Mobiclip to exhibit at IBC 2010

Mobiclip, Inc. a leading global provider of mobile TV and mobile video solutions will showcase its video distribution platform (VDS) at the upcoming IBC show in Amsterdam from September 10 to 14.

Mobiclip provides a complete line-up of solutions to enable content providers, TV channels, operators and device manufacturers to monetize video content. The end-to-end solutions capture any video source (Live TV, Video on Demand and User Generated Content) and deliver it over any wireless network to offer the industry’s best viewing experience on all portable devices. Read more

Xoriant strengthens Middle East presence with Infor Channel Partnership

Xoriant Corporation, a United States based Business Consulting and IT services provider, announced today they became an Infor Channel Partner for the Middle East region. The Infor partnership enables Xoriant to provide consulting services, support and training on current and new products to Infor clients.

“Given the footprint of Infor clients in the Middle East, this partnership strengthens our efforts in marketing Infor’s products and services, provide clients with required knowledge and support to design, implement and optimize business processes,” says Girish Gaitonde, CEO at Xoriant. Read more

Al Otaiba launches Sitecom MD-500, a smart solution for total home entertainment

Al Otaiba Distribution, one of the leading IT distribution house in the Middle East & Africa region and the exclusive distributors for Sitecom today announced the launch of Sitecom MD-500 Digital Media Set which makes it possible to safely store, share and play digital photos, music and movies.

Sitecom MD-500 Digital Media Set can safely store digital photos, music and movies on a central location and share this content with all users at home. Read more

Expand Networks Joins the HP AllianceONE Program

Expand Networks, the leader in WAN optimization for branch office consolidation and virtualization, today announced that it has joined the HP AllianceONE partner program, gaining network specialisation partner status. Read more

Amazon announcing a New Generation of Kindle

• The iPad Experience of a Kindle Fan
• How to Shop on Amazon.com from Dubai

Millions of people are already reading on Kindles and Kindle is the #1 bestselling item on Amazon.com for two years running. It’s also the most-wished-for, most-gifted, and has the most 5-star reviews of any product on Amazon.com. Today, Amazon.com is excited to introduce a new generation of Kindle. The all-new Kindle has a new electronic-ink screen with 50 percent better contrast than any other e-reader, a new sleek design with a 21 percent smaller body while still keeping the same 6-inch-size reading area, and a 15 percent lighter weight at just 8.7 ounces. The  new generation of Kindle also offers 20 percent faster page turns, up to one month of battery life, double the storage to 3,500 books, built-in Wi-Fi, a graphite color option and more–all for only $189, and still with free 3G wireless–no monthly bills or annual contracts. Also today, Amazon.com introduced a new addition to its family of portable reading devices–Kindle Wi-Fi . Readers who don’t need the convenience of free 3G wireless can now enjoy the new generation Kindle for the lower price of only $139. The all-new Kindle and Kindle Wi-Fi are now available for pre-order and will ship to customers in over 140 countries and 30 territories beginning August 27. Read more

Is Amazon ready to surprise us with new Kindle?

On Amazon.com the Kindle Wireless Reading Device is “temporarily out of stock” for the unbeatable price of $189. The latest version, Kindle DX , also is selling some twenty or twenty five cheaper than 2 months ago, when Apple launched the iPad.

Perhaps, now the availability of faster and cheaper chips can help Amazon to improve the Kindle’s response time, which may result in the debut of the next generation Kindle.

Related:

• The iPad Experience of a Kindle Fan
• How to Shop on Amazon.com from Dubai

Co domain names are now out for grab

Brand your business as “COmpany”, “COrporation” or “COmmerce”

Understood around the world as an abbreviation for “COmpany,” “COrporation” and “COmmerce,” .CO is easy to recognize, simple to remember and flexible to use. It offers international recognition in a fresh landscape where shoppers can still choose the name they want. Now, GoDaddy.com – World’s No.1 Domain Registrar , offers the choice to you. Read more

United Arab Emirates Information Technology Report Q3 2010

Market Overview
UAE IT spending is forecast to bounce back strongly in 2010, despite current economic uncertainties. UAE spending on IT products and services is now projected to reach US$3.4bn in 2010, as double-digit growth is led by a big increase in PC sales, which declined sharply last year.

Government spending and investment should help to support the market going forward, with further opportunities in sectors such as education, healthcare, utilities, banking and telecoms. UAE economic growth is projected to pick up in 2010, with a recovery in credit and loan markets expected by the end of 2010. However the property price slump and financial upheavals of late 2009 will continue to influence business and consumer caution. Read more

Softline International and ESET Hold Conference and Training Workshop

ADAOX, the regional business development centre of ESET NOD32 Antivirus, today announced that their distributor in Egypt, Softline International, held a special conference and training session exclusively for ESET’s customers in Egypt. The event, which took place on July 19th, 2010 at Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel, included workshops, product presentations and demonstrations on ESET’s world-class solutions, ESET Smart Security and ESET NOD32 by senior technical professionals from ESET and ADAOX. Read more

twofour54 tadreeb named Apple Authorised Training Centre

twofour54, the Abu Dhabi-based content creation community, is to launch an Arabic applications development fund for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad called ‘AppsArabia’. The fund will be offered by twofour54 ibitkar, which provides funding and support to start-up and early stage Arabic content initiatives.

‘AppsArabia’ will invest in the best ideas for apps from entrepreneurs, app developers and businesses, and provide commercial guidance, resources and marketing support to make these apps successful. A new community web site, www.appsarabia.com, has been established to provide a supportive marketplace for all stakeholders in apps development – entrepreneurs, designers, developers and corporate clients.

“iPhone OS is the world’s most advanced mobile platform and, with more than 4 billion apps already downloaded from the App Store, it presents a huge opportunity for developers in the Middle East”, commented Tony Orsten, CEO, twofour54. “Mobile adoption in the region is soaring and ‘AppsArabia’ will empower Arab entrepreneurs to create apps that address the growing demand for local content.” Read more

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