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Al Reyami Technologies, leading technology solution provider and the distributor of UTAX wide range of products includes hardware as well as software ranging from office copiers and multifunctional printers (MFPs) to heavy-duty systems for professional services announced the launch A3 Multifunctional Printers and aQrate, Print Management Software Solution. A3 Multifunctional Printers are simple to use, from installing to operating them. The four models launched are full-feature multifunctional systems with network printing, fax, copying and colour scanning functions and can be used in any office environment. With their predominantly white designs, they also look attractive and are very compact. Moreover, they are energy efficient and run extremely quietly.Read More…

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T-Systems South Africa announced the appointment of Giancarlo Fenderico as the Strategic Partner Manager. Fenderico appointment comes as company taking a more strategic, focused and aligned approach to its partner model in the country. Fenderico will, in the next two months, embark on a fact-finding mission, liaising with all stakeholders and partners to ascertain their immediate expectations and how T-Systems can address these – be it larger issues or smaller, daily challenges. Before joining T-Systems in the beginning of 2011, Fenderico was responsible for establishing and running the SAP Practice at Siemens SA. His career also includes a tenure at KPMG in the US, and Germany, again specialising in the SAP environment.Read More…

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In the first quarter of 2011, worldwide server shipments grew 8.5 percent year-on-year, while revenue increased 17.3 percent, according to Gartner, Inc. In server shipments, HP remained the worldwide leader in the first quarter of 2011 with a year-on-year shipment increase of 2.3 percent for the quarter. This growth was driven by increases produced from HP’s ProLiant brand. HP’s worldwide server shipment share was 29.8 percent, representing a 1.8 percent drop in share from the same quarter in 2010.

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The PC market in East Africa strongly expanded in the first quarter of 2011, even as the worldwide PC market contracted and the pan-African market almost stagnated. According to a recent report by market research company IDC, East Africa (including Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Uganda) recorded a massive 76% growth in PC shipments and it further expects the East African PC market will further grow by about 35–45% in 2011 before cooling off in 2012.
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HP signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Printelligent, a closely held provider of managed print services (MPS). The infrastructure, software and trained workforce of Printelligent, combined with HP’s channel relationships, experience and broad base of services and solutions will strengthen HP’s leadership in MPS. This acquisition, combined with HP’s current assets, also will help HP’s channel partners extend their customer relationships while recognizing new revenue streams.Read More…

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Epson has announced that it will be showcasing its new range of wireless and 3LCD projectors at Cairo ICT 2011 that runs from May 25th to 28th at the Cairo International Conference Centre. Utilising its industry-leading 3LCD technology, Epson has developed a new range of projectors that deliver bright, crisp, vibrant and smooth images, helping reinforce Epson as a force to be reckoned with in the market for projection systems.Read More…

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Toshiba Corporation, a global provider of electronics and social infrastructure systems, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the entire equity of Landis+Gyr AG, a company incorporated in Switzerland and a manufacturer of energy management solutions for utilities. The acquisition, valued at US$2.3 billion including net debt, will substantially enhance the scope of Toshiba’s Smart Grid and Smart Community businesses and position the company as a global force with world-class capabilities.Read More…

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Microsoft has previewed the next major release of Windows Phone, code name “Mango,” for the Gulf region which coincided with a series of media events around the world. “Mango” will deliver more than 500 new features to push the boundaries of the smartphone experience around communications, apps and the Internet. The Mango release will be available for free to Windows Phone 7 customers and is scheduled to ship on new phones beginning this fall; More details on device update timing will be provided closer to availability. Windows Phone will also add support for additional languages, expand access to apps by launching Marketplace in new countries, and partner with new OEMs to enable expansion to new markets.
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InterSystems Corporation announced the appointment of Michel Amous as the Country Manager for Middle East and India region. The new position is part of a larger investment strategy in the Middle East region, which includes the recent development of a direct sales business structure, in response to growing demand for InterSystems’ software for connected healthcare. Before joining InterSystems, Michel was head of sales at Cerner Middle East. Amous also held various regional roles in sales, development and sales force effectiveness at Novartis. Amous has an MBA from the University of Chicago and a Bachelors of Science degree from the American University of Beirut.Read More…

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South Africa based distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) introduced the 2.5 TB and 3 TB versions to Western Digital AV-GP SATA hard drives, serving the audio-video (AV) market. The new 3.5-inch, WD AV-GP hard drives offer 24X7 reliability, low power consumption and unrivalled storage capacity for storage-intensive AV applications such as digital video recorders, video surveillance, single-drive media servers and external multimedia storage.
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Cellcrypt, a provider of encrypted cell phone voice calling has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Injazat Data Systems to enter further discussions to form a closer business relationship and strategy to jointly pursue future defence and government related opportunities relating to secure voice products throughout the MEA and Asia region. A key advantage of these solutions is the ability for Cellcrypt to provide government-grade security in an easy-to-use application that makes secure calling as simple as making a normal call on the same device.
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The Jordanian Ministry of ICT has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with HP Jordan to develop common programmes and share expertise and practices to offer state-of-the art integrated technologies for government departments. The MoU is in addition to supporting professional IT education and assist the Ministry in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in that country. The MoU which was signed by Eng. Atef Al Tal, Minister of ICT and Eyad Shihabi, MD and Enterprise Business Lead at HP Middle East will see HP share its expertise with MoICT as it relates to becoming an Instant-On Enterprise, an organisation that embeds technology into everything it does in order to better address the growing needs of organisations and citizens.Read More…