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…

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…

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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Netgear, a networking and storage specialist, hosted a special road show with its global technology partner, Acronis, leading disaster recovery and data protection solution provider in Dubai. During the road show, NETGEAR launched its new Global Partner Program for resellers and Acronis released its new edition of backup and disaster recovery solution, Acronis Backup & Recovery 11. “This special roadshow event demonstrates the strength of the relationship that we have developed with NETGEAR and also gives us the key opportunity to meet up with our reseller partners and discuss new strategic and promotions that can help raise their sales and margins,” said David Blackman, General Manager, Acronis NEMEA.
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Equinox Egypt today announced that after meeting all the rigorous standards set forth by Cisco in networking competency, service, support, and customer satisfaction, it has achieved Cisco Gold Certification in Egypt. Speaking on the occasion Osama Qadan, Managing Partner at Equinox said, “We are extremely excited by this achievement and want to assure our clients and partners that Equinox will continue to be their default choice whenever they seek quality and unparalleled customer satisfaction. Today, Equinox is the choice for clients who strive to work with an industry leader excelling in project management, technical strength in delivery, training and competency development – all existing in a single center of excellence”.
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South African based broadline distributor, Tarsus Technologies has confirmed the availability of an expanded range of networking products resulting from HP’s acquisition of 3Com, and has committed to securing new opportunities for the brand in the corporate, small business and home markets. “We’ve received a number of encouraging queries over the past couple of months,” says Peter Engelbrecht, HP networking product manager at Tarsus, “and we’re glad, now that the confusion is over and the relevant parties have been appointed, that we can begin capitalising on the numerous gaps in the local market for these new products.”
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Juniper Networks has appointed Adrian Pickering to the role of area vice president, Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, Pickering will be responsible for driving sales and operations across the Middle East and Africa region for both service provider and enterprise markets reporting to Sean Dolan, senior vice president, EMEA. “I am joining Juniper Networks at a pivotal moment with strong sales, support and headcount in the region,” says Pickering. “Recent high profile customer deployments and increased investment in training and channel partners locally have provided great momentum and gives me a great platform to continue driving activity and expansion with my team.”Read More…

Schneider Electric announced the successful installation of first Tier IV data centre with Saudi Telecom Company (STC) in Saudi Arabia. STC has always been a front runner in keeping pace with the emerging technologies in the telecommunications sector to satisfy the ever growing needs of their customers. Its goal has always been to provide the highest quality service at affordable prices. This strong commitment for customer satisfaction ensures that they are up-to-date with advances in technology. This prompted their decision to go for a Tier IV technology-led data centre.Read More…

NETGEAR has been ranked as a global leader in the Network-Attached Storage segment in the latest ‘Market Share: Network-Attached Storage (NAS) / Unified Storage Worldwide 2010’ report released by leading IT research firm, Gartner. The report shows the global NAS market grew by 37.4 per cent in 2010, which translates to total revenue of over AED 13.6 billion. NETGEAR ranked number one in global vendor revenue share for NAS/unified storage systems priced under AED 18,400; number four for NAS / unified storage systems under AED 92,000 and ranked eighth in the NAS / unified systems overall segment.Read More…

Tripp Lite entered into a strategic value added distribution agreement with Redington Gulf inorder to establish itself as a leading brand offering integrated solutions for data centre and corporate IT environments. The agreenent allows Redington to distribute Tripp Lite’s wide range of products including UPS Systems, UPS Batteries, PDUs, KVMs, Cables, Power Inverters, Racks and Surge Suppressors across the Middle East and African (MEA) region. Tripp Lite solutions cater to data centres that are as small as a remote closet to a full-fledged modern data centre facility. The company offers a wide range of products using efficient, modular & hot swappable UPS’s, intelligent power distribution units, network management tools like KVM, IP console servers etc; cable & connectivity products; racks and cooling solutions. Read More…

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…