Watch TV while you shave - with a high-tech mirrored television screen. It's one of the innovative products of UAE-based system integrator Bond Communciations. Feroz Mehdi, Product Manager, Bond Communications explains how the company tries to stay ahead of the trend, with a current focus on wireless.
Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone penetration in the Middle East will increase from 20% to 60% in the next two years, according to Vincent Pena, Country Manager EMEA, Jabra. The company has enjoyed strong sales of its Bluetooth-enabled headsets and speakerhpones in the region.
More and more people want communication systems that are not linked to a specific technology, according to research by palmOne. The PDA and smartphone manufacturer is responding to market demand by including a range of technologies in its devices, from WiFi and GPRS to Bluetooth. Jean-Christophe Prudhomme, Enterprise Presales Mgr, palmOne EMEA explains the company's strategy.
Nokia's 9500 Communicator is an enterprise level mobile device designed for corporate customers. Features include Tri-band GSM, Wifi, Bluetooth and a built-in camera. Jarmo Hostio, Senior Sales Manager, Nokia MENA, considers whether it could become a notebook replacement.
Nokia experienced major changes in 2004, including a restructuring of its two main business units into four. The company continues to innovate with its handsets, and is now bringing out clamshell models in response to market demand. Zsolt Menesi, Senior Marketing Manager, Nokia MENA, looks at the company's regional strategy.
Pansonic launched a new range of products at GITEX 2004, including several plasma TVs and digital movie cameras. Atsushi Hinoki, General Manager Advertising, Panasonic Middle East says the market for flat screens continues to grow rapidly, with Panasonic now phasing out all CRT televisions in favour of plasma.
As Palm's Tungsten T5 is revealed to the world, AME Info Broadcast brings you the first video pictures of the advanced handheld, as well as an exclusive interview with Palm's regional manager, Stuart Maughan.
Wireless device specialist iMate has introduced four new smartphones to the Middle East market. They range from the power tool PDA2k to the consumer friendly, multimedia JAM. Jim Morrison, CEO, i-mate, says regional growth in handset sales is doubling every six months.
Sharp is aiming for a slice of the Middle East enterprise sector, with its high speed multi function products. Sharp opened an office in Dubai five years ago but its presence is still small in the region. Masato Sawada, Managing Director of Sharp Middle East, says the company has high hopes for its LCD screens, which enjoy more than 50% market share in Japan.
Sony Broadcast's Media Production roadshow kicks off today in Dubai, showcasing its latest broadcast solutions. Visitors will get a sneak preview of Sony's new HDV Professional system, which has yet to be launched globally. Nigel Thompson, Marketing Manager AV, Sony Broadcast, says interest in Sony's disk-based recording technology - which makes tape obsolete - is also growing.
Mobile distributor Cellucom made headlines when stocks for its two-day mobile phone sale sold out in the first two hours. Cellucom was recently named the UAE distributor for Korean manufacturer Pantech. Arun Nagar, Managing Director, Cellucom, says Korean phones are strongly fashion oriented, ideal for the UAE's young and affluent population.
The market for mobile phone headsets is enjoying rapid growth. Laws banning mobile use while driving, the increased availability of Bluetooth in handsets, and continued fears of radiation emissions are all contributing to demand. Jabra has just introduced its first mobile bluetooth speakerphone, allowing hands-free conversations in cars or offices.
LG is giving art lovers a chill with its new range of air conditioners. Art Cool units feature a range of colours and designs from Qu'ranic inscriptions to pictures by Van Gogh. LG is world number one for air conditioners, and number two in the Middle East.
Palm has upgraded its range of Zire consumer-end PDAs, featuring colour screens and multimedia capability. The high-end Zire 72 has a 1.2 megapixel camera and can create and edit MS Word and Excel compatible documents.
JVC has big plans to enhance its brand in the Middle East. The company is launching thirty new products in flat-screen, video and audio. JVC has enjoyed an average 50% year-on-year regional sales growth since 2001, and hopes to reach US$300 million by 2006.