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Microsoft has previewed the next major release of Windows Phone, code name “Mango,” for the Gulf region which coincided with a series of media events around the world. “Mango” will deliver more than 500 new features to push the boundaries of the smartphone experience around communications, apps and the Internet. The Mango release will be available for free to Windows Phone 7 customers and is scheduled to ship on new phones beginning this fall; More details on device update timing will be provided closer to availability. Windows Phone will also add support for additional languages, expand access to apps by launching Marketplace in new countries, and partner with new OEMs to enable expansion to new markets.
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InterSystems Corporation announced the appointment of Michel Amous as the Country Manager for Middle East and India region. The new position is part of a larger investment strategy in the Middle East region, which includes the recent development of a direct sales business structure, in response to growing demand for InterSystems’ software for connected healthcare. Before joining InterSystems, Michel was head of sales at Cerner Middle East. Amous also held various regional roles in sales, development and sales force effectiveness at Novartis. Amous has an MBA from the University of Chicago and a Bachelors of Science degree from the American University of Beirut.Read More…

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South Africa based distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) introduced the 2.5 TB and 3 TB versions to Western Digital AV-GP SATA hard drives, serving the audio-video (AV) market. The new 3.5-inch, WD AV-GP hard drives offer 24X7 reliability, low power consumption and unrivalled storage capacity for storage-intensive AV applications such as digital video recorders, video surveillance, single-drive media servers and external multimedia storage.
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Cellcrypt, a provider of encrypted cell phone voice calling has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Injazat Data Systems to enter further discussions to form a closer business relationship and strategy to jointly pursue future defence and government related opportunities relating to secure voice products throughout the MEA and Asia region. A key advantage of these solutions is the ability for Cellcrypt to provide government-grade security in an easy-to-use application that makes secure calling as simple as making a normal call on the same device.
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The Jordanian Ministry of ICT has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with HP Jordan to develop common programmes and share expertise and practices to offer state-of-the art integrated technologies for government departments. The MoU is in addition to supporting professional IT education and assist the Ministry in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in that country. The MoU which was signed by Eng. Atef Al Tal, Minister of ICT and Eyad Shihabi, MD and Enterprise Business Lead at HP Middle East will see HP share its expertise with MoICT as it relates to becoming an Instant-On Enterprise, an organisation that embeds technology into everything it does in order to better address the growing needs of organisations and citizens.Read More…

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Global display panels vendor AOC, has further expanded its presence in Middle East region following the appointment of Al Seera Computers as its authorised distributors in Iraq. Al Seera Group is an IT distribution company in Iraq with five showrooms and two service centres. Al Seera is the authorised distributor for major IT brands in the Iraqi market.
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ProScan Media Products (PMP), a provider of labelling, coding and marking solutions to the southern African market, has introduced the latest Matthews I-Mark C84e continuous inkjet printer with touchscreen control, which is designed for fast and effortless operation in a multitude of applications. The new I-Mark C84e codes and marks intricate bar codes, expiration dates, logos and a wide range of other products, regardless of shape or texture. It allows for easy set-up and has a single control automatic shutdown.Read More…

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Netgear partnered with ITS, a service company specialising in large-scale, IT solutions for the implementation of key wireless solutions for UAE based sports equipment and accessories retail chain, Sun and Sand Sports. The project is valued at AED200,000 and is part of the vision of Sun and Sand Sports to adopt and implement new technologies into their operations, which cost them around AED2.5 million. The installation of strategic wireless solutions will enable Sun and Sand Sports staff to utilise wireless connectivity for Pocket PC PDA’s and perform key functions like Point of Sale (POS), and inventory (Transfer in, Transfer Out, Demand Request, GRN’s, and Stock Tracking).Read More…

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SSS Process initiated re-designing and developing Jordan Customs’ official website, after winning a tender that aimed at updating their website with interactive services. The new Jordan Customs’ portal will be built with MS Sharepoint Server, to ensure smooth workflow, document, applications, and information exchange through the departments’ various offices, cutting costs on stationary and decreasing process timeRead More…

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Tripp Lite, a global manufacturer of power protection equipment, is aiming to reinforce its customer relationships with the launch of a new international toll free number that can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This new service is reflective of Tripp Lite’s commitment to provide its customers in the MEA region with dependable pre- and post-sales services, with accessibility just being one phone call away. Customers wanting to use the service can now call 800-TRIPPLITE (800-874775483) to access services, warranty registration and queries regarding RMA/service related concerns.
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Hewlett-Packard Personal Systems Group Middle East (HP PSG ME) announced the appointment of Christopher Saul as Business Development Manager for Client Virtualisation. Christopher will be responsible for growing HP’s client virtualisation business across the Middle East, closely working with Microsoft, Citrix and VMware to provide thin client, VDI and server based computing solutions to customers. ‘Client Virtualisation’ refers to HP’s thin client hardware and software product portfolio. HP is already the market leader for thin clients in the region.Read More…