IT, Internet and Telcos

HP: Apple of the eye
HP is making a big push into the consumer sector with its new Media Centre PC, which acts as a hub for home entertainment and multmedia. HP recently started selling Apple's iPod digital music players under its own brand. Christoph Schell, General Manager Personal Systems Group, HP ME, says he believes the new alliance with Apple will grow as HP enters the online music and video market.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, September 20 - 2004 at 14:38

Adobe goes Arabic
Adobe recently introduced a Middle East version of its Creative Suite software, with full Arabic text support. The company is expanding all its product lines, including the growing consumer multimedia sector. Andrew Lindstrom, Regional Manager, Adobe Systems Middle East & Africa, explains Adobe's strategy, as well as its ongoing efforts against piracy.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, September 19 - 2004 at 09:11

Working an online image
Increasing UAE internet use is fuelling demand for sophisticated web design and online multimedia technologies. Local company The Imageworks, which specialises in Media and Exhibition Solutions, is enjoying strong growth in its New Media division. Nina Al Sadiq, Account Manager New Media, Imageworks, explains which services are in demand.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, September 13 - 2004 at 11:16

Proactively blocking IT threats
Traditional anti-virus security is no longer enough in an IT environment of multiple and varied attacks. McAfee's intrusion prevention system (IPS) aims to proactively block threats based on behaviour and signature base. Ilyas Mohammed, Business Unit Manager, Aptec, explains the benefits.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, September 08 - 2004 at 10:05

Adtran targets regional IT
Adtran is targeting the Middle East enterprise market with its range of networking products and solutions. Ed Werner, VP EMEA, Adtran, says the regional IT sector is booming compared to globally, making it an important market to take opportunity of.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 07 - 2004 at 12:08

McAfee aims for security
Network Associates recently rebranded under the name of its best-known anti virus software, McAfee, as part of a strategy to refocus on IT security. It has also aquired vulnerability management company Foundstone. Javier Colado, Regional VP, McAfee, explains how the company plans to become a global leader in the security sector.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 07 - 2004 at 09:18

Cyber-spying threat to ME companies
The Middle East faces huge IT security threats, with worryingly low security budgets and high ignorance of the dangers. As well as virus attacks, and malicious denial-of-service hacking, industrial espionage is becoming a major problem internationally. Anas Chbib, Managing Director of German IT security experts AGT, describes how companies are losing millions of dollars as competitors steal valuable information.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, August 31 - 2004 at 09:24

Projecting a bright future
Consumer demand is growing for digital projectors as alternatives to plasma and LCD screens, according to market research from HP. To exploit this trend, HP has introduced a home cinema projector with an in-built DVD and sound system. Sherifa Hady, Marketing Manager for HP's Imaging and Printing Group, explains the company's strategy.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, August 29 - 2004 at 09:32