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Dubai based leading VAD, ComGuard today announced the availability of a patch from BlueCat Networks for its appliance-based DNS and DHCP software solutions that addresses the latest DHCP vulnerability publicised by the Internet Systems Consortium (ISC). BlueCat Networks discovered the vulnerability and was prepared to immediately provide patches to its customers on the same day as the ISC’s public release. Working with a client, BlueCat Networks was instrumental in identifying and reporting the vulnerability (CVE-2011-4539) to the ISC. Read More…

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WinSoft announced the availability of the Arabic version for WebPlus X5, the affordable and easy-to-use web design software by Serif in Middle Eastern and North African region. WebPlus X5 is a complete business website designer, offering users the ability to easily design beautiful, professional websites. Powerful features like drag-and-drop and an intuitive interface allow even users with no web design experience to create high-quality websites. WinSoft International’s localised versions of WebPlus X5 also offer advanced language settings, localised documentation (including a specific guide for help working with Arabic scripts) and local dictionaries for full language support.Read More…

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Dubai based leading value added distributor, ComGuard recently held special training program for its channel partners on GFI Software platform in UAE and Oman. These training programs were conducted in association with GFI Software designed specifically to help channel partners to capitalize on the fast-growing email archiving and web monitor market in the region. Experts from both ComGuard and GFI Software provided an overview and technical training on GFI Software solutions.Read More…

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Leading VAD, Spectrami recently joined hands with Microdasys, Inc. to distribute wide range of enterprise security solutions from Microdasys product portfolio across the Middle East region. Spectrami believes that the ongoing adoption of cloud computing and Web 2.0 technologies in enterprises and government agencies is adding to the security challenges that security administrators are facing today. SSL encryption, XML/SOAP, RSS feeds and Web Services will continue to grow exponentially while traditional content scanners and firewalls are incapable of inspecting these protocols and applications.Read More…

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Abu Dhabi-based steel engineering and fabrication company, Sama Steel selected the next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution from Epicor to deliver a comprehensive web-based ERP system. Epicor offers an integrated workplace management platform that incorporates best-practice processes and generates critical business intelligence data and performance assessment reports. Founded in 2006, Sama Steel is a leading steel engineering and fabrication company renowned for its work on steel structures, sea platforms, rigs and pressure vessels. In addition, it also offers blasting and painting services to technical specifications as per client requirments.Read More…

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Emircom today announced that it has been awarded the TelePresence Video Master Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco which will enable it to sell, deploy and support Cisco TelePresence Video products and solutions across the region. Emircom invested heavily into demo equipment and also acquired the required technical skill sets indepth knowledge to deploy Cisco video endpoint portfolio, which comprises single- and triple-screen Cisco TelePresence units, custom TelePresence suites, and infrastructure solutions. Read More…

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Omnix International posted an impressive 25 per cent growth in revenues for FY 2011 for its Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) business, thereby consolidating its Middle East leadership and revealing an increased share in the design software market segment. The leading company’s strong performance in 2011 is widely attributed to the successful regional distribution of Autodesk’s CAD and Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology software solutions. According to Omnix senior executives, the company also revealed its CAE business is very bullish on achieving 20 per cent growth in 2012 and UAE is being seen as a major driver for this targeted growth.Read More…

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Verizon expanded its global enterprise network platform in the Middle East region to enable multinational corporations to take advantage of Verizon’s Private IP service. The expansion will make it possible for Verizon customers with locations in these emerging markets to more effectively exchange data and global business applications and employ the company’s world-class managed network and security solutions. Leveraging the strengths of Verizon’s global multiprotocol label switching network and the reach of the company’s network alliance provider Vodacom Business in Africa, Verizon enterprise customers can add Private IP services to their offices in: Gabon on Africa’s western coast; Djibouti and Ethiopia on the Horn of Africa; Malawi and Zimbabwe in Eastern Africa; and Swaziland in the southern region.Read More…

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According to a recent study by IDC, with major economic stimulus packages announced during H1 2011, public services, housing projects, and the availability of credit are expected to rise over subsequent quarters, boosting IT and Enterprise Application Software (EAS) investments in the short term. Ongoing and greenfield infrastructure projects are also expected to contribute to increased spending on EAS solutions. Read More…

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CommVault launches new partner program termed ‘IntelliSnap Connect Program’ that empowers array vendors to deliver unmatched data protection and snapshot management capabilities. CommVault IntelliSnap Connect Program, an open development program that enables disk array vendors to integrate their array-based snapshot solutions with the SnapProtect module in CommVault Simpana software. CommVault IntelliSnap Connect Partners gain exclusive access to technology and resources that help them create innovative solutions, differentiate their storage platforms and gain competitive advantage in the data and information management marketplace by harnessing the power of application-aware snapshot management to provide customers with the most scalable and reliable data protection technologies.Read More…

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With a last favourable quarter in Saudi Arabia and growth in deployment of LTE along with continuous support for WCDMA/ HSPA across the region resulted in positive networks sales for Ericsson in the Middle East region by 12% in the last quarter of 2011. Ericsson increased focus on rendering services for the telecom operators who are actively looking to increase efficiency also helped enhance its revenue stream from the region.Read More…

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After completing the merger with Samsung hard disk business, Seagate consolidated its distribution strategy in the region and appointed the erstwhile distributor of Samsung storage solutions, ECS Distribution as the authorised distributor for Seagate in Egypt. ECS will distribute both Seagate internal and external hard drives for the retail market, on a non-exclusive basis. “This is an exciting time in the storage industry with rapidly evolving opportunities in many markets including mobile computing, cloud computing and solid state storage. With their understanding of local market characteristics and requirements, these four new distributors are well placed to take advantage of these opportunities to grow their business and Seagate’s business in the region.” said, Mark Whitby, vice president for EMEA Sales and Marketing of Seagate.Read More…