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BETT Middle East showcases latest IT for education
BETT Middle East is the place to see the latest technology in education, a place where you can see the latest resources from some of the biggest names in IT. Phil Blizzard reports from the event which is organised in conjunction with the Abu Dhabi Education Council
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Nokia bullish over Middle East smart phone market share
Tom Farrell, GM, Nokia Lower Gulf talks to Peter Ward about the firm's smart phone strategy in the Middle East, the new N9 phone and Nokia's promotion of Near Field Communication technology.
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Du hopeful over Apple IPhone 4S UAE release date
Farid Faraidooni, CCO, Du talks to Peter Ward about the release date of the Apple iPhone 4S in the UAE, the race to 4G services and the firm's presence at Gitex 2011.
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BlackBerry PlayBook takes aim at Apple iPad2
RIM recently launched the BlackBerry PlayBook in the Middle East to mark its first foray into the tablet market. AMEinfo takes a look at the device, which features multi tasking, a dual core processor and two high definition cameras.
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Apple rounds off the rough edges with impressive iPad 2
Apple's iPad 2 was launched in the USA following much speculation and anticipation about what new features it would have. Peter Ward reviews the successor to its hugely successful tablet device.
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Gerd Leonhard, Media Futurist says 'Data is the New Oil'
'Data is the new Oil' according to Media Futurist Gerd Leonhard who explains the concept to Phil Blizzard during a discussion on media innovations. The CEO of the Switzerland-based Futures Agency also talks about the need for creating networked societies, social engagement and creation of tribes in order to survive online.
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Media Innovations Forum, Dubai by C Squared
Charlie Crow, Chief Executive, C Squared talks to Phil Blizzard on how social media can be deployed creatively for brands to engage audiences and activate their communities. He also previews the Festival of Media to be held in Montreaux, Switzerland.
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Apple iPad versus Samsung Galaxy
Tablets are set to be the key computing trend in 2011. In this report Peter Ward looks at the differences between the Apple iPad and the new tablet on the block, Samsung's Galaxy, which uses the Android OS.
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Changing trends increase security threats to mobile devices
Cyber criminals like to be ahead of the game and follow trends to carry out their activities. Phil Blizzard talks to Rik Ferguson, Senior Security Advisor, Trend Micro on the security aspect of social networking from both a personal and corporate level, the impact on new forms of mobile devices and the vulnerability of the various operating systems. He also offers advice on how to make your mobile device secure.
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Number of infected computers across UAE increases substantially
The volume of computers being infected by harmful viruses is increasing dramatically in the region. Phil Blizzard talks to Rik Ferguson, Senior Security Advisor at Trend Micro, who explains how cyber criminals are penetrating these computers and their action towards these threats.
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Nokia N8 smartphone previewed at Gitex
A preview of the latest smartphone from Nokia with Phil Blizzard at Gitex using the Nokia N8 to film and record part of this report, suitably impressed by the 12 mega pixel built-in camera. Click to see the other key features of this hot new mobile device as explained by Steve Lewis, Head of Marketing ME&A, Nokia.
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Blackberry Torch 9800 smartphone preview
A first look at the hot new BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone which could well become the preferred communication tool for the professional business person. Phil Blizzard, at Gitex 2010, previews the device which is also one for those who like to carry their multimedia with them.
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Nokia talks N8, apps and developers at Gitex
Nokia's Middle East strategy in the sphere of mobile apps and their development is explained by Steve Lewis, Head of Marketing, ME&A, Nokia. In this Gitex 2010 interview with Phil Blizzard some of their new mobile devices, including the Nokia N8, are previewed.
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Google users answer with Ejabat
Google have launched a new application which enables users to answer questions for each other. Called Ejabat it aims to boost considerably the Arabic content on the internet. Phil Blizzard was at the launch and spoke with Wael Ghonim, Regional Product & Marketing Manager, MENA, Google.
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Yahoo set to acquire Maktoob
Yahoo! Inc have announced a definitive agreement to acquire Maktoob.com as a strategy to move into the Arab world 'online' arena. Phil Blizzard talks to Keith Nilsson, Senior VP, Emerging Markets, Yahoo, about the time frame of operations, the developing markets and possible future developments.
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