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Aptec announced that it has received the Microsoft Cloud Distributor status, which would allow Aptec to distribute the latest cloud technology product of Microsoft – Microsoft Office 365 in U.A.E., Qatar and Kuwait. Aptec also expects to get the distribution for other GCC countries and Egypt very soon. With its new Cloud Distribution status Aptec is expected to concentrate on recruitment and enablement of channel resellers along with offering them the complete services expertise.Read More…

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Kuwait based Microsoft Partner, Expit today announced the release of Expit Project connector for Service Manager, a plug-in for Microsoft Project Professional 2010 that enables project managers/owners to create change requests in Service Manager directly from their project plans. The Project connector for Service Manager reduces the time required to transform a task from a planning activity to an implementation activity can be excessive due to lack of integration between systems and also saves on time required to report back on completed tasks from operational systems into project management systems can be excessive and therefor delay the initiation of subsequent tasks.Read More…

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Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) embarked on a large-scale project to replace its aging desktop computer environment of 17,000 computers, the utility leader also decided to upgrade its operating system to help resolve ongoing application compatibility issues. SEC has begun upgrading to the Windows 7 Enterprise operating system and is already experiencing improved business continuity, simplified IT maintenance, and improved employee productivity. Read More…

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Microsoft Kuwait hosted a series of exclusive Ghabgas for government officials, partners and customers in Kuwait. The informal events were an opportunity for Microsoft Kuwait to reinforce its strong relationship with key stakeholders and establish a close rapport in order to enhance ICT initiatives in Kuwait. “We would like to thank all those who attended these special occasions during the holy month of Ramadan. Read More…

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Microsoft Gulf announced the of Naim Yazbeck as the new Microsoft Country Manager for Qatar and Mohammad Hammoudi as the new Public Sector Director for the Gulf region. Yazbeck will take over as Country Manager in Qatar after a successful three year stint as Public Sector Director for Microsoft Gulf where he achieved double digit growth every year during his tenure. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading the company’s efforts in Qatar to work with customers and partners to support the eco-system that already promotes development of a dynamic ICT market in Qatar. Read More…

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APC by Schneider Electric announced the successful installation of InfraStruXure and InRow RD units to protect and cool Microsoft’s virtualized environment at the Al-Yamamah University in Riyadh. APC designed the entire data center with comprehensive and integrated solutions, facilitating Al-Yamamah to set up the state-of-the-art Microsoft Innovation Center (MIC). The new data center has been designed to respond to customer engagements. Apart from managing the power and cooling systems for the new data center, the remote management capabilities and APC’s centralized monitoring appliances has helped manage and monitor the facility. Read More…

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AL Falak Electronic Equipment & Supplies Co., a provider of technology-based end-to-end solutions in the Middle East, says that the Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) solution bundled with the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system (OS) it distributes across the Middle East offers solid protection against the various threats faced by the region’s home and office computing environments. The Middle East’s internet usage has grown a phenomenal 1,987 per cent from 2000 to 2011 – the highest rate in the world. With almost 70 million internet users and growing, the region is also witnessing a surge in malicious software and web-based attacks.
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Infusion, a UAE-based technology services companyhas won the 2011 Microsoft Country Partner of the Year Award for United Arab Emirates. Infusion was honoured among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology. “We’re extremely proud to be Microsoft’s Partner of the Year for the UAE,” says Vimal Sethi, GM, Infusion Middle East. “The UAE offers an incredible environment and market for growth, and it’s a tremendous honour that our commitment to delivering technology and business solutions for our customers have been recognised by Microsoft. Read More…

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Polycom, a global provider of unified communications (UC), has been named the 2011 Microsoft Unified Communications Innovation Partner of the Year Award, for the company’s showing in delivering innovations that provide powerful, enterprise-grade UC and visual collaboration solutions for customers. Polycom is being honored for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology. Polycom will be officially honored at Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) 2011 next month during the Vision keynote and at the WPC 2011 Award Winners Executive Luncheon.Read More…

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Software giant Microsoft and MADA Assistive Technology Centre have together formed “Imkaan”, a programme that brings the benefits of IT to disabled people in Qatar. The joint collaboration, named after the Arabic word for possibility, will facilitate greater digital inclusion to people with disabilities through provision, education and innovation. The initiative also aims to raise awareness around the potential of technology in creating opportunities for people with disabilities at work, school, and in social settings.Read More…

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Microsoft Corporation has joined the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in recognising World Intellectual Property (IP) Day, an event that calls on the IT industry, governments and consumers to speak out about the importance of IP rights. Strong IP protections are central to instilling a culture of innovation, which can spur economic growth, create jobs and increase revenue for the broader industry and government organisations. World IP Day was observed on April 26, 2011. Microsoft believes that the global arena needs stronger IP protections in place to safeguard the industry’s ability to innovate, level the playing field for small businesses, and help local governments generate tax revenue through the legitimate sale and trade of genuine software.
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Microsoft has previewed the next major release of Windows Phone, code name “Mango,” for the Gulf region which coincided with a series of media events around the world. “Mango” will deliver more than 500 new features to push the boundaries of the smartphone experience around communications, apps and the Internet. The Mango release will be available for free to Windows Phone 7 customers and is scheduled to ship on new phones beginning this fall; More details on device update timing will be provided closer to availability. Windows Phone will also add support for additional languages, expand access to apps by launching Marketplace in new countries, and partner with new OEMs to enable expansion to new markets.
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