By:
On:
In: Features, Networking, News, Security

Saudi Arabia based Naizak announced that it has been signed a value-added distributor for Blue Coat Systems to help build the partner network across the Middle East and distribute the entire range of market-leading Blue Coat solutions for WAN optimization, application performance management and Web security. The core area of focus will remain on expanding the Blue Coat WAN optimization business in the region. Blue Coat Proxy SG appliances accelerate and optimize email and file access in addition to enterprise applications, live and on-demand video, web content and cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications.Read More…

By:
On:
In: Features, News

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia acknowledged the potential of ICT industry with the Shura Council eyeing to raise the industry’s contribution to the level of 20 per cent of national GDP by 2020. Reaffirming the government’s robust ICT outlook, recent studies have projected Saudi Arabia’s software market to reach a value of USD 675 million during the current year, up from USD 611 million in 2010 and poised to maintain a healthy growth rate in the succeeding years, while the IT services market is expected to reach USD 1.1 billion this year and sustain a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9 per cent during the 2011 – 2015 period.Read More…

By:
On:
In: Enterprise, Features, Software

3i Infotech, a global provider of IT solutions and services recently announced that Kirnaf Investment and Installment Company (Kirnaf), a well-known Islamic financial institution based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has implemented our Kastle suite of solutions along with a comprehensive bouquet of business applications integrating its entire IT operations. Kastle Islamic financing solution provided by 3i Infotech to Kirnaf, is a bilingual, certified Shariah compliant, web-based financing software solution that covers all core business functions and support functions of a financing business. Read More…

By:
On:
In: Features, IT Services, News

Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) recently launched an E-Authentication & Certification Service in cooperation with House of Development (HOD), a software and document security solutions company based in Jeddah Saudi Arabia. The new electronic authentication and certification system will be integrated with “Yesser,” the e-Government Program in Saudi Arabia. Globally several Governments are adopting e-Governance, so as to establish a secure mechanism to receive electronically certified documents and authorizations and make it easier, safer and faster for public officials to validate documents and e-signatures.Read More…

By:
On:
In: Hardware, News, Notebooks

HP today revealed multiple innovations across its laptop computer product portfolio, including standard setting technology that significantly improves how customers can interact with their digital content. HP once again demonstrates its personal computer leadership, transforming the flow of content for all customers into when-you-want it, when-you-need-it availability. HP has extended its laptop computer range in KSA markets, redefining the term personal computer with all the unique features of its new products including, HP Envy 14 Notebook, HP Pavilion DV6 Notebook, HP Pavilion G6 & G7 Notebook. Read More…

By:
On:
In: Features, News, Telecom

STC, the national telecommunications provider in Saudi Arabia, has selected Motive, a leading provider of customer experience management solutions for fixed and mobile broadband services and an Alcatel-Lucent company, to deliver its Network Analyzer – Fiber (NA-F) solution. Motive’s Network Analyzer – Fiber (NA-F) will help STC reduce the complexity and cost of delivering and managing new fiber services such as high-speed Internet and IPTV. The solution also will help improve customer service while reducing customer support handling times and generate new revenue by simplifying processes needed to increase line speeds.
Read More…

By:
On:
In: Features, Networking, News, Telecom

Mobiserve Holdings today announced the roll out of Saudi Arabia’s first Long Term Evolution (LTE)-WiMAX forth generation 4G network for Saudi operator Mobily in association with Samsung and Huawei. Mobiserve’s scope will cover the project implementation including survey, design hardware and Radio Frequency (RF) installation and commissioning. 4G network will significantly increase data speeds for Mobily’s estimated 5 million customers. The LTE-WiMAX 4G network will be the highest speed data network in the country with speed estimated to be 2 times faster than current 3G networks.
Read More…

By:
On:
In: Enterprise, Features, News

Avaya as part of a strategic global agreement with HP is adding elements of Avaya’s Unified Communications and Contact Center products to the HP Unified Communications and Collaboration (UC&C) services portfolio for enterprises. Thereby, offering customers an increase in the agility of their existing communication architectures and realize the aspiration of unified communications for multi-vendor interoperability and ultimately save organizational costs.Read More…

By:
On:
In: Component, Desktop, Features, Hardware, IT Services, Notebooks

Fujitsu is taking its maintenance and support services to a new level with the launch of high availability services for enterprises in Saudi Arabia. With the high availability service, Fujitsu aims to increase its footprint in the enterprise sector in the Kingdom. Fujitsu has created an dedicated in-country spares hub in Saudi Arabia to ensure the fulfillment of high availability service commitments with the delivery of spares around the clock and also provide hardware maintenance with pre-defined response or recovery time.

Read More…

By:
On:
In: Enterprise, Features, Software

Novell targeting the fast growing Saudi Arabian IT market with various marketing activities in the kingdom such as seminars and road shows to educate target audiences about its next-generation enterprise solutions. Novell provided exclusive demonstrations of the strategic advantages of its SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, an interoperable platform for mission-critical computing that was held today in Riyadh. According to an recent report from Springboard Research Saudi IT spending in Public Sector only is projected to reach USD 2.4 billion in 2013.Read More…

By:
On:
In: Features, Networking, Storage

Value added Distributor, Avnet Technology Solutions recently held a special training program on server technology in association with HP and Microsoft called “ISS Academy” in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The event attracted large number of channel partners including Systems Integrators, Resellers and ISVs from all across the kingdom.

Read More…

By:
On:
In: Case Studies, Security

HANCO (Al Tala’a International Transportation Co Limited), one of the major car rentals, leasing and fleet management companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently deployed SonicWALL’s Next Generation Firewall solutions in order to boost business performance, secure its network and increase network bandwidth. From its headquarters in Jeddah, the solution was deployed across HANCO’s extensive network connecting its four remote branch office locations together to ensure and secure critical data transfer at all times.Read More…