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Networking vendor TP-Link has unveiled an SMB partner programme for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The launch event, which was held in Dubai, saw more than 60 systems integrators (SIs) from the UAE market attend, where TP-Link outlined its go-to-market strategy and R&D priorities. TP-Link claims that the launch of the SMB partner programme paves the way for the company to recruit and develop a select number of SI partners who will resell its SMB products and solutions in the region.
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Ingram Micro to host cloud event in Dubai
Distributor Aptec, an Ingram Micro company, will host its inaugural Cloud Summit 2016 event for channel partners and prospects across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region later this month. Ingram Micro Cloud Summit META will take place in Dubai from November 13-15th. The event hopes to attract hundreds of the region’s solution providers, cloud service providers, cloud vendors, telcos, hosters, ISVs, and other cloud visionaries. Event sponsors include Microsoft, Dropbox, Cloud4C, Oracle, and eleven other cloud industry leaders.
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Logicom extends Microsoft rights in Gulf
Distributor Logicom has expanded its distribution agreement with Microsoft to include UAE, Kuwait, and Oman. The deal now covers the entire Gulf region. Logicom is now an official distributor for Microsoft original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products and full packaged products (FPP) in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait and Oman. Logicom is able to offer its customer base full access to the latest Microsoft OEM and FPP software, devices, and services.
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VAD Shifra strikes Thales deal
Shifra, a value-added distributor of next generation solutions in information security, identity protection and enterprise mobility in the Middle East, has partnered with Thales, a global leader in critical information systems, cybersecurity and data security, to offer data protection and trust management solutions to the region. Thales has recently committed to growing its presence in the Middle East, in light of the rising need for cybersecurity – a theme that has heavily underscored the region’s shift to virtualisation, cloud services, and mobility.
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Mimecast announces Middle East expansion
NASDAQ-quoted e-mail and data security company Mimecast has announced Middle East expansion plans. Mimecast has appointed two security-focused distributors to accelerate its growth and enhance customer experience in the region. This expansion is in response to the company’s growing business, robust customer base and strong demand for its cloud security solutions in the Middle East.
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HP Inc. unveils new products in Middle East
HP Inc. has unveiled its newest range of printers, scanners, consumer and commercial PCs and mobile devices, and gaming products. HP’s newest range of products will be revealed at this year’s Gitex events in October 2016 in Dubai. Mathew Thomas, managing director, Middle East and Saudi Arabia, HP Inc., said: “Our vision at HP is to create technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere.”
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Middle East trade show GITEX 2016 is taking place from October 16-20th in Dubai. We’re going to keep you updated with news both before and during the event, with a special emphasis on channel and related technology announcements. Keep checking back to our snapshot guide to stay up to speed on all things GITEX.
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ASUS targets UAE gamers with latest kit
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced that it is bringing the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-series graphics cards to the UAE for the first time through its G752 notebook. Available to buy now, the G752 will also be showcased at Gitex Shopper this week priced from AED 11,499 (US$3131). The latest graphic cards designed specifically for laptops allow users to play games with a significantly improved experience similar to that of a desktop device, but at a far more accessible price. It will also be available in the UAE through world’s most powerful 18-inch gaming laptop, the GX800, by the end of this year.
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Arrow and Oracle aim to accelerate channel cloud sales
Distributor Arrow Electronics and Oracle have rolled out a series of initiatives across EMEA and North America aimed at accelerating channel cloud sales by providing resellers and solution providers with comprehensive expertise and support to help their end-user customers migrate to the cloud. Steve Robinson, VP of Arrow’s global cloud solutions sales, said: “Arrow understands that today’s solution providers are much more than simple product resellers —they are trusted advisers helping end-users navigate the often-complex migration to the cloud.”
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TechAccess gains Huawei CSP status in UAE
Middle East and North Africa (MENA) VAD outfit TechAccess has gained certified service partner (CSP) status from Huawei for the UAE. TechAccess began its relationship with Huawei earlier in the year and is the vendor’s only GCC-wide distributor. TechAccess has assigned a dedicated team to cover several countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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