Dubai company supports local students in world's premier student technology competition
Dubai, UAE 8th May, 2006 - i-mate, the Dubai-based specialist in Microsoft Windows Mobile devices and software, is sponsoring the first ever Gulf Microsoft Imagine Cup. The Imagine Cup is the world's premier student technology competition encouraging young people to apply their imagination, their passion and their creativity to technology innovations that will change the world in the near future.
"i-mate is delighted to be a platinum sponsor in the first ever Gulf Imagine Cup," commented Jack Craine, global sales director for i-mate. "This is a fantastic opportunity to foster youth within the region and celebrate their achievements. As a Dubai-based company, we are proud to support Middle Eastern students as we know that they have a lot to offer and this is a perfect platform for them to demonstrate their ability. We wish all the contestants the best of luck."
Students from the Gulf will compete with the most talented students from all over the world as they embark on the challenge to imagine a world where technology enables a better education for all.
"The Imagine Cup is a great way for local gulf talents to compete worldwide" said Vimal Sethi, Developer and Platform Evangelist Group Lead for Microsoft Gulf region. "We are very happy that the Gulf countries are for the first time included in this competition. This initiative confirms Microsoft's commitments in supporting ICT communities in government and education sectors."
As part of the sponsorship deal i-mate will provide Smartflips for the winning with teams. "This sponsoring is another opportunity for i-mate to show its dedication to the Gulf as our host and to create opportunities for innovation in technology," concluded Craine.
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About i-mate
i-mate (AIM: IMTE) specialises in Windows Mobile hardware and software solutions and services.
i-mate's cutting edge, customer-centric solutions offer the latest technology and device features. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, i-mate provides customers with the best Windows Mobile experience for business, for pleasure, for life.
As part of its integrated solutions support, i-mate develops in-house leading-edge software solutions for Microsoft Windows Mobile platforms. Exclusive software products include interactive games from www.clubimate.com and i-mate Suite (www.imatesuite.com) an advanced management solution for mobile devices that gives you IT support in the field, safeguards data, and allows secure access and information transfers on the go.
Club i-mate - i-mate's device-owner dedicated portal - provides 24/7 multi-lingual technical support and value-added offerings such as subsidised software and systems updates to help customers take full advantage of their i-mate devices. Club i-mate is the world's largest online Windows Mobile user group.
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