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BAHRAIN
BAHRAIN
Microsoft has announced that Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has
revamped its online customer-experience utilising the power of Microsoft Azure Cloud. The
deployment carried out by Link Development, a Microsoft Certified Cloud service provider
and global technology solutions provider, enables Gulf Air to deliver world-class web and
cross-device services while future-proofing its online platform. This will give customers access
to information and services around the clock, from anywhere in the world, with lightning-fast
response times.
“At Microsoft our mission is to help every individual and organisation on the planet to achieve
more and we are deeply proud to have played a part in Gulf Air’s digital transformation
journey,” said Sherif Tawfik, Country General Manager, Microsoft Bahrain and Oman.
UAE
UAE
Fortinet, a global leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions, has announced that it has received
the 2017 UAE Network Security Company of the Year award from growth consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.
Fortinet received the recognition after Frost & Sullivan evaluated the company’s focus on revenue growth,
portfolio diversity, the technology roadmap and vision for the future to provider solutions to deal with
advanced network security threats.
“The UAE is considered to be a trendsetter for technology adoption and implementation in the entire
Middle East. With advancements in IoT, BYOD, Connected devices and Cloud technologies, the risk
associated with these developments have also increased,” said Benoy C S, Director and Business Unit Head,
Digital Transformation Practice, Frost & Sullivan.
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