Optimus Technology and Telecommunications announced that it has recently singed a distribution partner agreement with GN Netcom to distribute its flagship brand, Jabra in the Middle East. According to the partnership deal, Optimus will promote and distribute Jabra’s extensive range of headset solutions and Bluetooth technologies for business customers through its strong channel network across the region.Read More…

Canon Middle East launched the high-performance PIXMA iP4950, a photo printer ideal for professionals and families looking to create fantastic quality documents and photos at impressive speeds. The new PIXMA iP4950 incorporates leading printing technology and innovative features, including Full HD Movie Print and Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Specialised features, including ECO Information and Auto Duplex Print, also ensure that reducing the environmental impact of printing is easier than ever before. Read More…

Microsoft today announced a number of offers that will be available on its top-selling range hardware products at this year’s Gitex including web cams, mice and keyboards which will be sold by various retailers at Gitex Shopper 2011. Merthan Kaleli, Retail Sales & Marketing Lead, Microsoft Gulf said: “As we have witnessed in previous years, Microsoft Hardware products are very popular with consumers during Gitex shopper events, and we are very excited to announce the new range of innovative accessories available this year. Read More…

Sharp Middle East innovated its new range of Multi Function Printer (MFP) solutions with the introductio of Open System Architecture (OSA) – Network Scanner Tool (NST). Sharp OSA is a powerful platform for automating document-related workflow. It transforms the Sharp MFP into hub for all existing applications – making document management systems, reporting functions, internally developed programs, and much more accessible directly from the touch-screen control panel. Read More…

South African IT distributor, Esquire Technologies recently announced that it has signed up a distribution agreement for Southern African region with a leading gaming brand Antec. The agreement will allow Esquire to entire range of Antec accessories for the gaming enthusiast, and high-performance computer components, it also targets PC upgrades and those who ‘do it yourself.’ Asgar Mahomed, Managing Director at Esquire, said, “Antec is recognised in the industry as a pioneer provider of quality and award-winning products, which has maintained a position for its continual development of cutting-edge innovations that clients have welcomed over the last 25 years.”Read More…

LG Electronics introduced its new LED IPS monitors, the IPS1 and IPS6 series, that combine IPS and LED, two technologies in which LG is already an established leader. The IPS1 and IPS6 series boast exceptionally real colour, high uniformity of brightness and truly dazzling picture quality along with a wide viewing angle. The new monitors’ advantages continue to stack up with their high energy efficiency, resulting in cuts in energy use of up to 27% compared with other models. In recognition of their efficiency, the IPS6 monitors have EnergyStar Certification.
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Imation recently introduced a Wireless A/V Extender, Imation Link in UAE, which is designed to stream content from PC or Mac to a television or to a projector. Imation Link projects audio and high-definition video content – Internet TV, movies, photos, computer games and even business presentations – to a television or projector without the hassle of tangled cords or costly cables. Unlike any other wireless-sharing solution today, the PC- and Mac-compatible device supports high-definition video (up to 720p), high-resolution photos (up to 1080p) and stereo audio. Read More…

Xerox launched its new Wide Format Multifunction Printer Xerox 7142 that would provide cost effective printing solutions for architectural, engineering and construction companies, manufacturing firms and even commercial printing organisations. The compact Xerox 7142 MFP employs high-resolution color scanning and printing technology to ensure crisp, accurate image quality on jobs such as construction plans, electrical wiring diagrams and mapping. The system scans hard copy documents to electronic files and copies existing prints of all standard sizes – up to 15 metres in length. Read More…

G-Technology by Hitachi unveiled its range of new premium external storage drives for Mac users in UAE. The new drives are engineered preserve, manage and store the unwavering passion of creative professionals, from the simplest backup needs to the most intensive video editing projects. The G-Technology range includes G-DRIVE, G-DRIVE mobile and the G-DRIVE slim and comes in different size configurations and are targeted at the content creation market, that are engineered specifically to meet the needs of the Apple Mac community, including heavy users of multimedia content, Final Cut Pro digital audio/video (A/V) specialists, and other pre/post production professionals. Read More…

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…

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…

Canon has been recently been awarded three ‘Outstanding Achievement’ awards and an award for ‘Outstanding Energy Efficiency’ by testing and research organisation, Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI) in its Summer 2011 ‘Pick’ Awards. After going through BLI’s rigorous in-depth laboratory tests Canon picked up awarded Summer 2011 ‘Pick’ Awards for: Canon i-SENSYS MF4580 got Outstanding A4 Personal Monochrome MFP for its “impeccable reliability” and outstanding ease of use.
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