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Oracle, Novell, Linux support
Oracle and Novell have announced that Oracle's latest database, clustering, application server, collaboration solutions and enterprise applications are now available on Novell's Suse Linux Enterprise Server 9. Customers can deploy Oracle products on Suse Linux Enterprise Server 9 knowing that Novell and Oracle stand behind them with world-class support and training.
Gulf Air chooses Oracle E-Business
Gulf Air has signed an agreement with Oman-based Oracle business partner, MacroSoft for the implementation of Oracle's e-business suite in the airline's head office in Bahrain and outstations. The suite will cover finance, human resource management, supply chain management, customer relationship management, route profitability reporting and analysis.
UAE telecoms still too closed
The UAE should open up its telecom sector to more outside investment, head of Egypt's Orascom Telecom Naguib Sawris told the Arab Strategy Forum in Dubai yesterday. He said all countries in the Arab world could benefit from closer integration and that competition was a good thing.
Etisalat, Arabic to English
Etisalat has launched a translation service for mobile phone users. They send a phrase in Arabic and receive a translation in English. This service is being offered in partnership with Sakhr Software operators of the www.ajeeb.com website, the online translation site.
Oracle wins PeopleSoft bid
Oracle has announced that PeopleSoft has accepted a higher bid of about USD10.3bn, ending a bitter 18-month takeover battle. Oracle said its offer to buy PeopleSoft for USD26.50 a share had been approved by both boards of directors. The previous offer was USD24 a share, and the deal should close by early January.
Etisalat axes rental fees
Etisalat customers will not have to pay rental charges for equipment from next month. Anyone currently renting equipment will be granted this equipment free of charge, said officials. They said the move was part of a move towards full liberalisation in the telecoms market.
Microsoft knocks Linux
Microsoft Chairman Emre Berkin told Gulf News that the software giant intends to press its rival Linux on the issue of consumer guarantees. He said Linux users need to question whether Linux can offer adequate technical support. Linux is being pushed heavily in the region by IBM, Sun and Oracle.
Oracle helps banks with Basel
The Oracle Regulatory Capital Manager is a new offering designed to help financial services providers comply with the Bank for International Settlements' Third Consultative Paper, or Basel II requirements, scheduled to take effect January 1, 2007. The solution will assist regional financial institutions planning to leverage Basel II to increase profitability.
Jordan's EduWave runs Linux
IBM and Integrated Technology Group of Jordan have announced that ITG's EduWave e-learning platform will run on the Linux operating system. IBM is to support EduWave as part of its open source e-learning solution platform for Middle East markets. EduWave, the comprehensive K-12 e-learning platform in Jordanian schools, has been deployed in over 3,000 schools in Jordan.
Acer ups Saudi LCD warranty
Acer Computer is extending the warranty on its LCD monitors to three years in Saudi Arabia. Acer, which has won Best Customer Support from the Windows Middle East magazine, has extended the warranty following positive feedback from consumers in Saudi Arabia.
HP to double Saudi plant output
Hewlett-Packard is to double output at its PC assembly plant in Saudi Arabia over the next 12 months from the present 67,000 units per annum. It is only a year since the plant was commissioned and a third distributor has been appointed to handle export markets.
MTC-Vodafone, 100,000 clients
Bahrain based MTC-Vodafone has passed a significant milestone with the announcement of its 100,000th customer. To celebrate the company is to give its subscribers a 50 per cent discount on all local calls on December 17. Officials said offering the latest technology was leading the expansion.
eCompany, Microsoft tie-up
Etisalat business unit eCompany has entered an alliance with Microsoft to roll-out integrated solutions across the region. Microsoft will also undertake to develop a comprehensive and competitive licensing scheme for eCompany which will run the full range of Microsoft commercial software.
KPMG to mentor Omani 3G
KPMG and Knowledge Oasis Muscat have signed a deal to provide business mentor services to start-up companies resident in The Knowledge Mine, KOM's 3G business incubator. KPMG is a global accountancy and management consultancy practice with many clients in the sector.
Hypercom terminals for Saudi
Alhamrani Universal has ordered 10,000 Hypercom card payment terminals and PIN entry devices for Saudi Arabia's major banks. Hypercom EMEA VP Ted Satchell says the order is the company's largest yet. The technology will be rolled out at AU's clients, including National Commercial Bank, Arab National Bank, Riyadh Bank and The Saudi British Bank.
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