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About Gulf Business Machines
With roots stretching back 60 years, Gulf Business Machines is the Sole Distributor for IBM Products and services in the Gulf countries excluding Saudi Arabia. As the largest locally situated IT solutions and service provider it satisfies the technology requirements of local, regional and international businesses and governments in the region. The company's comprehensive portfolio of IT solutions and services are complemented by a unique affiliation with an IBM community of more than 325,000 IT experts, as well as a number of international business partners. The company offers award winning, globally acclaimed solutions and the security of its strong regional presence, extensive reach and its unrivalled market knowledge. More information can be found at http://www.gbm4ibm.com.

About IBM
IBM is the world's largest information technology company, with 80 years of leadership in helping businesses innovate. IBM offers a wide range of services, solutions and technologies that enable telecommunications service providers and equipment suppliers to take full advantage of the new era of e-business. IBM Global Services is the world's largest information technology services provider and is the fastest growing part of IBM, with nearly 150,000 professionals serving customers in 160 countries. IBM Global Services has about 150 data centres around the world keeping thousands of businesses running 24 hours a day, seven days a week.