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Global display panels vendor AOC, has further expanded its presence in Middle East region following the appointment of Al Seera Computers as its authorised distributors in Iraq. Al Seera Group is an IT distribution company in Iraq with five showrooms and two service centres. Al Seera is the authorised distributor for major IT brands in the Iraqi market.
Founded in 2000, Al Seera Group has grown its reach in Iraq with a reseller base of over 140 active resellers across that country.Read More…

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ProScan Media Products (PMP), a provider of labelling, coding and marking solutions to the southern African market, has introduced the latest Matthews I-Mark C84e continuous inkjet printer with touchscreen control, which is designed for fast and effortless operation in a multitude of applications. The new I-Mark C84e codes and marks intricate bar codes, expiration dates, logos and a wide range of other products, regardless of shape or texture. It allows for easy set-up and has a single control automatic shutdown.Read More…

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Netgear partnered with ITS, a service company specialising in large-scale, IT solutions for the implementation of key wireless solutions for UAE based sports equipment and accessories retail chain, Sun and Sand Sports. The project is valued at AED200,000 and is part of the vision of Sun and Sand Sports to adopt and implement new technologies into their operations, which cost them around AED2.5 million. The installation of strategic wireless solutions will enable Sun and Sand Sports staff to utilise wireless connectivity for Pocket PC PDA’s and perform key functions like Point of Sale (POS), and inventory (Transfer in, Transfer Out, Demand Request, GRN’s, and Stock Tracking).Read More…

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SSS Process initiated re-designing and developing Jordan Customs’ official website, after winning a tender that aimed at updating their website with interactive services. The new Jordan Customs’ portal will be built with MS Sharepoint Server, to ensure smooth workflow, document, applications, and information exchange through the departments’ various offices, cutting costs on stationary and decreasing process timeRead More…

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Tripp Lite, a global manufacturer of power protection equipment, is aiming to reinforce its customer relationships with the launch of a new international toll free number that can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This new service is reflective of Tripp Lite’s commitment to provide its customers in the MEA region with dependable pre- and post-sales services, with accessibility just being one phone call away. Customers wanting to use the service can now call 800-TRIPPLITE (800-874775483) to access services, warranty registration and queries regarding RMA/service related concerns.
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Hewlett-Packard Personal Systems Group Middle East (HP PSG ME) announced the appointment of Christopher Saul as Business Development Manager for Client Virtualisation. Christopher will be responsible for growing HP’s client virtualisation business across the Middle East, closely working with Microsoft, Citrix and VMware to provide thin client, VDI and server based computing solutions to customers. ‘Client Virtualisation’ refers to HP’s thin client hardware and software product portfolio. HP is already the market leader for thin clients in the region.Read More…

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Avaya, today unveiled its new communications solution Avaya IP Office 7.0 targeting the Small and Medium Businesses in the Middle East region. Avaya IP Office 7.0 completes the integration of Nortel Enterprise Solutions (NES) IP and digital phones into its IP Office platform. This integration now enables approximately 14 million NES users to gain Avaya IP Office’s collaboration capabilities, and can drive 40 to 60 percent in savings for NES customers by enabling them to retain existing phones when upgrading to Avaya IP Office. This upgrade can be accelerated and simplified by a new Data Migration Tool that lets partners transfer a business’ existing data (i.e. voicemails, phone extensions) to their new systems, maintaining productivity without interruption.Read More…

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As part of the IBM’s geographic expansion plans targeting key growth markets in Africa, IBM announced the opening of its office in Dakar, Senegal. The Dakar office is part of IBM’s West Africa operations and will allow the company to increase its level of service, and deliver more complex and high-value solutions such as cloud computing and business analytics. IBM will also be to deliver high-value solutions and services to meet the growing needs of clients in Senegal and West Africa, where the company is working closely with a number of business partners.
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South Africa based leading IT distributor, LOOPHOLD Security Distribution unveiled the SonicWALL NSA E8510. The network security appliance (NSA) E8510 provides 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) connectivity in a compact, 1U rack mountable form-factor to accommodate security, performance and power efficiency requirements of modern high-capacity networks. With the ability to block or throttle application usage on a user or group level, and its compact form factor and affordable price, the E8510 is an ideal solution for corporate, healthcare and education deployments.
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Avnet achieved a fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit year over year revenue growth. Revenue of $6.7 billion USD increased 40% year over year. Whereas, Avnet Technology Solutions, the value added distribution arm of Avnet, Inc. reported the revenue of $2.74 USD billion which was much higher then expectations with a growth 47% year over year. The company claims to be supporting the global technology market, and its investments in global scale and scope enhance its position as a premier service provider to the industry.Read More…