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Unique Computer Systems, releases 4 new extensions of Reson8 text messaging solution. Reson8 is a SMS messaging server that offers a comprehensive online and enterprise level solution for its customer to send bulk and streaming messages. The new extensions for Reson8 include an Excel Plug-in to send messages directly for Microsoft Excel 2007 and 2010, a plug-in for sending messages directly from Microsoft Outlook 2007 and 2010, a desktop client and a Microsoft Windows Service for incoming SMS’s.Read More…

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SIT Distribution entered an distribution agreement with Samsung to distribute phones, smartphones and tablets in Bahrain for the Mobile Network Operators (MNO) Channel with an aim to strengthen Samsung’s market share by positioning the company’s mobility range strategically within the channel with a high-level of marketing and sales promotions. SIT Distribution will launch the Samsung Galaxy Nexus in Bahrain, which will be available through Zain, Viva and Batelco.Read More…

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Ruckus Wireless unvelied its first heterogeneous small cell wireless edge system, SmartCell. With the use of SmartCell, technology the telecom opertors in the Middle East region can easily inject wireless capacity, increase coverage and enable new edge services while relieving radio access, backhaul and core infrastructure bottlenecks created by the deluge of data traffic hitting their networks. The fast uptake of mobile data services, driven by smartphones, laptops, and tablets, has accelerated data-traffic growth to the point where macro cellular networks are no longer sufficient to meet subscriber demand in many high-density settings. Read More…

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Inter-carrier billing and routing optimisation solutions Specialist, i-conX Solutions is to implement its Routing Optimisation solution at Canar Telecommunication in Sudan. Canar, an existing customer of the i-conX Interconnect Billing solution since 2007, chose i-conX Routing Optimisation Core along with two additional modules for managing Quality of service, and for real-time dashboard reporting on the Network. Canar now enjoys a integrated billing and routing optimisation solution, based around a single core database architecture with fully harmonised reference data management.Read More…

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Emircom today announced that it has been awarded the TelePresence Video Master Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco which will enable it to sell, deploy and support Cisco TelePresence Video products and solutions across the region. Emircom invested heavily into demo equipment and also acquired the required technical skill sets indepth knowledge to deploy Cisco video endpoint portfolio, which comprises single- and triple-screen Cisco TelePresence units, custom TelePresence suites, and infrastructure solutions. Read More…

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Verizon expanded its global enterprise network platform in the Middle East region to enable multinational corporations to take advantage of Verizon’s Private IP service. The expansion will make it possible for Verizon customers with locations in these emerging markets to more effectively exchange data and global business applications and employ the company’s world-class managed network and security solutions. Leveraging the strengths of Verizon’s global multiprotocol label switching network and the reach of the company’s network alliance provider Vodacom Business in Africa, Verizon enterprise customers can add Private IP services to their offices in: Gabon on Africa’s western coast; Djibouti and Ethiopia on the Horn of Africa; Malawi and Zimbabwe in Eastern Africa; and Swaziland in the southern region.Read More…