Dubai, UAE, October 22, 2003. ADB FZ-LLC, a leading IT Solutions Provider headquartered at Dubai Internet City (DIC), launched the GCC’s first Mobile Computing Framework that actively supports both Open Source Linux and Windows CE.NET. ADB is demonstrating its Mobile Computing Framework that supports readymade solutions for over 15 vertical markets at its stand at the DIC Community Zone, GITEX Dubai 2003. ADB’s state-of-the-art and tailor made mobile computing solutions notably include: Mobile Restaurant and Hospitality Systems, Mobile Warehousing, Inventory Management, Fleet Management, Healthcare, and E-Learning Solutions.
 
ADB FZ-LLC has emerged as a major player in the IT sector with operations already expanded to 12 countries across the Middle East and Africa (ME&A) since the beginning of 2003. ADB designs end-to-end solutions for Mobile Computing, Software Development, Security, Infrastructure, and Wireless ISPs across the ME&A. These solutions provide companies with the opportunity to enhance their communication, improve data security, increase operational efficiencies and maximize their ROI.
 
“GITEX this year is proving to be as successful as ever. With tens of thousands of trade visitors, we are making some potentially valuable alliances with distributors from throughout the Middle East and Africa region”, said Mr. Rizwan Hakim, Chief Executive Officer at ADB. “The launch of the Mobile Computing Framework has also gained an immense amount of public interest because not only does the new framework support both Linux and Windows, but it also addresses 15 vertical markets, including Warehousing, Fleet Management, Smart Card ID and Security, Healthcare and E-Learning”.
 
ADB FZ-LLCs Mobile Computing Framework will enable ADB to seamlessly and swiftly design wireline and wireless solutions for even the most complex of mobile applications, including for the next generation of programmable handsets and mobile computers deployed on 3G Networks.
 
The DIC Community Zone is located in the new Sheikh Rashid Hall at the Dubai World Trade Centre’s (DWTC’s) Dubai International Exhibition Centre and will be open from 10am until 7pm during GITEX Dubai 2003.
 
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About ABD
ADBFZ-LLCis a Dubai-based IT company that designs turnkey solutions for Mobile Computing, Software Development, Security, Infrastructure, and Wireless ISPs across Africa and the Middle East. In a short space of time, ADB has emerged as a formidable force in the IT sector as ADBs operations have expanded to twelve countries in Africa and the Middle East since the beginning of 2003. ADB has established itself as a leading IT Solutions Provider that can assist Enterprises and Governments to seamlessly integrate Mobile Computing, Smart Card, Wireless and other cutting-edge technologies into their existing infrastructures. By adopting ADBs turnkey solutions an organization can benefit from operational efficiencies, enhanced forms of communication, improved data security, and a more optimized Return-On-Investment (ROI).
 
About Dubai Internet City
Dubai Internet City (DIC) provides a Knowledge Economy Ecosystem designed to support the business development of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) companies. It is the Middle East’s biggest IT infrastructure, built inside a free trade zone and has the largest commercial Internet Protocol Telephony system in the world. DIC is a strategic base for companies targeting emerging markets in a vast region extending from the Middle East to the Indian subcontinent, and Africa to the CIS countries, covering 1.8 billion people with a GDP of $1.5 trillion.  In line with Dubai's liberal economic policies and regulations, DIC offers foreign companies 100% tax-free ownership, 100% repatriation of capital and profits, no currency restrictions, easy registration and licensing, stringent cyber regulations and protection of intellectual property.
 
Within a short span of time, a dynamic international community of ICT companies has established itself in DIC. The global ICT giants are all here: Microsoft, Oracle, HP, IBM, Compaq, Dell, Siemens, Canon, Logica, Sony Ericsson, Schlumberger and Cisco, to name just a few. These companies represent a formidable community of over 14,000 knowledge workers. The cluster of ICT companies in DIC comprise of Software Development, Business Services, Web Based & e-Commerce, Consultancy, Education & Training, Sales & Marketing and Back Office Operations.  DIC provides a scalable state-of-the-art technology platform to companies looking to provide cost effective Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Services such as call center operations.
 
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Email: rizwan@africa-digitalbridges.com                 Email: nadine@gambate.biz
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