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Show dates: 12-16 October 2014, Dubai World Trade Centre

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Fluke Networks keeps an eye on networks

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Fluke Networks provides network monitoring, troubleshooting and performance management solutions designed to protect data communication networks from layer one to seven.

“The company’s presence at GITEX goes back to 2001 when it had ventured into the region,” Werner Heeren, Regional Sales Director – Middle East, Africa, Turkey, Fluke Networks, said. “This year, we are exhibiting a comprehensive Performance Management solution at the event from our own independent stand. For the last 13 years, we have exhibited at GITEX through our partners.

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QCC launches “Jawdah” portal at Gitex

The Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) has marked its participation at GITEX Technology Week 2014 with the

launch of ‘Jawdah’ – a portal that offers easy access to QCC’s technical services and allows users to apply, register and track the status of submitted applications.

Jawdah, meaning ‘quality’ in Arabic, offers stakeholders including manufacturers, suppliers, exporters, and retailers - a detailed step-by-step guide on how to register for various service categories. The portal integrates QCC’s core services including product certification systems certification, as well as the Emirates Metrology Institute services, legal metrology services and the registration of conformity assessment bodies.

Following the submission of a request for a particular QCC service, the user is kept informed of progress through an email notification at each step of the process - from the point of application and review of the supporting documents until the completion of the requested service.

Applicants can also communicate with the portal team for further queries.

Abdullah Hassan Al Muaini, Executive Director of the Conformity Scheme Services at QCC, said: “QCC’s mandate is to ensure quality infrastructure that supports Abu Dhabi’s 2030 vision to create a sustainable, 4 CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 competitive

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Veeam partners with Microsoft and VMware

Gitex preview: Sharp Samsung unveils Galaxy Note Edge

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QCC... and diversified economy. Towards achieving this priority, QCC seeks to introduce fast, simple, safe and convenient solutions that allow stakeholders to use our services more effectively. The Jawdah portal embeds latest technology and innovative solutions to streamline the entire service delivery process.”

Al Muaini called on stakeholders to actively utilize the ‘Jawdah’ system by registering in the system via QCC website or downloading the application on mobile devices.

QCC’s participation in the GITEX Technology Week 2014 aims to highlight its programs and electronic systems that facilitate enhanced communication with all segments of society. GITEX Technology Week 2014, currently underway at Dubai World Trade Centre, is set to conclude on October 16, 2014.

Veeam partners with Microsoft and VMware Veeam Software has announced that it is collaborating with Microsoft and VMware to help partners extend their availability offerings to the cloud. Specifically, Veeam is working closely with both Microsoft and VMware to ensure that Veeam Cloud Providers (VCPs) will be able to seamlessly deploy Veeam Cloud Connect in Microsoft Azure and VMware vCloud Air. Backup/recovery software revenue grew 6.8 percent in 2013, reaching $4.7 billion1[i]. The growth was, in part, a result of the demand for integrated solutions for cloudenabled backup/recovery and the increased need for information management. As businesses look to extend their operations into the

cloud—public or hybrid—data protection is an ideal candidate.

Through its close partnerships with Microsoft and VMware, Veeam continues to lead the market in delivering a robust solution to meet customer needs.

“Across the globe, customers and resellers alike are looking to the cloud to grow their businesses,” commented Ratmir Timashev, president and CEO of Veeam.

“Placing critical assets outside your ‘walls’ is a leap of faith, but with Microsoft Azure and VMware vCloud Air, resellers and service providers have two offerings that help them take the cost, complexity and concern out of data center design and deployment. Veeam

has long-standing partnerships with both Microsoft and VMware, and our teams are tightly integrated to ensure that together, we are able to provision the Always-On Business™.”

Veeam recommends that IT organizations follow the 3-2-1 rule: Three copies of data on two different kinds of media, one of which is off site. Veeam enables IT to satisfy the offsite requirement without having to invest in offsite infrastructure or management, since cloud resources are available on demand.

As part of its commitment to deliver robust cloud-based availability, Veeam recently announced Veeam Cloud Provider (VCP) partners that will provide support for cloud backup with Veeam Cloud Connect on the first day of Veeam Availability Suite v8 general availability, eliminating the need for customers to deploy costly off-premises infrastructure

Gitex preview: Sharp education has influenced the make-up and design of our stand this year. From looking at a new era of possibilities in digital retail design to immersive education experiences, the zones demonstrate how our cutting-edge display and signage solutions are transforming businesses in the region.

Ravinder Kumar, General Manager – Business Solutions Division, Sharp Middle East FZE How long have you been exhibiting at GITEX? Following our successful participation at InfoComm 2013, Sharp has returned to the Middle East’s flagship ICT event on a bigger scale with more exciting products being showcased this year.

Our theme at this year’s GITEX is ‘Bigger Impact, Sharper Impressions.’

We firmly believe that our professional display products should be easy to use, multifunctional and fully integrated. In this year’s case this means showcasing solutions that drive multi-platform integration and a set of products that drive sharper efficiency across different industry verticals, providing businesses with a wider selection of our various digital signage solutions.

What is the relevance of this exhibition to your business in the region?

Gitex provides us with a platform to not only gain great visibility and brand awareness but to also connect with our regional customers and partners. It also gives us the opportunity to introduce businesses to our latest innovations in intelligent visual display solutions.

From Sharp’s perspective, it provides us with the ideal opportunity to showcase our future technologies and our commitment to remaining at the forefront of industry innovation.

What will you be doing special this GITEX? The growing demand for our interactive display technologies across sectors such as retail and

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Will you be launching any solutions at the show? If not, will you be focusing your activities on any particular solution in your existing set?

The Sharp stand is divided into specific zones that represents the usage of display solutions for education, industry signage, business and art. The education zone hosts a range of Sharp’s products that help create integrated and smart learning environments enabled by technology.

Within the signage zone, Sharp is showcasing its solutions that illustrate the future of display technology for the retail, banking and finance and entertainment industries. The zone also includes sensor based digital signage solutions, currency exchange and queue management displays that help enhance customer experiences at banks and retail outlets.

In the corporate zone, we are displaying meeting room management solutions for businesses and boardrooms. This includes a line-up of next-generation HD video conferencing and collaboration solutions in partnership with Creston.

Finally, the art zone has an artist creating live caricature and calligraphy on a Sharp interactive LED display. In addition, Sharp is also displaying a 32” digital signage monitor on an easel stand. This signage monitor comes equipped with its own Android player.

Are you planning on being back next year?

Sharp Business Solutions is looking forward to connecting with customers and partners at events such as GITEX Technology Week to showcase our commitment to remaining at the forefront of technology innovation.

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Fluke...

Synergix, Oxygen and Mitsumi.”

Gerhard Auer, VP- EMEA, Fluke Networks, stressed the significance of distributors to the company. The company pulls in 15 percent of business from the region annually, which is likely to double within the next two years, Auer said. ”We will be increasing our investment in the region as the Middle East market is a high growth market. We have a comprehensive partner strategy for each product line. For our range of cables, we prefer to partner with cable testers. For performance management solutions, we prefer to partner with value-added resellers that already have a presence within the desired vertical and can provide technology advice to the customer.”

The company follows a bifurcated approach for the different products

– where it seeks an extended partner reach for existing tools and networking monitoring solutions and similar appliances. “The company is quite new in the enterprise monitoring space and the company needs more visibility for that particular solution,” said Auer.

Fluke Networks would investigate the verticals in which it seeks to have a larger presence within the region. “We are a team of seven people active in the region for a decade and a half. Signing up partners is not a priority for us at GITEX this year – it is rather to explore the verticals we would like to penetrate with enterprise management solutions launched last year,” added Auer.

Hereen feels that the company is still spreading its wings in the Middle Eastern market. “There are a lot of opportunities coming to the horizon.

We can’t grab them all but we do keep an eye out for where we can position our products.”

Samsung unveils Galaxy Note Edge Samsung Electronics has revealed a new addition to its flagship Galaxy Note series with the launch of the limited edition Galaxy Note Edge.

The device was launched as part of the Galaxy Note 4 World Tour in Dubai. Taking the mobile experience to the next level, the Galaxy Note Edge features a one-of-a-kind Edge Screen which offers users a totally revolutionary way of accessing information and engaging with their mobile device.

The Galaxy Note Edge’s unique curved Edge screen provides quick access to frequently used apps, alerts and device functionality – even when the cover is closed – all with the swipe of a thumb. The design of the device also enables users to receive notifications directly on the Edge Screen while watching videos

without disturbing their viewing.

“Since the first Samsung Galaxy Note was introduced in 2011, the Galaxy Note category has been a success in the Middle East region.

More and more customers continue to welcome the Galaxy Note into their lives as larger-screen devices are becoming increasingly popular,” said Mr. Hayssam Yassine, Head of Telecommunications Group at Samsung Gulf Electronics. “Trendconscious consumers are demanding companies push the boundaries of what is possible to offer novel, premium products and Samsung’s relentless pursuit of the best in innovation has led to the debut of the unique Galaxy Note Edge.”

The Galaxy Note Edge will be available in “Charcoal Black” and “Frost White”.

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