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NASDAQ-quoted Netgear, a provider of networking equipment, reckons that it has set a new bar for the networking industry by introducing the Netgear ProSAFE XS716E 16-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Web Managed (Plus) Switch to its portfolio of the industry’s first affordable 10-Gigabit Copper (10GBASE-T) switches for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) including government agencies, educational facilities, and hospitality sites.
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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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Tech Data Mobile expects Moto sales to motor in UK
Distributor Tech Data Mobile expects to see strong UK demand for new additions to Lenovo’s Moto smartphone family now being made available to dealers and retailers. Lenovo Mobile Business Group (MBG) has now launched the ultra-thin and powerful Moto Z series of premium smartphones and the more affordable Moto E3 range, which – with its new 5-inch, 720p HD screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, and an RRP of under £100 (US$132) – is expected to have an impact at the value end of the market.
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InnJoo launches TV range in Saudi Arabia
Consumer technology brand InnJoo has announced its entry into the highly competitive TV market with plans to sell its products exclusively through Souq.com in Saudi Arabia. InnJoo has already established itself as a fast-growing mobile device brand in the Middle East and the move into TVs represents an expansion of its portfolio.
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HPE brings high-end capabilities to SMB storage
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced new shared storage solutions that help small and midsized businesses (SMBs) modernise their IT with hybrid flash and software-defined storage platforms that bring enterprise capabilities to sub-US$10,000 price points.
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HyperX gaming headsets break one million barrier
HyperX, a division of Kingston, has announced it has surpassed the one million sales mark for its line of gaming headsets. HyperX achieved the feat in just two years with the first HyperX cloud gaming headset shipping in April 2014. HyperX cloud gaming headsets are now available in more than 10,000 stores and 80 countries across six continents.
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Canon research highlights MENA opportunities
Organisations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are taking steps to embrace the ‘Office of the Future’ concept, revolutionising how their employees work and operate. This is evident in the Office Insights 2016 report released by Canon which states that 63% of organisations in the MENA region see value in the ability to print remotely from a smartphone, tablet or laptop.
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Arrow offers VCE solutions in additional countries
Arrow Electronics is now offering converged VCE solutions in nine additional countries in Europe, and thus expands its existing distribution agreement with VCE Technology Solutions. The expansion of the contract encompasses Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the UK.
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