BEA to launch its new Weblogic Platform 8.1 application at GITEX Dubai 2003

The new platform is designed to help any developer to build service-oriented, enterprise-class Web applications and Web services with high productivity levels. BEA will demonstrate how the new platform eliminates complexity from enterprise software and allows easy integration with existing systems. The launch will be attended by Cathy Daum, Vice President for EMEA Partners & Alliances, and Mr. Henry Manners, Regional Director for Middle East, South Africa, Greece and Turkey.

'The Middle East IT market is on a high growth track, driven by several factors. Businesses are increasingly willing to invest in Web-based enterprise solutions that have the power to dramatically raise performance and productivity at all levels,' said Diyaa Zebian, Regional Manager, Middle East & Egypt, eSolutions BEA. 'Recent developments indicate a growing demand for the type of products in which BEA excels. Our participation in GITEX Dubai will provide live demonstrations of our leading edge solutions that are being used by some of the most profitable corporations in the world, including a majority of the Fortune Global 500 companies.'

eSolutions BEA will demonstrate its enhanced local support, as well as its education services center in addition to its 8.1 product range comprising of the WebLogic Enterprise Platform 8.1 and WebLogic Workshop 8.1. Daily presentations will be offered in the conference area to convey to business executives, technical attendees and developers an insight into the company's innovations and industry leading solutions.