Malware is becoming more targeted and more commercially-oriented than traditional mass virus attacks, with phishing and botnets among the biggest problems, accrording to Raimund Genes, President European Operations, Trend Micro. Genes says that a single software solution is no longer enough: a combined software and hardware defence is best.
AMD's 50x15 project aims to get fifty per cent of the world's population online by 2015. Currently, just under 15 per cent of the world is connected. Billy Edwards, Chief Innovation Officer, AMD, says the strategy is to think differently: such as lower cost and lower speed, to make internet affordable in developing economies.
Achieveing SunTone certification is a major investment for a company in people and time, according to Chris Cornelius, Managing Director, Sun Microsystems MENA. Since 1999, only 300 out of the 2,200 businesses that applied for SunTone have certified. But the end results can benefit both a company and its customers, according to Sun.
AMD's latest microprocessor factory, FAB 36, is part of its strategy to increase its PC chip market share to 30 per cent. Hector Ruiz, Chairman, says AMD's products are leading the transition to 64-bit computing and the company is committed to innovation.
Sun is celebrating the 10th birthday of Java, which is installed on 700 million computers, 708 million mobile phones and one billion Java Card systems worldwide. Graham Porter, Marketing Manager, Sun Microsystems says that issues resolved with Microsoft and improved standardisation is helping Java's 4.5 million developers, of which 10,000 are in the Middle East.
With Apple and Microsoft now supporting 64-bit and X86 architecture, AMD is looking forward to a very bright future. Alberto Macchi, VP, AMD EMEA, says the company is increasing market share across all product categories, and is strongly committed to further investment and expansion in the Middle East.
Getting lighter, brighter and longer-living: not human beings unfortunately, but tomorrow's technology in laptops and mobile computing. Rajat Katar, Senior Dir, Prof Mobile Business, Fujitsu Siemens, identifies universal mobile telephony system, or UMTS, as key part of tomorrow's invisbile internet: a permanently and seamlessy connected world.
Exensys software is based on service-oriented architecture, with compatiblity a priority for the research and development team, according to Syed Mansoor Ali, CTO, Exensys. The company's expansion focus is the Middle East followed by Europe, with marketing through channel partners as Hemanth Reddy, Director Operations, Exensys.
Exensys Software Solutions' vision is to empower enterprise through technology, according to Chairman Eng Khalid Al-Rajhi. Exensys, formerly known as Holool, is making dramatic progress across the Middle East, showcasing its new ERP solution at GITEX 2005.
Fujitsu Siemens is introducing new products later this year for the fast-growing digital home segment. Paul Gamboa, Sales Manager Consumer, Fujitsu Siemens. SCALEO multimedia PCs allow users to record and pause live television, download video on demand, and stream different video content to different rooms in their house.
Exensys Software Solution's strength is based on its core Microsoft .Net technology, as well as its localisation in terms of geographic and market specific needs, according to CEO Mohammed Shams Qamar. He believes GITEX is a vital networking opportunity for Exensys to meet customers and understand their concerns.
Digital media and increased use of mobile computers is driving demand for larger storage devices, according to Didier Trassaert, Vice President, Maxtor EMEA. Maxtor is introducing a 500gb disk drive next month.