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Change challenges telcos as they face $50bn debt repayments
Telecoms have in the main, not suffered as much during the downturn as most other business sectors and continues to invest in technologies to bolster its services. Gordon Rawling, Snr Marketing Director, Communications Global Business Unit, Oracle EMEA, looks at the key issues facing telcos, how outstanding debts affect investments in the sector and the positioning of Oracle.
Intel upgrades technology with Xeon 5500
Intel has launched its latest business server processor, the Xeon 5500. Aimed at businesses and data centres, the company said its latest release is a significant change to previous versions in terms of its intelligence performance, flexibility and adaptable power performance. In tough turbulent times, it is more difficult to get companies to upgrade, but Ferhad Patel, Regional Market Development Director Middle East, Turkey and Africa at Intel tells Rob Jones why Intel believes the processor will attract businesses.
IT virtualisation growing in Middle East
It is estimated that only 25% of the world's servers run virtualisation software. Citrix, a major player in the virtualisation market believes the technology is about to take off in the Middle East. Mark Templeton, CEO of Citrix, tells Rob Jones why.
Going green with data storage
Companies are increasingly looking at ways of saving money on their technology and Juergen Arnold, Chairman, Storage Network Industry Association, Europe and his Middle East counterpart Mahesh Vaidya look at ways of cutting energy bills in the data centre. They also discuss the latest trends in the industry and some of the issues companies in hot Middle East environments face.
TechnoNews - Free software to ease the credit crunch
A look at the latest gizmos, software and hardware in the technology market and this month Phil Blizzard features free software and websites to save you money in these economicaly challenged times. Tune in for a free finance manager, tv channels, file sharing and your own free website.
TechnoNews - Snowflakes, Snowballs, iRiver and a Touchmate
A look at the latest festive gizmos and this month Phil Blizzard throws a Snowball microphone from Blue, goes Mickey with iRiver, views GE's digital devices as well as Burj al Arab on a Touchmate laptop.
Torex targets Middle East expansion
Despite the current economic downturn, Peter Robilliard, MEAP Solution Director for Torex, tells Edward Poultney why he thinks that companies in the Middle East cannot afford to do without the retail software firm's specialist expertise
Knowledge Oasis Muscat looks to attract more tech companies
Knowledge Oasis Muscat in Oman aims to expand its technology park. Nasser Al Rahbi, Marketing & Communications Officer, Knowledge Oasis, Muscat tells Rob Jones how it hopes to attract more companies and also help incubate young Omani tech companies, giving them the backing and help they need to grow.
Using technology to improve the queuing experience
Ever wondered what happens to your ticket info when you queue at the bank? Or stand in line at a government office? Ashish Panjabi, Chief Operating Officer at Jacky's, explains to Rob Jones how companies use that information at the back end to track and improve their customer services. Plus he highlights bank trials with RFID tags which will mean they will know as soon as you walk into a branch.
Blue Systems' financial tracker targets GCC market
Sulim Malook, President and CEO of London-based Blue Systems, tells Ed Poultney why current financial conditions mean that the market data tracking and trading programme is perfectly timed to meet private investors' needs for real-time information.
UAE Ministry of Justice adds more e-services
The UAE Ministry of Justice has added to the e-services that it offers. Abdullah Al Majid, Consultant to the UAE Minister of Justice, tells Rob Jones what services are now available and how these will help its staff, the legal profession and the public.
RAK FZ at Gitex
RAK Free Trade Zone are attracting some of the big names from the IT world and are looking for more, according to their CEO, Oussama El Omari when he spoke to Phil Blizzard at Gitex.
Etisalat upgrades its 3G network
Etisalat is upgrading its mobile network to HSDPA+ next year, giving customers the chance for higher speed 3G access from their phones. Marwan Mohammed Al Qadi, Acting Senior Manager, Product Marketing, Etisalat explains the company's aims to Rob Jones.
Gadget prizes galore at gitex
Gitex might will be the premiere B2B technology event in the Middle East, but there is also a lighter side to the show as Phil Blizzard discovered whilst visiting Paddy Smith, editor of Stuff magazine.
Gitex Sync with Ford's Flex
Edward Poultney continues his chat with Ford's Middle East, MD, Waldo Galan, on SYNC their new in-car system, developed with Microsoft, which is displayed at Gitex in the Ford Flex car.
