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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…

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Blackboard Inc., a global leader in education technology, today announced an expansion of its Middle East program with BME Holding S.A.L. (BME), a local partnership to meet growing demand for online teaching and learning solutions. With offices in Beirut and Riyadh, BME will work closely with six partners throughout the region to better support clients and the wider use of education technology in schools and universities, corporations, government, military and professional organizations.Read More…

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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…

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Avnet, one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology in the world, closed its fiscal year 2010-2011 on a happy note by clocking a turnover of $26.5 billion, while operating income growing 1.4 times faster than revenue to over $1 billion for the first time. The year 2011 saw Avnet adding more than $7 billion in its revenue basket through a combination of mergers and acquisitions, and organic growth. The company achieved this performance while making significant investments in acquisitions and integrating them into the business.Read More…

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ASUS launched redesigned N Series featuring a simple and elegant design by David Lewis and an enhanced version of SonicMaster Technology co-developed with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower, N Series notebooks also ship with a bundled subwoofer. Instant On two-second notebook resume and 15-day standby power, USB Charger+ device charging even with the notebook turned off, the latest 2nd generation Intel Core processors, NVIDIA GeForce graphics, and superfast USB 3.0 help new N Series notebooks provide users with a more incredible multimedia experience than ever before. Read More…

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Netgear recently announced that its net revenue for the first two quarters of 2011, ending July 3, 2011, grew by 49%, reaching a total value of $291.2m. It also reported that the net revenues from the Middle East and North African (MENA) region and the European region has totalled to $110.331m in the second quarter of 2011. The increase in revenue was bolstered by the company’s launch of 17 products during the first half of 2011, strongly highlighting Netgear’s efforts to build product momentum.Read More…

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EMC Corporation recently announced its next generation mainframe virtual tape library (VTL). Designed for use in IBM z/OS environments, the new EMC DLm6000 is the industry’s fastest mainframe VTL with 2x the performance of its nearest competitor. By leveraging the latest advances in EMC Data Domain and EMC VNX storage systems, the DLm6000 enables mainframe users to minimize their storage and replication costs anddramatically improvetheir disaster recovery capabilities.Unlike competing products, the DLm6000 is the only solution that can address the full range of mainframe tape workloads with a single, consolidated all-disk system. Read More…

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Leading South African distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) recently introduced one of the thinnest 15-inch laptops Dell XPS 15z which
weighs just 2.54kg and is less than 24.68mm thin. Dell XPS 15z is all geared for both gamers and multimedia enthusiasts, as its ideal for watching the movies in high definition (HD) or playing games with its enhanced viewing features and graphics. The amazingly bright and vivid 15.6 inch display in optional HD is truly a movie lover and gamers’ paradise, giving you a distinct and remarkable experience. Every XPS 15z includes Stage software, an easy-to-use interface this gives you the ability to track your movies, games and music in just one easy step.Read More…

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SEE Virtual Worlds and SEE Games, entertainment companies publishing digital and online games tied to licensed franchises announced they have teamed with major entertainment companies to license some of the world’s most popular intellectual properties. Among these properties are licenses tied to 2012 blockbuster film releases of “Men in Black 3,” “Total Recall (2012)” and “Asterix” along with the well-known films “War of the Worlds” (2005) and “Waterworld.”Read More…

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Astaro, a Sophos company and leading Unified Threat Management (UTM) provider, today announced the availability of version 8.2 of the Astaro Security Gateway (ASG). Key enhancements in version 8.2 include Application Control (Next Generation Firewall), Interactive Web Reporting and a new authentication agent. These new features and enhancements dramatically improve network performance while providing increased visibility and control over the network which helps in meeting the ever-changing challenges of securing a business network. Read More…

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Mahindra Satyam, a leading global consulting and IT services provider recently announced the first quarter financial results for the fiscal year 2011-2012 and posted an global revenue of over USD 320 million for the same period. Mahindra Satyam is looking towards more growth in the MEA region with an increased stronghold in public sector (healthcare, e-government, and communications), oil & gas, and the sports industry. The upbeat attitude towards reinforcing its presence follows company’s current work on more than 20 engagements in the Middle East.Read More…

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Data backup and protection specialist, NovaStor has expanded its international partner network and shown vast global growth. With new distribution partners in Middle East & Africa region, NovaStor strengthened its presence in these markets. NovaStor’s data protection software for small and medium businesses, enterprises, and heterogeneous networks, as well as its platforms for public and private cloud backup, convince resellers and distributors with its ease of use, high stability and excellent price-performance ratio. Read More…