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Nvidia today announced that it is making its industry-leading NVIDIA 3D Vision video player technology available for free to Web developers, enabling them to easily build websites for streaming high-quality 3D video to 3D Vision-equipped PCs. It is the first company to deliver a 3D video plug-in for the Microsoft Media Platform (MMP) Player Framework v2.5 (F.K.A. Silverlight Media Framework) with support for active-shutter 3D glasses. The plug-in is based on the same technology that powers NVIDIA’s popular 3D Web community, www.3DVisionLive.com.
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Canon, launched its latest image PROGRAF range of large format printers at its first ever end-user seminar for system integrators and value added resellers in Oman. The initiative organised by Genetco, Canon’s authorised distributor in Oman is part of the company’s ongoing strategy aimed at building relationships with its end-user customers. The new models showcased at the event provide a fast, precise, effective and affordable system for copying, archiving and distributing technical documents such as maps, drawings, renderings, blueprints, facility management plans and construction site maps.Read More…

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Xerox Emirates, today announced the immediate appointment of Phil Coles as the Sales Director of Technology. The appointment of a Phil Coles, along with the move to its new facility in IMPZ (International Media Production Zone), forms a solid foundation which enables Xerox Emirates to effectively pursue its new business strategy for 2011. Phil will lead the technology business toward delivering on the aggressive growth plans set for 2011 and beyond. The strategy centers on positioning Xerox Emirates as the number one choice in the markets in which it serves by creating value through its differentiated document services, people and partners.
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Aptec commenced its long-term environmental sustainability plan by sponsoring one of the participants in The Renewable Energy Expedition to Antarctica, Zornitza Hadjitodorova, resident of UAE, an environmental activist and an official ambassador of the organization 2041 across the Middle East. Zornitza was part of the expedition along with 27 senior business leaders from across the world with an objective to raise awareness on the topic of environmental sustainability globally and leadership on the edge.

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Epson has announced the Middle East launch of its latest interactive projectors: the EB-455Wi and EB-465i. The projectors also come with a digital pen and wall-mount, enabling schools to easily and affordably tap into interactive learning. Further, with no need for a separate screen or interactive whiteboard, this adaptable solution can make any flat surface interactive – even a tabletop. While interactive boards have size limitations, with bigger screens costing more, Epson’s unique mirror-imaging design means these projectors deliver a large projected image from a short distance.
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Canon Middle East today announced the launch of its updated imageFORMULA DR-3010C scanner, operating more than 30% faster than its previous scanning speed. It also comes with additional software enhancements, providing customers with more value and performance without any corresponding increase in cost. The compact, robust DR-3010C is now capable of scanning at rapid scanning speeds of 40ppm in black and white, compared to 30ppm on the previous version. The same speed and performance level is maintained even when scanning at 300dpi resolution, often a requirement for accurate OCR scanning.

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Intel Corporation and Micron Technology today introduced a new, finer 20-nanometer (nm) process technology for manufacturing NAND flash memory. The new 20nm process produces an 8-gigabyte (GB) multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash device, providing a high-capacity, small form factor storage option for saving music, video, books and other data on smartphones, tablets and computing solutions such as solid-state drives (SSDs). Read More…

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Nokia appointed Tom Farrell, as the General Manager for Nokia Lower Gulf, a region comprising UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman. Mr Farrell has been with Nokia for seven years in various roles, most recently leading the Services Sales and Delivery team globally to bring Nokia’s Ovi services to millions of consumers in collaboration with mobile operators and retailers. Prior to that, he worked within the Nokia marketing organization and in strategy and business development. Read More…

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Geekay Distribution signed the distribution agreement with AFA Interactive that would give it exclusive rights to distribute the complete portfolio of Ben 10 gaming accessories including video game, digital entertainment device and electronic segments in the Middle East region. The Ben 10 gaming accessory line includes wired and wireless game controllers, remotes, nunchuks and protective shells as well as portable gaming cases and accessory packs for Nintendo, Sony Playstation and Microsoft Xbox 360 consoles.Read More…

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Xerox launches two new high speed black-and-white printers – the Xerox Phaser 4600 and Phaser 4620 in the region. Designed for large workgroups, these new printers offer advanced features and print speeds of up to 52 and 62 pages per minute. Xerox Phaser 4600/4620 offers wide range of media printing capabilities from transparencies and cardstock to envelopes and labels. And, it comes with Secure Print and Image Overwrite that electronically “shreds” information stored on the printer’s optional hard drive. Read More…

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Global PC shipments declined 3.2% during the first quarter of 2011 (1Q11) compared to the same time last year, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker. Although the forecast for the quarter was already conservative – IDC expected a mere 1.5% growth in shipments – a steady but still cautious business mentality and waning consumer enthusiasm persisted. A spike in fuel and commodity prices and the disruptions in Japan added to the mix, further dampening a market struggling to maintain momentum.
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Bulwark Technologies, distributor for NetSupport Products in middle east region is please to annonce the release of NetSupport Assist; the new cost-effective and efficient way for teachers to manage and engage with their students in a Mac and Linux environment. Twenty-first century education is providing students with inspiring learning opportunities and giving them unparalleled access to a diverse range of computing assets. However, providing the latest ICT infrastructure is only half the equation. Ensuring it is used in the most effective way represents the other half.Read More…