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Global research and analyst firm Gartners is predicting that worldwide smartphone sales will reach 468 million units in 2011, a 57.7% increase from 2010. According to Gartner, by the end of 2011, Android will move to become the most popular operating system (OS) globally and will build on its strength to account for 49% of the smartphone market by 2012. Sales of open OS devices will account for 26% of all mobile handset device sales in 2011, and are expected to surpass the 1 billion mark by 2015, when they will account for 47 percent of the total mobile device market. Read More…

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BitDefender, a provider of innovative Internet security solutions, launched the BitDefender Partner Advantage Network, a new channel partner programme designed to accelerate partner revenue growth and market expansion. With the BitDefender Partner Advantage Network, the company is moving aggressively to better empower the reseller community to capitalise on growth opportunities in IT security, offering more dedicated technical support, sales and marketing assistance, and training and education. In addition, the partner programme will also offer beneficial commissions and business terms in the industry.
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Al-Falak Electronic Equipment and Supplies Co, a reseller of technology-based end-to-end solutions in the Middle East, has successfully qualified for the 2011 HP Gold Specialist Imaging and Printing Partner Programme. As a certified HP Gold Specialist in Imaging and Printing, Al-Falak will be aligned with HP’s sales strategy and gain access to HP’s enterprise customers. HP’s partner development managers will work with Al-Falak to coordinate reselling of HP solutions and develop a business plan to drive Al-Falak’s sales. Read More…

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Microsoft unveiled the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012, a new ERP solution that empowers people to anticipate and embrace change, with agility made possible by a unified business process repository, model-driven architecture, and simplicity that comes from a familiar user experience and built-in collaboration tools. Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 helps customers simplify decisions by delivering a powerful foundation through prebuilt industry capabilities and comprehensive, core ERP functionality for financial, human resources and operations management.Read More…

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Motorola Solutions has announced the addition of Service from the Start with Device Management to its services portfolio tailored for enterprise customers. The new service integrates break/fix repair and support with device management in a single program from a trusted vendor. Combining best-of-breed depot facilities with tight process integration from problem detection to resolution, the service simplifies the process of enabling device management as part of the support program. Read More…

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Teradata has announced two new Teradata Active Enterprise Data Warehouse (Active EDW) platforms. The platforms combine solid state drive (SSD) and hard disk drive (HDD) technology with the intelligent virtual storage solution that automatically migrates data between drive types to achieve optimum performance. The new Teradata platforms provide enterprise class analytics, with options to manage storage performance optimised to meet a company’s needs. Read More…

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Verizon has unveiled new “content-to-consumer” delivery capabilities to help entertainment and media companies satisfy and capitalise on consumers’ growing appetite for live and on-demand, personalised video content on their smartphones, tablets and other devices. Verizon Digital Media Services (VDMS) solution will automate previously manual workflow processes associated with formatting, managing and delivering digital media to virtually any device or platform on a large scale.Read More…

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Despite the serious threat posed to enterprises from accidental and malicious misuse of data, uptake of data loss prevention technology will remain low for the next four years, according to Ovum. In a new report, the independent technology analyst firm states that the data loss prevention (DLP) technology market will reach global revenues of just $832 million by 2015, from a low base point of $458 million in 2009. These figures are small in comparison to other key IT security markets such as network security, which will reach revenues of $6.5 billion in 2015.Read More…

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Aastra, a leader in Enterprise Communication technology recently joined hands with Redington Value, the value added distribution division of Redington Gulf. Redington will distribute Aastra SIP and IP terminals and small IP-PBXs in the Middle East and North Africa. As part of the introduction of Aastra’s IP phones for Microsoft Lync, Redington Gulf and Aastra are launching a promotional offer for Microsoft’s voice partners for use as demos and proof-of-concept, which will be available during the second quarter of 2011.

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NEC Unified Solutions, has added enhanced desktop video conferencing and collaboration capabilities to its UNIVERGE SV8100 communications server. By interworking with Polycoms VVX1500 business media phone, video, HD voice and integrated applications can now be incorporated on this colour touch-screen desk phone. The growing role of video in business collaboration is undeniable as businesses and workers seek more meaningful ways of collaborating in the face of shrinking travel and operating budgets.
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The UAE Ministry of Economy (MoE) and Business Software Alliance (BSA) have launched an anti-piracy initiative that aims to spread awareness about intellectual property rights (IPR) laws and the legal consequences of using and selling pirated and illegal software. The month-long advertising campaign, which runs from March to April 2011, also highlights the negative impact of piracy to all members of society, particularly in terms of lost jobs. The campaign effectively leverages the reach of print and broadcast media.
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Optimus Technology and Telecommunications, today announced that they have achieved significant growth inthe year 2010. The company attributes this growth to proper inventory planning and its strategy of expanding into new markets, adding new vendor partners, offering local stocking options and training its channel. Optimus is one of the few Value Added Distributors in the region that has executed the value model in its essence. It supports its channel by offering value-added services such as channel partner capacity building, lead generation through inside sales desk, channel credit facilities, capacity building of channel partners through channel training sessions, pre and post sales support, channel enablement on new technologies and products as well as helping to increase our channels existing business.
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