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

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AT GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK

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Exhibition hours: 10am -6pm

Zebra Technologies displays healthcare solutions

Zebra Technologies, a manufacturer of marking and printing technologies, is highlighting its range of healthcare mobile printing solutions at GITEX 2014. Targeting the healthcare sector in the region, the company

has launched QLn Healthcare, a mobile printer designed specifically for the segment.

The second focus for the company is to meet customers in the company’s key vertical focus – government segment.

“More than 70 percent of government entities are our customers. Globally, more than 80 percent from Fortune 500 companies are using our technologies.

This indicates our reach and

quality of solutions,” says Pratik Kajaria, Territory Manager, Zebra Technologies. “We are also focusing on healthcare solutions at the event.

We not only have printers but also supplies for this segment.”

According to Kajaria, Internet of Things (IoT) is definitely going to be the next game-changer in the technology world. Understanding this, the company has also launched Link-OS, which is an 4 CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

A10 makes second solo GITEX outing Glen Ogden, Regional Sales Director, Middle East, A10 Networks, is pleased with the company’s presence at GITEX for the second consecutive year.

“GITEX is a great chance to meet new and existing customers,” Ogden says. “It’s a great place for winning business and putting a handshake to any deals that may have been in the pipeline for a while.”

Ogden is also grateful for the timing of this year’s event, “The week’s break after Eid has been fantastic, it’s massively helped

footfall and the demographic of the event.”

A10 opted not to release products at its second GITEX appearance, and Ogden instead prefers to make releases nearer to the end of the year. “We release products in December, so that by the time GITEX has come round for its next addition our customers are available with what we have on offer, which enables us to talk business,” he says.

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WHAT’S INSIDE

Accenture changes the face of the connected citizen TP-LINK Increases revenues by 30 percent in MENA region

HTC and Google introduce the first Android Lollipop Nexus tablet

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operating system where users can effortlessly integrate and managed their devices with printing solutions.

The operating system is on display at the event.

“Zebra is committed to providing innovative technologies from smart printers to real-time tracking technologies to help organisations gain better visibility into their operations, in the Middle East,” says Kajaria “Through Link-OS, we are providing to the region the means to integrate our printers into a rapidly evolving cloud-based wireless world with an ever increasing number of smart devices.”

Nearly 50 percent of the company’s business is done through the channel with its tier-1 systems integrator partners in the region.

Accenture changes how citizens interact Accenture is looking to change the way we interact with each other and with our government agencies.

The company has opted to be a Platinum Sponsor of this year’s GITEX Technology week, and for good reason. “This is the most important convention in the world,” says Dr. Khalid Al-Yahya, Managing Director of Management Consulting, Middle East. “Here, we can see what is happening and also share what we have done.”

The company is doing much more than sitting back and taking in the show, to be sure. On October 14th at the conference on Big Data, Nick Millman shared the findings from a recent Accenture survey to illustrate the ways in which organisations are driving value from Big Data. The focus of the presentation was on case studies demonstrating the critical success factors when implementing Big Data as well as value that can be realised when Big Data projects are successful. Millman also shared some of his personal experiences from working across multiple industries in the area of Big Data.

Big Data is huge for Accenture, and may mean a drastic change in the way citizens interact. “We have already seen a great deal of success in cities like London,” says Al-Yahya.

“We have been able to improve efficiency in areas such as water and power consumption in those cities and we hope to bring those kinds of improvements to the Middle East, a region that needs to be conscious of how we consume.”

The Middle East region, says Al-Yahya, is at a crossroads.

Accenture will continue their work with local governments, and in all sectors in the region, to ensure it takes the correct path.

TP-LINK increases revenues by 30 percent in MENA region

TP-LINK Technologies has announced it has increased its sales revenue by 30 percent in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) from January to September 2014 compared with the same period last this year.

TP-LINK revealed this at GITEX Technology Week 2014, where it is exhibiting several networking and wireless products as part of its brand awareness campaigns in MENA. According to the vendor, the company’s sales increase has been achieved despite some markets in the region experiencing political instability.

Speaking at GITEX Technology Week, Jason Xu, TP-LINK's Vice President of Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, said, "This year we have witnessed an increase in our revenue by 30 percent despite the fact that some countries have been experiencing political turmoil."

Xu said the company plans to open an office in KSA and later in South Africa. "We will be opening our new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It's in process now and we

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expect it to be ready in three or four months," he said.

Xu added that the company has three staff in Saudi Arabia and hopes to increase this to about 20 after the new office opens. "In the UAE, we started with three staff and currently have more than 30 employees sitting in the Dubai office handing the regional office," he said.

He explained that TP-LINK sees huge potential in Saudi Arabia and the whole MENA region as governments continue to roll out new IT infrastructure projects, growing population and economy, and increased bandwidth penetration. "As more people get connected to the Internet, this is fuelling demand for robust wireless networking solutions, which TPLINK is providing in the market," he said.

Xu said TP-LINK already has a strong presence in MENA. The company, which was founded in 1996, is best known for its wireless routers and ADSL modems, which Xu describes as "hot items" in the Middle East at the moment.

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based on simplicity and choosing the right people to help the company progress. “When we started, we always knew it was key to get the right personnel through the door,” he says.

“Relationships are everything in the Middle East, and we needed people who understood the complexities and nuances of the region.”

He goes on to highlight how diversity is key to his operation, “I’ve hired Jordanians, Palestinians, Egyptians, Syrians and Eritreans because they all bring something different to the table,” Ogden says. “What’s key is for my team, and customers, to have an early adoption mentality.”

“GITEX is a great chance to meet new and existing customers,” Ogden says. “It’s a great place for winning business and putting a handshake to any deals that may have been in the pipeline for a while.”

Glen Ogden, Regional Sales Director, Middle East, A10 Networks

HTC and Google introduce the first Android Lollipop Nexus tablet HTC, announced the launch of the very first Android Lollipop tablet, the Nexus 9.

Encased in a brushed aluminum frame that seamlessly connects the screen to a soft-grip back, the Nexus 9 is both sleek and polished, showcasing HTC’s expertise in precision metal work.

The tablet also has an 8.9” display with 4:3” viewing ratio. Weighing 436g, it is also lightweight and easily portable.

At its heart the tablet boasts an Nvidia Tegra K1 64-bit dualcore processor that a quick switch between tasks, while its Keppler GPU delivers desktop grade performance and graphics in tablet form.

A 1.6 MP front camera and an 8 MP and rear lens capture clear snaps as they happen, and the Nexus 9 tablet’s 2K screen resolution delivers sharp detail and vibrant colours when viewing photos, browsing the web or watching videos. Dual front facing speakers feature a dedicated smart amp and HTC BoomSound profile for speaker mode, to enable stereo sound from the front of the device – a clear shout out to music and gaming fans.

Designed to make the most of the very latest Android Lollipop operating system, the Nexus 9 aims to easy transitions when multitasking, while allowing for a high level of personalisation

and security through a range of secure login functions. It has an extended battery life, for more time on the go.

“The Nexus 9 is a great example of what can be achieved when two companies, united in their passion for innovative technology, come together to create a product with the user experience at the very center of the design process,” said Peter Chou, CEO, HTC. “HTC’s unrivalled design language combines with the very latest software advancements to deliver a premium tablet, inside and out.

We are thrilled to be able to bring this product to market.”

The Nexus 9 comes in 16GB, 32GB and 32GB LTE models and will be available for worldwide presales from the Google Play store beginning October. 17. Shipping and availablity in retail outlets beginning November 3.

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