MEFTEC goes Spotme

The next-generation Spotme makes its MEFTEC debut at the fourth edition of the show, which takes place 11-12 February 2008 at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.

Preloaded with details of hosted delegates and exhibitors, this unique handheld PDA will allow MEFTEC participants to detect and recognise other attendees; exchange business cards electronically; send each other SMS messages; take notes on conversations; and view their personalised agendas. The device even has a radar function built in which will alert people when someone that they wish to meet is close by.

"Networking tops the agenda at MEFTEC and what better way to network than to use the world's leading networking technology," said Mark Beaumont, Project Director at Media Generation Exhibitions Ltd, the event organisers. "Spotme will not only help connect people on-site, but it will also introduce a whole new way for exhibitors and buyers to do business."

Positioned as a tightly focused, pure-play financial technology event, MEFTEC attracts top-notch IT vendors looking to do business with banks and financial institutions from across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. This year's show - which has recorded a 25% growth over last year's event - is being attended by over 100 exhibitors and hosted delegates representing more than 400 financial institutions from 30 countries.

"As an event that is all about innovation, MEFTEC continues to introduce innovative ways for industry executives to come together and do business. Spotme is a crucial new tool in our innovation strategy and we are confident it will help offer an excellent networking experience to our participants."

MEFTEC is held under the auspices of the Central Bank of Bahrain and supported by the Bahrain Financial Services Development.

Sponsors of MEFTEC 2008 include Microsoft Corporation (Headline Sponsor); ProgressSoft, TCS Financial Solutions, Misys, Nucleus Software, Raqmiyat and 01 Systems (Platinum Sponsors); Temenos, Reuters, Ernst & Young, MENA Telecom and InfoCall (Gold Sponsors); ICS London, DST, IMTAC, afb Application Services, IND, Al-Moayyed Computers, N-Tier Data Services, Thinksoft, EDATA and Intertech (Silver Sponsors); Xerox, Experian-Scorex, Arab Financial Services, Path Solutions, Neutel, RSA Security, Gartner and Syntax IT (Bronze Sponsors); IBS Publishing, Bobsguide and Banking Technology (Media Partners); Zain (Official Communications Partner) and Gulf Air (Official Airline).