Alfahim in Abu Dhabi opts for IronPort Systems

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About IronPort Systems:
IronPort Systems is the leading email security provider for organizations ranging from small businesses to the Global 2000. The company has developed a family of email security appliances, the IronPort C-Series™, that offer breakthrough performance, unprecedented ease of use and reduced total cost of ownership. IronPort is driving new standards and providing innovative products for those faced with the monumental task of managing, protecting, and growing mission-critical email systems.

About Al Fahim Group:
Established in 1954 by the late Abdul Jalil Alfahim, Alfahim is the oldest and one of the largest business groups in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and in the UAE. In five short decades, the business has transformed from a simple shop in Al Ain market into a remarkable, multi-faceted conglomerate with numerous business lines and an array of growth avenues.

Alfahim has a stronghold on luxury car sales in the UAE market. it provides specialized services to Abu Dhabi's oil and gas industry. Al Fahim is the largest private sector owner of hotel rooms in the emirate. With an inventory of more than 1,000 rooms and a presence in the travel sector, Al Fahim is a primary player in Abu Dhabi's expanding tourism sector.

Alfahim has crossed national borders searching for global opportunities. In 2003 the Group founded the Bahrain's International Investment Bank and retains a controlling interest to date, and in 2005, Al Fahim's investments represented around 56% of its total earnings.
For more information on Al Fahim, please visit http://www.alfahim.com/