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Oracle’s cloud blitz Oracle is demonstrating its latest cloud offerings at GITEX, including 243 new products added to its suite of software-asa-service (SaaS). In 2013 more than 100,000 Middle East users were added to the Oracle cloud. Globally Oracle has added more than 2,000 new customers who use the company’s cloud, bringing the total to more than 10,000. “Companies made a cautious entry into the cloud market, testing the new way of using software,” said Oracle senior marketing director Dana Murugan.

“This year we are hearing from our customers that they are ready to use the cloud for more of their business operations, and are looking to take advantage of our

Platform-as-a-service (PaaS), and Infrastructure-as-a-service (Iaas) offerings. There is no doubt that cloud-based services will form an ever-increasing proportion of our customers’ IT infrastructure.” Murugan believes that visitors to GITEX should look for solutions that help them save money, reduce the complexity of their IT installations and are agile enough to support business transformation. One of the consequences of the 4 CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 economic

Etisalat & Ericsson sign RAN MoU Etisalat and Ericsson have announced an agreement to expand Etisalat’s Radio Access Network (RAN) in Dubai and Al Ain. On the first day of GITEX Technology Week in Dubai, Etisalat and Ericsson signed a memorandum of understanding, entering a strategic partnership to “strengthen support in using more advanced technology in the future, coherent with Etisalat’s vision to reduce the network’s environmental impact.” The partnership will see Ericsson employing its experience in ecology management services to dispose of swapped network equipment, in line with the requirements of the EU Waste from Electrical and Electronic

Equipment (WEEE) Directive. Under the agreement, Etisalat will collaborate with Ericsson’s Ecology Management Program’s free TakeBack of decommissioned equipment. Saeed Al Zarouni, Senior Vice President, Business Planning and Technology Evolution, Etisalat, says, “Etisalat has a crucial role to play as a technology enabler to help achieve the country’s SMART objective. By focusing on people’s needs and interests, we have developed an intelligent approach to creating a smart and sustainable infrastructure. “Teaming up with Ericsson for this significant network expansion helps us provide the connectivity solutions that help us give our customers

the best possible broadband experience. Importantly, it aligns with our long-term commitment to provide improved and smarter public services that are more people-centric, economically viable and environmentally sustainable.” Lars Linden, Executive Vice President for Global Customer Unit, Ericsson, said: “There are two key focuses as we enter the Networked Society: the provision of faster, more reliable connectivity for an improved customer experience, and the sustainability of networks. We are pleased to extend our longterm partnership with Etisalat and support them to pave the way to a Networked Society in the UAE.”

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Kodak Alaris unveils product range at GITEX

Epson launches Smart glasses

DVSOFT unveils accommodation services solution

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Belgian firm I.R.I.S. flaunts scanning tech

growth in the Gulf region is the increasing pressure on businesses to deliver products to market quickly, respond to market demands in an agile manner, and to innovate to be more competitive. “The classic on-premise only model consumes more than 60% of an IT budget in maintenance alone,” said Murugan. “That budget is spent keeping older systems running that are lagging in their ability to keep up with changing business needs. GITEX will showcase systems that can drive business innovation – cloud, closelyengineered hardware and software and mobile solutions.”

Belgian mobile scanning company I.R.I.S. is presenting a range of its new products at GITEX Technology Week 2014. The firm’s IRIScan Mouse Executive 2 is an all-in-one scanner and mouse which allows users to drag and drop text and images into applications, and edit scanned text directly in Microsoft Office applications. The solution comes in Arabic and also allows users to export business cards directly into the Cardiris contact management software. The IRISPen Executive 7 encodes text when slid along a page, in much the same way as a highlighter, and has text, number and barcode recognition. Meanwhile, the cordless IRIScan Pro 3 Wifi requires no computer to scan documents, and features an

8-page automatic document feeder, and allows Wi-Fi transfer of files to a range of devices. “GITEX Technology Week is a key moment for I.R.I.S. to continue its strategic growth plans and strengthen its network in the region,” says Mohamed Berrihi, Channel Sales Manager, MENA, I.R.I.S. “We always seize this opportunity to revitalise our existing partnerships with a proven network of distributors, retailers and system integrators. We always keep some exciting products launches exclusively for GITEX to load up on the massive exposure that the event offers. We bring cutting-edge new products in the mobile scanning segment that are answering of the local market terms of Arabic language support as well as the

need for interconnection with mobile devices. GITEX is also a time where we develop new businesses with government agencies in GCC countries as per their desire for new technologies that can help them serve the public better and increase efficiency.” In the Middle East, I.R.I.S. is still developing its network and is looking for distributors and retailers as well as system integrators. In addition to a range of scanners for the consumer and professional market, I.R.I.S. has developed professional software to process documents and feed the companies’ document management systems. I.R.I.S. are based at the French Pavilion Hall 4 – D4-26 stand.

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Kodak Alaris unveils product range at GITEX Kodak Alaris is unveiling a range of products and solutions at GITEX Technology Week 2014. Kodak Alaris KnowledgeShare – the new framework of hardware and software solutions – enables customers to automatically capture and consolidate corporate data from digital and paper sources. The IBML ImageTrac 6000 series scanners – which can handle up to 438 pages per minute – is also being released, as will Kodak’s Info Input Solution, a browser-based thin client document capture solution for organisations seeking to leverage investments into existing ECM infrastructure. The export module within the software can import scanned

batches and documents to other systems like EMC Captiva, Kofax, and IBM Filenet, and is available in Arabic. Info Input solution also allows developers to use a SDK to integrate scanning functionality direct into

web-based applications such as Sales Force.com, SAP, IBM Filenet and others. In conjunction with the Info Input launch, Kodak Alaris is announcing a dedicated desktop scanner – the Kodak ScanMate i1180, which can process 40 pages per minute. Another product will also be featured with Arabic options – the Capture Pro imaging software version 5 – will be shown. “Information Management is evolving fast,” says David Whitton, Regional Sales Director, Middle East and Africa, Kodak Alaris. “Paper is still an issue but it is declining overall as an increasing amount of content is created electronically using a raft of devices. And the

ability for organisations to manage this complex information flow, link it into business processes and then make decisions and respond – quickly in real time – is becoming ever more crucial. At GITEX this year, we’ll be showing visitors how we address this through our KnowledgeShare initiative.” GITEX attendees can visit stand number Stand B4-3 located in Hall 4 to meet with the Kodak Alaris team. The Kodak Alaris stand features a central knowledge hub with four zones for the finance, healthcare, Business Process Outsourcing and government sectors, and the company will show how its solutions can benefit these sectors.

Matrix highlights latest telecom solutions IP-based phone systems and voice gateways manufacturer Matrix Comsec is participating at GITEX Technology Week 2014. The company is showcasing its complete range of business IP-PBXs, converged voice and data platforms, VoIP & GSM gateways and new portfolio of IP and digital phones at the event. As one of its main highlights in IP-PBX domain, the vendor is also showcasing Eternity NE, a next generation IP-PBX with built-in GSM/3G network integration, which is designed for small businesses and

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enterprise branch offices. According to the company, it delivers all business-class telephony features as available with large systems such as IP telephony, mobility,

teleworking, voicemail, remote extensions and lot others. “GITEX is a major technology event bringing ICT professionals under a common platform,” says Dhaval Bhagora, Marketing Manager, Matrix Comsec. “Matrix is participating at GITEX this year to showcase its latest telecom solutions. We look forward to meet service providers and key decision makers to explain how our telecom solutions are redefining business communications and providing competitive advantage to our customers worldwide,” The company is also showcasing

its Navan CNX200, which is an all-in-one office solution for all voice, data, Internet, wireless, mobility and messaging needs of small businesses and branch offices with up to 24 users. Also called as ‘office-in-a-box’, Navan CNX200 delivers advance IP-PBX functionality, secure internet, wireless access, data networking and virtual private networking from a compact and converged platform, said the company. The company is located at booth #Z-C10 at the Dubai World Trade Centre event, which is taking place between 12th-16th October.

Epson launches Smart glasses Epson is launching its augmented reality Smart glasses Moverio BT200 at GITEX, and is the company’s first augmented reality device. The see-through, binocular smart glasses follow on from the BT-100 and weigh 88g. The BT-200 features sensing technology, including a front-facing camera, gyroscope, GPS system, compass, and accelerometer. Khalil El-Dalu, General Manager, Epson Middle East, says, “Consumer wearable electronics represents a significant growth segment with a forecast value, worldwide, of over $8bn in 2013, growing to almost $19bn by 2017. Tapping into this growing demand for wearable technology, we have developed the BT-200 - the only

affordable, binocular, see-through device of its kind on the market that projects content over a viewer’s entire field of vision. It’s not vapour-ware, it’s a real proposition, as we’ve been in this market with

a tangible product that has been available to purchase since 2011.” The Moverio Apps Market gives users access to specially designed apps for the BT-200’s updateable, open-platform Android OS.

The BT-200 gives users a perceived screen of up to 320 inches (812 cm) in qHD resolution. Users can watch 2D and 3D films with integrated Dolby Digital Plus sound. It features a multi-touch trackpad and 1.2GHz dual core processor, and a battery life of up to six hours. It also has 8GB of internal memory, which can be increased to 32GB using an SD card. The BT-200 can also connect with other devices, including smartphones, using Bluetooth 3.0, DLNA and Miracast. Epson is exhibiting at C4-10 in Hall 4 of Dubai World Trade Centre from October 12-16, 2014 during GITEX Technology Week.

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DVSOFT unveils accommodation services solution

French firm DVSOFT is unveiling its RESAMASTER software for tourist accommodation professionals at GITEX Technology Week 2014 from October 12th-16th at the French Pavilion. RESAMASTER allows users

to manage tourist IT services, from entering room bookings to printintg checkout invoices, and is “intended for a public with no computer experience; the booking schedule is clear and detailed.” IT uses a barcode scanner to help

to manage the storing and billing of products, with booking contracts sent by email or text message. Users of the software can file a booking directly while on the phone with their customers and instantly text them the confirmation. Then, if

the customer wants an invoice, the user can produce it directly from the booking schedule. Hervé Dufour, CEO, DVSOFT, says, “Exhibiting at Gitex is a great opportunity to promote our new touristic accommodation software. The tourism sector is a key player in the international economy; it is increasing positively each year. Showcasing at GITEX allows me to showcase new technologies, adding value to the industry.” RESAMASTER allows accommodation professionals to perform their accounting and send records directly to their accounting firm using file transfer. It can also be used to send out mass mailings promoting specific events.

Focus Softnet to debut cloud solutions Focus Softnet is introducing cloudbased versions of its flagship enterprise solutions Focus i, Focus RT, Focus POS and Focus PMS at the GITEX Technology Week. It is also introducing solutions for managed services, recruitment, and business process consulting. The company is focusing on cloud solutions and mobile apps for enterprises and SMBs from healthcare, real estate and hospitality verticals. The company is also promoting its recently launched Focus CRM on cloud, which aims to help customers track the entire business cycle from marketing to pre-sales to operations through post-

sales and services. The cloud-version of the solution enhances to 24X7 accessibility, 99.99 percent uptime and full time and dedicated support service to the end-user. “We have been participating in GITEX for the last eighteen years now. The response we receive gets bigger and better every year. GITEX is an ideal platform to showcase our solutions, meet with existing and potential customers, demonstrate our products’ features and the cost savings realied from implementing these,” says Ali Hyder, Group CEO, Focus Softnet. Focus Softnet is exhibiting at Stand D7-20 in Hall 7.

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Application development firm OutSystems is present at GITEX Technology Week 2014. The firm is targeting government sectors, who they believe can benefit from their application platform. OutSystems is also presenting on why they believe IT departments are barred from innovation, and how to improve operational performance through technology. “We are very glad to see positive feedback from IT departments in government entities within the Middle East and the great business improvements introduced by our

technology,” Rodrigo Castelo, Director of Middle East and Africa, OutSystems, says. “Our platform excels in rapidly delivering enterprise-grade web and mobile applications with amazing user experiences, thus assuring 100 percent adoption rates with zero training. The OutSystems Platform offers a route towards the vision of the Smart Government that has been introduced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.” OutSystems’ stand is at stand S3108, in the Sheikh Saeed Hall.

Software firm Crayon is exhibiting its customised solutions in licensing, Software Asset Management (SAM) and IT consultancy at the GITEX Technology Week 2014. Visitors can see and discuss the full range of services Crayon offers in outsourcing non-core business activities. Rune Syversen, Group CEO, Crayon says, “We are delighted to be participating in GITEX 2014 and look forward to talking to many of our customers and potential customers; it will help us demonstrate how committed we are to the MEA region.” “Crayon has an enviable track record of success stories and achievements with both vendors and clients and we are eager to share our expertise with all our partners, customers and potential clients at this year’s GITEX show,” said Henrik Mattila-Kuusniemi, CEO, MEA, Crayon. In its 33rd Edition, the onvvvgoing event is expected to attract over 1,142,000 ICT professionals from 150 countries, including more than 25k C-Level executives. The event features over 700 ICT companies from 61 countries encompassing more than 80 percent of the top global ICT brands. Crayon MEA has its sales team and consulting delegates present at Stand A7 – 46 in Hall 7.

“We are delighted to be participating in GITEX 2014 and look forward to talking to many of our customers and potential customers; it will help us demonstrate how committed we are to the MEA region.”

Rune Syversen, Group CEO, Crayon

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