Cyberoam announced the appointment of FDC International as their distributors for the Middle East region for the newly launched NetGenie range of routers. Cyberoam choose FDC International for its strong channel partner base in the region and it believes that there is huge potential for a product like NetGenie in the region, which can be fulfilled by partnering with FDC.
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According to a leading market intelligence firm, IHS formally known as iSuppli predicted that the mobile PC market is embracing the new ultrabook platform in a big way, and is expected to rise to account for more than 40 percent of all notebooks by 2015. Ultrabooks will represent 43 percent of global notebook PC shipments in 2015, up from 2 percent in 2011 and 13 percent in 2012. Following their first year of shipments in 2011, Ultrabook penetration of the notebook market will increase rapidly, rising to 28 percent in 2013 and to 38 percent in 2014.
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NetApp today unveiled a powerful new platform to help medium-sized businesses address the increasing requirements to keep pace with growing business demands and to do more with fewer resources. The new NetApp FAS2000 entry product line delivers improved value, simplicity and scalability to enable customers to start right and grow with the needs of their businesses.Read More…
Recently, HP Middle East hosted its annual Channel Awards to recognize and honor the achievements of its partners throughout the Middle East region, and evaluated more than 20 channel partners in 13 categories that covered all areas of HP’s business in the region, including Enterprise and Consumer business. These categories included recognizing retailers, distributors, and resellers for their efforts, in addition to honoring individuals who have shown particular dedication to HP, helping to foster an even stronger relationship between the partners, while growing HP’s business through product knowledge and skill.Read More…
SonicWALL, the leading provider of intelligent network security and data protection solutions introduced two high-performance, application-aware next-generation firewalls for branch offices and small- medium-sized businesses in the region. The NSA 220 Series and NSA 250M Series deliver an unmatched combination of security, performance and price in this class of next-generation firewalls. NSA 220 and 250M Series offer firewall protection with tightly integrated intrusion prevention, comprehensive gateway anti-malware services and granular application intelligence and control.Read More…
Avaya introduced several new channel initiatives which will help recognise and reward its most loyal and dynamic partners during its recently held Annual Channel Partner Conference in Berlin, Germany. The Avaya Connect partner programme reflects the changing channel dynamics and ensure that Avaya partners are well equipped to deliver the broadest possible solution sets to customers. Avaya has released more than 60 new products over the past 18 months, and it now focuses on increasing the competency, customer satisfaction and competitive advantage of its channel partners. Read More…
BenQ announced the appointment of gaming specialist distribution company Geekay Distribution to distribute their latest XL and RL Gaming Monitor series in the Middle East region. Geekay is the exclusive distributors for Steelseries, Gioteck, Licensed Nintendo, Licensed PlayStation, Duracell Gaming and the Ben 10 licensed range in the region.Read More…
Recently, world’s leading IT distributor Avnet reported impressive numbers $6.43 billion worldwide sales for the first quarter results of the fiscal year 2012, which is an increase of 3.9% year over year. Avnet Technology Solutions experienced solid year over year improvements in profitability and returns during the quarter. Gross profit margin improved 75 basis points sequentially and 37 basis points year over year. In addition, operating income increasing 14.7% year over year, and operating income margin increasing 28 basis points year over year to 2.5%.
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LG recently become the first company in the world to be certified by a recognized authority for its flicker-free 3D notebook display. TÜV Rheinland is one of the world’s leading technical, safety and certification services and Europe’s highest authority on standards, recognized the LG A530 notebook for being the first 3D notebook PC to offer a flicker-free viewing experience.
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Canada based DragonWave plans to acquire Nokia Siemens Networks microwave transport business, including its associated operational support systems (OSS) and related support functions. In the post acquisition scenario, Nokia Siemens Networks would be responsible for its existing solution sales and associated services for microwave transport, while DragonWave would be responsible for the product line, including R&D, product management and operations functions.Read More…
Oracle and Intertec Systems will jointly be hosting the “Oracle Technology Summit” at the Intercontinental Hotel in Abu Dhabi on 16th November, 2011 and it expects to bring together key IT decision makers under one roof to demonstrate the efficacies of Syros ERP, Oracle BI and Oracle’s latest technologies on Database & Fusion Middleware. The aim is to simplify ERP software selection, alleviating some of the painful inefficiencies faced by IT, finance & business operations and delivering solutions in one event. Read More…
Logitech unveiled a compact sound system for music, movies, games and calls that pairs easily with smartphones, tablets and other Bluetooth-enabled devices, the Logitech Mini Boombox in the Middle East region. Mini Boombox is a small package with a big performance, that features specially designed acoustic chamber with enhanced bass, and the handy speakerphone with built-in microphone to give clear calls in the office, in the car or in the back yard. It’s great for phone calls or video chats – alone or with a group.Read More…
