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HP at its annual global Imaging and Printing Conference announced several new innovations, collaborations, apps and solutions for all types of users – from consumers and small to midsize businesses (SMBs), to enterprise organizations and graphic arts customers. HP also believes the adoption of its cloud-enabled, web-connected print technologies has reached the mainstream. The new launches from HP during the show included 3D scanner, LaserJet printers and Scanjet printer. HP TopShot LaserJet Pro M275 is an affordable desktop companion that’s ideal for small businesses or home offices that is equipped with revolutionary technology that captures six separate images of a document or 3-D object and produces one final seamless image of exceptional quality. With this technology, SMBs can quickly produce high-quality images for immediate use in printed materials or on the web. Read More…

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As the gaming gathers momentum in the region, CashU facilitates a secure and convenient environment for young gamers to acquire online products and services in a manner both responsible and safe. Statistics indicate that the Middle East’s gaming industry generates revenue between $1bn to $2.6bn across software and hardware. The number of gaming consoles in the Middle East is also rising rapidly, with estimates suggesting at least 8.5 million consoles excluding grey market imports. Read More…

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D-Link, a major provider of consumer and business-orientated networking products, aims to expand its already considerable presence with over 50 distributors in the Middle East and North Africa region. “The business in Middle East has been doing extremely good. We are trying to expand the warehouse by another 12,000 square feet and we are making a major investment which will be operational by the end of this year. We are expanding and we are doing good business,” said Sakkeer Hussain, Sales & Marketing Manager, D-Link. Read More…

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Qatar’s leading e-business solutions provider, Afkar Information Technology in collaboration with Microsoft Qatar organised a seminar event about the latest Microsoft SharePoint technologies and Office365, the next generation cloud based platform. The importance of SharePoint technologies to provide Intranet, extranet and Web Content Management is gaining momentum to provide better business productivity by the best use of SharePoint & cloud computing technologies to efficently manage their employees, customers and partners.Read More…

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Leading IT Distributor, Aptec Distribution unveiled its channel blitzkrieg to promote latest offerings for Mid-Sized Enterprise (MSE) from NetApp across GCC. Aptec conducted roadshows to spread awareness about the NetApp offerings for MSE in UAE, Oman, Kuwait and Qatar, which was attended by nearly 200 participants from around 93 channel partners across the 4 countries, it represented a strong push by Global IT Storage leader, NetApp, to capture the MSE marketshare in the MENA region. These exclusive events saw 4 lucky winners walk away with 42 inch LED TV’s as part of the lucky draw held at the end of each roadshow.Read More…

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Farabi Technology Middle East today announced the official inauguration of Solutions4Mobility which will offer its customers a cost effective and efficient way to reach their clients 24/7 anywhere, anytime across multiple platforms.
Keeping up with the flow, while focusing on offering high quality applications our clients, Farabi has lengthened its portfolio with the aim to digitalize and mobilize the information on hand by launching a new company dedicated for its mobility integration offerings. Read More…

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Superior Business Solutions announced that it has signed a reseller agreement with QSR International. QSR International offers data analysis software solutions which helps to analyze numerical data and helps to access, organize and analyze unstructured information in material like documents, pictures, audio, video, spreadsheets and database tables. QSR software doesn’t do the thinking for you; its powerful workspace helps you to explore your information, so you can make new discoveries and ultimately, better decisions.Read More…

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Toshiba launched the 13.3″ Portégé Z830 Ultrabook device, the company’s first Intel Core processor based Ultrabook that offers portability, durability, performance and essential multimedia features in a slim and sleek design in the Middle East region. Powerful performance in thin and light design Measuring 15.9 mm thick and weighing less than 1.2 kg, the Portégé Z830 is the world’s thinnest and lightest Ultrabook. Powered by the latest 2nd Generation Intel Core Processor for Ultrabook with Intel HD 3000 graphics, high-performance 128GB solid state drive and 4GB DDR3 memory, the Portégé Z830 is geared for enhanced performance for efficient mobile working experience. Read More…

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LG launched its new WXGA Portable LED projector, HW300Y which delivers broadband and DLNA connectivity for outstanding entertainment options in a highly portable package. The HW300Y produces clear, exceptionally bright pictures, while it’s super long-lasting lamp should still be working two decades after the projector comes out the box.
“The HW300Y has all the content advantages of broadband and DLNA connectivity, and is compact enough that you can carry and watch it almost anywhere,” said H.S. Paik, President, LG Gulf. Read More…

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Bee mobile announced the launch of Bee 7100, an Android powered touch and type enabled smart phone in the UAE, Saudi and lower Gulf countries. Bee 7100 is the cheapest Android phone available in the market today. It is the newest addition to the range of hugely successful Bee mobile phones including Bee Talk, the Bee P320 and Bee Transformer which was sold out within days of its launch early this year.
The brand Bee focuses on overall customer experience and is committed to offering the best benefits and value for their purchase. Read More…

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According to IDC’s 2011 Marketscape report Xerox leads the worldwide Managed Print Services (MPS) segment. The report, which analyzes MPS vendors and delivers an overview of competitive fitness, highlights Xerox’s ability to serve companies of all sizes through its continuum of MPS services delivered by both direct and indirect distribution channels.
As per IDC companies considering MPS should look at the breadth of a vendor’s current offerings and the strategic outlook for future services. Read More…

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Leading email security provider, Comendo along with its distributor in the region, Bulwark Technologies hosted reseller meet ‘Security Unplugged’ in Dubai to update on latest offerings from Comendo like Hosted managed Security solutions, and its proprietary solutions for cloud e-mail filtering, spamFence, mailFence and backupFence. Chris Oestergaard, Product Director of Comendo spoke on how the combination of SpamFence and MailFence works to combat spam and viruses and to provide total protection before reaching customers’ networks. Attendees also had the chance to learn about backupFence, a hosted managed backup and archiving solution.Read More…