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They might have a lot to offer large enterprises, but blade servers in the Middle East remain restricted to a small part of the market, whose budgets have been curtailed by the recession. The question is, will they be the next big thing when the economy recovers?

HP has been the top gun of servers for some time now, but the competition now has the encumbent in their sights. ACN talks to Christine Reischl, senior VP and GM of Industry Standard Servers at HP, to find out how other vendors are being kept in its jet-wash.

Green IT is a popular term and one that lets companies beat their chests over how much they have reduced their carbon emissions. Nathan Statz investigates the real motivation behind the earth's corporate crusaders.

PC, printing, servers and software business all slip, while Services division has record profits

HP’s Technology Solutions Group has named Jeraisy Computer & Communication Services as its maiden PSP in Saudi Arabia

Metra Computer signs as distributor for HP IPG and PSG ranges in several regional markets

HP is seemingly the most proactive vendor in the printing realm when it comes to combatting counterfeit products. The vendor is so serious about quashing fakes it has stepped outside of the remit of the Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe (ICCE) — a task force tackling fake products in the EMEA region — to combat the problem head-on itself. Tina Rose, EMEA anti-counterfeit programme manager, supplies aftermarket sales at HP, says that the vendor’s hardline approach has been reaping dividends with more than 60 partner audits already undertaken in the Middle East this year. She explains how to spot fakes and what membership to HP’s anti-counterfeit programme means for the channel.

HP has announced the expansion of its Planet Partners recycling programme to the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bulgaria

HP to cut 6,000 jobs after posting earnings down 17% in second quarter

HP’s StorageWorks conference has kicked off in Dubai, with a focus on how storage could look in the future

HP's commercial category chief Amin Mortazavi becomes general manager of the vendor's Imaging and Printing Group (IPG), pitching him into the hotseat in the printer channel.

A robust communications sector offers an area of continued growth for IT companies hit by falling demand for technology.

Vendors are reconsidering whether channel programmes put in place before the financial crisis are sufficient to answer the needs of their channel today

The new managing director of HP Saudi Arabia has told partners he will adopt an ‘open-door policy’

Promises partners a refined product offering and improved incentive structure when the latest set of changes become effective next month

HP is close to finishing a project that it hopes will “optimise” the way it supplies printing products to local channel partners

Judging by the response from the channel community to HP’s restructuring of its rebate model, partners should be able to breathe a little easier in the difficult weeks ahead

With more pressure on companies to executive cut travel budgets and reduce environmentally damaging air travel, video conferencing looks to be emerging as a real alternative to face-to-face meetings. Adrian Bridgwater looks at some of the vendors that are leading this growing sector.

Robin Purohit, HP discusses relevance of SaaS to enterprises, during trying financial times.

Redington has legitimate contract with HP for authorised business with approved Iran customers says CEO

The demand for more advanced and flexible storage options increasing, we talk to the key players about the latest products and what they can do for your business.

HP has enhanced two of its software solutions as it attempts to assist organisations through the current financial crisis

Agreement with MCIT will see workforce in the health, trade and education sectors benefit from ICDL program

Alberto Bozzo will join ex-HP colleague Emilio Ghilardi at AMD

Jason Saundalkar looks back over 2008 and homes in on the technology releases that caught his eye

HP's networking business ProCurve to become part of Technology Solutions Group

GITEX Gadget Glam is showcasing the hottest new products in the Middle East, all of which are on show at GITEX Technology Week.

As gold sponsor of GITEX Shopper & Consumer Electronics Expo, industry giant HP has diversified its involvement at this year’s GITEX Technology Week. HP Middle East managing director John Hoonhout discusses the company’s participation at this year’s show and its expansion plans for the region.

Amr Hassan, general manager, Imaging & Printing, HP Middle East, tells The Advisor about the future of printing and how to meet the needs of small businesses.

Middle East EDS joint venture not expected to be affected by HP job cuts

Last year, Sun released its much-hyped Blackbox mobile datacentre, and HP has now countered with its POD. Imthishan Giado takes a first look at what this formerly niche market has to offer.

ACN rounds up the latest and greatest executive gadgets, from HP’s military-spec laptop to the latest Dell desktop.

What benefit is there in retailers and distributors working with smaller vendors? Channel Middle East recently hosted a workshop and this question was one that inspired heated debate.

Nadeem Ahmad to join Dell from HP to lead Dell's SME business in the region

Vendor increases channel availability of commercial product portfolio.

The boss of HP Middle East’s Personal Systems Group (PSG), Serdar Urcar, is stepping down from his position to return to the company’s Turkish operation as managing director.

HP Middle East today launched a new quad-core workstation, powered by AMD processors, which retails for the same price as a PC

Bernhard Isemann is a man that HP partners can expect to see a lot more of in the coming months.

Former IBM print services director found guilty of trying to pass secrets to new employer

HP has launched a new Solutions Consulting Services group to deliver telecoms consultancy

After-sales service and support are gaining increasing importance among enterprise end-users in the region. Sean Robson finds out how vendors across the Middle East are responding to and addressing this growing need.

Regional spectators may find the challenges facing the local Turkish channel are more than familiar.

The performances of leading PC suppliers are up for scrutiny following the release of first quarter data.

Dubai storage demo centre to give Aptec sales showcase for HP solutions

ACN rounds up the latest and greatest executive gadgets, from HP Compaq's new tablet PC to a mobile phone that is...a mobile phone.

Enterprises in the Middle East have several choices of vendors, solutions and architectures for storage virtualisation projects. However, the success of such projects may eventually depend on the organisation itself.

HP buys services company EDS for $13.9 billion, aims to double services revenue

Building a business network from the ground up, from choosing the right type of network, shopping for hardware, and getting it all up and running comes with choosing the right network security solution for businesses. The Advisor speaks to a number of industry experts and asks their views on protecting vital office information of small and medium businesses.

This month Trend Micro reported on a mass web attack that has already been dubbed the 'Italian Job II'.

HP's Alberto Bozzo talks to us about what his company's new solutions and being Green means for the region

Imthishan Giado says that enterprises should rethink skimping on datacentre investment - or face the consequence of being swallowed by the upcoming explosion in data.

The Advisor takes an indepth look into what options are available for regional companies looking to update their IT storage capabilities.

The results are in - after much deliberation over many nominations of the highest calibre, itp.net presents it list of the ten most exceptional IT companies in the Middle East

At HP's Software Universe Conference in Barcelona, Brid-Aine Conway talks to the company's EMEA senior vice president of sales and software about the Middle East market and how HP is growing its software side.

PC shipments in EMEA rise following strong Q4; Middle East & Africa up 19%

The Dubai chapter of DatacenterDynamics 2007 brought together some of the region's experts in IT and facilities along with a mix of end-users. But the hot topic of discussion at the one day event remained cooling inside the datacentre.

The evolution of wireless network platforms and enterprise applications have enabled a new surge of interest in machine-to-machine communications. However, there is yet some time to go before it reaches its heyday.

HP to outsource camera production to focus on print strategy

During a recent visit to the region, Ken Willett, VP and managing director for Middle East, Mediterranean and Africa at HP spoke to NME on the growth of datacentres in the region and how HP is tapping into the market.

We explore tomorrow's technologies today.

The truth of the matter in the IT space is that economics count for everything, says Andrew Seymour.

Jumeirah Group constantly leverages high-tech systems to offer its customers more and put its competition in the shade.

The printing hardware sector is one of the last places to look if aiming for more than modest margin in IT business.

Ken Willett, VP of Hewlett-Packard's Mideast operations, outlines company's roadmap for the region.

The notebook market in the Middle East has become synonymous with soaring growth rates during recent years, but that has also brought with it a number of major challenges for resellers, not least the issue of making a healthy margin. Channel Middle East reveals what resellers should be doing to ensure that selling mobile PCs remains a profitable business.

Procurve Networking by HP launches network core switch at GITEX Technology Week.

ProCurve Networking by HP yesterday launched a network core switch supported with lifetime warranty exclusively at GITEX 2007.

PRO TECHnology has announced several promotions at GITEX to encourage visitors to buy HP printers, which it represents in the Middle East.

HP is showcasing its range of accident-proof workstations at this year's show as the IT giant looks to promote the reliability of its products.

Blade servers are winning the hype war, but losing when it comes to actual deployments. ACN looks at some of the critical blade issues, and at what regional enterprises really want in a server.

Technology colossus HP brings worldwide execs to the region's leading ICT exhibition.

HP recently ended its search for a successor to Joseph Hanania by appointing John Hoonhout as its new managing director for the Middle East. Hoonhout - who is well versed in HP's regional activities having acted as the boss of its Middle East Technology Solutions Group (TSG) since February and formerly managed its services business - discusses the challenges that await him.

Nothing lasts forever, and jobs at the top certainly don't. ACN outlines some of the key issues for decision makers to consider when planning their departure - and how to ensure their legacy remains intact.

With multifunction printers gaining traction among organisations in the region, it is becoming imperative for resellers to identify opportunities and acquire the skills necessary to make the most of the technology on offer.

HP has finally ended its seven-month search for a successor to Joseph Hanania by appointing John Hoonhout as its new managing director for the Middle East.

Significant reduction in datacentre operation costs on use of software platform, according to report.

HP's software platform for managing its servers and storage can reduce datacentre operation costs by up to 34%, according to a study conducted by research firm IDC and sponsored by HP.

Industry leading IT giant outlines its exhibition plans.

HP's networking division, ProCurve, will use GITEX Business Solutions as a platform for one of its major 2007 solution launches, in addition to welcoming its global boss to Dubai.

Technology vendor Hewlett-Packard has inked a strategic partnership with Al-Bilad Arabia to focus on Saudi Arabia's oil and gas industry.

HP said yesterday it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held SPI Dynamics, a provider of web application security assessment software and services.

CIOs and IT managers are failing to understand the business impact of the projects they are working on, according to new research.

The advancement of network services being made available by service providers has proven both a blessing and a burden for the service providers, as customers become increasingly discerning. Ronan Shields examines how operators are responding to the changes posed when charging for converged data services.

Welcome to the first of a series of supplements that will run alongside CEO Middle East.

New Personal Systems Group chief aims to repeat the success he enjoyed in Turkey by working closely with channel partners throughout the region to accelerate sales.

Payment processors need to ensure they put the technology in place to support future growth and new kinds of transactions. ABF finds out how.

A new 'digital ecosystem' is forcing ICT companies to reassess their traditional business models.

Amman reseller deploys advanced HP printing solution.

As the ME market becomes increasingly competitive, partner marketing resources take on an ever more important role.

Batelco is shaking up its regional management structure with a series of changes across the group.

What could possibly be keeping IT managers awake during the night? According to a recent survey by HP it is the unlikely candidate of rising print costs.

HP's ProCurve Networking has been named a leader in wireless local area network (WLAN) infrastructure.

Printing giant overhauls its supplies strategy in an effort to serve the differing cartridge requirements of ink users.

The top brass from BICSI landed in Dubai last month for the annual Middle East networking event. NME was there to observe and take part in the talk on all the market trends.

How Middle Eastern businesses are preparing their defences and securing company data against rising threats in the region.

Despite a global trend which is seeing enterprises move off their Unix-based servers, developing regions are balancing out the market with their Unix spends. Colin Edwards asks why there is such a conservative approach.

EMC is joining the online storage service market, its chief executive told analysts during a conference call last week to discuss its first quarter results.

The region’s largest technology company is scheduled to reveal the identity of its new Middle East managing director this week. And as the announcement grows ever closer, Hewlett-Packard will be patently aware that its choice of candidate could make or break its fortunes.

Sun Microsystems is making available the source code for a number of its storage-related software products in an effort to cut the cost of creating storage solutions.

HP has introduced an all-in-one storage system for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) aimed at reducing the cost and complexity of their storage environments.

Growing demand for network storage systems helped keep the worldwide external disk storage market buoyant last year, according to research firm IDC.

HP ProCurve was named the region's best networking vendor this week by readers of Network Middle East (NME) in the magazine's Innovation Awards.

Two service contract agreements have been signed by HP and Johnson Controls.

HP has launched a disk-based backup and recovery system it claims makes data protection and disaster recovery simple, reliable and affordable.

The 21st century call centre is a hotbed of advanced technology, systems and processes. Implementing the right solution can generate business benefits and cost savings for forward-thinking Middle East enterprises.

HP has confirmed it expects to announce the appointment of a new Personal Systems Group (PSG) boss in the Middle East before the beginning of May.

HP is buying storage software vendor PolyServe to improve its network attached storage (NAS) line and increase its virtualisation and consolidation capabilities.

‘Dissatisfied' Sun customers become the focus of HP's attention as it continues its aggressive assault on the server market with launch of new migration programme.

Consumer electronics companies are bracing themselves for a renewed wave of demand for home networking multimedia products as the region’s construction boom continues to drive the uptake of smart home technology.

In a bid to woo the fairer sex, HP has released a special edition version of its Pavilion dv6200 laptop targeted specifically at female customers.

HP’s Officejet Pro L7000 All-in-One (AiO) laser printer series includes scanning, printing, faxing and copying capabilities.

HP and SAP have expanded their partnership on SOA software and services, the companies said last week.

Managing director Joseph Hanania prepares to leave technology powerhouse following a decade at the helm

Two well-known channel faces have chosen the New Year period to begin new challenges in the market.

Several members of the Dubai Internet Community joined forces last month to establish the Dubai IT Association. Channel Middle East hears how the reseller channel - not to mention the wider market - stands to benefit.

HP Middle East has appointed regional controller Willi Rieder as acting managing director following news that present boss Joseph Hanania has resigned from his position at the company

The UAE remains a trailblazer in the evolution of the wider Middle East IT market but as the major IT players flood into the country they are facing many new challenges - a staff shortage, lack of space and extortionate real estate. Duncan MacRae asks how these problems are being dealt with in order to continue the IT revolution.

HP and Microsoft have finalised a three-month project that has culminated in the introduction of a regional OEM server channel programme.

HP has released two direct-attached products based on serial-attached SCSI (SAS) technology.

Dubai Internet City has founded the body to help develop the technology industry in the emirate.

Dubai Internet City and partners have founded an IT Association in an effort to develop the industry in the emirate.

Industry giants Microsoft and HP will invest US$300m over the next three years to expand their strategic alliance and develop offerings for enterprise customers around the world

In a market frequently tempted by price and the opportunity to make a short-term gain, instilling loyalty in partners can prove to be a monumental challenge. One solution is to provide a compelling channel programme that inspires continued partner loyalty and helps resellers maintain healthy and sustainable operations. Rebate and incentive programmes now form a major part of vendor go-to-market models, but how do you ensure the scheme is effective?

HP Middle East has launched its new low-cost consumer notebook PC in the Middle East, the HP500.

Technology giants team up and commit US$300m to develop new enterprise product and services portfolio.

For the world’s largest information technology corporation, letting its customers know exactly what it can do for them remains top of the corporate agenda.

While it may not be uppermost in the minds of IT managers and CIOs in the Middle East, there is no getting away from the fact that environmental impact is moving higher on the corporate agenda — and technology systems are in the firing line.

If you’re looking for a topnotch digicam, you’ve come to the right place. WINDOWS zooms in on six of the latest snappers to tell you which clicked the most with our expert testing team

Layoffs and acquisitions dominated the IT landscape in 2006, but there were also scandals aplenty and the small matter of Microsoft’s Vista OS

Home fashion retailer The One is the first business in the region to buy HP’s large format Designjet Z3100 Photo Printer.

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Gaming is now more than just a source of entertainment...

The 2006 instalment of the Middle East’s largest IT exhibition, GITEX Dubai, featured an expanded presence of consumer electronics vendors keen to tap the growing market for convergence products. Aaron Greenwood reports.

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Change of champion in the UAE PC market

IT solutions for the construction industry have had to evolve as fast as the projects on which they are being used. And portable devices launched at this year’s Gitex exhibition go a long way in meeting the demands of an industry on the move. Christopher Sell reports on gadgets to make life easier.

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IT Weekly spoke to HP’s Rick Steffens and Bob Wilson about how they are bringing the technology giant’s philosophy of simplicity and manageability to the Middle East

Technology seen as huge value-add to storage giant’s product line-up

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AMD-based personal workstation launched in Middle East

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Middle East notebook computer sales have again outstripped desktop PCs in 2006, with local consumers seeking products that combine mobility and functionality. Ronan Shields profiles the key notebook vendors vying for market share.

Print typically accounts for around 3% of a company's annual revenues. So what? That has been the traditional CIO response to print overheads. Colin Edwards discovers that little is changing despite IT's bigger involvement in managing huge printer fleets.

Takes over after global Q3 sales jump by 15%

Firm claims systems will drive down cost and complexity

Former HP chairman charged over spy scandal

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Moataz Reda will now lead Toshiba’s Saudi operation as country manager with the task of driving the technology giant’s growth in the market.

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Instead of looking at IT spend increases of between 40% and 50% Saudi Arabia-headquartered Zamil Industrial Investment Company is looking at increases of just 6% - 7%, thanks to its IT consolidation strategy. Colin Edwards finds out more.

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Giant posts positive growth for Q206 as rest of the big four players flounder

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Employees at HP's headquarters in the United States speak out about the computer giant over its methods of saving money.

Hewlett-Packard's CEO shares her goals for the freshly reinvented and reinvigorated company.

Quality, not quantity is the name of the game for HP’s Connect partners, some of whom where recently honoured for outstanding service.

Carly Fiorina, CEO of Hewlett Packard has been working hard to resurrect the company’s reputation as a power to be reckoned with in high end computing accounts. But is the delivery of Superdome going to be enough to move HP out of the shadow of its Unix rivals?

HP has been talking about re-inventing itself for around a year. Now, it is time for the talk to end and the action to start says HP's Middle East GM, Ali Ferling.

Ebticar, a $100 million VC fund set up by HP and Chescor Capital, said it will reveal names of startups it's funding early next year.

Hewlett-Packard has selected AMD's award-winning range of flash memory products for its printers, print servers and other devices.

$16-$20 billion acquisition of PricewaterhouseCoopers division would give HP a consulting operation to rival IBM and Compaq, say analysts.

Corel has formed a strategic alliance with Hewlett Packard (HP) to bundle its software onto the hardware vendor’s scanners.