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SonicWALL announced the availability of WAN Acceleration in SonicOS 5.8.1, further enhancing the capabilities of the current SonicWALL Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Series and introducing integrated support for the SonicWALL WAN Acceleration Appliance (WXA) Series. SonicWALL’s commitment to continued investment in its NGFW series and to providing its customers with a highly secure, accelerated and optimized network that drives business and employee efficiency. The delivery of SonicOS 5.8.1 bolsters SonicWALL’s consolidated security platform and tightly integrates features like application intelligence, control and visualization and deep packet inspection scanning with the WXA Series to provide WAN optimization and acceleration for the distributed enterprise. Read More…

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Packard Bell launched a new stylish and intuitive all-in-one ‘oneTwo S’ to suit the modern digital life and that can fit into any room with grace. The customized touch portal with plenty of gadgets, delivers easy access to media content and social networks. Its ultra-slim, streamlined design saves space, which comes in glossy black, matte white, chrome and silver colour. Chrome-colored back-stand can be adjusted with one hand to get the best viewing angle. The 20-inch high-definition display provides vivid HD ready images. The optional TV-tuner enhances a boundless experience just like on digital TV, enriched by the True studio-audio of THX TruStudio PC.Read More…

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Canon launched its imageRunner Advance C2000 series in Saudi Arabia in presence of over 50 resellers from Riyadh that is aimed at helping Small and Medium Enterprises achieve tangible cost savings with colour printing. “The launch of these new products puts us even more firmly on the industry map as the leading brand for colour and colour capable solutions. Canon has a strong heritage in this space and we have a deep understanding of business requirements. The launch of our new office colour portfolio reflects this. With businesses now making a strong transition to colour, we now have a product to match every specific business need,” said Hendrik Verbrugghe, Marketing Director, Canon Middle East.Read More…

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Epson developed a projector exhaust shutter system featured in Epson’s EB-D6155W and EB-D6250 projectors that Epson recently launched in Middle East region. The shutter automatically closes when the projector is not in use, preventing dust and sand from entering and causing damage. The projectors’ optical engine is encased in glass to offer further protection against the atmosphere, delivering high-quality projection that is fully dust-proof.
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LINKdotNET, announced that Waseem Arsany has been appointed as thew new CEO. Arsany will be responsible for leading a team of more than 1200 experts, and executives of LINKdotNET. Serving several hundreds of thousands of customers, and being the biggest ISP in the Egyptian market for over 19 years with its outreach, expertise, and excellent record LINKdotNET bears a huge responsibility towards the Country and the Egyptian society providing the best possible internet service to support the need for knowledge, and progression.
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Huawei Technologies launched the Huawei Authorised Learning Partner (HALP) programme in partnership with Stage 2 Learning Solutions, a certified division under Al Khaleej Group, currently one of the Middle East’s largest leading independent education and training centres. The Huawei Authorized Learning Partner (HALP) programme will provide training and certification specifically in Internet Protocol (IP) and Datacom technology. The training aims to equip technical engineers and experts with specific technical skills including the application, installation, configuration and troubleshooting of Datacom and IP technology.
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Canon Middle East, announced that it is assuming responsibility over operations in East African markets as part of a strategy to enhance the delivery of support services to channel partners in the region. To mark its new alliance with Canon partners from Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Eritrea, Rwanda and Burundi, a kick-off meeting was organised at The Palace hotel, Dubai where the company also discussed its strategy and highlighted the exciting opportunities in markets across East Africa.Read More…

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Thuraya, the international mobile satellite services operator, unveiled a specialised suite of solutions aimed at offering all the functionality of satellite communication, indoors. Banishing the myth that satellite communications are an outdoor offering, Thuraya’s range of products is specifically designed for indoor use. Compatible with Thuraya XT, the world’s toughest satellite handheld, the portfolio includes a Fixed Docking Unit (FDU), Fixed Phone and Indoor Repeaters. Built in consideration of Thuraya’s key market segments: government, oil and gas, mining, construction, NGOs and maritime, the holistic offerings allow instant set-up of remote offices in areas where there is little or no terrestrial coverage.
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SAP AG announced the appointment of Tim Noble to head of Emerging Markets in (EMEA region including Africa, CEE, CIS, and MENA. He replaces Bernd Kraus and Peter David who have been acting as interim lead and will return to their roles of COO cluster Emerging and CFO cluster Emerging respectively. As head of Emerging Markets in Europe, Noble will be responsible for strengthening regional capability, driving growth and delivering innovation to customers across emerging markets in the region. In his new role Noble will report directly to Franck Cohen, president of SAP EMEA.
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Kingmax honoured Golden Systems Middle East ‘Best Sales’ Award recognising the company’s commitment and outstanding performance of Golden Systems in promoting Kingmax’s best-in-class products, and for its role in increasing the vendor’s market share across the Middle East region. Speaking on the achievement, Sina Dadras, Manager – Marketing Communications at Golden Systems Middle East said, Kingmax, a leading memory technology provider, has long been committed to the innovation of the best memory module solutions.
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Red Hat appointed George DeBono as the new general manager lead the business in the Middle East and Africa region. DeBono, has been associated with Reh Hat for a long time and previously held a senior global operations role within Red Hat. Prior to joining Red Hat DeBono held management roles at Sun and Computer Associates. “The Middle East and Africa offer significant growth opportunities for Red Hat. We have been operating in the region with an on-the-ground presence since 2009. We intend to build on our early success by adding depth to our marketing, sales and technical support team and have recruited George to lead the company’s regional business. Read More…

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AOC recently held highly successful road shows in association with its Online Distribution in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad to spread awareness about the global new trends in the monitor space and how channel partners can benefit with their association with AOC brand in Pakistan. The road shows were specially designed to update its channel partners about the wide range of AOC eco-friendly, feature rich, high quality, ergonomically designed, value for money, ultra thin LCD/LED monitors Year-on-year basis AOC has maintained an average growth of above 20 per cent in the past three years.
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