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Mindware Announces it’s Survey WINNERS!
October, 2011
Lots of you took our recent Survey and we want to express our Thanks, your feedback was incredibly useful! As promised, those who took the survey were entered to win an Ipod nano.
Mindware has signed a distribution deal with HIS.
Mindware has signed a distribution deal with graphics card manufacturer HIS to distribute its range of AMD Radeon-based cards in the region.
April 24, 2011
The distributor will offer the full range of HIS AMD Radeon graphics cards for its network of 2,500 resellers across the Middle East and Africa.
Mindware marks its 20th anniversary this year.
Channel ME spoke to general manager Mario Gay to find out about the company’s plans for the cloud, the balance between value and volume, and where the company is heading next.
May 16, 2011
Mindware, one of the longest established distributors in the region, is marking its 20th anniversary this year. As part of the Midis group, the company has a strong foundation in the region, and has also shown a long-standing commitment to both value and volume sectors. It can also boast one of the longest histories in the virtualization space thanks to its relationship with Citrix.
Mindware nabs 4 awards at Symantec’s 2010 Middle East and
North Africa Partner Summit
Company recognised for excellence in system builder and PC Tools distribution and individual achievement in OEM and enterprise contribution
June 29, 2010
Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East, has received four awards during Symantec’s recently concluded 2010 Middle East and North Africa Partner Summit in Dubai. This includes the ‘System Builder Distributor of the Year FY’10 - Gulf Region’ award, which was given in recognition of the company’s success
in addressing the entire region’s system builder channel segments and in creating breadth and revenue quarter after quarter. Mindware was also named as the ‘PC Tools Distributor of the Year FY’10 MENA Region’, in honour of its focus and investments, which significantly contributed to the achievement of Symantec’s revenue objective in the MENA region.
Mindware grows Intel’s business in Saudi Arabia by 20 per cent last
year
Intel presents ‘Best Product Line Manager’ award to Mindware executive
April 22, 2010
Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East, has driven global IT giant Intel’s business in Saudi Arabia by 20 per cent in 2009, according to latest figures released by the company. In addition, Intel has also named Seema Wadhwa, Components Product Manager, Mindware as its ‘Best Product Line Manager’ from the Middle East during the EMEA Disti Sales Conference held in Barcelona, Spain, along with four other awardees from Europe, Africa, and Russia region. The plaques were handed to the honourees by David Powell, Director - Worldwide Distribution for Intel and by Maan Ahmadieh, Director - Distribution for EMEA.
Mindware showcases affordable ‘continuous availability and disaster recovery’ solutions from Neverfail at ‘Microsoft TechEd Middle East
2010’
Leading IT distributor continues to build success in region for Neverfail by eliminating user downtime
March 02, 2010
Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East, is showcasing the complete range of affordable ‘continuous availability and disaster recovery’ solutions from Neverfail at ‘Microsoft TechEd Middle East 2010’, Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, from March 1 to 3. As the exclusive distributor for Neverfail in the region, the company’s presence at the event is aimed at boosting the ability of companies to eliminate user downtime and therefore improve productivity, revenue and reputation. ‘Microsoft TechEd Middle East 2010’ is the premier technical education and networking event of Microsoft, which is expected to bring together more than 1,500 leading senior decision-makers, CTOs and CIOs from across the globe.
Mindware hailed as ‘Symantec Distribution Champion Backup Exec Challenge 2009’
Company recognised for excellence in regional distribution strategy and wide-ranging value added services
June 27, 2009
Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East, was hailed as the ‘Symantec Distribution Champion Backup Exec Challenge 2009’, during the Symantec Partner Summit 2009. The recognition, which was accepted by the Symantec team in Mindware, acknowledges the company’s outstanding regional distribution strategy and wide-ranging value added services for Symantec. Regional Mindware employees also bagged top individual prizes, including Taiseer Mohammed, Product Manager - Consumer Business, Mindware (‘Outstanding Individual Contributor FY09 – OEM’); and Shadi Tahan, Business Solutions Department Manager, Mindware, (‘Outstanding Individual Performance in Distribution FY09’).
Saudi IT market expected to hit nearly USD 3.9 billion by 2011
Mindware to increase clout within KSA through stronger partners network
February 3, 2009
The Saudi Arabian IT market is expected to hit nearly USD 3.9 billion by 2011, which reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12 per cent, amidst the launch of IT programs in education and eGovernance, ambitious government initiatives to establish ‘Smart Cities’ and overall liberalisation of the IT & telecommunications market. In line with this, Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East, has revealed its plans to increase its clout within Saudi Arabia by further strengthening its current partners network to reach more customers and offer more value-added services across the Kingdom. The company has also announced the recent appointment of Eng. Radwan Basheer as the new General Manager of Mindware in KSA.
Mindware joins Brocade’s ‘Alliance Partner Network Programme’
Company signs up as first Middle Eastern distributor to help channel resellers and end users optimize networking opportunities
August 17, 2009
Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East, has been appointed by Brocade (Nasdaq: BRCD), an industry leader in data centre networking solutions and services, as a ‘Brocade Alliance Partner Network Distributor’ for the Middle East and Africa, to help expand its existing data center distribution network to enterprise IP networking products via channel reseller partners. The company selected the distributor for its ability to efficiently deliver networking solutions to channel reseller partners, as well as its extensive knowledge, skills, and expertise in the networking industry.
Mindware showcases Brocade’s high-end networking solutions for enterprises and SMBs at ‘GITEX 2009’
Leading IT distributor to leverage the largest channel reseller network in the Middle East to expand Brocade’s market share
October 20, 2009
Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East, is currently showcasing high-end networking switching technologies for both Small and Medium Businesses (SMB) and enterprise segments from Brocade (Nasdaq: BRCD), an industry leader in data centre networking solutions and services, at ‘GITEX Technology Week 2009’, at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre. The leading IT distributor also revealed its plans to leverage its large channel reseller network in the Middle East to expand Brocade’s market share specifically in the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) market.
Mindware awarded ‘Fastest-growing Distributor’ in Middle East, Africa and Southern Europe by Citrix
Distributor records highest growth rate among 18 Citrix distributors in the region
November 23, 2009
Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East, has been awarded the ‘Fastest-growing Distributor’ in the Middle East, Africa and Southern Europe regions by Citrix Systems, the global leader in virtual workplace software and services. The recognition honoured the company’s growth achievement - exceeding 18 other distributors of Citrix products in the region, which encompass the Middle East, Africa, France, Italy, Spain and Germany. Scott Herren, Managing Director and Vice President, Citrix EMEA; and Noman Qadir, Regional Channel Manager, Citrix Middle East handed the award to Nehme Mouchantaf, Networking and Solution Department Manager, Mindware Middle East; and Waleed Msabbeh, Product Manager for Citrix, Mindware KSA.
Mindware to showcase state-of-the-art solutions from leading IT
brands at ‘GITEX 2009’
Company to exhibit Huawei Symantec and Brocade products for the first time at the event
October 14, 2009
Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East, is set to showcase a unique selection of state-of-the-art solutions from leading brands at the upcoming ‘GITEX 2009’, which is slated to run from October 18 - 22, 2009 at the Dubai International Convention Centre. The company also revealed that it is set to exhibit Huawei Symantec and Brocade products for the first time at the event, following its recent signing of separate distribution agreements with the two companies. Mindware’s stand will feature a new design that employs the latest technologies in audiovisual presentation to facilitate interactive demonstration to trade visitors at the event.
Mindware joins hands with Huawei Symantec as authorized distributor
in MENA
Leading IT distributor aims to boost Huawei Symantec’s market share in the region
May 03, 2009
Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East, announced that it has been appointed as the authorized distributor for Huawei Symantec (HS) products in the Middle East market, in line with the vendor’s strategy to increase its market share in the region. In addition, the leading distributor has announced plans to build awareness and reach for the brand through its expansive distribution network of 2,500 regional resellers, and has committed to effectively distribute HS network security and storage products. Headquartered in Chengdu, China, HS is a joint venture by Huawei and Symantec dedicated towards R&D, sales, and services in the field of network security and storage, and seeks to provide global users with optimal products and solutions for information security and storage.
Mindware looking to strengthen channel partner network in Saudi
Arabia
Saudi IT market expected to hit nearly USD 3.9 billion by 2011
February 5, 2009
Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East, has announced its plans to increase its clout within Saudi Arabia by further strengthening its current partners network to reach more customers and offer more value-added services across the Kingdom. The move is in line with expectations that the Saudi Arabian IT market will touch nearly USD 3.9 billion by 2011, which reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12 per cent, amidst the launch of IT programs in education and eGovernance, ambitious government initiatives to establish ‘Smart Cities’ and overall liberalisation of the IT & telecommunications market. In addition, the company has appointed Eng. Radwan Basheer as the new General Manager of Mindware in KSA.
Lebanon IT market forecasted to grow at 7 per cent CAGR in 2009
Mindware targets growing IT market in the country via strong local channel network
November 15, 2009
The information technology sector in Lebanon is forecasted to witness around 7 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in 2009, thereby underlining the market’s considerable growth potential after hitting an estimated USD 251 million last year. In line with its aims to capitalise on the emergent regional market, Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East, is looking to utilise its strong local partners to expand its reach and further grow its reseller network in the country.
Kuwaiti IT software spending hits USD 42 million in 2008
Mindware and Microsoft host unique channel partner event in the country
February 24, 2009
IT software spending in Kuwait has hit USD 42 million in 2008, according to recent industry reports, amidst the growing pressure on regional companies to strengthen their IT infrastructure to combat the effects of the current economic crisis. In line with this, Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East, together with IT giant Microsoft, has hosted a unique channel partner event at the Movenpick Hotel & Resort in Al Bida’a, Kuwait. The event, which took place earlier this month, focused on gaining new potential customers and also highlighted Microsoft products’ achievements and benefits, as well as new developments in its volume licensing policies.
Mindware and Symantec Norton Anti-Virus host ‘Middle East Grand
Prix’ for 45 channel partners from the Middle East
September 28, 2009
Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East, in cooperation with Symantec Norton Anti-Virus, has organised the first ever ‘Middle East Grand Prix’, a friendly karting competition for its partners. The event is aimed at rewarding Mindware partners for their support and efforts to promote Norton products across the region, while building and strengthening brand awareness among the channel. Attended by 45 channel partners, the event was highlighted by the awarding of the top race winners, including Al Ershad Computer, who bagged the top prize; and Dar Al Hai and Khaleefa Computer, who were named first and second runners up, respectively.
Mindware aiming to increase Dell market share in Saudi Arabia by 10
per cent in 2009
Leading IT distributor recognises outstanding Dell partners in the Kingdom for 2008
March 22, 2009
Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East, has announced its aims to increase Dell’s share in the Saudi Arabian computer market by 10 per cent to reach 35 per cent in 2009. The announcement was made during an awards ceremony held recently in Lebanon, to recognize the distributor’s Dell partners in KSA, for their support and efforts that contributed to the business success in 2008. The event, which was attended by Mindware’s top Saudi-based partners, also witnessed the launch of Dell’s new releases - from desktops to laptops to servers, along with new channel programs for the benefit of the partners.
Mindware and Microsoft host channel partner event in Qatar
Leading IT distributor highlights latest Microsoft products to leverage stable IT spending in the country
February 9, 2009
Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East, together with IT giant Microsoft, has recently hosted a channel partner event at the Millennium Hotel Doha, Qatar. During the event, which took place on February 4, 2009, officials highlighted the achievements and benefits of Microsoft products, as well as volume licensing policies. This is in line with Mindware and Microsoft aim to reach out and increase its reseller network, thereby leveraging the stable IT spending projected in the country amidst the growing pressure for companies to strengthen their IT infrastructure to combat the effects of the current economic crisis.
Middle East technology market expected to hit USD 13.4 billion in 2008
Mindware and Alcatel Lucent recruit and empower resellers through unique ‘Partner-Rendez-vous’
May 21, 2008
The Middle East technology market is expected to hit USD 13.4 billion in 2008, according to latest IDC reports, as a result of the continuous uptrend, which has set off since the market reached the USD 6.9 billion mark in 2003. With aims of leveraging the burgeoning demand for business-critical networking and communications solutions, Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East and Alcatel Lucent are offering a complete range of enterprise IP networking and communications solutions to regional customers. Both companies are also focusing on developing a stronger network of value added resellers (VAD) as part of a region-wide expansion strategy.
Mindware awards ‘Best Dell Partner of the Year' to top companies
Leading distributor recognises partners’ success in retailing Dell products in Saudi Arabia
August 12, 2008
Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East has given its top value-added partners the ‘Best Dell Partner of the Year’ award; at a recent awarding ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey, for their success in retailing Dell products in the Saudi Arabia market. Among the awardees are Saudi-based companies PC net, El Hartany, PC Time, El Hasoub, GTech and El Shadadi. The awards were presented by Wael Wahid, Business Unit Manager - DELL, Mindware and Said Khalifa, Channel Manager, DELL.
Mindware to showcase cutting-edge solutions from leading brands at GITEX 2008
Company to leverage booming demand as UAE ICT sector expected to top USD 2.4 billion by 2011
October 15, 2008
Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East, has announced that it will be showcasing cutting-edge solutions from leading brands at the upcoming GITEX 2008. The company’s participation at the premiere IT event is in line with its aims to leverage the booming demand within the UAE’s ICT sector, which is expected to hit USD 2.4 billion by 2011, according to recent studies. In addition, the leading distributor’s presence at the event, which is slated to run from October 19 - 23, 2008 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, will highlight its commitment to building business value for its technology partners and to the market.
Mindware awarded ‘Best Distributor - Branded Growth’ by Kingston Technology
Leading IT distributor achieves 16 per cent growth rate for its Kingston branded business in 2008
November 11, 2008
Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East, has been awarded the ‘Best Distributor - Branded Growth’ by Kingston Technology, the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory and digital media products, for the year 2008. The award was recently conferred to the leading IT distributor for achieving a 16 per cent growth rate for its Kingston branded business in 2008 at Kingston’s Channel Partner event, which took place during the recently concluded GITEX Dubai 2008. Mindware was also awarded two additional awards including the ‘2nd Best Distributor - Branded Revenue 2008’ and the ‘2nd Best Distributor -Branded High-end Revenue 2008’, in recognition of its outstanding performance and effective distribution strategy for Kingston products in the Middle East.
Saudi IT market estimated to hit USD 3.8 billion by 2010
Mindware aims to leverage booming IT market and invests in state of the art office in the Kingdom
September 23, 2008
The Saudi Arabian IT market is estimated to reach USD 3.8 billion by 2010, according to recent studies, as a result of the Kingdom’s dedicated efforts to enhance its current ICT infrastructure and its sizeable investments into the development of eServices, eEducation and Smart Cities. With aims to leverage KSA’s rapid transformation as a regional leader in information technology, Mindware, a leading IT distributor in the Middle East, has announced that it has invested in a state-of-the-art office located in Olaya Street, opposite the renowned Kingdom Tower in Riyadh. The office will serve as a domestic hub for its KSA operations and is expected to usher in further growth in Mindware’s business in the Kingdom.