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A massive decline in shipments back in the first quarter gave members of the Middle East printer channel a firm indication of the uphill task facing them this year. Now, with the market glancing anxiously towards the final four months of the year for salvation, it is clear that the rules of engagement have changed dramatically.

Document management systems are finally reaching critical mass in the Middle East - but many firms are still ignorant of the risks associated with making their data so widely available.

Audai Altaie has been plying his trade in the competitive world of regional office automation for 10 years now. We thought it was about time to get to know the Canon Middle East executive in more detail...

As rents continue to soar more and more offices are moving into private real estate such as Villa's but is it just a case of simply hiring the removals man, or is there more to it. The Advisor investigates.

The Middle East projector and AV market continues to experience rapid unit growth, but many vendors are measuring their current channel alliances to identify which partners best suit the market’s evolution.

As Canon looks to forge stronger ties with resellers in the region, the vendor’s Middle East product manager for the consumer imaging department, Bittu Hose Mattam, wants partners to take a closer look at how they push printing products. Do they truly understand the hardware’s full capabilities and are they sufficiently answering their customers’ needs?

Education Times profiles the solutions helping universities to cut down, streamline and enliven their printing.

Sell the hardware at cost and make money from flogging consumables. That's been the mantra of numerous resellers in the printing business up to now, but is this format really sustainable two or three years down the line? In an article designed to give commercial printer resellers an insight into how they will need to reposition their operations in the coming years, Channel Middle East asks the leading printer suppliers to spell out the future.

Canon brings together channel partners in Tunisia for annual conference

Printers have become mult-functional devices so choosing the right one makes a huge difference.

No camera is complete without a good lens and other accessories. We bring you a roundup of some of the latest products to hit the market.

We explore tomorrow's technologies today.

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.

Financial institutions are coming up with new ways to cut printing costs without compromising security.

Graphic International Centre (GIC) has been named by Canon distributor GIBCA as an authorised printer and scanner reseller in the UAE.

Digital imaging giant Canon debuted its latest range of DVD camcorders at the recent Consumer Electronics Show staged in Las Vegas

Gordon Jones, president at Canon Middle East, claims the electronics and printing vendor is focused on developing even stronger ties with its channel, especially after recently rolling out a new sales programme.

The Middle East and Africa’s number one digital still camera (DSC) vendor, Canon, is aiming to consolidate its position over the next 12 months by leveraging an expanded product portfolio and enhanced channel management strategy.

Canon Middle East has bolstered its regional route-to-market with the appointment of GIBCA as its official distributor for Canon business solutions in the UAE.

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In contrast to the lucrative digital-SLR camera market, the compact digital still camera (DSC) sector is characterised by slim margins, intense competition and fickle consumer trends. ECN profiles the leading players in this volatile sector of the consumer electronics market.

With sales of hardware earning limited margin, the importance of an effective consumables channel has becoming distinctly apparent in recent years. Not only does the sale of supplies and consumables cement the vendor-customer relationship, but it helps build brand loyalty and ensures a continuous flow of revenue. Channel Middle East reveals how the market is shaping up.

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Canon posts record growth of more than 45% for the first half of this year.