Sun Microsystems chooses Cairo ICT as the time and place to send high level delegates on their first trip to Egypt
Cairo, February 11, 2008: Sun Microsystems, Inc., the world's leading IT provider of network computing infrastructure solutions that include computer systems, software, storage, and services with core brands including the Java technology platform, the Solaris operating system, StorageTek and the UltraSPARC processor, will have its largest participation this year in Cairo ICT, the premier event for professionals to network.
Sun will be sending a high-level delegation of three executives to Egypt during the time of Cairo ICT 2008, which will be February 24-27 at the Cairo International Conference Center. In addition, the company will hold a press conference during the four days of the exhibition to make key announcements concerning their investment in the region and Egypt in particular.
The group visiting Egypt will include:
• Steve Furniss, EMMA Vice President, the highest level executive to visit Egypt
• Michael Schroeder, EMMA Marketing Director
• Chris Cornelius, Managing Director, MENA
Sun's stand in the exhibition will be featuring its long time local and regional partners; Tech Access, Promise, Aptec Holdings, ITS, and Raya Integration. Moreover this year, LSI and Symantec will be making their only presence in Cairo ICT at Sun's stand.
On the other hand, Sun will be a major participant in the forum speaker sessions.
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About Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Sun Microsystems develops the technologies that power the global marketplace. Guided by a singular vision -- "The Network is the Computer" -- Sun drives network participation through shared innovation, community development and open source leadership. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries and on the Web at http://sun.com.
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About Trade Fairs International:
Cairo ICT Trade Fair and Forum, the premier event in the region for professionals to network with each other, is the oldest specialized event in North Africa and Levant. The first Cairo ICT was held in 1996 and is a home hosting and launching major Egyptian and Arab ICT initiatives, as well as discussing the major issues regarding technology. The exhibition showcases the latest products and solutions in fields of ICT, including networks, computing, satellites and broadcast systems. Cairo ICT 2006 received more than 67,000 visitors. In ten years, the exhibition attracted more than 500,000 specialized visitors and more than 4,500 Egyptian, Arab and multinational companies. The exhibition is formatted to address the needs of business, investment, and other sectors. Cairo ICT also includes a large shopper area, known as "The Mall."
About Mercury Communications
Mercury Communications is a fully integrated communications firm, excelling in public relations, advertising, publishing, newsgathering, events management and filmmaking. Mercury professionally represents some of the most influential clients in the world and the region, specializing in technology and business. For more information, please visit www.mercury-com.com
Press Contact:
Deena Habib
Marketing Manager
Middle East and North Africa
Sun Microsystems
+971 4 366 2616
deena.habib@sun.com
For more information, please contact:
Mona Mahmoud
Event Director
TradeFairs International
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Tel: +202 2-691-0792/3/4/5/6/7
Fax: +202 2-415-9852
Email:mmahmoud@cairoict.com
Press Contact:
Marwa Salah
Account Director
Mercury Communications
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msalah@mercury-com.com
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