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Leading telecom operator in world, Airtel recently announced the selection of IBM to manage the computing technology and services that power Airtel’s mobile communications network spanning 16 African countries. On the finalisation of the agreement, IBM will deploy and manage state-of-the-art information technology (IT) infrastructure and applications to support Airtel’s goal of taking affordable and innovative mobile services to remote locations in Africa. Read More…

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Swiss structured cabling specialist R&M to unveil Single Circuit Management (SCM) product family, part of R&M’s breakthrough FTTx portfolio of modular and customizable fiber optic solutions during Gitex 2011. The SCM optimizes FTTx network performance by managing fibers and subscriber connections normally. It is optimal for next generation networks in central offices, data centers, and FTTx architectures for Public Networks and new residential compounds.Read More…

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Tripp Lite launched its new line of industrial rack enclosures in the Middle East region, which have been designed to protect essential electronic equipment from harsh environmental conditions. The SR42UBEIS and the SR42UBZ4 are heavy duty 42U rack enclosures models with a Zone 4 seismic rating which can withstand extreme movement and vibration, equivalent to the stress of a major earthquake or extreme vibrations and movements produced by vehicles and machinery.Read More…

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This year Avaya at Gitex would be creating their largest-ever presence at Gitex and would be wide offering a range of solutions for the visitors to experience. Avaya is also partnering with Emirates NBD, to display the Middle East’s first-ever video contact center ATMs, which allows direct contact with an agent via video, and also will highlight its newest contact center offerings, The Avaya Aura-based contact centers enable organizations to offer their customers a diversity of choice in how they would like to communicate – including video, voice, web, chat and email. Read More…

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Global provider of converged network testing solutions, Ixia, announced the opening of its new sales and customer support center in Dubai. The launch of this state-of-the-art center reinforces Ixia’s growing presence in the Middle East. The facility will offer a wide variety of conveniences for local customers, including sales, service, and support.
The Middle East has evolved to become one of Ixia’s key markets for expansion due to telecom operator and enterprise investment in sophisticated networks in the region. Ixia is experiencing substantial sales growth through regional and multi-national distributors. Read More…

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Leading IT systems management software solutions provider, Kaseya signed up an distribution agreement with Dubai based Alliance Communication Solutions (ACS) to offer the complete Kaseya portfolio of IT Automation Solutions to meet the demand for an efficient, automated network management solutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. ACS is a leading provider of effective and reliable, IT solutions for managed service providers. ACS offers a blend of experience and market presence in the region that will enable an effective launch of Kaseya into the Middle East Market. Read More…

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Aptec added extra value to its VMWare business by becoming the first Authorized Training Center for VMWare in the Middle East region. The first training center will be opened by Aptec at its UAE regional head office in Dubai Internet City by end of October 2011 with the KSA and Egypt to follow soon. Mario Veljovic, General Manager of Advanced Technology Services (ATS), a professional services subsidiary within the Aptec Group, said the company is delighted at this partnership with VMware and is looking forward to work with the vendor in providing virtualization solutions training to channel partners in the region.Read More…

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Barracuda announces the expansion of its portfolio of solutions in the Middle East in response to demand for stronger security following a global increase in high profile security attacks. Barracuda Networks’ research scientists have been analysing the latest cyber security threats landscape and will be sharing new research into the latest threats affecting consumers and businesses in the Middle East. Read More…

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Epson recently held product preview in Dubai to unveil its new line-up of projectors, system device printers and larger format printers that are set to be launched in the region as part of the company’s new ‘Engineered for Business’ strategy to over 70 channel partners across the Middle East and Africa region. Khalil El-Dalu, General Manager, Epson Middle East, said, “The efforts of our channel partners have contributed significantly towards the sustained success of Epson in the Middle East and Africa. The recent event in Dubai was an opportunity for us to express our appreciation to them in person and also give them an overview of all the products that we plan to launch in the region very soon.”Read More…

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Cisco introduced the Linksys X-series, a range of hybrid home wireless products that help consumers to simply create a high speed wireless home network that works with both DSL and cable broadband connections. The Linksys X-series enables easy internet and wireless access on all of the wireless devices around the home such as laptops, tablets, smart phones, game consoles and Internet ready televisions.Read More…

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Adobe announced that publishers will be able to use Adobe Digital Publishing Suite to create magazine and newspaper applications that appear in the Apple Newsstand section of the iTunes App Store and the Newsstand folder on the iPad. With more than 600 titles created to date, the industry-leading Adobe Digital Publishing Suite includes full support for Newsstand subscriptions, which can significantly boost sales and advertising revenue by combining greater content discoverability with flexible payment options required by readers.Read More…

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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…