Eng. Omar Zaidan, Sermon Solutions CEO said, “Our Gold Sponsorship falls in line with our interest in sponsoring specialized and unique technology activities. They bring along prominent marketing horizons and real opportunity for meeting with the largest potential-clients database, decision makers, and executives.”

“We’re dedicated to showcasing our business solutions in this event. We are going to bring up MS Dynamics AX based enterprise solutions, introducing the 1500 participants to these systems, technology features, and capabilities in assisting companies to automate their operations. They create a linkage between the various enterprise departments via a secure environment, increasing productivity and decrease operational costs,” Zaidan added.

He pointed out that Sermon booth’s visitors will be introduced to the most advanced business solutions, designed especially to meet enterprises needs, increasing their competitiveness, including Enterprise Resource Planning ERP and Customer Relation Management CRM systems.

Open Door 2011, held for the second time inJordanin a raw, aims to introducing technology experts inJordanto the latest MS technologies and solutions. MS experts and partners will shed light on Cloud Computing features and importance for the ICT sector, in addition to the mechanism, by which, this technology combines between the internet, information centers, mobile phones, and the traditional computer features.

The 2-day event hosts a group of lectures presented by MS experts in the region, who will present sessions on various topics spread on two days.

The sessions were divided on three categories, one targeting experts in ICT, another targeting developers, and technical managers. All categories will be focused around Cloud Computing, in addition to live presentations for the latest products and solutions, for individuals and enterprises.

MS Jordan will have the chance to highlight their latest innovations and business solutions they developed, during the event that attracted sponsorships from the largest Jordanian companies.

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Sermon Business Solutions was established in 2007 as Sermon Business Solutions L.L.C., a regional leading Business solutions provider for business management and consulting, answering to the market’s need for specialized IT solutions such as Enterprise Resource Planning “ERP” and Customer Relation Management “CRM.”

Sermon Business Solutions enjoys a pan-Arab and international presence, with major activities inJordan,KingdomofSaudi Arabia, andLibya. Sermon is one of the prominent Microsoft authorized partners in the region and a major provider of Microsoft Dynamics services and solutions.

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Today, CommVault announced it has won the 2011 Microsoft Server Platform Partner of the Year Award. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.

This award, chosen by Microsoft judges, reflects CommVault’s long history of aligning efforts with Microsoft and its commitment to and success helping Microsoft customers better manage data in Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint® Server, SQL Server®, Azure and Hyper-V environments.

CommVault helps companies protect their data and manage explosive data growth across physical, virtual and cloud infrastructures. Through its award winning Simpana® 9 software and data deduplication technology, companies can reduce data by up to 90 percent while lowering data management costs and increasing the reliability and flexibility of their server infrastructures.

News Facts
• CommVault has won the 2011 Microsoft Server Platform Partner of the Year Award. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology.
• Awards were presented in multiple categories, with winners chosen from a set of more than 3,000 entrants worldwide. CommVault was recognized for providing outstanding solutions and services in Microsoft Server Platform Partner of the Year.
• The Server Platform Partner of the Year Award honors a partner who has delivered solutions enabling a customer to increase the reliability and flexibility of server infrastructures, save time and reduce costs, and provide a server platform for a dynamic and efficiently managed datacenter. This award recognizes CommVault for dramatically transforming customer’s server infrastructure resulting in higher levels of scalability, availability, and reliability, reduced IT labor or hardware costs, and streamlined overall operational efficiency.
• The Microsoft Partner Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions over the past year.

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CommVault® Simpana® 9 for Microsoft Platforms
• Simpana 9 software is the foundation for modern data management and allows users to better manage information assets, recover and search data more quickly and ultimately save money over loosely integrated, legacy solutions. CommVault has optimized Simpana 9 software in order to protect data and information assets wherever they reside; physical, virtual, and in the cloud. Simpana software delivers a truly unified approach that helps users accelerate performance, improve efficiency and lower cost.
• The Windows Server 2008 R2 certified and Hyper-V accredited Simpana 9 software is a single software platform that enables data protection, active-archiving, granular backup and recovery, deduplication and content search and indexing for Windows, Windows Server, Hyper-V and applications residing in Windows environments. CommVault software can also assist customers in migrating from UNIX, Linux and Netware to Windows as a heterogeneous data backed up and archived by CommVault can be restored to Windows.

Supporting Quotes
• “Microsoft is pleased to distinguish CommVault as Server Platform Partner of the Year,” said Bob Kelly, corporate vice president of Infrastructure and Server Marketing at Microsoft. “Utilizing Microsoft’s Windows Server 2008 platform, technologies and solution accelerators, CommVault has transformed customer server infrastructures by enabling more effective data management, increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and amplifying both consistency and flexibility of the overall system architecture.”
• “CommVault is proud to be recognized by Microsoft as the 2011 Server Platform Partner of the Year,” said Randy De Meno, chief technologist, Windows Products & Microsoft Partnerships, CommVault. “The recognition continues the tradition of strong collaboration between CommVault and Microsoft which started over a decade ago and is the foundation of our Simpana technology today. Building Simpana software on the Windows platform was a strategic decision and is key to enabling us to rapidly deliver our solution to market and expedite development cycles.”

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• CommVault® Simpana® 9 software

http://www.commvault.com/products.html

• CommVault and Microsoft

http://partners.commvault.com/microsoft/

• CommVault Virtual Server Protection

http://www.commvault.com/solutions-virtualization.html

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About CommVault
A singular vision – a belief in a better way to address current and future data management needs – guides CommVault in the development of Singular Information Management® solutions for high-performance data protection, universal availability and simplified management of data on complex storage networks. CommVault’s exclusive single-platform architecture gives companies unprecedented control over data growth, costs and risk. CommVault’s Simpana® software suite of products was designed to work together seamlessly from the ground up, sharing a single code and common function set, to deliver superlative Data Protection, Archive, Replication, Search and Resource Management capabilities. More companies every day join those who have discovered the unparalleled efficiency, performance, reliability, and control only CommVault can offer. Information about CommVault is available at www.commvault.com. CommVault’s corporate headquarters is located in Oceanport, New Jersey in the United States.

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The Interactive Intelligence software suite, Customer Interaction Center™ (CIC), includes features for contact centers and enterprises such as multichannel routing, interactive voice response, call and screen recording, reporting, outbound dialing, workforce management, Web self-service, knowledge and e-mail auto response management, and automated customer feedback surveys.

Microsoft Lync ushers in a connected experience transforming every communication into an interaction that is more collaborative, engaging and accessible from anywhere. A single interface unites voice, instant messaging, audio-, video-, and Web-conferencing into a richer, more contextual offering, and a single identity makes it easier and more efficient for users to find contacts, check their availability and connect with them. Lync works with Microsoft Office, enriching the experience of familiar applications like Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft SharePoint, and more.

The two systems enable CIC users and Lync Server 2010 users to communicate by phone, or by Lync instant message or video call from within a single interface. In addition, both sets of users receive synchronized presence, along with a common company-wide directory that can be viewed from within the CIC desktop client.

“CIC and Lync working together provide a streamlined communications experience to users,” said Yancey Smith, director of product management, Microsoft Lync. “Microsoft is pleased to be working with Interactive Intelligence to provide enhanced options built on the Lync 2010 platform.”

“We launched the first version of our software in 1997 designed to run on the Microsoft Windows server, and today we are a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner and a Microsoft Independent Software Vendor,” said Shaheen Haque, Territory Manager, Middle East & Turkey, Interactive Intelligence. “Working with Microsoft Corp. ensures that our mutual customers will get a dependable and easy-to-use solution available for connecting people in new ways, anytime, anywhere.”

To learn more about Interactive Intelligence solutions for Microsoft products, visit: http://www.inin.com/ProductSolutions/Pages/MS-Integrations.aspx.

About Interactive Intelligence
Interactive Intelligence Inc. (Nasdaq: ININ) is a global provider of unified business communications solutions for contact center automation, enterprise IP telephony, and business process automation. The company was founded in 1994 and has more than 3,500 customers worldwide. Interactive Intelligence is among Software Magazine’s 2010 Top 500 Global Software and Services Suppliers, and Forbes Magazine’s 2010 Best Small Companies in America. The company is also positioned in the leaders’ quadrant of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contact Center Infrastructure, Worldwide report (Feb. 22, 2010). Interactive Intelligence employs approximately 800 people and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. It has 16 offices throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Interactive Intelligence can be reached at +1 317.872.3000 or info@inin.com; on the Net: www.inin.com.

This release may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are described in the company’s SEC filings.

Interactive Intelligence Inc. is the owner of the marks INTERACTIVE INTELLIGENCE, its associated LOGO and numerous other marks. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

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The new efficiency aims to enable businesses to build information systems that are more flexible, cost effective and help people to understand and respond to changing business conditions with greater insight and speed than ever before.

Addressing a press conference at Gitex, Charbel Fakhoury, General Manager, Microsoft Gulf said, “As countries in every corner of the globe work to emerge from tough market conditions, Microsoft is committed to providing innovative technology products and services that will provide the fuel to help reignite the engine of economic growth. We believe that our software solutions for the new efficiency can help companies manage the short and long end of a downturn by driving down costs and improving operations. This year is an exciting year from a product launch and innovation perspective and it will really lay the foundation for Microsoft in the region for the next 2 years.”

Anil Kumar, General Manager Personal System Group HP Middle East, “said, “Our customers are asking us how they can use technology to drive down costs and enhance operational efficiencies. With new offerings such as Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Exchange Server, organizations can realize significant cost savings. These new technologies have the potential to reshape the workplace and deliver dramatic benefits to the enterprise and will enable companies to unleash the full potential of their people to build profitable relationships with customers, spearhead new innovations and drive business success.”

With Windows Server 2008 R2, Microsoft is building on the award-winning foundation of Windows Server 2008 by expanding existing technology and adding new innovations that enable customers to reduce costs and improve efficiencies. New virtualization tools, Web resources, management enhancements and exciting Windows 7 integration will help customers increase the reliability and flexibility of their server infrastructures.

Microsoft will also launch Exchange 2010 which is the latest version of Microsoft’s premier enterprise messaging and collaboration solution. As Exchange continues to grow in market share, it has become the cornerstone of Microsoft’s vision for unified communications. With new deployment and storage options, enhanced inbox management capabilities and e-mail archiving built-in, Exchange 2010 helps organizations lower costs and achieve new levels of reliability and performance.

“For Microsoft, this is about more than just the Windows business – it’s about technology and product innovation and engaging with our regional partners, customers and governments to help drive socio-economic growth,” added Fakhoury.

Windows 7 is available to for a Gitex-only preview to visitors of the show.. With Windows 7, Microsoft is delivering a foundation for unmatched customer experiences across applications, services, and devices. It delivers innovative new features and simplicity that enable end users to be productive no matter where they are or where their data resides.

Microsoft Gulf is playing a leading role at Gitex Technology Week, including high level speakers who will deliver a range of presentations throughout the exhibition. In addition, Microsoft will host an ‘experience stand’ at Gitex Shopper to showcase how users can take advantage of the powerful new functionality of Windows 7, Windows Phone, and Windows Live.

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Under the agreement, Al Rajhi will introduce a Visa-Microsoft “Aamal” credit card, which will become the first Visa Microsoft co-branded credit card in Saudi Arabia. Saudi-based IT and communications solution provider Al-Falak Electronic Equipment & Supplies Co. will provide the Microsoft programmes required for the new service.

Saeed Al Ghamdi, Deputy CEO of Al Rajhi Bank, explained that the bank is issuing the card in order to enhance the operations of SMEs by enabling them to adopt advanced technologies that will help them to keep pace with the rapid growth of the Saudi IT sector.

“We encourage innovative ideas which will improve the productivity of private and public establishments. Through our “Aamal” credit card, we will offer facilities that can help achieve business success,” said Al Gahmdi.

Ihab Ayoub, General Manager, Visa, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Yemen, said: “This agreement will utilize Microsoft’s programming expertise and Al Rajhi’s financial services to enhance the contributions of SMEs to national economic development.
We remain committed to providing these services with flexible payment facilities they may need, to further integrate and develop into their business system.”

The Visa-Microsoft “Aamal” credit card helps SMEs better manage their cash flow while being involved in building infrastructure, improving efficiencies, enhancing employee productivity and reducing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). The card also represents a lower risk tool for SMEs compared to cheques, and is cost-effective as transactions can be controlled by authorization. Moreover, this card reduces the dependency on petty cash.  

“Our partnership with Visa and Al Rajhi Bank is part of our strategy of supporting the IT sector and using modern technology, particularly our advanced IT products and services, to assist locally-based companies from various industries in optimizing their operations. We hope that this agreement will help in the development of the Kingdom’s IT sector and encourage companies to enhance their performance in accordance with the highest standards of excellence and quality,” added Khaled Al Dhaher, Director General, Microsoft KSA.

Visa Commercial offers a programme especially designed to help SME businesses save costs and attain better returns. With a suite of discounts and benefits offered by leading solutions providers can help the operation’s cost in check and enable the smooth running of its business.

Visa will provide the electronic payment services needed to facilitate the business transactions of Aamal card holders and through al Rajhi bank the card will extend payment installments facilities for their purchase of Microsoft products.  The unique initiative complements the commitment of the three companies to providing additional assistance for SMEs and promoting a competitive work environment that supports the Kingdom’s economic diversity.

The strategic move comes in line with Microsoft’s commitment towards empowering the channel with leading product PC hardware such as Microsoft gaming devices, keyboards, mice, webcams, and headsets, as well as the highly demanded, Microsoft Mac Office.

The Dubai based ITE will be responsible for distributing in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain.

“We have chosen to partner with ITE Distribution because of its well-established regional network and longstanding success in the IT retail sector,” said Armagan Demir, Head of Microsoft Entertainment and Devices Division Middle East. “ITE Distribution has a strong portfolio and a clear understanding on the retail industry; this strategic partnership will further expand our reach and reinforce our channel expansion and growth.”

“Our success is matched with our strategic alliance with well reputed companies and brands in the region,” said Shams Jafery, Director – Business Development, ITE Distribution.”We are proud to partner with Microsoft Gulf and we are committed to offering our expertise and extensive support to boost Microsoft’s market share across the region. We look forward to a long-term and successful relationship with Microsoft.”

ITE Distribution is a 18-year-strong, IT distribution company and their product portfolio includes Belkin, Iomega, Kingston, Labtec, Logitech, Palm, Symantec, Targus and Tucano.