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Leading IT and business skills training institute, Global Knowledge announced the relocation of its Cairo office and training center to a bigger space that offers a state of the art learning environment at Sheraton Heliopolis, reflecting Global Knowledge’s commitment in continually maximizing value for its customers. Global Knowledge’s investment in its Egypt operations comes at a time when recent political events have resulted in an uncertain economic climate, with other companies freezing or decreasing investment in the country.Read More…

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ComGuard, the value added distributors for leading wireless intrusion prevention (WIPS) products and services AirTight Networks in the Middle East region announced that recently Gartner AirTight with “Strong Positive” rating in its 2011 Marketscope Report for Wireless LAN Intrusion Prevention Systems. A “Strong Positive” is the highest possible rating in a Gartner Marketscope. Gartner, Inc. is the leading provider of research and analysis on the global information technology industry The July 2011 report was authored by John Girard, VP, Distinguished Analyst, John Pescatore, VP, Distinguished Analyst and Tim Zimmerman, Research Director at Gartner. Read More…

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NetApp announced that it was ranked #34 out of 100 on Forbes magazine’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies” list for 2011. NetApp was recognised for building a culture of innovation that has transformed the foundation of its customers’ business and been a catalyst to their success. Most importantly, NetApp innovation provides its customers with the technology, products, people, and service that allow them to outpace, out innovate, and outperform their competition to achieve remarkable results for their business.Read More…

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Epson announced the launch of the ELPCB01 Control and Connection Box, a straightforward, wall-mounted box puts Epson projector controls within easy reach at the front of the classroom, while keeping cables tidy. Using the ELPCB01, teachers can switch between signal sources, such as laptops or DVD players, at the touch of a button. This saves valuable teaching time by removing the need to fiddle with ceiling-mounted inputs or remote controls.Read More…

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BenQ has unveiled its new 14-megapixel E1465 digital camera, with easy-to-use panorama mode which allows photo enthusiasts to capture spectacular horizon shots without missing the smallest of details. The panorama mode was designed to capture the entire skyline in one single shot by stitching two to three images into one single and seamless large picture. The E1465 guides users frame by frame when capturing sweeping views of natural landscapes or bustling street scenes. Read More…

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India based Simmtronics Semiconductors recently announced the launch of World’s first Solar Power Operated Desktop PC in India. The new range of PC, works not only with Solar Power, but also consumes low power, thereby reducing Carbon footprints in environment. Simmtronics works for mitigation of carbon footprints through the development of such projects, representing one way of reducing carbon footprints through this Solar Desktop PC.Read More…

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Dubai based Wide Computer Systems the authorised distributor for ShawMan Software, the software solutions provider for Hospitality, Food Service, Retail and Leisure Market segments announced the launch of POSGold version 10, the POS software solution for Restaurants. ShawMan POSGold is developed on .Net technology and also on SQL stack, but its is also making abundant use of WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) to ensure that the UI remains crisp and attractive yet not compromising on system agility or stability.Read More…

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Fujitsu announced that it has been awarded the contract to provide corporate performance management reporting, business intelligence and consulting services to Africa’s leading distance learning institution and the largest university in South Africa, the University of South Africa (UNISA), which teachs to approximately 3,00, 000 students in about 137 countries worldwide. UNISA’s Department of Information and Strategic Analysis (DISA) is responsible for business intelligence and institutional research in the university, and is currently located in the portfolio of the Vice-Principal Strategy, Planning and Partnerships. Read More…

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Lexmark unveiled the powerful Lexmark 6500e MFP Option, a modular scanner that can deliver advanced scanning and workflow capabilities to enterprise customers in paper-intensive output environments. The new scanner add-on links seamlessly to the company’s versatile T650, T652 and T654 monochrome laser printers, adding an innovative solutions framework and full multifunction capability to this award-winning family of printing devices. The modularity of the Lexmark 6500e MFP Option makes it an adaptable solution that allows for flexibility and accessibility in the work environment.Read More…

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Leading Microsoft Dynamics consulting partner Levtech Consulting and IT Infrastructure leader IBT announced to have recently signed a strategic agreement to jointly offer integrated technology solutions to corporations in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. With Levtech Consulting’s strong track record as a consultative partner of Microsoft Dynamics solutions and IBT’s rich expertise in systems integration, the partnership will provide organizations with a single, reliable source to deploy business solutions, supported by the latest in IT infrastructure.Read More…

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Cyberoam, a division of Elitecore Technologies and the innovator of identity-based Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions, announced the appointment of Lynton Lubbe as its Channel Manager for South Africa to manage the growing IT reseller channel in the country. Lubbe comes from Cyberoam distributor IndIT Technology Distribution and brings in the wealth of experience and local knowledge that will help the company to expand its network in the South African marketplace.Read More…

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Blue Turtle Technologies recently received two major awards from NetApp South Africa. The awards included Growth Partner of the Year and top honour for Partner of the Year. Blue Turtle, a NetApp software partner, who specialize in NetApp ONcommand suite of products, beat the more established heavyweight hardware partners to achieve these accolades. “NetApp is a 100% indirect organisation in South Africa, parenting is in our DNA. Partners such as Blue Turtle are like a diamond in a coal dump; very rare and hard to find.Read More…