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OCZ recently launched the Deneva 2 SSD line designed specifically to offer wide range of enterprise applications including servers, cloud computing, and data centers. The Deneva 2 series delivers maximum performance while meeting the stringent reliability, security, performance and economical needs of enterprise storage environments. As the demand for increased storage efficiency, maximized data throughput, and a smaller operating footprint broadens across various industries, more and more companies are turning to the benefits of SSDs to significantly optimize their storage infrastructures. Read More…

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Wyse Technology, the global leader in cloud client computing, today announced the appointment of Aptec as its distributor to further expand its cloud client computing implementations across the Middle East region. Wyse offers the industry’s broadest range of cloud client computing solutions that combine cloud client hardware with management, virtualization, and cloud software to form powerful IT solutions. These help businesses, governments and institutions reduce costs, improve security, compliance, mobility and productivity. IDC recently confirmed Wyse as the worldwide leader in enterprise client devices, surpassing all other vendors.Read More…

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Software AG acquires leading in-memory and cloud enabling technology provider Terracotta Inc. With this acquisition Software AG will not only provide innovative cloud solutions and dramatically increase the performance and scalability of its Business Process Excellence platform but also extends it’s business model options by adding a large and thriving open source community. Terracotta’s product portfolio provides leading edge in-memory technology and is the de facto caching standard for enterprise Java. And, it’s in-memory processing will provide the foundation technology for Software AG’s cloud offerings. Read More…

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According to the newly relaunched IDC Worldwide Semiannual Storage Software Tracker, the worldwide storage software market is expected to grow 7.8% year over year in 2011 with revenues reaching nearly $13.8 billion. CommVault and HDS achieved the most impressive growth rates among all the storage software vendors. “The storage software market spent 2010 recovering from a difficult downturn. Fortunately, there was plenty of pent-up demand and new product innovations to help create momentum in the market. Looking forward, demand for storage software appears poised to remain strong around the world as organizations continue to address inefficiencies related to storing, protecting, and managing corporate data.” said Eric Sheppard, research director, Storage Software, IDC.Read More…

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SHASTECH, the leading distributer in KSA announced that it has secured the rights to distribute Belkin products in Saudi Arabia. It claims its success in attracting key products and brands is due to its excellent after sales services and its highly talented sales team that has expert marketing capabilities and strong relationships with the largest electronic outlets in the Kingdom. SHASTECH will distribute a wide variety of award-winning smart and innovative Belkin products designed to add more integration and operations on computers and mobile phones, as well as solutions to make devices easier to use while at home or roaming, including accessories for many of the kingdom’s most popular electronic devices including the iPhone, iPod, laptops and tablets.
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iViZ Security, a global provider of industry’s first cloud based, consultant grade penetration testing service for applications with an on-demand experience, announced that it has entered into an agreement with Emitac Enterprise Solutions to distribute its solutions in UAE, Qatar and Jordan. Under the terms of this agreement, Emitac will offer iViZ cloud based, consultant grade penetration testing service for applications under its own brand name to customers in the region.Read More…

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Sharp Middle Easthas announced the launch of the world’s first Multi Function Printer (MFP) range with a finger-swipe touch control panel. The line up is the newest of Sharp’s next-generation printing solutions to be offered in the Middle East region. The three models in the range are the full colour MX-2610N, MX-3110N, and the MX-361ON, all of which feature the 10.1″ control panel which users can tap, flick or slide a finger to control many features such as accessing documents, functions and settings. Gautam Chakrabarty, Deputy GM Marketing, Business Solutions Division, Sharp Middle East says, “We are very happy to be able to offer these new products to businesses in the region.Read More…

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Axis Communications, a manufacturer of network vide has introduced the fixed network camera based on Axis’ Lightfinder technology. AXIS Q1602/-E Network Cameras are the perfect solutions for indoor and outdoor surveillance in low-light conditions, especially where users require color information in the video to enhance recognition and identification of objects. “Axis’ unique Lightfinder technology allows fixed network cameras to reach a new level of image performance in difficult light conditions,” says Baraa Al Akkad, Regional Manager, Axis Communications Middle East.
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Golden Systems Middle East together with NVIDIA and GIGABYTE announced their participation in GamesFest 2011 as the official sponsors of the PC Gaming Tournaments. Golden Systems also plans to showcase the latest gaming products from GIGABYTE and NVIDIA at the event. “GamesFest is one of the most popular gaming events in this region, which brings together gamers from across the country at a single venue. We were happy with our participation in the previous edition of GamesFest and hence we decided to extend our support to this event once again. Golden Systems along with NVIDIA and GIGABYTE support this initiative and encourage the region’s gamers to participate in the most popular event to showcase their talent and skills. At the PC Gaming area, we also plan to demonstrate NVIDIA’s 3D Vision technology across three display monitors and showcase GIGABYTE’s gaming products,” says Sina Dadras, marketing communications manager, Golden Systems Middle East.Read More…

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Xerox Corporation has acquired NewField IT, a UK-based print consultancy and software solution provider. The acquisition expands Xerox’s managed print services (MPS) portfolio that serves workplaces of any size. NewField IT’s consulting and software services help companies implement MPS more quickly. For example, its Asset DB software suite creates visual maps of a floor plan to show how assets – like printers and copiers – are used throughout an office. By combining this visual mapping with a database that tracks usage patterns of document devices, workplaces small to large are better able to monitor and manage the use of the devices and their overall print-related costs.
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Coping with the international quality standards towards providing world class services in high standards of technical excellence; Estarta Solutions, a leading IT innovator, announced today it has achieved the (CMMI) Level 3 accreditation, an essential milestone in Estarta’s commitment towards excellence. The CMMI is an internationally recognised standard for measuring software process improvement. CMMI involves assessing and verifying key process improvement areas to facilitate quality and performance enhancements across an organisation.
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PRO TECHnology, a leading provider of IT solutions in Middle East, recently appointed as ‘Authorized Autodesk Value Added Reseller’ thereby opening doors to offering Autodesk’s integrated architectural CAD products and solutions for architects within the UAE on all Apple devices. Designed for engineers, architects and other CAD industry professionals, PRO TECHnology is eyeing the growing demand for more cost effective and resource-efficient buildings and infrastructures in the UAE, which when linked with Apple will yield immense benefits. AutoCAD for Mac has an intuitive interface that will be familiar to Mac users and makes available many of the powerful AutoCAD features and functionality to customers who choose to work natively on the Mac. Read More…