Qatar | 7 Feb - 8 Feb 2012
Partners
HP
HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems.
HP has very strong brand recognition in the Middle East, where it has been present since 1968. The company’s first regional offices were opened in 1994. HP Middle East is the largest technology provider in the region with a tremendous pace of growth in all categories. HP Middle East operates in an indirect sales model predominantly, with a loyal, trained and solid distribution partners and channel covering all the countries of the region.
HP represents customers across all verticals in the Middle East including oil and gas, healthcare, banking, education and FMCG.
For more information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) please visit: www.hp.com/me
IBM
Headquartered in Dubai, IBM's first presence in the Middle East dates back over 60 years to the installation of the first computer at Saudi Aramco in 1947 and the establishment of its first development centre in Egypt hosting a great number of professional developers, supporting worldwide labs and customers across the Middle East in 1984. IBM Middle East and its business partners provide channel and product management, sales and technical support, product distribution, solution offerings, and business consultancy. IBM also provides management and operational support to IBM’s distributors, remarketers and dealers in the region, including supply of the entire range of IBM products, management and industrial consultancy, systems integration, networking, education and training.
IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in the fields of cloud computing, nanotechnology, desalination, solar power, eGovernment, healthcare and many more across the region collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments in building a smarter planet.
Lenovo
Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is dedicated to building exceptionally engineered personal computers. Lenovo’s business model is built on innovation, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction as well as a focus on investment in emerging markets. Formed by Lenovo Group’s acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the company develops, manufactures and markets reliable, high-quality, secure and easy-to-use technology products and services worldwide. Lenovo has major research centers in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information see www.lenovo.com/mp.
SAMSUNG
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2010 consolidated sales of US$135.8 billion. Employing approximately 190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the company operates two separate organizations to coordinate its nine independent business units: Digital Media & Communications, comprising Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, and Digital Imaging; and Device Solutions, consisting of Memory, System LSI and LCD. Recognized for its industry-leading performance across a range of economic, environmental and social criteria, Samsung Electronics was named the world’s most sustainable technology company in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com
Afkar
Since its foundation in 1997, Afkar has built a proven experience in delivering strategic IT solutions to hundreds of customers. Afkar is a leading provider in areas like cloud computing, content management, portals & collaboration, digital marketing, search, and enterprise social applications. Its professional services cover a wide spectrum including IT consultancy, systems integration, software implementation, customization, creative design, training, deployment, post-implementation support, hosting, portals management, content creation, localization, migration, and project management. In terms of solutions, Afkar has launched its Office365extra offering, which includes solutions and services on top of Microsoft Office365, besides other solutions for SharePoint and FAST.
ITEC
In 1991, Image Technologies (ITEC) was established in Amman to become the leading provider of Electronic Document Management (EDM), Business Process Management (BPM) and Customer Communication Management (CCM) solutions. Since the launch of its operations, ITEC expanded its network of regional partners to include Bahrain, Kuwait, KSA, Oman, Qatar, UAE, Lebanon, Iraq, and Palestine, in addition to a fully operational office in Bahrain. Over the years, ITEC has garnered a reputation for offering high quality solutions to commercial and governmental clients on both the e-Document and e-Process fronts, thus delivering an added value that goes beyond clients' expectations and helps them improve their business
QDS
Motivated by continuous pursuit for perfection and excellence, Qatar Datamation Systems stand for innovation and creativity, with strong dedication to deliver exceptional quality to our customers. Our product and service mix extends along our customer's value chains, giving them powerful competitive advantage. For three decades, we have been providing value-added technology that drives leading regional and multinational organizations.
EBLA
EBLA is a leading Gold Microsoft Certified Partner, Large Account Reseller (LAR) and service provider for the Government sector in Kuwait and Qatar, with Active Earned Gold Competencies.
EBLA has approximately 50 Microsoft Certified Professionals in different fields, such as
Microsoft Certified IT Professionals (MCITP).
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialists (MCTS).
Microsoft Certified Professional Developers (MCPD).
Mannai
Mannai Corporation Q.S.C. is one of Qatar’s leading private sector organizations, pioneers in providing diversified services in vertical segments such as Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Trading, Engineering, Automobiles, Airlines and Marine Operations. Mannai Group has grown over half a century into a major commercial enterprise employing over 3500 people. Mannai Computer and Office Systems (COS) plays a central role in enabling business throughout the region supplying hardware, software and systems, communication networks, telecommunications equipment and office automation.Mannai COS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mannai Corporation Q.S.C., a public company headquartered in Qatar
INFOCENTER
INFOCENTER Training & Consulting is a private training institution established in 2006 with an aim to offer learning solutions to meet the high end expectations of both local and regional clients. The key for our success is the speedy achievement of authorizations from international training vendors. Our vision is to become the outstanding, training & consulting organization in Qatar by developing long-lasting relationships with our clients and business partners and providing globally recognized trainings and certifications to keep our promise -"Building Certified Professionals".
ICT
"Information and Communication Technology W.L.L., is a local Qatari company managed by the Midis Group (formerly MDS Holdings), specialized in offering end-to-end ICT infrastructure solutions, ranging from computing systems, Converged Networking, logical and physical security, software solutions, and professional services, through a team of specialized, certified, and high-skilled engineers."
LINK Development
LINK Development, an OT Ventures portfolio company, is a leading software and services company in the Middle East. The company is a well-established Egyptian development house with more than ten years of experience in the region. Through its offices in Egypt, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Italy and Canada











