Dubai 11 November 2006: eHosting DataFort, the regional leader in managed hosting and IT security services, today announced its participation at GULFCOMMS Dubai, the Middle East's largest Telecommunications Technology Event covering Mobile, Fixed, IP and Satellite, to be held in conjunction with GITEX 2006 from 18-22 November.  

At GULFCOMMS, eHosting DataFort will be showcasing an entire range of infrastructure and consulting services,  from Managed Hosting and IT Security to Data Centre Consulting Services. We will be demonstrating how our services can enable organisations to acquire significant competitive advantage through improved business performance, cost reduction and revenue enhancement, said Dr. Saeed Al Barwani, CEO of eHosting DataFort.

The primary focus of eHosting DataFort's stand will be its technology partners, Schnabel AG, Secure Matrix and FVC, who will be displaying their services.  

At GULFCOMMS 2006, eHosting DataFort will launch its new Data Centre Audit and Certification service in partnership with Schnabel AG, a Frankfurt-based firm that specialises in data center planning. The audit and certification service covers security, architectural, electrical and mechanical aspects of the data centre. The audits offered by eHosting DataFort will be conducted through interviews of staff, review of documentation and the inspection of the Data Centre site by a licensed auditor. Following the investigation, improvements will be proposed to ensure the Data Centre is compliant with TIA-942 Tier level standards. A corresponding certificate, valid for a 12 month period, will then be issued.

Through another partnership with FVC, a leading regional provider of Rich Media, Networking and Security Solutions, eHosting DataFort will launch an Integrated Message Management solution at GULFCOMMS. The solution provides best-of-breed security and compliance solutions for email, instant messaging, and the web.

eHosting DataFort is also partnering with Secure Matrix,  a company specialized in Information Security Management and Quality Management systems, to offer the globally recognized Information Security certification, ISO 27001.

During GULFCOMMS 2006, eHosting DataFort will hold several press conferences to announce key strategic alliances. eHosting DataFort officials will also meet with prominent industry executives and raise awareness about key industry issues.

GULFCOMMS is an all-encompassing telecommunications event held in conjunction with GITEX 2006. The event will showcase the latest in telecommunications networks, mobile communications and applications, next generation networks, IP technology, satellite communications, VoIP technology, infrastructure solutions and much more.   GULFCOMMS Dubai 2006 is taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre's (DWTC's) Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre from 18-22 November 2006. eHosting DataForts stand will be located in Zabeel Hall in Stand Z B01.  

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About eHosting DataFort:
eHosting DataFort is a Managed Technology and IT Security Services Company. It is a fully-owned subsidiary of TECOM Investments and is a member of Dubai Holding. eHosting DataFort provides comprehensive Managed Hosting services, Data Centre Consulting, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity solutions, Remote Managed IT Services and IT Security Consulting Services. It delivers its operations through highly reliable, scalable infrastructure and systems based on ITIL processes. In its position as a regional leader, eHosting DataFort offers excellence in the field of next generation IT and Data Security Services offering solutions with a higher productivity and a lower Total Cost of Ownership. The organization has expanded its reach to the Gulf Region, the Middle East, Africa and the Indian subcontinent.

For further information, please contact:  
Sachin Bhardwaj
eHosting DataFort
Marketing Manager
Tel: +971 4 391 3040
Fax: +971 4 391 3050
Email: Sachin.bhardwaj@ehdf.com
Website: www.ehdf.com

Rami Adwan
JiWiN
(The Public Relations arm of Dubai Press Club)
Tel: +9714 361 3 333
Fax: +9714 388 8 001
Email: rami.adwan@jiwin.ae
Website: www.dpc.org.ae  

Press Release 2006