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Research commissioned by HP about the attitudes and behaviours associated with counterfeits. And, the results in KSA revealed that the majority of managers with purchasing responsibility for their offices have never bought counterfeit products. Majority of business owners surveyed in Saudi Arabia said that they wouldn’t purchase counterfeit goods. However, a small percentage stated that they had inadvertently purchased counterfeit products under the false impression they were genuine brand name original. Read More…

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Spectrum the leading IT Networking and Security training, certification and consultancy services provider recently added a new data centre based on Juniper Networks 2 tier switching architecture to increase training capabilities to offer the enhanced options for students on its IT training and certification program. The new data centre is comprised of Juniper Networks EX Series Ethernet Virtual Chassis Technology promoting the important of low power consumption, use of a virtualized environment and IP based power management. This will allow Spectrum to offer more courses and accommodate a greater number of students.
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Axis Communications, today unveiled the world’s smallest, ceiling mount pan/tilt/zoom dome cameras AXIS M50 in the region. AXIS M50 PTZ Dome Network Camera Series offers business managers a highly discreet and affordable solution for remotely monitoring indoor areas, such as stores, banks, hotels, office lobbies, restaurants and warehouses, to more effectively manage one or more locations and improve security. With a sleek and compact design, AXIS M50 cameras are only 13 cm (5.1”) wide and 5.6 cm (2.2”) high, enabling discreet, high-quality 360° surveillance in HDTV. A built-in microphone also allows managers to use the audio detection function to monitor for unusual noises during off-hours to trigger a security alarm.

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BMI’s latest update on Ghana’s telecoms market contains revised forecast figures for the country’s mobile telephony and fixed-line markets. Our new mobile forecast includes December 2010 data as published by Ghana’s telecoms regulator, the National Communications Authority (NCA), for YE10 and Q310 market data published by leading mobile network operators, including MTN Ghana, part of South Africa’s MTN Group, and Tigo Ghana, owned by Luxembourg’s Millicom International Cellular. Read More…

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Chef Middle East, a leading UAE based food importer experiences greater automation, better business insights and improved supply chain efficiency, organisational efficiency and gained increased visibility into key business processes with the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX, the comprehensive enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for midsize and larger organisations. Following the implementation, Chef Middle East has unified their item coding structure and inventory processes across different branches, and this has had a strong impact on the management of inventory. Read More…

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Nexans, today announced the introduction of cables based on an advanced Micro-Bundle design. This new technology allows for the production of small, light cables that maintain excellent mechanical robustness. The Micro-Bundle itself is an incredibly flexible small tube, containing a maximum of twelve fibres. With this type of construction, cables of a very small bend radius can be produced, without the need to use more expensive bend insensitive fibres. Read More…

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FDC International and SOFTEC Distribution have partnered in Kaspersky to distribute the vendor consumer range of products. FDC International’s appointment will support the expansion of Kaspersky Lab, in North Africa, through increasing its product awareness and enlarging its customer database, while SOFTEC Distribution will focus on developing the retail market for software sales within the Levant region and help Kaspersky Lab establish proactively strategic initiatives to counter piracy in the region.

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EC-Council, leaders in information security training and education in conjunction with SIMOS Consultancy Services launched globally recognized professional courses in IT Security at Kenya Methodist University, (KeMU) in a bid to address some of the major loopholes in the current IT industry in Kenya. KeMU will offer variety of EC Council globally recognised certifications like Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), EC Council Certified Secure Programmer (ECSP), EC Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), Certified Network Defense Architect (CNDA), among others that cater for a wide range of security perspectives.

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Samsung unveiled its new partner program for Africa by laying down the importance on building relationships with their valued channel partners. The Program has been set up primarily to ensure the availability of a value channel to serve Samsung customers in the best way possible and create customer delight. It has also been put in place to incentivise the value reseller channel through differentiation and increased profitability. The program is designed to help differentiate partner services and ensure partner credibility, which in turn, provides a platform for end-users to not only access the company’s database of partners, but provides peace of mind in that they are dealing with a Samsung accredited and authorised retailer.
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Smartfish Technologies today announced the launch of a new compact keyboard ‘Engage’ with ErgoMotion, the world’s first intelligent keyboard that prevents repetitive stress injury. The keyboard features a patented motion system that studies the typing frequency and subtly changes the movement of hand and wrist position while working. A motor inside the keyboard tweaks the separation (up to 1.4 inches) and tilt (up to 6 degrees) of each side in small increments every 2,500 keystrokes.
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Omnix International, is optimistic about its diverse range of Building Information Modeling (BIM) software products and services offerings. It is the exclusive distributor of Autodesk’s architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) software, is looking to highlight the importance of its BIM portfolio at this year’s edition of ‘Build Smart 2011’, to be held in Abu Dhabi. During the summit, Omnix in association with Autodesk will showcase the key BIM software, like Autodesk Revit and Navisworks – leading project review software.Read More…

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Kingston, today announced it is shipping a 4GB and 8GB Class 10 Kingston microSDHC card, joining the previously released 16GB Class 10 card. Kingston will add a 32GB capacity to the family in the second quarter. Class 10 cards guarantee a minimum sustained write speed of 10MB/s. Kingston takes mobility and versatility a step further when it makes these cards part of the Multi-Kit, which includes an SD adapter and a USB card reader. The SD adapter allows users to capture continuous images or videos in digital cameras while the reader provides a simple and fast way to transfer data to a host PC. The Class 10 microSDHC cards will ship as part of the Multi-Kit.Read More…