Microsoft Gulf today announced that local authorities conducted two raids in Dubai and another in Abu Dhabi. Personal computers loaded with pirated copies of Microsoft software were confiscated and criminal investigations are on-going. H.E. Mohammed Ahmed Bin Abdulaziz Al Shihhi, Director General of the UAE Ministry of Economy, said: “SoftwareRead More…
Optimus Technology and Telecommunications, a regional value added distributor (VAD) of IT and telecommunications products, recently relocated its regional headquarters from Jebel Ali Free Zone to its new offices in Hawai Towers on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. The move to the new location, according to the VAD, will helpRead More…
As Toshiba celebrates the 25th anniversary of the world’s first mass-market laptop, the Toshiba T1100, the vendor has used this milestone in computing history by announcing three new products. These include the lightest and thinnest, full-function 13-inch laptop, an Android-based mobile internet device, and a limited edition dual-screen Windows device.Read More…
AOC, part of Taiwan based TPV Technology Limited has announced the launch of its latest Ultra Slim and fashionable LED Monitor AOC e2240Vw with its unique design and key features it targets business as well as fashion and environmentally cautious customers in the Middle East and Africa region. The monitor incorporates multi-ECO technology along with intelligent energy saving functions such as eSaver and eSensor, which allows the monitor to save nearly 50% on energy consumption as compared to the conventional panels. The monitor comes in wide range of sizes ranging from 18.5inch to 24 inch.
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Saudi Xerox has reported 20% growth for 2009, this is despite a challenging economic year. The solid growth achieved in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) underscores Xerox as one of the top performing vendors in the Saudi market with further plans to aggressively expand across the Middle East region.Read More…
PC powerhouse Dell has appointed Nazih Moufarrej as regional sales manager for Dell in the UAE. Based in Dubai, Moufarrej will be responsible for growing Dell’s commercial business across the region and will work closely with the channel community to deliver simple, flexible, high-value solutions to large enterprise and publicRead More…
Following the acquisition of Maktoob.com last year, Yahoo! Middle East has today unveiled the new brand ‘Yahoo! Maktoob’. The new brand, which is showcased throughout the website, further emphasizes the Yahoo! brand values, enabling a wider reach across the region and ensuring that Yahoo! Maktoob is at the centre ofRead More…
Cisco has announced it has completed its voluntary offer for Tandberg, a global provider of video communications solutions. The close of this transaction, and the consequent creation of an extensive combined product portfolio, accelerates Cisco’s vision of changing the way people communicate and collaborate by delivering simple, unique and interoperableRead More…
The Emitac Group, a regional provider of IT, communication technology and healthcare products, solutions and services, has announced the appointment of Patrick Mulligan as General Manager of Emitac Distribution. Mulligan will be responsible for the management and reporting on all areas of Emitac Distribution’s activities in the region. In hisRead More…
PC vendor Lenovo, has appointed Ali Al-Amine as the new Regional GM for the Middle East, Egypt and Pakistan (MEEP) region. The appointment, which is effective 1st April, sees Al-Amine who has been Lenovo’s transactional business director since mid-May 2009 and has over 15 years of experience in the technologyRead More…
Travel technology service provider Stargate Cyber Active has been reappointed distributor for the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Nigeria of Worldspan and Galileo global distribution systems (GDS) from Travelport. Under the multi-year agreement, Stargate retains exclusive rights to distribute Worldspan technology and services to travel agencies in the threeRead More…
ZOTAC International, a global manufacturer of graphics cards, mini-ITX motherboards and mini-PCs, has signed a distribution agreement with Golden Systems Middle East, a components solutions distributor of in the region. In terms of the agreement, Golden Systems will promote and distribute ZOTAC’s award-winning products through its extensive channel and resellerRead More…
