Value Added Distributor Mindware showcases 12 partners at GITEX Dubai 2003

With partners such as Cisco, Citrix, Intel, ADIC, VERITAS, Crystal Decisions, Network Associates, EMC, IBM, Microsoft, Novell, Network Appliance (NetApp), Mindware's portfolio represents a cross section of the Information Technology community ranging from solutions to networking and storage.

"As a Value Added Distributor (VAD), Mindware continues its mission to lead the way in the IT distribution market by proactively anticipating and servicing the needs of its customers," says Lara Christopher, Mindware's Marketing Manager. "At GITEX this year, we aim to demonstrate a working IT environment through our partner technologies and provide the channel and end-users the opportunity to meet with experienced product managers. In turn, they will be able to see how these products can be integrated to enhance and provide full IT infrastructures that will benefit any business," she added.

The stand is divided into three sections giving GITEX visitors a chance to take full advantage of the products offered by Mindware. With the first section - Networking - a full demonstration of Cisco IP Telephony and Wireless technology is available. In addition, there is a dedicated area with information at hand for Intel IPI program and Intel products. The second section covers Solutions where visitors will have a chance to meet Mindware representatives for Crystal Decisions, Novell, Microsoft and IBM.

The third section of Mindware's stand hosts the Storage & Data Centralisation Demo Area where live demonstrations will be held with partners such as Citrix, VERITAS, ADIC, Network Associates, Sniffer and NetApp. Citrix will launch its new Infrastructure Access Suite including Metaframe XP Secure Access Manager 2.0, Conferencing Manager 2.0 and Metaframe XP Presentation Server for Windows FR3; ADIC will be showcasing the ADIC Scalar tape-library family that offers a powerful combination of industry-leading density, trouble-free scalability, and advanced storage networking technology and VERITAS' market-leading software products will focus on business efficiency and continuity, providing the building blocks for Utility Computing. Mindware's newest partner, world leader in unified solutions, NetApp will also offer specialized hardware and software, providing seamless storage management for open network environments.

Together, Mindware's Storage & Data Centralisation Area will offer visitors the opportunity to learn how to plan and build a highly available business solution by integrating Citrix's suite of software products and services that extend access from any device, over any network to any application or information source; EMC's market leading enterprise storage networking products; NetApp's seamless storage management products and ADIC's industry leading storage networking tape libraries complimented by VERITAS's award-winning software product focusing on data protection, and business continuity.

"ADIC, leading supplier of intelligent storage, will also be launching its newly launched iPlatform - next-generation data center tape library the Scalar® i2000, while demonstrations surrounding the newly launched Virusscan enterprise 7.0 will show how it can offer managed desktop and fileserver protection in one compact solution," added Christopher. "This is truly an opportunity for channel resellers and end-users to experience first-hand, award winning technologies."

Capitalizing on the success of the upper meeting level from last year, the 2nd floor of the stand will be extended and will feature a relaxed business lounge to facilitate meetings.

GITEX DUBAI 2003 is taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre's (DWTC's) Dubai International Exhibition Centre from 19-23 October 2003 and will be open from 10am until 7pm. The Mindware stand is located in Hall 4, stand 425.