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Cisco Roadshow: Microsoft
Cisco Systems teamed with other leading international IT companies for the Cisco Secure tour, to provide the most comprehensive security forum possible. Partipants included Microsoft, AT&T, Network-Intelligence, Netforensics, Getronics, Qualys, Secure Computing, and RSA Security.
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Cisco Secure Roadshow
Cisco Systems has been helping educate regional corporations across the region at an information security forum in Dubai. The Cisco Secure tour is one of fifteen worldwide, and encourages an entirely new approach to ensuring network security, from technology to policy.
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LG slides in new models
LG Electronics has unveiled two new mobile phones with sliding covers to maximise screen size and compactness. The higher end G7050 also features a 4x digital zoom camera with a multi-shot function.
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Insight: Acer EMEA
Acer is expecting strong growth in 2004, with a 100% increase in notebook sales in the UAE alone. The company believes the shortage of LCDs - a significant problem at the end of 2003 - will be over by Q2 2004. Acer EMEA currently ranks 3rd in the both the PC market and the notebook market.
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Interview: Diyaa Zebian, BEA
BEA aims to redefine the E-conomy at a series of roadshows to be held in the Middle East. Diyaa Zebian, Regional Manager for the Middle East & Egypt, says that regional enterprises face significant challenges in integrating applications and simplifying IT infrastructure, while keeping costs down.
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Interview: Varnavas Irinarchos, Logicom
IT distributor Logicom recently signed a deal with Cisco to become a Cisco Distribution Partner for Gulf countries. Logicom's Gulf headquarters in Dubai will be fully operational from April with a full stock of Cisco solutions and Cisco trained account managers.
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Cisco teams up with Logicom
Cisco Systems has appointed Logicom as a Cisco Distribution Partner (CDP) for Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the UAE and Yemen. Logicom will have a direct purchasing relationship with Cisco, and will be responsible for managing the relationship with IT resellers as well as undertaking channel development activities.
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Wireless hots up with Intel
Intel is celebrating one year of its Centrino mobile technology. Now the challenge is to roll out wireless hotspots throughout the region. Aysegul Ildeniz, Intel's Regional Director for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa, explains the company's strategy.
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Insight: Fujitsu Siemens
Fujitsu Siemens is anticipating a strong 2004. Vice President for International Sales, Dirk de Waegeneire, predicts that the company will make a strong move into security, particularly for hardware and accessibility. Fujitsu Siemens expects to see more demand for upgrading and consolidation than for new systems.
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Interview: EIM
Emirates Internet and Multimedia is experiencing nearly double growth for its email services year on year. By the end of 2003 there were more than 400,000 customers, with one billion emails sent. One of EIM's biggest challenges this year is finding effective ways to combat the rising tide of spam.
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HP inventing innovation
HP is showcasing many different technologies at its new Invent Centre. They include a solar powered laptop and portable printer in a custom made backpack, for use in remote areas. Herbert Rastbichler, VP & General Manager HP Services, outlines the benefits of the new facility.
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SUN rises at Dubai Internet City
SUN Microsystems is optimistic about expansion in the region, hoping its new headquarters at Dubai Internet City will help showcase technologies such as iwork. Elie Simon, SUN's President for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, says the regional IT sector is seeing two to three times as much growth as the rest of the world.
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Cisco drives Middle East research
Cisco Systems believes research is the backbone of the ICT industry in the region. The company hopes that sponsoring local research will help the Middle East develop from being an importer of technology to a world leading exporter of innovation. Robert Lloyd, President Cisco Systems EMEA, says there is a huge amount of untapped talent in the Arab world.
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Searching for Excellence
Cisco Systems and the UAE University have announced a Research Excellence Award to encourage research in Information Technology. Sheikh Nahayan Bin Mabarak Al Nahayan, the UAE Minister for Higher Education and Scientific Research, explains the importance of private sector support in developing academic excellence in the Emirates.
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Stonesoft opens up in DIC
Regional investment in IT spend will remain strong in 2004, according to research from integrated network security specialist Stonesoft. The company has established a new regional headquarters in Dubai Internet City, in response to increased market demand for its services.
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