UCMC and GBM felicitate outstanding performers for 2008

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About Gulf Business Machines

With roots stretching back more than 18 years, the Gulf Business Machines' companies (GBM) are IBM's Sole Distributors, excluding selected IBM products and services, in the GCC with the exception of Saudi Arabia. A branch in Karachi, Pakistan opened in January 2007 with IBM Premier Partner status, and branches in Lahore and Islamabad followed. As one of the largest locally situated IT solutions and service providers, GBM satisfies the technology requirements of local, regional and international businesses and governments.

The company's comprehensive portfolio of IT solutions and services also includes the offerings of a range of international business partners, including Cisco Systems with whom GBM has enjoyed since 2003 Gold Partner status throughout the region and Learning Partners Status since 2008. The company offers award winning, globally acclaimed solutions and the security of a strong regional presence, extensive reach and unrivalled market knowledge. GBM is the recipient of the prestigious Dubai Quality Appreciation Award from the Government of Dubai, and has won Best System Integrator at the Network Middle East Magazine awards for the past three years.

For further information, please contact:

Ilana Zacka, Communications Manager, Gulf Business Machines
Tel: +973 17 584 333
D: +973 17 584 363