Dell Chromebook sends a clear signal

The unveiling of a new Chromebook is the clearest signal yet from Dell that it wants to cross the divide between the business user and the consumer.

For a company that is moving aggressively towards a software and solutions focus, Dell is making a lot of noise with its new hardware.

At the Dell World conference in Austin, held mid-Dec, it made yet another product announcements that signaled a reinforcement of its computer offerings. It unveiled its first Chromebook – a laptop using Google’s simplified Chrome OS operating system – targeted specifically at the education market in the United States and United Kingdom, and claiming 10 hours battery life.

The device follows the launch, in October, of two tablets – the Venue 7 and 8 – running Google’s Android operating system and a further two – the Venue Pro 8 and 11 – running on Microsoft Windows 8.1. And that’s just the beginning.

“We’re launching a lot more devices, a lot more form factors,” said Dell executive director of end-user computing, Margaret Franco in an interview. “How are all these devices making any sense? In this new world, it starts with the use case of the customer. By understanding the end user and the application of the device, you can marry the right device to the right customer.”

Combined with Dell’s growing software and services capability, the wide range of devices appears to make for a solution range rather than merely a device range.

source: www.marklives.com

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Zain Group, a pioneer in mobile telecommunications in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, is proud to announce the award of the Telecom Operator of the Year accolade to its operation in Iraq at the prestigious Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2013, held in Dubai on 11 November.

Arabian Business is a highly regarded online and print business publication across the Middle East, and its annual Achievement Awards is widely recognized as the premier awards ceremony in the regional business calendar. The black-tie gala ceremony was attended by an elite audience of regional business leaders and international dignitaries including Zain Iraq Chairman, Mohammed Charchafchi and Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Wael Ghanayem.

On announcing the accolade, the editorial team of Arabian Business noted, "The Award confirms the immense contributions Zain Iraq has made to the telecom sector and the country in its 10 years of operation, during which it has become Iraq's leading mobile operator serving over 14.5 million customers reflecting a 48% market share. Zain is one of the most recognizable brands in the country and the operator's exceptional network covers 97% of the population, having invested over US$4.5 billion inIraq since commencing its operations in 2003. Zain Iraq is an important part of Zain Group, contributing 33% of the Group's customer base and 40% of its revenues."

Furthermore, Arabian Business noted, "Zain Iraq's wide-ranging educational, health and cultural programs are all indicative of a company acting with sound sustainable and corporate socially responsible values."

Zain Iraq Chairman, Mohammed Charchafchi commented on the award:"We are wholeheartedly committed to the continual development of the telecom sector in Iraq and playing our role in the revitalization of the country. We have always considered our journey in Iraq as one with the people and for the people, and I dedicate this award to our 14.5 million loyal customers and our committed 3,000-strong workforce."

Scott Gegenheimer, Zain Group CEO said: "Zain Iraq is in the final stages of preparing for a stock market listing, which will result in more Iraqis gaining ownership of a mobile operator serving their own country. Zain Group will continue to support the local management team whose solid track record is marked by continuing revenue growth and improving profitability over the years, maintaining Zain's undisputed market leadership in Iraq. We appreciate the Zain Iraq team's efforts being recognized at such an important time in the mobile operator's development."

source: www.4-traders.com