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All rights reserved.Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:46:01 GMT5014476http://www.zawya.com/middle-east/telecom-ithttp://www.zawya.com/images/newsletter_zawya_logo.gifhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20100322T094556ZKCG43/EU Challenges Iranian State CensorshipEuropean Union foreign ministers agreed on Monday to act to put an end to Iranian state censorship, saying the jamming of satellite broadcasts and Internet controls are "unacceptable."Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:13:49 GMTAFP ANA20100322T094556ZKCG43Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100322050220/Qtel extends Dawli offerQtel yesterday announced the offer on Dawli International Cards, which provide some of the most affordable international calling rates in Qatar, has been extended to April 6.Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:30:43 GMTThe Peninsula ZAWYA20100322050220Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100322051730/Microsoft, MEEZA share experienceMicrosoft Qatar and MEEZA, a leading Qatar based managed IT services and solutions provider, have shared significant learning experience with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on new technology solutions ideal to boost business efficiency and reduce costs during the recent Business Connect seminar sponsored by the Supreme Council of Information and Technology (ictQatar).Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:26:56 GMTThe Peninsula ZAWYA20100322051730Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100322053719/DataFort in partnership deal with Double-TakeHosting DataFort, the region's IT Services Provider, announced a partnership with Double-Take Software to offer a comprehensive packaged solution for data and server protection in a hosted data centre across the GCC.Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:51:31 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20100322053719Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100322053905/CMCS and STG tie-up to promote ERM softwareProject portfolio management solution company CMCS (collaboration, management and control solutions) has partnered with strategic thought group (STG) to promote use of its web-based Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) software to enhance enterprise and project management capabilities in the Middle East.Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:49:33 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20100322053905Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100322054553/IT services sector to grow as spending risesAs the global economy recovers, 85 per cent of organisations anticipate that their spending with external service providers (ESPs) to rise or stay the same.Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:48:31 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20100322054553Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100322060546/Social networking sites' usage climbs 36% in FebruarySocial networking seems to be expanding its grip on consumers globally as recent figures show more than a 36 per cent increase in the time spent on social networking sites globally.Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:46:32 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20100322060546Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20100321T135418ZJZK75/India's Bharti says funds raised for Zain buyoutIndian telecom giant Bharti Airtel said on Sunday it had raised 8.3 billion dollars to finance its proposed takeover of the African unit of Kuwait's Zain telecom group.Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:09:26 GMTAFP ANA20100321T135418ZJZK75Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100321083244/Nawras signs e-recharge pact with Khimji RamdasNawras recently signed an electronic recharge agreement with Khimji Ramdas, offering customers the added convenience of this environmentally friendly payment option.Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:04:53 GMTOman Daily Observer ZAWYA20100321083244Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100321084842/ICDL Saudi Arabia to introduce new training programsICDL Saudi Arabia, plans to introduce new IT literacy programs targeting youth, users of governmental and non-governmental e-transactions and the health sector to further expand IT literacy among specific community segments, in line with comprehensive government efforts to move towards a digital society.Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:03:23 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100321084842Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100321101947/Abu Dhabi TV Chooses Harris Corp for First ME End-to-End Tapeless HD PlatformHarris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, and Abu Dhabi TV (ADTV), owned by Abu Dhabi Media Company (ADMC), announced that Harris broadcast technology will form the core of ADTV's new fully tapeless, high-definition (HD) production and playout center. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:49:31 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100321101947Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100321102940/Mobily's WiMax covers all of RiyadhThe entire Saudi capital of Riyadh is now covered with WiMax through Bayanat Al Oula, the data arm of Etihad Etislat (Mobily), the company announced.Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:48:01 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100321102940Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100321081843/Al-Falak partners with Axway to provide managed file transfer solutionsAl-Falak Electronic Equipment & Supplies Co., a leading provider of technology-based end-to-end solutions in the Middle East, has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Axway, the Business Interaction Networks company, to provide managed file transfer solutions.Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:48:05 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100321081843Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100320102550/Bahrain TRA Market Indicators Reports Shows Fixed Line Subscribers Continued to GrowThe Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of the Kingdom of Bahrain (TRA) has released its Telecommunications markets indicators report. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:52:45 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100320102550Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100320085655/nawras signs electronic recharge agreement with Khimji Ramdas nawras recently signed an electronic recharge agreement with Khimji Ramdas to enable this premium distributor to start offering the added convenience of this environmentally friendly payment option to customers.Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:48:39 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100320085655Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100320082306/du launches Business Super BlackBerry the latest and best BlackBerry offer in UAEProving yet again its place as a provider of unparalleled value and quality services, du has announced the launch of its new Business Super BlackBerry plan - an innovative new business offering which includes BlackBerry unlimited national service, as well as 300 international minutes per month, worth more than double the value.Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:46:35 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100320082306Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100320045645/Saudi Arabia Poised for Big Progress: Google CEO Saudi Arabia will achieve tremendous economic progress and technological advancement in the coming years, according to Eric Emerson Schmidt, chairman and CEO of ?Google Inc. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:34:18 GMTKhaleej Times ZAWYA20100320045645Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100320051302/Nawras rolls out E5 Wi-Fi modem Nawras has launched its E5 Wi-Fi modem to make it easier for more customers to get closer via the Internet. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:32:46 GMTOman Daily Observer ZAWYA20100320051302Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidGN_19032010_200319/Technology conference receives huge responseDubai More than 80 delegates from 10 countries participated in the inaugural International Conference on Technology, Business Management (ICTBM) 2010 at the Dubai International Academic City (DIAC).Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:03:27 GMTGulf News GN_19032010_200319Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100319081353/Nawras Great Value Wi-Fi Modem is only 69 Rials with free SIM-card and memory card thrown inNawras has launched its amazing value E5 Wi-Fi modem to make it easier than ever for more customers to get closer via the internet.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:39:07 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100319081353Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100319082608/MyMoneySkills website and Financial Football educational video game unveiled in BeirutVisa, the leading payment solutions provider, has just launched its latest Financial Literacy initiative, specially tailored for the Middle Eastern region.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:38:34 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100319082608Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100319064057/STC unveils dual Internet networks STC (Saudi Telecom Company) has introduced an innovative new feature called Naqaa Net that allows customers to control network access by switching between the standard internet network and a "pure" network which is filtered by a specialized committee.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:31:27 GMTThe Saudi Gazette ZAWYA20100319064057Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20100318T160209ZJQW06/HTC to 'fully defend' itself against Apple patent suitTaiwan cellphone maker HTC, accused by Apple of infringing on iPhone patents, said Thursday it will "fully defend" itself against the charges.Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:16:18 GMTAFP ANA20100318T160209ZJQW06Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidANA20100318T103805ZJPF64/Google denied Nexus phone trademark: reportGoogle has been denied a trademark application for its Nexus One smartphone after the US Patent and Trademark Office said the name had been taken by a related product, a report said.Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:51:35 GMTAFP ANA20100318T103805ZJPF64Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100318103856/Motorola Signs MoU with UAE's Ministry of Interior / Abu Dhabi Police GHQThe Enterprise Mobility Solutions business of Motorola, leader in the development and deployment of mission critical communications solutions, today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Interior expanding its partnership with the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ (General Head Quarters) to provide a range of solutions and managed services. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:50:39 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100318103856Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100318083124/Etisalat Academy to Provide Certified ZTE Training The Etisalat Academy today announced an agreement in a series of initiatives with ZTE University to provide wide-ranging and high-quality technical expertise to operators across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:55:08 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100318083124Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidWAM20100318080042203/Thuraya Develops Marine-Grade High Speed Broadband SolutionAs part of evolving its satellite maritime offerings, Thuraya is developing an advanced broadband terminal for the maritime industry in partnership with Comtech. The new terminal, which is designed and built with leading market technology, is set for launch in September of this year.Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:41:08 GMTWAM (Emirates News Agency) WAM20100318080042203Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100318071609/Social Networking Sites Pose Increasing Threat to Corporate Network Security Of the leading social networking sites, Facebook now poses the greatest security risk to companies, according to a new report published by Sophos. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:23:18 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100318071609Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100318050737/Dubai Tops In IP VPN PricingThe local telecom market in the UAE is uncompetitive, and, despite adequate submarine cable supply, enterprise providers must pay high local access charges to connect customers in Dubai to their network.Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:04:59 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100318050737Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100317121548/TE Data Joins Forces with Avaya to Provide Innovative Call Center Solutions for the Egyptian MarketEgypt's largest national IP-based data communications carrier, TE Data, is teaming up with Avaya, a leading global provider of business communications applications, systems and services, to offer enterprises the ability to operate call centers using Avaya Managed Services. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:33:46 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100317121548Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100317122111/Etisalat And Comviva Start Long-Term Global Partnership For Mobile Value Added SolutionsEtisalat and Comviva announced today that they will partner to bring state-of-the art Value Added Services to Etisalat's more than 100 Million subscribers worldwide.Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:32:37 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100317122111Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100317102953/Omantel connects Sultanate to the world Omantel's pioneering technological development has been bringing the world closer to the people of Oman for over 3.5 decades, while establishing Oman as the regional hub for voice, Internet, broadband and data telecommunications services. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:30:45 GMTOman Daily Observer ZAWYA20100317102953Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100317110629/Thuraya Launches 'Comms on the Move' at Satellite 2010To further extend usage of its high-speed data solution, "Thuraya IP" for key market segments, Thuraya has introduced a new antenna solution allowing efficient usage of data communications in moving vehicles.Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:17:31 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100317110629Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100317094821/Abu Dhabi's largest western trade group to host discussions on key ICT business challenges & opportunitiesBusiness leaders will converge in Abu Dhabi to discuss key opportunities and major challenges faced by local companies, including those involved in information and communications technology (ICT), during the AmCham Business Round Tables Summit taking place on March 17, 2010 at the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel on Corniche Road.Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:12:19 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100317094821Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100317083404/Jacky's Electronics drives up retail expansion Capitalising on a new shopping destination and upcoming developments among Dubai's fastest growth areas, Jacky's Electronics, the UAE's number one multi-brand consumer electronics retailer, has inaugurated its newest outlet at the Mirdif City Centre - the latest commercial development by Majid Al Futtaim Properties. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:45:25 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100317083404Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100317085138/Fujitsu Sees Robust Middle East Market Demand in 2010Fujitsu Technology Solutions is urging companies across the Middle East region to maximize their current IT investments by investing in technologies that react to changing business conditions quickly, smoothly and efficiently.Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:37:31 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100317085138Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100317065852/United Arab Emirates Remains Key Market for Packard BellPackard Bell, part of the Acer group, has signed a new partnership agreement with Trigon, a distribution company for innovative IT and consumer electronics within the UAE. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:34:39 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100317065852Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100317031804/High-tech TV complex to boost EP coverage The high-tech television complex that was opened here on Monday is expected to boost electronic coverage of the Eastern Province.Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:21:00 GMTArab News ZAWYA20100317031804Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100317032428/Consumers in UAE won't see huge VoIP benefitA local telecoms expert said yesterday that UAE consumers are unlikely to see major benefits from the TRA's decision to allow UAE telecoms providers to offer calls over the internet. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:17:19 GMT7Days ZAWYA20100317032428Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100317045640/Mideast SMS services worth $5bnShort messaging service-based services have touched $5 billion (Dh18bn) in the Middle East and the UAE contributes 20 per cent to this revenue. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:30:16 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20100317045640Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100317045753/Epicor to integrate social networking tools into appEnterprise resource planning (ERP) company Epicor Software plans to integrate social networking tools into the latest version of its application.Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:29:37 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20100317045753Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100316120510/Extreme Networks expands vision for scalable virtualized networks for managed/hosted data centers and enterprisesExplosive network resource and bandwidth requirements from server virtualization and cloud networking are driving demand for higher performance Ethernet switches in managed/hosted data centers and enterprise data centers. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:54:25 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100316120510Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100316112725/New Upgrades for Qtel Mobile Broadband PlansQtel's customers get an even better deal with Qtel Mobile Broadband plans from today, with more downloads available for the same prices. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:52:11 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100316112725Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100316091533/du expands bill payment network with 7 new major Banks and 5 Money Exchanges Responding to the needs of current customers and moving proactively to meet their future demands, du recently partnered with several leading Banks and Money Exchanges to extend the convenience of additional locations to pay their du bills.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:22:36 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100316091533Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100316075921/Primus Begins Operations in the Kingdom of BahrainPrimus, a division of Computer Networking Services (CNS), is pleased to announce the opening of its latest regional office and the beginning of its business operations in Bahrain. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:19:51 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100316075921Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100316043946/Egypt: Telecom operators ordered to ban internet voice services Egypt's National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has decided to enforce legislation banning voice services on the internet, according to Khaled Hegazy, external affairs director for Vodafone. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:12:19 GMTDaily News Egypt ZAWYA20100316043946Subscriptionhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100316051214/UAE: Three operators cleared for VoIPThe UAE telecom regulator yesterday allowed three operators to provide VoIP services in the country.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:01:08 GMTEmirates Business 24/7 ZAWYA20100316051214Openhttp://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100316063746/ CNS predicts a decline in off-shore ICT outsourcing and increase in on- shoring ICT & Managed ServicesCNS claims that the global financial markets and the future adoption of private cloud computing is driving a decline in off-shore outsourcing interest, particularly from India.Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:53:53 GMTPress Release ZAWYA20100316063746Open