Nanjgel Solutions was set up operations in the Middle East in 2006 with a vision to be a dominant, profitable and respected business and IT solutions provider, through a comprehensive portfolio of products, services and solutions for end consumers and enterprises across diverse industries.

Over the last six years of operations, the company has focused on providing automated infrastructure network and security

Nanjgel puts the spotlight on security

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Nanjgel is speclaised in the infrastructure management and security needs of government, oil and gas, banking and finance, telecom and the education sectors. Pereira says DR solutions are most in demand from an infrastructure perspective while SIEM, NAC, PUPM, SSO are in demand from a security perspective.

He feels it is important for users to understand mobile device management along with GRC. “I think some of the emerging technologies such as cloud computing, SAS or MSP models of solution engagements are still over-hyped.”

Jude highlights some of the issues visitors of the show need to discuss with vendors: “Make sure that we have the best level of support in terms of grooming the partners to a minimum level of confidence, offering competitive pricing in a challenging market today. Security is a top priority for everyone today but you need to be careful in choosing the right one to meet your business demands.”

management solutions across various verticals and witnessed a growth of approximately 40% to 50% year on year.

Jude Pereira, MD of the company says Nanjgel’s USP is sticking to the basics of the business philosophy that states ‘do it right’ and ‘do it now’. One of our main differentiators is that we are not dependent on our vendors to create, implement and support our opportunities because we have invested in skilled staff and demo equipment, which is available to our customers locally at all times,” he says.

Pereira says his company is focused on its abilities to effectively implement a vendor’s solution portfolio and take the time to understand the specific business needs from technology. “At Nanjgel we follow step-by-step, go-to -market approach, never leaping without thoroughly understand every step of the business and every level of growth. What makes us truly different is that we follow.”

Jude Pereira, Managing Director, Nanjgel

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marks the fifth year that Michael is participating with Avaya at GITEX, and he says the vibe has been much more energetic than last year. “I’ve never seen such high interest across the board. I think it’s safe to say we’re back to growth. Last year, the climate was more tense as businesses in the region were considering more, rather than buying new solutions. I believe today, they are more serious about investing in new technologies that are becoming available,” he adds.

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A centre for excellenceAvaya and Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to open a new training centre that will feature the company’s latest video and networking products. The facility will aim to address the challenges businesses are currently facing in the region. The centre will be open to partners, large enterprises as well as SMES located in the Middle East, Africa and Turkey and will provide tailored and industry specific courses. One of the main goals behind the creation of such an institute was the need to drive industry certifications on new communications solutions.

“There’s not enough quality training available in this market, as most businesses end up travelling to Europe to take courses or get certified,” says Michael Bayer, EMEA President for Avaya. “We chose Dubai as its ICT space is flourishing, and its well-connected location is key. We are also making SMEs a much bigger part of our marketing focus, so the centre will be a driving force behind

“Avaya has recently made video networking and collaboration a much bigger focus and such technologies were the key themes of their participation in GITEX this year.”

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our future strategy in the region, with regards to attracting new customers and partners.”

Michael adds that the centre will be established as a training facility but will later be used as an excellence centre, where partners and distributors can go above and beyond to work with Avaya’s developers to implement new solutions in their line of business. The centre aims to certify 1,000 to 1,500

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businesses within its first year of operation.

Avaya has recently made video networking and collaboration a much bigger focus and such technologies were the key themes of their participation in GITEX this year. One of the company’s new solutions on display is the IP Office, an all-in-one box solution that gives businesses access to call centre features. This

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TRA launches “I Am Connected” TV Program at GITEX

Etisalat to provide dedicated services to DED

in this regard and the role of the UAE’s eGovernment service is heightened given the sheer pace of technological advancements within the region. eGovernment provides citizens with a central point of access to government services and “I Am Connected” is a show designed to promote exactly that.”

“Committed to realizing the ambitious targets set out in the UAE Vision 2021, the Government has made a number of strides towards placing its essential services online” Mostafa Salamah, CEO, Arab Media Network.

“This move empowers the

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The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), in collaboration with the Arab Media Network today announced “I Am Connected” a new TV program aimed at promoting the accessibility of eGovernment services to the community.

While the program officially airs in January 2013, the weekly show will broadcast on 15 TV channels across the GCC updating viewers on the range of government services available online and how best to use them.

“Governments across the globe are united in the search for ways to structure services that

reduce cost, increase efficiency, ensure accountability and remain transparent”, said H. E. Salem Khamis Al Shair Al Suwaidi, Deputy Director General for Information and eGovernment Sector, TRA.

“The Middle East is no different

an improved service experience to customers as well as employees and forms part of Etisalat’s strategy to deliver enhanced telecom & ICT services to key business hubs in the UAE.

Under the agreement, Etisalat will establish a dedicated presence at

region’s citizens and in turn, creates processes that ensure greater levels of governmental efficiency. It is the hope that through this TV program, audiences across the GCC will be shown, step by step how to use eGovernment and be convinced of its many benefits.”

“I Am Connected” was announced during a press conference at Gitex Technology Week. For more information about TRA’s initiatives at Gitex, please visit the stand in Sheikh Saeed Hall S2-L20.

Arab Media Network has won the Guinness Book of World Records for Largest World TV Broadcast.

DED through an all-encompassing outlet, which will bring all the benefits of enhanced ICT services as well as help Etisalat serve DED on a priority basis. Etisalat, through its interaction with DED and its agencies, would also be able to understand their respective ICT requirements and provide customised solutions that will boost productivity and reduce response time for customer requests.

His Excellency Sami Al Qamzi, Director General, Department of Economic Development, said: “The Department of Economic Development has established a dynamic ICT environment and progressively implemented various eServices to improve overall ease

of doing business in Dubai. We are confident that our partnership with Etisalat will enhance our service delivery and organisational efficiency across DED and its agencies.”

Abdulla Al Mane, General Manager - Dubai Region, Etisalat, said, “Etiaslat’s partnership with Dubai’s Department of Economic Development is a validation of our commitment to partake in the sustainable economic development of the Emirate via our sophisticated ICT infrastructure and operational efficiencies. Etisalat will provide the best resources to the Department and we will ensure that the needs of DED are constantly assessed and integrated into our offering.”

Etisalat announced a partnership with Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) to provide dedicated information and communications technology (ICT) services for DED and its agencies. The partnership is in line with DED’s efforts to provide

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Cisco collaborates with Yahsat for satellite services

IACAD links up with Link Development

Cisco has announced today that it plans to collaborate with Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), the UAE-based communications satellite operator, to deliver satellite services to government entities, emergency response and other industries such as oil and gas and construction where field work is required. Utilising the Cisco

In an attempt to bring even more transparency and governance to charities operating in Dubai and enhance the level of oversight across these charities, the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) of Government of Dubai announced today that it has signed an agreement with LINK Development, a leading provider of integrated technology solutions across the Middle East and a subsidiary of Orascom groups OTVentures, to connect all charity associations with IACAD administratively and financially. This agreement is part of Dubai’s drive to adopt e-government systems to enhance its services to businesses, organisations and residents and increase productivity.

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Activities Department (IACAD) of Government of Dubai is an organisation aimed at propagating Islamic culture and developing religious awareness amongst the residents of UAE. The project aims to implement an ‘eCharities Administrative and Financial Linking System’ through a comprehensive deployment across the emirate of Dubai. It will allow IACAD to supervise all charity associations and centers operating in the Emirate administratively, financially and culturally.

Commenting on the project, Sameer Khoory, project manager at IACAD, said: “This solution enables us to improve our oversight and communications with all charities across Dubai. It will help increase our auditing efficiency,

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firewall traversal, and management capabilities.

Cisco and Yahsat are not novices when it comes to offering innovative technology solutions in the Middle East region and globally. Cisco TelePresence, which offers a video experience so intuitive, lifelike and natural that it feels as if people were in the same room even when they were miles apart, is a key example of this. What started out as a way to save travel costs and optimize employee time at large companies has evolved into a means of accelerating time to market, expanding access to experts and transforming how companies do business. Likewise, Yahsat designed and launched the region’s first multi-purpose satellite system, based on extensive interaction with customers and research into their communication needs. Subsequently, Yahsat’s first-hand understanding of specific market

requirements has enabled it to develop customized satellite solutions for the government as well as the commercial sector in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Central and South West Asia.

“Cisco’s collaborative technology solutions such as TelePresence are now making a vital impact across a wide gambit of industry sectors and vertical markets and collaborating with Yahsat goes a long way to illustrate just how versatile and adaptable our portfolio is. Not only are we able to deliver IP communications to mobility, customer care, Web conferencing, messaging, enterprise social software, and interoperable TelePresence experiences, we are also helping to make a difference to people’s lives by delivering the value of true anytime anywhere collaboration even in the harshest of environments,” says Wael Abdulal, Collaboration Manager, Cisco UAE.

increase our visibility on business-related activities and will also enhance cross charities workflow and communications.

The new cloud-based solution also offers IACAD the possibility of electronically auditing all the activities of these charities real-time, thus bringing more transparency and efficiency into their systems.

Yehia El-Katib, Regional Manager OTVentures part of the Orascom Group and a holding company of LINK Development, said: “This project is unique; it is a cloud-based centralised solution which will connect all Dubai-based charities to IACAD and provide consistency in their operations. It is designed to help bring greater transparency and oversight to the process of financial and administrative management in

these organisations, and offer IACAD and charity organisations an easier and more streamlined process for auditing their financials.”

The project will also provide each of the charity organisations operating in the Emirate with a comprehensive system to manage their day-to-day operations, in addition to a website. Through this solution, charity organisations will also be able to request a range of services from IACAD electronically, thus reducing the response time and enhancing work efficiency.

Mohamed Abdul Aziz, UAE Sales Manager at Link Development: “LINK Development aims to build an effective and well-engineered platform which will enable IACAD to enhance its auditing abilities and ensure increase of productivity.”

TelePresence VX Tactical (VX Tactical), high-definition video which is specifically designed for remote field locations, a first for the Middle East, the companies are ensuring that collaboration is truly possible from anywhere. This high-definition video collaboration system is part of the Cisco TelePresence portfolio, which offers a total solution approach including content sharing, recording,