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Lenovo to accelerate its growth in the region with the launch of its new brand campaign ‘For Those Who Do’. The new campaign comes as Lenovo expands its regional team in UAE and adds new points of presence with offices in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. “The Middle East and Africa markets are strategic to Lenovo and we are committed to investing in building the very significant opportunities we believe exist in these markets. Lenovo is focused on growth, on investing for growth and helping our partners drive for growth.” said Jack Lee, Vice President and General Manager Middle East and Africa, Lenovo.
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Dubai Internet City and Google to host workshops on 23rd June geared towards helping NGOs and women entrepreneurs in the technology sector strengthen their online presence and increase exposure at the Dubai Knowledge Village Conference Centre, called Google Serve for Not-for-Profits and Google Serve for Women in Technology. “DIC is particularly delighted to support Google’s initiative to host this workshop. These are commendable initiatives by technology leaders who are committed to knowledge sharing. In the current scenario, the digital age has reached its zenith, making web communications and strategies a driving force in the success of a business. Read More…

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ITSM major, Axios Systems continued its growth march and has build up a strong customer base consisting of major names like Sultan Center in Kuwait, Al Hilal Bank, Al Jaber group, Emaar Technologies, Daman National Health Insurance and the Al Nisr Publishing in the region. In efforts to cater the needs of large multinational organizations and government entities and ensure IT efficiency, Axios Systems is expanding its existing Dubai office by increasing the strength of staff and relocating to a new office in Dubai Internet City which will act as a regional hub and service both clients and partners within the Middle East and Africa region.Read More…

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The combination of rapid user growth and an attractive advertising market has made the Middle East one of the most exciting markets for Yahoo, according to Carol Bartz, CEO, Yahoo Inc., who was on a visit to Dubai recently. Bartz, on her first visit to Dubai as the company’s CEO, held discussions with senior management representatives of Dubai Internet City, part of TECOM Investments highlighting the global technology major’s key role in the creation of Arabic online content, products and advertising. Bartz reiterated that Yahoo is committed to the MENA region as it is one of the fastest growing markets in the world with 70 million online users and 50 million more estimated to come in within the next two to three years. In spite of Arabic being one of the fastest growing languages, only 1% of online content is in Arabic today. Therefore, part of Yahoo’s investments in the MENA region is to facilitate Arabic language’s online growth.Read More…

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Epson has announced the Middle East launch of the Stylus Pro 4900 – a compact, 17-inch production printer setting new standards in colour precision for the photography market. Delivering the best print quality for commercial photographs and fine art reproduction, the printer boasts outstanding colour consistency and accurate colour matching, and can reproduce 98% of all PANTONE colours. Its high level of automation and robust mechanism make the Epson Stylus Pro 4900 a highly productive workhorse for the small office or studio environment.Read More…

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Avnet Technology Solutions signed an distribution agreement with HP, to distribute networking products in the Middle East, including Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Yemen. As an authorised value-added distributor for HP’s networking products, Avnet will be responsible for providing HP’s reseller partners with sales and technical enablement, logistics and operational support, and programs and services to develop business growth opportunities in the region. In addition to this support, Avnet is investing in channel initiatives and will hold a series of road shows aimed at growing the market for HP networking solutions. Avnet will also offer training and educational programs designed to further increase the data center and networking skills of its channel partners across the region.Read More…

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IT powerhouse HP has marked the official opening of its new premises in Smart Village, Egypt’s prime communication and IT (CIT) cluster and business Park. Hosted by the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), the event highlighted the stability of the Egyptian economy, development of Egypt’s ICT sector that continues to attract international investment, and HP’s strong commitment and contribution to the same by developing leading-edge technology, and partnering with local businesses and governments.
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Trend Micro has unveiled new solutions for protecting enterprises from advanced persistent threats (APT) known to easily evade conventional perimeter and content security. As part of its strategy, Trend Micro is expanding its real-time threat management solutions portfolio with the introduction of Trend Micro Threat Intelligence Manager and a major new release of Trend Micro Threat Management System. In conjunction with cloud-based vulnerability management services, virtual patching capability and specialised Trend Micro Risk Management Services, these new products are designed to reduce the risk and impact of targeted advanced persistent threats in the enterprise. APTs, or advanced targeted attacks, and the damage they cause are increasingly in the news. Studies such as the 2011 Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report illustrate the sophistication of these multi-phase targeted attacks, and strikingly, the typical months-long duration from the onset of data loss to discovery and final containment.
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AOC, a provider of flat-screen monitors and TVs, with operations in over 100 countries throughout the world, has appointed IT distributor Platinum Micro as its distributor for the South African market. The new distributorship was recently announced at the premier of the X-Men motion picture in Johannesburg. Ricky Correia, GM, Platinum Micro says: “The Company will distribute a range of AOC monitors including the AOC Razor range of ultra-slim monitors which offer ultra-slim cabinets of just 0.92cm thickness and 1.2cm thickness with screen sizes ranging from 18.5 inches to 23 inches. We will have stock within a month and will distribute the monitors nationally through direct channels, which are soon to be finalised.”Read More…

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Motorola announced the availability of the Xoom Wi-Fi tablet in Lebanon from Class retail outlets across the country, and distribution exclusively by Class to Virgin Megastores. The first device to run on Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi features a dual-core processor and 1 GB of RAM, front-facing and rear-facing cameras, true multi-tasking functionality, and the latest Google Mobile services on a 10.1-inch widescreen HD display. “Motorola XOOM is an innovative tablet designed to deliver fast performance, rich and clear HD video content and a unique Honeycomb user experience – being the first tablet to run Android 3.0,” says Raed Hafez, General Manager for Motorola Mobility, Middle East & Africa.Read More…

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Golden Systems Middle East (GSME), a regional distributor of IT products in the Middle East, has signed a distribution agreement with ViewSonic, a global provider of visual display products for the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Iraq. In terms of the agreement, Golden Systems will distribute and promote ViewSonic’s extensive range of LCDs and intelligent communicating tablets through its channel and retail partners in Qatar, Iraq and Kuwait and only the LCD range in the UAE. “We are pleased to partner with ViewSonic to distribute their world-class LCD and Viewpad range to our customers in the region,” says Ehsan Hashemi, COO, Golden Systems Middle East.
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Canon Middle East has announced that it will host its top 65 dealers in Lebanon to preview its most recently launched printer models in the market. IT dealers across Lebanon will have access to information about Canon’s latest printing solutions to hit the market featuring more advanced functionalities including enhanced colour quality, speeds and wireless printing capabilities. “Canon has always offered state of the art products that combine cutting edge technology and value for money along with meeting the expectations of the diverse consumers of the region. The partnership event will provide an ideal platform for Canon to understand the needs of the IT channel which further empowers our business partnerships with Lebanon’s robust network of IT dealers, system integrators and value added resellers. This will thereby enable us to further consolidate our presence in the Lebanese market,” says Amgad Basha, sales manager, Canon Middle East.Read More…