Data Systems (Shoden), a leading provider of data center technology solutions in South Africa and across the sub-Saharan African continent subjected to approval from respective authorities in the African countries in which Hitachi Data Systems and Shoden conduct operations. “We are very excited about the prospect of joining the Hitachi Data Systems family,” said Marc Trevenen, managing director, Shoden Data Systems.
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Hermes Datacomms Middle East, the Wide Area Network communications solution specialist to the upstream oil and gas industry expanded its team in Middle East region with the appointment of Saif Al-Azzawi as Country Manager of their Iraq operations, and Nigel Green as Head of Security and Operations for the region. Saif Al-Azzawi brings with him a wealth of experience in technology, project management, sales, logistics and account management. Read More…

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Nuance Communications appointed Squareone Technologies as the regional distributor for Intelligent Document Capture. The distribution agreement allows SquareOne to feed the channel with the entire eCopy multifunction printer (MFP) document imaging solutions from Nuance Communications. Nuance Communications produces range of technology solutions that helps companies offer a better customer experience and service to healthcare solutions that help physicians focus on patient care instead of documentation, to imaging technologies that convert physical documents into searchable digital files.
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Leading IT solutions distribution, Avnet Technology Solutions recently celebrated the spirit of Gitex in the company of over 100 key channel partners, vendor partners and associates from across the Middle East region at the prestigious Armani Hotel, located in world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa. The evening was presided over by the President of Avnet Technology Solutions EMEA, Graeme Watt, and supported by senior executives from Avnets key vendors, such as HP, Oracle, AMD, Enterasys and Motorola. Read More…

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Absa Capital, in affiliation with Barclays Capital offers corporate and investment banking services, acting as an intermediary between, and adviser to, suppliers and users of various forms of capital in South Africa and across the continent. The Challenge • Accurately assess and manage core client static data in support of both the Absa Group and Barclays Capital’s Advanced Internal Ratings Based (AIRB) approaches to Credit Risk reporting • Leverage the shared client static data across both the Absa Group and Barclays Capital to support collaboration with other business units both locally and internationally.Read More…

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According to the latest report on broadband market, Frost & Sullivan recognises iBurst DRC with the 2011 West and Central Africa Frost & Sullivan Growth Leadership Award. Since its market entry in December 2008, the company has rapidly become one of the largest internet service providers (ISP) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s broadband market, successfully competing with more established CDMA operators and GSM. At the end of 2009, iBurst DRC had enjoyed dramatic uptake of its broadband services, reaching over 5,000 subscribers in less than 12 months.Read More…

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Packard Bell announced a new version of its stylish 10.1’’ PB Liberty Tab tablet equipped with Android 3.2 and is powered by powerful NVIDIA Tegra dual core processor. The new tablet supports Stereo speakers and Dolby Mobile technologies deliver cool audio for listening pleasure. While the Full HD display offers vibrant colours to photos, movies and games. With the new embedded Android 3.2 operating system, the support of Flash 10.3 and expanded media codecs (WMV, WMA & Xvid), HDMI output in Full HD (1080p) gives a wide range options of media players. Read More…

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Leading IT Security vendor ESET announced the release of ESET File Security for Microsoft Windows Server which is engineered to secure business networks and data at the highest level. The newly-added, eShell functionality with command line control interface, enhances even further the management of ESET security solutions in a networked environment.
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