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Show dates: 18-22 October 2015, Dubai World Trade Centre | AT GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK | Exhibition hours: 10am -7pm

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infrastructure, said Ramkumar Balakrishnan, President, Redington Value Distribution. “The expertise we have gained over the years, working with various brands and the skillset available today, can be best utilised for providing solutions to clients dealing with the convergence of new technologies. GITEX provides us the best platform to highlight our complete portfolio,” he said.

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will be a major focus for visitors at GITEX 2015. Today, as infrastructure becomes more distributed, traffic volumes and speeds increase, and the adoption of emerging technologies continues, increased visibility into the network becomes critical for all IT departments. We plan to highlight the importance of visibility in the security strategy of regional enterprises.”

The company will also

Gigamon highlights security visibility

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At the 35th edition of the GITEX Technology Week, Gigamon is putting the spotlight on security.

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Redington Value, the value-added distribution division of Redington Gulf, is set to transform itself as a solutions partner to its channel partners at GITEX Technology Week.

The mega event will see the company positioning itself as an ideal source for complete IT solutions to its partners in the region.

The company’s solutions span across technology domains such as networking, voice, servers, storage, software, security and

The network visibility solutions company will shed light on how security delivery platforms are becoming foundational building blocks of cybersecurity strategy. Gigamon’s offering at the mega technology event this year is the Unified Visibility Fabric and an expanded set of solutions within Visibility Fabric.

Trevor Dearing, EMEA Marketing Director, Gigamon, says, “With the threat landscape constantly expanding, we believe security

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Gigamon... Redington... Optiflows presents Surycatshowcase GigaSECURE at the event, a security delivery platform that connects into physical and virtual networks, and can be configured to deliver traffic to all of the applications that require it.

“We are excited about the opportunities that the Middle East and this year’s GITEX Technology Week hold for us,” adds Dearing. “The event will create a great opportunity for us to demonstrate how the Visibility Fabric can give us visibility that can enable tremendous collaboration across the silos of the IT organisation to the various security tools that keep our organisation, and the data we keep, safe.”

Optiflows, a French company specialising in developing intelligent connectivity and automation platforms, has announced that it will be showcasing its latest offering, Surycat, at this year’s GITEX Technology Week.

According to the company, Surycat is a next-gen platform has the advantage of connecting

older systems, without the need to overhaul all of its equipment. The platform allows organisations to embark on their digital transition at a lower cost, by keeping their equipment. They can subsequently add services depending on their business.

“We have created a connectivity platform for the industrial world,” said Christophe Le Dantec, CEO and Co-founder, Optiflows. “Dubbed Surycat, the software platform renders all business systems interoperable connecting them to one another. Automated machines, Internet systems, connected objects, telephone systems, smartphones, and so on. They can all communicate with one another, like a social network, regardless of their age.”

Christophe Le Dantec, CEO and Co-founder

GITEX Technology Week, the company will showcase some of the latest introductions in the sphere of hyper converged solutions, software-defined solutions and Redington Value Cloud introduction. The solution aims provides its customers a full breadth of converged cloud solutions for centralised management of IT solutions, more effective utilisation of resources and a significant cost advantage.

“There will be about 36 sessions covering the entire spectrum of our offerings at the stand from various domain specialists belonging to Redington Value as well as our vendors,” adds Ramkumar.

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Dedicated to enabling the workplace of the future today, Polycom is showcasing its latest portfolio of video, voice and

content sharing collaboration solutions at GITEX.

Among the new solutions on display are the RealPresence Trio, and RealPresence Group Series 5.0, and making a return to the show for the 2nd year is the RealPresence Immersive Studio.

The company will also be exhibiting in partnership with its regional distributor FVC.

Ahmed Sousa, Regional Manager, Solution Architects, MEA and Turkey, Polycom,

said, “The rise of visual communications technologies is indicative of better connectivity and a desire to collaborate effectively from anywhere. Today, collaboration solutions require connectivity, and this means the global shift towards better connected cities is supporting the facilitation of flexible working. In this light, Polycom is focused on our customer success by showcasing innovative solutions that create collaborative

organisations and fuel the workplace of the future.”

“GITEX Technology Week serves as the best platform to reinforce our commitment to delivering the workplace of the future. We look forward to showcasing our new solutions that drive multi-platform integration and demonstrate how using Polycom products can increase productivity in the workplace,” he added.

Polycom is available at Zabeel Hall, Booth Z – G.

At GITEX Technology Week 2015, Avaya is showcasing its “Guardian Angel,” a solution that transforms how emergency response services are deployed.

‘Guardian Angel’ is a live demonstration of Avaya innovations that deliver on the promise of Internet Of Things (IoT) to enable new customer services

and experiences. The solution incorporates IoT endpoints, such as drones, Droids, smart devices, networking technology, collaboration solutions, and application development to enable emergency services to quickly respond to a crisis, receive more accurate feedback on events, and deploy resources more effectively – ultimately saving lives.

Featuring drones and droids equipped with remote video surveillance, ‘Guardian Angel’ can help authorities respond to emergency calls placed by members of the public with pinpoint accuracy of the location to get relevant staff on site quickly. In addition, as responders on the ground navigate

the crisis area, the control center can provide a bird’s-eye view through video feeds, and remotely direct operations more effectively. Visitors to the Avaya stand at GITEX will see how Guardian Angel uses drones and droids to provide police with remote real-time access to hazardous or dangerous areas or quickly reach distant locations and more effectively coordinate actions that can help result in a positive closure to the incident.

‘Guardian Angel’ seamlessly integrates wireless location services, video conferencing technology, and the latest fabric networking technology from Avaya, SDN FX. The solution connects civil services call center agents,

Polycom promotes content sharing collaboration solutions

Avaya presents Guardian Angel for emergency response

first responders and unmanned remote devices connect for greater insight into any emergency before first responders reach the emergency location.

Organisations in the Middle East and beyond are being challenged to evolve digitally as mobility, Big Data, Cloud, the Internet of Things and more combine to change how people and organizations work and interact. Building on the possibilities on its market-leading fabric networking technology, Avaya SDN-Fx, Avaya is using GITEX 2015 as a platform to highlight the real-world impact of digital transformation and its role in enhancing the customer experience, the workplace, and all other aspects of daily life.

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Vision Solutions is showcasing its recently launched Double-Take Cloud Migration Centre product

at GITEX.The Double-Take Cloud

Migration Centre aims to provide automated and simplified migration for servers and applications into the cloud from private and public cloud platforms. The software solutions company, says the product supports migration for servers running on Amazon Web Services and on VMware vSphere moving over to Microsoft Azure.

Vision Solutions’ participation also include sneak peek demonstrations of the new Double-Take Cloud Protection Centre. The new centre aims give partners an easy to implement

and manage DRaaS solution for Windows and Linux servers, regardless of where they are running or what platform they are running on.

“We have been focusing on the Middle East market for a few years and have found excellent results. There is increased regional awareness about our innovative products and solutions,” said Ahmad M. Khattab, Vice President, Sales, Growth Markets, Vision Solutions. “Our solution architects and experts will be present for consultations, presentations and demonstrations at the stand.”

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Bit9 + Carbon Black, which provides Next-Generation Endpoint Security, has announced that it will be expanding its current distribution agreement with Exclusive Networks, due to increased interest globally. Following successes in the UK, Bit9 + Carbon Black will expand its relationship with the distributor in Benelux (in particular Belgium and Netherlands), Nordics, Middle East and Asia Pacific. The investment in added distribution further cements Bit9 + Carbon Black’s channel

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Microsoft has successfully showcased an interactive demo to illustrate the future of IoT and its matchless capabilities in driving the growing trend on smart cities around the world. The demo which was showcased during GITEX, shows how IoT devices, Microsoft Cloud, and Analytics come together to build a safer and smarter city; that improves the lives of people and aids governments and policy makers to use information to drive informed decisions to run smarter cities. 

 Microsoft demonstrated how IoT

comes to life and how through the use of a small, yet very powerful cloud connected IoT device to a car can help city dwellers to overcome several day-to-day urban challenges.

Samer Abu Ltaif, Regional General Manager, Microsoft Gulf said “Microsoft smart city solutions continue to put the city’s people first, harnessing their ideas, energy, and expertise to create more sustainable places to live, with access to citizen-centric services, public safety, high-quality healthcare and education. This demo illustrates how innovative technologies from

Microsoft, supported by IoT, can help address key urban challenges and shape the future of regions, cities and municipalities.”

The main character in the demo is Jad, a city resident whose movements between his home and workplace are guided by a windows smart phone and his car, both connected to Azure cloud and linked to the entire city infrastructure through sensors. From his smartphone, he can get traffic predictions, speed warnings, road toll information, accident updates on the road, car emission details as well as car parking availability and payment options.

The focus of the demo was to present technical solutions that address current and future urban challenges, and also highlight IoT best practice guidelines and proof of concept deployments that can be applied for the success of any Smart City vision. The demo highlighted the

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commitment, following the launch of its new accreditation programme and channel manager appointments in February.

The provision of added local support in these key regions is being driven by increased market interest in sophisticated endpoint security. To date, Bit9 + Carbon Black has mainly sold direct, while transacting deals through local partners. As organisations have become more aware of

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Black’s recently appointed EMEA Channel Manager, comments: “The time is right and the market is ripe for a move to a two-tier model. To date, despite having some key partners in the region, much the business we have transacted in these territories has been as a result of a direct engagement. We feel we have only been skimming the surface of the opportunities out there. In the UK, the channel drives the majority of our new business now, largely thanks to the great work of

Exclusive; this is something we are looking to replicate globally. Our focus is on partner identification and enablement; we want to ensure we are working with partners that want a relationship with Bit9 + Carbon Black, not just a one off sale. Partners will be provided with in-country, dedicated channel sales and presales from Bit9, alongside localised training, marketing support and lead generation form Exclusive. We think it will be a very profitable partnership for all involved.”

the need for next generation endpoint security, Bit9 + Carbon Black recognised that it needed more dedicated partners that it could build stronger relationships with. Bearing this in mind, it is looking to bring on board 4-5 key partners in each region, to ensure it can dedicate the right level of support and avoid any overlap between partners. Bit9 + Carbon Black is targeting value-added resellers (VAR), managed security service providers (MSSP), incident response (IR) firms, and specialist security partners. 

capability of IoT in helping reduce road fatalities through real-time speed monitoring of vehicles.

 It also showed how IoT can help reduce emergency services response time, empower governments to manage transportation more efficiently using a virtual tolling system, and also enable governments and citizens to improve overall resource efficiency and reduce emissions. The demo also showed as to how IoT can help city governments and people simplify parking, for example by drivers using their smartphones to locate nearby parking spaces and make payments automatically.

Smart City solutions with IoT at their core can help to tackle the growing challenges. Urban IoTs are designed to support the Smart City vision, which represents a paradigm shift in the way cities are managed and aims at exploiting the most advanced communication technologies to support added-value services for the administration of the city and for the citizens.

What will you be doing special at this year’s GITEX and what are you showcasing? At InfoComm, GITEX, Sharp will be showcasing new technologies and products that embrace style, simplicity in design and intelligent innovation. Products that are making a debut this year include an Ultra-HD professional display monitor and a next-generation intelligent touch board that is built for impact. The Ultra-HD professional display monitor delivers 4 times greater resolution than traditional 4K Ultra HD screens in detailed 8K display. The intelligent touch board is a highly intuitive integrated touchscreen LCD monitor that allows more than 2 users to use the board at the same and easy sharing of content.

On display, will be the world’s

largest commercial LCD display, standing at 120” and boasts a 4K Ultra HD resolution showcasing detailed text and high-resolution content. Sharp’s state of the art display is also equipped with direct LED backlight technology that provides uniform brightness across the entire display and delivers breath taking images. The 120” Ultra HD Professional Display is designed for demanding commercial installations where a 24/7 operation is required.

Sharp will also be showcasing its new line-up of video wall and signage monitors. This year, the Sharp stand will be divided into industry specific zones that will showcase how products can efficiently perform based on the various requirements in industries such as the education, banking,

cinema, digital signage and corporate sectors.

If you have participated at GITEX before, what is the relevance of this show 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 Sharp the opportunity to introduce businesses to our latest innovations in intelligent visual display solutions, showcase ground-breaking technologies and demonstrate our commitment to remaining at the forefront of industry innovation.

Does GITEX help you connect with your customers and

partners? At GITEX, we eagerly connect with our customers from various verticals through product demos and interactions at the Sharp stand. We also take this opportunity to connect with our partners in the region and share key updates on new Sharp technologies and solutions.

What kind of IT trends do you expect to have an impact on the regional ICT industry over the next 12-18 months? We expect to continue seeing strong growth in the corporate and education business pillars, with elevated demand for our Interactive LED Displays, which are perfect for both boardroom and classroom settings.

Furthermore, with an increased government focus on education, particularly within the UAE, and especially on innovation and technology, we foresee continued growth of interactive displays and classroom technology over the coming years. With the explosion of digital content and online usage, interactive displays enable students and teachers to create, share and interact with this new-age of digital content.

Do you have plans to come back to the show next year? Yes. Sharp will be returning to GITEX again next year with new innovations in intelligent display solutions.

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