2004
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HP attacks Iraq market
Hewlett-Packard has concluded a two day training workshop in Amman, Jordan, to introduce the company's product portfolio to resellers in Iraq. The event was modelled on the popular HP Academy. Director Hazem Bazan said the event was targeted at maximising awareness among the reseller community in the new market of Iraq, and providing them with adequate information.
Sun set to shine at Gitex
Sun International will mark its new regional expansion strategy with a return to the Gitex computer show in Dubai next week, and is taking a large stand opposite its main competitors. Sun has recently moved 150 staff into its new Dubai Internet City headquarters and can boast a 50 per cent surge in regional revenues in Q3 2004.
Nokia wins Bahrain 3G deal
The world's largest mobile phone maker Nokia has won a third-generation radio access network expansion deal from MTC-Vodafone Bahrain for an undisclosed sum. With this expansion MTC-Vodafone will be able to offer 3G services nationwide by the end of 2004, said a statement.
Online spending up 60pc
Online spending surged by 60 per cent to USD78m in the Middle East last year, according to data from Visa International. Net turnover was up 69 per cent in the UAE to USD37m, 59 per cent in Saudi Arabia to USD17.6m and 57 per cent to USD9.7m in Kuwait.
UAE, new offers on broadband
Etisalat is promoting several offers which lower the cost of installing broadband Internet access. There is 50 per cent off the monthly rental for three months for a 256k connection and free installation. But broadband remains much more expensive in the UAE than in Europe.
Mideast IT market to double
The International Data Corporation predicts that the Middle East and North African region is set to grow from USD6.9bn in 2003 to around USD13.4bn by 2008 with particularly marked increase in both Saudi Arabia and the Maghreb. The MENA region is currently the third fastest growing IT market in the world after India and China.
Computer Associates, regional plan
Newly appointed regional General Manager of Computer Associates, former Intel chief Gilbert Lacroix yesterday told AME Info about the US computer software giant's ambitions for the region (see Executive Interview). Computer Associates is recruiting heavily for a direct sales and back-up operation across the region.
HP, SMB advice service
Hewlett-Packard has launched an advisory service for small and medium sized business called Start Smart, Grow Smart with a view to match their evolving business needs with appropriate technologies. A special Gitex advice service is open to entrepreneurs and proprietors of companies located across the Middle East region.
eCompany, remote Net access
Etisalat subsidiary eCompany has launced its Dial Virtual Port Services that allow businesses to provide remote Internet access for their employees. Firms pay a fixed monthly rent for the number of virtual port pools subscribed to, Dhs400 per port.
Tejari offers wireless service
Tejari has launched Tejari Mobile, a wireless enabled service that allows its members access to its electronic marketplace through mobile phone devices. There will be live demonstrations at Gitex for the service which shows daily auction activities and the latest news of tender opportunties.
Al Rajhi deploys Oracle CRM
The Al Rajhi Banking and Investment Corporation has finalized the second phase of a business initiative through the deployment of Oracle Customer Relationship Management to give 850 representatives a dashboard that displays all of a client's interactions with the bank, identifying customer value, cross-selling opportunities, and service requirements.
Wipro, bigger DIC offices
Indian software giant Wipro Infotech is moving from building 12 in the Dubai Internet City to larger offices in building 11. Infotech only started its regional base in the DIC in June 2001 but has enjoyed rapid expansion in the GCC countries.
Microsoft, education the key
Microsoft General Manager for the South Gulf Abdullatif Al Mulla told Gulf News that the US giant sees education as a force driving regional IT growth. Speaking in the run-up to the Gitex 2004 computer show in Dubai, he said my aim is to see students researching the Net as a tool, teachers connected and university students tapping into technology in learning.
Oman Mobile, WAP, MMS service
Oman Mobile has unveiled its GPRS service, Taif, that enables GSM mobile phone users to connect to WAP and MMS services. The service is presently only available to post-paid subscribers but will be extended to pre-paid users shortly, said officials.
Microsoft, DIC Technology Centre
Microsoft has launched its Technology Centre in the Dubai Internet City. The USD1m centre is the first of its kind in the Middle East and allows customers to test any applications and customisation. There is also Arabisation available courtesy of the resident team.
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