2004
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LG sales pass USD1bn
Korean electronics giant LG has reported a 45 per cent surge in regional sales to USD1bn in the first half of 2004. President K.H. Kim said this performance firmly established LG as the regional market leader. Sales of GSM mobiles doubled to USD54m, leading this phenomenal growth.
Gitex, e-government showcase
The Dubai e-government stand will be more than twice as big as last year at the annual Gitex computer show early next month. The 26 participating departments will showcase around 1,000 services available over the Internet in Dubai, up from 600 a year ago.
Mideast top in virus attacks
The Middle East creates the biggest number of virus threats per capita in the world, according to new data from Symantec (see Executive Interview). Attacks were up from 19,262 to 31,542 in the first half of 2004 versus H1 2003. Officials blamed free Net access in Egypt and unemployment among young people.
MTC-Vodafone super data GSM
MTC-Vodafone has launched its Enhanced Data Rates for GSM service in Kuwait which improves data download rates on mobile phones, laptops or PDAs. This service was first introduced in Bahrain last year and also enhances reception in areas with a high concentration of users.
KSA exports 7,000 HP PCs
HP has exported 7,000 PCs to six Arab countries from its Saudi Arabian assembly plant in the first year of operation confirmed Personal Systems General Manager Christoph Schell at a press conference today. Made in the Kingdom desktops will be showcased at GITEX Dubai and we are confident that our leadership in the desktop market in the region will attract more contracts from the growing SMB market, he added.
HP, largest stand at print show
HP is set to dominate the Gulf Print Exhibition, September 19 - 22 at the Airport Expo in Dubai with the largest stand at the event. HP will display the complete digital workflow with different solutions for the graphics industry ranging from graphic design, colour management and proofing to photography and production.
Kuwaiti win for Oracle
Oracle announced that Kuwait's Refrigeration Industries and Storage Company has selected Oracle E-Business Suite as the basis for its e-business transformation. The modules acquired include financial accounting, procurement, inventory, order management, production and planning, human resources and payroll, projects, and maintenance management.
Gitex 2004, bigger than ever
The Middle East's premier computer show will be even bigger than ever this year. Gitex 2004 will be held October 3-7 in Dubai, and this year's highlights will include Arabic hardware and software options. More than 60 per cent of exhibitors will offer Arabic solutions of some kind, said the organisers.
FSC, lightest ever laptop
Fujitsu Siemens Computers has launched the Lifebook P7010, the lightest, full-function, modular professional notebook. It weighs only 1.3 kg, and with ultra-compact dimensions can sit on even the smallest airplane tray-tables. This laptop will suit those who like to travel light without compromising on the features they require.
Qatar Fuel selects Oracle
Global Technology Services has concluded a contract with Qatar Fuel Company to roll out Oracle's E-Business Suite within 6 months. QFC is a Qatari public company with Qatar Petroleum as a major shareholder, and distributes gasoline and diesel, LPG and aviation fuel.
HP triples regional Unix sales
Hewlett-Packard has increased its share of Unix server business by 330 per cent at the expense of Sun, MD Joseph Hanania told Gulf News. He claimed a 45 per cent market share to Sun's 16 per cent, and said it was now a two horse race with IBM. HP has been increasing its share in the enterprise business sector despite a decline in the overall market.
Jordan telecoms, liberalisation
Jordan's telecommunications market will be fully liberalised by the beginning of 2005, Telecommunications Regulatory Commission President Muna Nijem announced on Tuesday. She said that with the end of Jordan Telecom's monopoly over the fixed-line, the market will be fully subject to demand and supply.
GGC call costs to fall 40pc
Telephone calls in the GCC states will cost around 40 per cent less thanks to an agreement by GCC Communication Ministers earlier this week in Riyadh. Rates imposed by telephone companies will now cost 0.15 Standard Downing Rate per call, down from 0.24.
Toshiba, regional laptop ambition
Toshiba plans to boost its market share of the regional laptop market from 20 to 25 per cent with a broader model line-up, officials told a press conference in Dubai. The Japanese giant has recently formed an alliance with Jarar Book Store in Saudi Arabia to add to its strength in the UAE.
Ericsson wins Telecom Egypt job
Telecom Egypt and Ericsson have signed a contract for the supply of a multi-service network in Egypt in the region of Alexandria. The new network will provide both traditional narrowband services like wireline telephony and broadband service for fast Internet communications for both private and corporate subscribers.
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