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BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone at Gitex
The hot BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone could well become the preferred communication tool for the professional business person and is previewed at Gitex by Phil Blizzard. The device also has substantial multimedia functions, including a 5 mega-pixel camera.
Citirx partners with Microsoft for desktop virtualization
Antoine Aquado, Regional Director, Mena, Citrix explains to Phil Blizzard the benefits of desktop virtualization and also talks about their newly announced partnership with Microsoft.
Substantial growth for 20th edition Gitex Shopper
The 20th edition of Gitex Shopper, Dubai Expo is experiencing a visitor number growth of between 20% and 25% according to Hemesh Chandavarkar, Project Manager for organisers Dubai World Trade Centre. Phil Blizzard also talks to Ashish Panjabi, COO, Jacky's to find out what are the hot devices and is astounded by the prospect of this retailer selling between 8 and 10 thousand laptops at the event.
Prodea to supply du with home media hub
Anousheh Ansari, CEO & Co-founder, Prodea talks to Phil Blizzard about the host of functions which will be available on their multi-media home hub which they are partnering with du. This will range from video on-demand through to social networking capabilites with Facebook and Twitter.
Google Enterprises makes move to bring cloud services to Middle East
Google's head of Enterprise in the Middle East Abdel Bendaoua talks to AMEinfo.com's Peter Ward about his firm's investment plans in the region and the future of the cloud.
Data security advice from Symantec as business adopt the cloud
As businesses embrace cloud computing and virtualization the important elemnts are explained by Johnny Karam, Mena Regional Director, Symantec.He also talks to Phil Blizzard the key security issues required in protecting data at various levels of risk.
Etisalat makes move towards cloud computing, expects 4G technology in 2011
Gitex 2010 coverage with news from Etisalat and the company's move into cloud computing and the expected introduction of 4G mobile broadband. Peter Ward talks to Abdulla Hashim, Senior VP, Business Solutions, Etisalat.
Microsoft expecting strong Windows Mobile 7 take up
Steve Guggenheimer, Corporate VP, Microsoft OEM, talks to Peter Ward about the release of the Windows Mobile 7 operating system, the firm's position in the tablet market and its business going forward in the Middle East.
Nokia N8 at Gitex Mobile Apps and Content World
Steve Lewis, Head of Marketing, ME&A, Nokia talks to Phil Blizzard, at Gitex 2010, about some of their new mobile devices, including the Nokia N8. He also talks about Nokia's Middle East strategy in the sphere of mobile apps and how they can assist developers.
20th Gitex Shopper opens to big brands
Gitex Shopper is one big emporium of electronic devices and gadgets, which attracted more than 150,000 consumers last year. Phil Blizzard at the Dubai Airport Expo talks to Hemesh Chandavarkar, Project Manager for organisers Dubai World Trade Centre about the expansion of the event and what is new this year.
Sun shines bright for Oracle at Gitex
Arun Khehar, VP, Manufacturing, Retail & Distribution, Oil & Gas, Middle East & Africa, Oracle talks to Phil Blizzard about what they will be focusing on at the 30th Edition of Gitex, Dubai and in particular the new Oracle-Sun relationship.
Intel looking to increase Middle East's technology capacity
As the Middle East bids to become a technology hub, initiatives are emerging to encourage talent in IT to shine through. Peter Ward talks to Sam Al-Schamma, Regional Director, Mena, Intel about his company's efforts in the region.
Increased video traffic placing strain on networks
Sally Davis, CEO, BT Wholesale, talks to Peter Ward about the problems associated with consumers' increasing demand for more content online and the potential solutions to the challenges associated with it.
War, corruption and the Taliban: Afghan telecom review
Peter Ward talks to Karim Khoja, CEO, Roshan Telecom in Afghanistan, on the issues his firm faces in the war-torn country. Suicide bombings, widespread corruption and employees being kidnapped are just some of the challenges he experiences every day.
Green technology reduce data centers power consumption
The latest green technology in cooling data centres creates greater efficiency and lower energy consumption. Phil Blizzard talks to Rodney Callaghan, VP, Gulf Countries of APC by Schneider Electric on the energy savings and the growing concern for many business in the region as power demands increase.
