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TMCNet: AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, technology briefs

[February 08, 2010]

AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, technology briefs

Feb 08, 2010 (AME Info - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- LACIE INKS DEAL WITH PRO TECHNOLOGY: France-headquartered integrated storage solutions provider LaCie has announced the appointment of its long-time partner, Pro Technology, as exclusive distributor in the UAE. The appointment, which is part of LaCie's channel business restructuring, entails the sole responsibility for the company to market, distribute and sell in the UAE. LaCie's product line includes internal, external and online storage, colour monitors, and accessories.


MOBILY LAUNCHES INTERNET ROAMING: Saudi Arabia's Etihad Etisalat Co (Mobily) has announced that it has become the first and only mobile operator in the kingdom to launch Internet Roaming for its individual and business customers. Mobily's roaming subscribers can now access the internet via WiFi using more than 148,000 access points at airports, hotels, cafes and restaurants all over the world.

GBM EYES IRAQ IN MIDEAST EXPANSION: Cesare Cardone, CEO of Gulf Business Machines (GBM) has said the firm is looking to expand its operation further across the region, eyeing Iraq as one of the countries offering scope for geographic expansion, Trade Arabia has reported. Cardone said the company is ruling out any near-term expansion in Iran due to sanctions. Its business in hardware, servers and storage has declined about 15 to 20 percent services business are all buffeting the downturn. Cardone mentioned, Abu Dhabi and Qatar as largely untouched by the downturn while Dubai has taken a big hit, and Bahrain posted a positive year for the company.

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