IT, Internet and Telcos

Hot off the wireless press
Simply Wireless showcased the world's first wireless newspaper kiosk at WiMax 2004, allowing international travellers to download and print their paper of choice. Malcolm Seymour, Chief Technology Office, Simply Wireless also explains the company's Vocera solution: a wireless voice-over-IP paging system.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, December 13 - 2004 at 10:14

Wireless with special K
Saudi Arabian-based K Engineering recently implemented the largest wireless hotspot in Jeddah. The company is now introducing several innovative new products such as the WiFi media centre. Raed A Kayal, President & CEO, K Engineering, says demand among home users for wireless solutions is growing rapidly.
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Saudi Arabia: Thursday, December 09 - 2004 at 08:22

Targetting SMB networking
The SMB networking market is currently US$10 billion worldwide, growing at a compound annual rate of 15 to 20 per cent. Cisco Systems currently enjoys around 40 per cent market share and hopes to reach 50 per cent. Cisco VP EMEA Commercial, Channels & Linksys, Edzard Overbeek, is touring the Middle East to meet with resellers and end users, to get insight into regional issues and local needs.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, November 24 - 2004 at 10:03

Avoiding disaster
Awareness of the need for a disaster recovery (DR) strategy is growing among Middle East businesses, according to research from DR software specialist Veritas. Sam Tayan, Regional Manager, Veritas Middle East, says virus attacks are the most significant threats encouraging business to protect themselves.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, November 11 - 2004 at 10:08

Securing the borders
Security appliance company Borderware has defined 38 individual threats associated with email. As these threats become increasingly more sophisticated, a combination of gateway protection and education is needed to prevent end-users succumbing to attacks. Dean Bell, Regional Director, Borderware says future threats are likely to include malicious spam via Voice Over IP technology.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, October 28 - 2004 at 09:47

Apple 64-bit supercomputers
Apple's 64-bit 2.5ghz dual processor Powermacs are currently the fastest desktop computers in the world, and come with a full range of professional, Arabised software. Ghassan Bendali, Product Development Manager, Apple ME, says 64-bit G5 chips have also been installed into Apple's redesigned iMac range, aimed at the consumer market.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, October 26 - 2004 at 10:35

Capturing a growing market
Data capture specialists Intermec are experiencing 50% growth year-on-year in the Middle East. The company has just signed a deal with Aramex International to supply mobile computer systems. Juan A Yera, Vice President, Intermec EMEA, considers the market opportunity in the region.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, October 25 - 2004 at 09:35

Photos power printers
Epson is enjoying strong growth in the Middle East, particularly with photo-based products. Nick Butler, Managing Director, Epson UK, says the company now offers a whole range of printers that work with memory sticks, independently of computers.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, October 24 - 2004 at 09:23