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Kodak Alaris INfuse

Kodak Alaris has announced the release of its INfuse Expansion Modules, including six new software add-ons and support for a third-party card reader accessory that allows users to scan documents more securely and efficiently than before.

Partners such as ISVs and Systems Integrators can now customise their core INfuse offering by adding one or more of these modules to their solutions.

“Adding accessories to enhance the functionality of systems is a widely popular concept across most business and consumer devices,” said Jim Forger, Product Line Manager at Kodak Alaris. “We see it in smart phones, computers, and also in the Kodak S2000 Series Scanners with our passport and flatbed accessories. We’re now bringing this capability to our INfuse Smart Connected Scanning Solution.”

The INfuse Solution integrates into other applications allowing users to complete tasks more accurately and faster than ever before. Tasks previously completed in days are now measured in minutes or hours.

INfuse includes three key components: the partner’s software application, INfuse Management Software, and the INfuse AX Scanner. Partners create efficient, networked document solutions such as invoice processing, medical records management, or customer account management by integrating the INfuse solution into their line of business applications through the use of APIs and plug-in modules.

Logitech Zone True Wireless earbuds

Logitech is helping professionals stay clear, confident and connected in the next phase of hybrid work with the launches of its Zone True Wireless and Zone Wired Earbuds, the first targeted to be certified by all three major cloud video conferencing platforms—Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Zoom Video Communications.

Logitech Zone True Wireless earbuds upgrade video calls with the shape and fit users love, combined with the powerful audio that professionals need. Equipped with a premium noise-canceling mic and Active Noise Cancellation, Zone True Wireless gives crystal clear audio on every call, regardless of distracting surroundings. This, along with a minimalist, modern design, enables a stylish look and a high-quality sound on video that helps users stay in the zone.

Bluetooth plus the USB receiver provides a reliable connection between Zone True Wireless and both your smartphone and your computer, allowing users to effortlessly join video meetings and phone calls, moving easily between their two devices – all with double the battery life of leading consumer devices. These features give users confidence that their wireless earbuds are ready for every video meeting. Additionally, the certification with major video conferencing platforms sets a higher bar for audio than leading consumer offerings, and for IT managers, it provides reliable performance across multiple devices within their entire IT ecosystem.

R&M Single Pair Ethernet system

R&M has launched the industry’s first complete Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) system in the Middle East.

Comprised of connectors and connection modules, installation cables and patch cords, this new system provides an effective way to link digital terminal devices and sensors to data networks, paving the way for comprehensive building automation.

The company expects the solution to be applied in key facilities in the region including hospitals, hotels, malls, industrial parks, and office centres.

R&M’s Single Pair Ethernet solution extends the concept of local data networks (LAN) and structured cabling systems while offering cables that are thinner and connectors that are smaller. This allows a large number of devices and sensors – such as smart LED lights, remote-controlled monitors and scoreboards, temperature, light and climate sensors, controllers for heating and ventilation, electronic cash registers and selfservice terminals – to be connected without traditional constraints. In addition to data and signals, SPE cabling can also transport electricity and thus supply terminal equipment with power. In many cases, this eliminates the need for separate wiring for the power supply.

R&M offers two connector systems: LC-Cu in compliance with IEC 63171-1 for structured cabling and building automation, and MSP in compliance with IEC 63171-2 for the industrial environment. The new products can be combined with existing R&M outlets and 19” panels.

INTEL NUC 11 EXTREME KIT

Intel has announced the Intel NUC 11 Extreme Kit (code-named “Beast Canyon”), a highly modular desktop PC engineered to provide a phenomenal experience for gaming, streaming and recording. With the latest 11th Gen Intel Core processors, support for full-size discrete graphics cards and a full range of I/O ports, the Intel NUC 11 Extreme Kit delivers high performance gameplay and smooth, immersive visuals.

The highest-performing Intel NUC yet delivers a premium and size-optimized PC package for creating innovative desktops suited to gamers’ unique performance needs. Packing the latest hardware components into a tiny 8-liter case, the Intel NUC 11 Extreme Kit is loaded with features typically found in much larger gaming rigs and offers customizable design options.

The sky’s the limit with up to an 11th Gen Intel Core i9 processor featuring eight cores, 16 threads, and up to 5.0 GHz frequency. Kits are also available with an unlocked Intel 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor.

WELCOME TO THE NEXT SILICON VALLEY

SUNIL PAUL, MD OF FINESSE, ON WHY THE UAE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BECOME THE SILICON VALLEY OF THE MIDDLE EAST.

Gulf countries have been ramping up investment plans in a bid to consciously diversify from being oil-reliant economies, over the past few years. This includes doubling up efforts in other areas such as real-estate, tourism, private sectors as well as paving the path for a hightech knowledge economy.

According to a report by data platform MAGNiTT, the wider MENA region attracted a significant $1.03 billion investments in 2020. In the first quarter of 2020, MENA start-ups experienced a 2% increase in investment compared to the same period in 2019.

The Middle East, especially UAE and Saudi Arabia, have been betting big on technology and promoting start-up cultures in recent years.

The MAGNiTT report revealed that in 2020, Saudi Arabia start-ups secured $152 million in venture capital funding, compared to just $7 million five years ago. Investors closed 88 funding deals in the Kingdom for tech start-ups, a 35 percent increase from 2019 to 2020.

Meanwhile, the UAE represented the lion’s share with 56 percent of start-up funding, equaling $579m, and 26 percent of the region’s total deals, totaling 129.

These figures indicate how serious regional governments are in making a mark on the global technology stage. With a huge focus on technological advancement and business growth, the UAE is often dubbed as the next ‘Silicon Valley’.

This is also evident with the government changing its policies to make it easier for companies to set up shop here. Long before the COVID-19 crisis, in 2018-2019, the UAE government had already evolved its long-term visas to offer the Gold Card status. This included a five-year visa for outstanding students and entrepreneurs and a 10year residency visa for investors and specialists. The UAE also announced that foreign entrepreneurs could now be 100% shareholders in a locally established business, which was previously only possible in the country’s free zones. This meant easier access and more opportunities for start-ups.

The government has made provisions over the recent years to lay the foundation to emerge as a tech hub. In 2019, the Abu Dhabi government introduced Hub 71 with Microsoft – a billion-dirham initiative backed by investor Mubadala – to draw in and develop technology start-ups. By offering attractive incentives and bringing together investors, business enablers and partners, it aims to create a base for its tech ecosystem to flourish.

The capital city also drives Ghadan 21, its 50-billion-dirham three-year accelerator programme, which is designed to facilitate business setups, foster talent and champion innovation.

The Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA) is another collaboration between startups, private firms and government, positioning the city as an attractive headquarter for tech start-ups.

All of this coupled with the UAE’s latest initiative that offers 100,000 golden visas to coders who are based locally as well as outside the country, as a part of the National Program for Coders, is a definite statement to the world. The announcement is aligned with the country’s goal to establish 1000 major digital companies in the UAE over the next five years.

Over the coming years, we will continue to see the country making great strides in driving in niche skillsets and fostering tech entrepreneurship from all over the globe. Housing all the right ingredients, from strong public-private partnerships, quick regulatory processes, favourable living and working environments, the UAE has set the stage to be the next ‘Silicon Valley’, and it is certainly well on its path to make that ambitious title a reality.

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Bibin George

Sales Representative MENA (Enterprise and Systems), Seagate Technology bibin.jacob@seagate.com +971-50-6818529

Arnab Majumder

Product Line Sales Manager, – Enterprise Storage, ASBIS Middle East FZE arnab.majumder@asbisme.ae +971-58-5611076