Interview with Vikas Panchal – Business Head, Middle East for Tally Solutions Pvt. Ltd

Shereen Shabnam

Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd. is a pioneer in the business management software industry. We meet with Vikas Panchal – Business Head, Middle East for Tally Solutions Pvt. Ltd to find out how the company has helped over 60,000 businesses with their accounting, inventory and compliance needs.

Vikas is largely responsible for building and leading MENA Strategy to achieve Tally’s dominance in the region. He prepares the company’s annual strategy and ensures its effective execution. He talks about his current role and building a stronger distribution network aiming to achieve a wider dominance in countries of operations through channel expansion and development.

What did Tally showcase at GITEX this year?

This year at GITEX we showcased our new product – TallyPrime- the next generation business management software. TallyPrime is our latest offering which will equip SMEs owners and new-age entrepreneurs with an ultra-simple and powerful software to enhance their business productivity. Focused on making the business owners’ lives simple TallyPrime aims to further simplify business management with facilitating users to comfortably manage and grow their business without needing to know the finer nuances of accounting or technology. The product is meticulously designed keeping the user experience at core, which enhances the legendry speed, simplicity, reliability, and flexibility of the product.

How different is this product from the previous versions?

At Tally, we have always focused on providing simple yet powerful solutions to simplify the lives of business owners, professionals, and accountants, and with TallyPrime, we have reached one step closer to that goal. TallyPrime is meticulously designed keeping the user experience at core, which has enriched the legendry speed, simplicity, and flexibility of the product in addition to making it easy for the business owners and accountants to address all their needs in just one solution.

How easy is the product to use?

There are several new features and experiences that have been introduced to enrich the simplicity and usability of the product. The product with a refreshingly new look and feel has dynamic and flawless navigation which assists in getting insightful reports easily and delivers a super smooth experience, making it a delight to operate. Anyone can use the product comfortably to manage and grow their business without needing to know the finer nuances of accounting or technology. Features line the new ‘GoTo’ capability has taken Tally’s famous reporting engine to the next level, and the simplified data entry has made it faster to use and more flexible for several business use cases. The ability to multi-task in the product has also been appreciated by many early customers.

How was the response at GITEX?

GITEX is the first physical event in the UAE post the pandemic and we were extremely excited to a part of it. This year’s theme of participation is to #MakeEveryDaySimple – by helping SMEs into their digital transformation journey. With the showcase of TallyPrime, we have received positive response from visitors who have deep shown interest in the product to assist them in their journey towards automation and growth.

What are your plans for 2021?

We have a lot in store for 2021. TallyPrime is the first release in a comprehensively planned product roadmap. We are also investing heavily in bringing anytime anywhere access solutions for customers that are inherently secure and private. We also aim to increase our foothold in the current markets and assist SMEs in their journey towards growth.

Riverbedtoday announced expanded product capabilities and strong market momentum of Client Accelerator, with nearly 100% sequential growth, as IT organizations look to accelerate business-critical applications and performance of remote employees as increasingly more employees Work From Anywhere.

Delivered in a software form factor, Client Accelerator extends best-in-class optimization and acceleration technology all the way down to the end user – laptops or desktops – eliminating performance problems caused by network congestion, latency, and increasingly unpredictable last-mile networks, providing accelerated access to on-prem, IaaS, or SaaS-based applications, even in less than ideal user conditions and regardless of location. Client Accelerator reduces network data congestion by up to 99% and offers up to 10x faster and reliable performance for business-critical SaaS apps, on-prem applications and IaaS cloud workloads. As a result, the user experience of business-critical applications significantly improves along with employee productivity.

Client Accelerator feature enhancements include added support for scaling up to 200k clients per customer instance, new reporting APIs and enhanced integration with Riverbed SaaS Accelerator, which eliminates network inhibitors that impact the user experience of key SaaS apps such as Office 365 and Microsoft Teams Live Events and Stream Video, Salesforce, Box, ServiceNow and more. In addition, both SaaS Accelerator and Client Accelerator will be available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace during November 2020.

“In the continued Work From Anywhere reality, Client Accelerator offers a path to fast, consistent and available enterprise applications wherever employees do their work,” said Dante Malagrino, Chief Development Officer at Riverbed. “While there was an immediate and significant increase to remote working at the start of the pandemic, we expect to see a long-term shift toward employees increasingly working from anywhere, including hybrid work environments, where employees spend half the time in the office and the rest of the time remote at home, client locations, at cafes or while traveling for business. We’ve experienced significant market momentum and customer demand for Client Accelerator, as IT and business leaders are looking to deliver strong user productivity and performance regardless of where an employee resides.”

By eliminating performance problems caused by network latency, congestion and unpredictable competition for last-mile network access, businesses can move from remote workforce triage to achieving improved customer/client/employee satisfaction, faster time to market, increased pipeline/revenue, improved reputation and lower cost/risk to the business. Organizations globally, across all industries have been deploying Client Accelerator to accelerate the performance of their remote and hybrid workforces.

Case Study: ERM ­– Efficient Collaboration and a Mobilized Workforce

By using Client Accelerator, Environmental Resources Management (ERM), a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting, and sustainability related services provides accelerated access to centralized files and applications to 5,500 employees (in 42 countries and territories) who are working remote from home or at a client location.  A 15MB Excel file or 30MB PowerPoint file that previously took minutes to open without Riverbed Client Accelerator now opens in a few seconds. Company-wide, the time savings are significant – if half of ERM’s 5,500 employees open three large files a day and save just one minute each time, ERM gains 137 hours of work time daily, the equivalent of an extra 17 employees year-round. 

ERM and the Company’s consultants experienced no downtime in the transition to work from home during the pandemic, and no drop in productivity. “I can’t overstate the value of Riverbed for collaboration among people in different locations,” said Ian Trueman, IT Operations Director at ERM. “With Riverbed Client Accelerator, we’re working as efficiently from home as we did in the office. Our clients are impressed.”

For more information, or to sign up for a 60-day trial, please visit Riverbed Client Accelerator.

With a view to strengthening its security capabilities and portfolio, Mindware, a leading Value Added Distributor (VAD), today signed a partnership agreement with Vade Secure, the global leader in predictive email defense. As per the agreement, Vade Secure for Microsoft 365 – the only native email security solution for Microsoft 365, will be made available to Mindware’s managed service provider (MSP) partners across select countries in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) market. The solution will be hosted on Mindware Cloud Marketplace.

“The security business is one of the major growth drivers for Mindware and our partners. We are constantly looking to partner with security vendors that drive innovation and lead the market. Vade Secure is one such vendor,” commented Philippe Jarre, CEO of Mindware. “With over 258 million corporate users, the highly popular Microsoft 365 platform has become the most popular target for hackers. Vade Secure is a best-of-breed AI-based email security solution for Microsoft 365. Our partnership with the security vendor will benefit all our partners that are looking to increase their business around Microsoft 365 and protect their customers from targeted and unknown attacks that pass through standard protect ions. The solution is easy to sell, install and manage. We are excited about the partnership and believe that the vendor will add a great deal of value to our portfolio. We are confident of the rapid uptake of the solution by companies across the region.”

Vade Secure for Microsoft 365 is an award-winning email security solution that provides comprehensive, automated protection before, during, and after attacks. The solution uses artificial intelligence, including machine-learning mechanisms patented in the USA, to detect unknown, highly targeted threats, such as phishing, spear phishing, malware, and ransomware.  
Vade Secure integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365 environments via a simple API call and can be deployed in minutes, without changing the client’s MX record. The solution is well suited to small-to-medium-sized business (SMBs) as it is very simple to deploy and manage.

Vade Secure has the ‘Microsoft Partner’ label for its Microsoft 365 solution. The security vendor has been granted Microsoft co-sell ready status and has joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) to share its cybersecurity expertise with the Microsoft ecosystem.

By adding Vade Secure to its portfolio, Mindware allows its partners to increase their business around Microsoft 365 with a minimum of investment. The solution that can be deployed in 3 clicks allows MSPs to deliver additional value with a complementary cloud security solution designed to augment Microsoft 365 protection. They also benefit from a more than 95% client retention rate that leads to long-term growth and stability.

Vade Secure will support Mindware in onboarding the first partners. The VAD on the other hand will provide sales support including helping MSPs conduct proof of concepts (POCs) as well as technical support involving configuring, integrating and optimizing the solution within the Microsoft environment. Both companies will jointly conduct marketing activities that include events, promotions, traditional and digital advertising campaigns and more.

“Partnering with Mindware is key for Vade Secure in order to accelerate our international expansion and capacity to develop business in new markets. Through Mindware marketplace, we will be able to address Middle Est and Africa and offer to their partners a solution that is easy to deploy that will allow them to grow their business,” concluded Frédéric Braut, Senior Vice President Global Channels Sales at Vade Secure.

By: Mohammed Al-Moneer, Regional Director, Middle East, Turkey & Africa at Infoblox

Recent world events—especially the COVID-19 epidemic and the subsequent global adoption work from anywhere (WFA)—have made network reliability and visibility more important than ever. This massive disruption has highlighted a fact that was becoming abundantly clear even before the pandemic hit—that achieving network reliability and visibility depends on the core network services that make all modern networking possible: DNS, DHCP and IP address management (DDI). According to a Dimensional Research 2019 study, almost every business suffers network interruptions. Three-fourths of them experience these several times a year. For many organizations, these network disruptions can be traced to out-of-date and inadequate DDI services.

IT teams are realizing that core networking services are more important than ever for organizations that expect to not just survive but also thrive in this new era. For many, this is prompting renewed scrutiny of existing resources and a move toward modern DDI services.

The Heart of Networking: Core Network Services

DNS, DHCP and IP address management (collectively known as DDI) play a central role in every network interaction. Here’s a brief look at each component.

DNS (Domain Name System) – The Domain Name System is the starting point for all network interactions. It translates domain names meaningful to humans into the numerical identifiers associated with networking equipment to locate and address these devices worldwide.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) – DHCP is used to dynamically assign IP addresses to endpoints. It enables IT teams to more easily keep track of networks, ranges, names and hardware address mappings.

IPAM (Internet Protocol Address Management) – IPAM is the administration of DNS and DHCP, which are the network services that assign and resolve IP addresses to machines in a TCP/IP network.

DDI Essentials: Critical Capabilities to Consider

Visibility, automation and control are the key attributes—the framework and the overarching goals—that organizations need to keep in mind as they seek to optimize and secure their networks for new WFH realities. But what are the specific underlying elements and capabilities that will enable them to achieve these ends? Here’s a closer look at the DDI essentials to consider for a robust networking infrastructure.

Centralized Authoritative IPAM Database – A centralized and authoritative IPAM database acts as a single source of truth for all the network-connected assets within the organization. It empowers IT teams with network discovery and optimum use of resources. Advanced IPAM solutions include this single-source of truth capability, which plays a key role in network optimization.

Integrated DDI Management – Traditional systems such as BIND/DHCP, Microsoft DNS/DHCP and spreadsheets do not adequately address the needs of a modern network. Integrating IPAM with DNS is crucial to keeping both systems accurate and synchronized. When a new device is deployed on a network, the assignment of an IP address comes first, usually followed immediately by a request to add the host to DNS. By integrating DNS and IPAM, this process becomes a single step—the DNS record is created at the same time as the IP assignment. Integrated DDI extends beyond protocol services such as single-point data entry, accurate address assignment, inter-system data federation, inventory tracking, change control delegation and name resolution. As organizational networks evolve, integrated DDI services become the essential networking technology to link branch offices, remote workers, mobile devices, the cloud and more.

Support for Virtual SDN – While the transition to software-defined networking (SDN) comes with some noted benefits such as mobility and flexibility, if it is not supported by equally competent DDI, it can be challenging for a business to function after the transition. The biggest of these challenges involve uninterrupted networking and robust security.

Support for IPv6 Adoption – The IPv6 migration has been underway for several years now, yet many organizations have yet to make the full transition from IPv4 onto the new standard. IPv6 provides a vast abundance of IP addresses needed for the billions of smartphones, wearables and IoT devices coming online. However, many organizations are still lagging behind when it comes to having a DDI infrastructure in place to support IPv6. As a consequence, they risk losing communication, revenue and customers if they don’t plan for IPv6 adoption now.

By analyzing all the DNS mapping of network infrastructure, organizations can understand whether they can immediately shift to IPv6 or have some critical network dependencies that need IPv4 support. When organizations select a DDI network partner, they should check whether it provides dual support for IPv4 and IPv6.

DNS Security – DNS is the foundation of every network conversation and also the first target for the majority of network cyberattacks. DDI has traditionally been regarded as a means to simplify and automate network management while provisioning and integrating other cloud orchestration systems. But as DNS security has come to the forefront for organizations, it’s now become a top priority that DDI solutions also provide smart DNS security.

Reporting and Analytics – The components of modern DDI services furnish invaluable data for networking teams. This data helps in keeping an eye on network operations, endpoint usage and vulnerabilities that can have negative impacts—thus alerting networking professionals of upcoming attacks or failures that could lead to network outage. Modern DDI platforms provide pre-built and customizable reporting tools that help networking teams in multiple crucial ways. Gauging application running status, security threats and resource utilization in a timely and orderly manner are just a few of the benefits these tools supply.

Cloud-Managed DDI Is the Future

The beauty and core value of the cloud are that it frees the organization—and the IT team— from the day-to-day chores required to maintain the machines, devices and appliances that support data processing, storage and networking. Cloud-managed DDI makes life easier for the network administrator and business operators by solving many of the biggest challenges of modern networking. At the core of the cloud-managed DDI evolution lies the need for a reliable and straightforward computing experience anywhere and at any scale. A DDI solution that is cloud native and uses software-defined architecture for core network services such as DNS, DHCP and IP address management is the best fit for organizations interested in complete cloud migration in the near future. It helps deliver a uniform customer experience, paving the way for SD-WAN and IoT adoption, both of which are on a steep upward trend.

Unified DDI

Although many organizations firmly believe that the cloud is the future, they are not always ready to migrate their entire data center to the cloud at once for various reasons. Head office data security, network output and the IT team’s preference for bare metal over virtual infrastructure are few of these reasons. In such scenarios, on-premises DDI solutions already integrated with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Microsoft Azure provide the needed feasibility with a unified DDI approach.

Conclusion

Key verticals as telecom and IT, banking, financial services, insurance, government and defense, healthcare and life sciences, education, retail and manufacturing have shown tremendous commitment to modernizing their DDI infrastructure. This modernization is possible with advanced DDI capabilities achieved by edge computing, distributed cloud data centers, virtualization and cloud applications. On-premises DDI is likely to continue to be the first choice among enterprises where security and control are the highest priorities. Yet as cloud and unified DDI approaches continue to close the gap in performance, security and manageability, these options will become increasingly attractive to IT decision makers.

Toshiba Gulf FZE appoints regional distributor, Redington Gulf to handle their memory and storage solutions product portfolio for Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, formalising the partnership at GITEX 2020 in a signing ceremeony.

Santosh Varghese, Vice President, Toshiba Gulf FZE said, “To remain at the forefront and position ourselves as market leaders for storage and memory solutions, we are excited to partner with Redington and are confident that in a short time, our brands will have the market footprint it deserves. We look forward to Redington Gulf’s value added services for our products.”

“Our partnership with Toshiba/KIOXIA enables us to offer a wider choice of storage products to our partners in the region and  become their preferred distributor for sourcing storage products. As part of this agreement, Redington will ensure availability of products locally in the countries we are contracted through our robust in-country distribution capabilities and an engaged partner network.” said Jeetendra Berry, President-IT Volume Middle East, Redington Gulf.

“KIOXIA”(Previously Toshiba Memory) branded  products are being showcased at GITEX 2020 and includes microSD/SD memory cards, USB memory and SSDs, specifically designed for end-users to store their digital way of life wherever and whenever they want for use with smartphones, tablets and PCs, digital cameras and more.

Also highlighted at GITEX was Canvio^® portable storage lineup with new applications and designs, adding new Canvio Flex^TM and Canvio Gaming^TM models along with new colors and textures. The next generation of Canvio^® designs delivers seamless portability, high storage capacity, suited for a broad range of users, including multi-platform users, gamers, business professionals, outdoor photographers, and students. 

Toshiba Gulf FZE offered various activations at Gitex 2020 including seminars that helps to prepare for future Jobs and enhance photography as a hobby in the digital transformation era .

Canvio Flex^TM and Canvio Gaming^TM models now come with new colors and textures.

Toshiba Gulf FZE is geared to highlight the Canvio^® portable storage Series at GITEX 2020, designed to meet the evolving needs for storage solutions suited for a broad range of users, including multi-platform users, gamers, business professionals, outdoor photographers and students.

“The Canvio^® series delivers data storage excellent for a broad range of use cases and applications. The two new models, Canvio Flex^TM and Canvio Gaming^TM, allow gamers and multi-platform users respectively to expand storage seamlessly and across various devices. They can take their favorite content on the go in a sleek, portable design,” says Santosh Varghese, Vice President, Digital Products and Services Division, Toshiba Gulf FZE.

Canvio Flex^TM is the new USB-C^® portable storage designed for PCs/Mac^® computers/iPad Pro^® mobile digital devices/Tablets for cross platform compatibility. The Canvio Gaming^TM portable storage is designed for game consoles and gaming PCs, users will be able to expand their game library easier than ever with the ability to carry up to 100 games³ (4TB) in a stylish portable case designed for popular gaming consoles and PC game systems². Canvio Gaming^TM features a firmware-customized “Always-On” mode to support responsive gameplay.

The next generation models of Canvio^® Advance and Canvio Ready^TM come in a distinctive new design that deliver portability, storage capacity, and broad capability for your PC, a great option for simple but reliable storage.

Canvio^® Advance features a unique textured design with new colors that helps content creators and photographers protect their content on the go. With portable storage, using with both auto backup, and data security software, users will be able to take life anywhere.

Canvio Ready^TM is a great storage solution for students and other entry-level users who want simple storage that’s easy to use. now featuring a new two-tone design. This portable storage offers USB plug & play, file drag & drop, and simple storage expansion for your PC.

Toshiba Gulf FZE will be showcasing the latest Canvio products in Hall 4, Stand C10 at GITEX 2020.

Qualys UAE Cloud allows organizations of all sizes to automatically build a comprehensive global IT asset inventory, identify in real-time devices that connect to the network, identify and prioritize vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, identify malware and effectively respond, all with deployment of a single light weight agent, network sensors and cloud connectors

Qualys (NASDAQ: QLYS), a pioneer and leading provider of cloud-based security and compliance solutions, today launched the Qualys UAE Cloud, a platform that will allow public and private enterprises across the Middle East to innovate as Qualys brings them unprecedented security and visibility across their hybrid IT environment.

The move comes as regional cloud migration reaches fever pitch. Last year, YouGov revealed that 88% of IT stakeholders in the UAE were planning budget increases for cloud computing. Across the GCC, the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has acted as an accelerant to digital transformation, with the International Data Corporation (IDC) projecting that the Gulf’s public cloud market alone will more than double over the next four years, from US$956 million in 2020 to US$2.35 billion in 2024. IDC also predicted that hybrid clouds — known for their complexity and compliance issues — will grow in popularity.

But many organizations in heavily regulated industries such as banking, oil and gas, and government have had to consider issues such as privacy and data residency when planning their migration journeys. The Qualys UAE Cloud platform will eliminate these barriers and will act as the company’s main hub for the Middle East.

“The UAE has been a clear leader in cloud-first technology strategy, as it has moved forward boldly with its ambition to become a regional data hub,” said Hadi Jaafarawi, Managing Director Middle East at Qualys. “The Qualys UAE Cloud will help further this goal. It is a clear signal of our resolute commitment to the country and the wider region and comes at a pivotal moment — amid an economic crisis — when organizations need to innovate with greater ease.”

The Qualys UAE Cloud will offer all the company’s key solutions including VMDR®, (Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response); Multi-Vector EDR; Global IT Asset Inventory; Configuration Management; Certificate Inventory; Threat Protection; Continuous Monitoring; Patch Management; Container Security; Web Application Scanning; and Web Application Firewalls.

The Qualys Cloud Platform, already trusted by businesses across the country and the region, will now support several local compliance requirements, such as the Abu Dhabi Systems and Information Centre’s (ADSIC) Information Security Policy and the UAE Information Assurance Regulation. It will also allow Qualys’ partners, such as managed service providers (MSPs), the opportunity to offer cloud services to sectors that are highly regulated.

“In today’s global digital economy, the competitiveness of nations is dependent on their ability to leverage technology in ways that set them apart,” said Andrew Ward, Senior Vice President – NBI Products & Solutions, du. “The UAE’s cloud-first strategy, as set out in the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority’s guidelines of 2018, calls for the establishment of a regional data hub. As such, we commend Qualys for pursuing its vision to launch a UAE-based cloud-services platform. This move aligns with our own strategy to work with the most reputable vendors and ensure businesses across the region have seamless access to the tools and intelligence they require to build innovative ecosystems. Innovation is the gateway for Middle Eastern companies to continue thriving in the new digital landscape. Looking ahead, a host of possibilities await organizations with support from Qualys UAE Cloud.”

“Qualys has been in the UAE for more than 12 years,” added Jaafarawi. “We have watched the country lead the way in the adoption of digital solutions. These breakthroughs have bridged industrial sectors and set several benchmarks for the region. But we are aware that such progress does not happen in a bubble. Due attention must be paid to the security and privacy of individuals and organizations. Economies rise and fall on the building or degradation of trust. That is what Qualys brings to the region with our local cloud platform — the peace of mind necessary to keep on innovating.”

The Qualys UAE cloud will be available in December 2020

New microSD/SD Memory Cards, USB Memory and SSDs to be highlighted

Kioxia Corporation, the world leader in memory solutions will be showcasing “KIOXIA” branded consumer products, including microSD/SD memory cards, USB memory and SSDs at the Toshiba Gulf FZE Stand, Hall four, Stand C10 at Gitex 2020.

With its comprehensive portfolio of microSD/SD memory cards, USB memory and SSDs, Kioxia offers consumer products that are specifically designed for end-users to store their digital way of life wherever and whenever they want. Kioxia’s consumer products are mainly focused and optimized for use with smartphones, tablets and PCs, digital cameras and more.

Santosh Varghese, Vice President, Toshiba Gulf FZE said, “We will be marketing Kioxa products in MEA region (including South Africa). A sense of continuity and top of mind brand recall amongst our desired stakeholders is what we endeavour to establish primarily. We have had a history of building great brands over the past few decades and we are confident that in a short time, Kioxia’s brand equity will echo that narrative. We will have a host of activations with Kioxia at our stand at Gitex this year.”

Kioxia puts great emphasis on retaining the same excellent quality, performance and reliability standards, that consumers are used to from the formerly known Toshiba Memory product line-up; dedicated to the development and production of innovative class-leading flash storage solutions that meets the ever-changing customer demands.

Under its new name, Kioxia is highly innovation-focused and nimbler than ever before to deliver exciting, new flash technology, and more choice in product line up for customers to benefit from Kioxia’s memory solutions. Kioxia’s mission is to create an uplifting experience and change the world by evolving “memory”.

Kioxia also provides an uplifting experience realized by a new look and feel of the memory products. Product and package design feature a fresh and modern colorful design that reflects Kioxia’s vision as an independent flash memory manufacturer. Each product contains a specific color (Light Blue, Magenta, Yellow, Light Gray, Light Green, Orange) which is used to make it highly recognizable and easier than ever for customers to select the right products for their unique application. Toshiba Gulf FZE will be in Hall 4, Stand C10.

Canvio Flex, Canvio Gaming Hard Disk Drives and Kioxia Memory Products to take centre stage at the Toshiba Stand

Toshiba Gulf FZE will be highlighting its key memory and storage solutions at Hall 4, Stand C10 at GITEX 2020, held from Dec 6th -10th, 2020. Activations include a Twitter competition where winners can walk away with four Canvio Flex External Hard Disk Drives while GITEX visitors can also enjoy KIOXIA shows at the stand and attend interesting free  seminars related to Digital photography, in particular aerial photography and cinematography using drones and UAVs.

“KIOXIA”(Previously Toshiba Memory ) branded products showcased will include microSD/SD memory cards, USB memory and SSDs, specifically designed for enabling end-users to store their digital way of life wherever and whenever they want for use with smartphones, tablets and PCs, digital cameras and more.

Kioxia puts great emphasis on retaining the same excellent quality, performance and reliability standards, that consumers are used to expect from the formerly known Toshiba Memory product line-up, dedicated to the development and production of innovative class-leading flash storage solutions.

Santosh Varghese, Vice President, Toshiba Gulf FZE said, “We have had a history of building great brands over the past few decades and we are confident that in a short time Kioxia’s brand equity will echo that narrative. We have been eagerly awaiting to show this at GITEX 2020 and are keen to propel the Kioxia brand baton forward. With our legacy competence and experience of serving the MEA market (including South Africa) over the last several years, combined with our value chain of highly driven and proven channel partners and distributors, we proudly look forward to place the Kioxia brand firmly not just in the MEA market footprint but also in our customers’ minds and hearts.”

Also highlighted at GITEX will be Canvio® portable storage lineup with new applications and designs, adding new Canvio FlexTM and Canvio GamingTM models along with new colors and textures.

Canvio FlexTM is the new USB-C® portable storage designed for PCs/Mac® computers/iPad Pro® mobile digital devices/Tablets for cross platform compatibility. Canvio GamingTM is the new portable game storage designed for game consoles and gaming PCs. The next generation of Canvio® designs delivers seamless portability, high storage capacity and broad compatibility for various USB devices.

“The Canvio® series delivers data storage excellent for a broad range of use cases and applications. The two new models, Canvio FlexTM and Canvio GamingTM, allow gamers and multi-platform users respectively to expand storage seamlessly and across various devices. They can take their favorite content on the go in a sleek, portable design,” adds Santosh Varghese, Vice President, Digital Products and Services Division, Toshiba Gulf FZE.

The Canvio® portable storage Series illustrates our commitment to advancing consumer HDD design to meet the evolving needs for storage solutions suited for a broad range of users, including multi-platform users, gamers, business professionals, outdoor photographers, and students. There’s a model that fits everyone’s needs. The new Canvio® models will be available at major retailers in the fall of 2020.

Toshiba Gulf FZE will be in Hall 4, Stand C10 at GITEX 2020, offering seminars and activations that helps to prepare for future Jobs and enhance your photography hobby in the digital transformation era .

 

KMWorld, a popular business and technology publication focused on document, content, and knowledge management, has recognized the INfuse Smart Connected Scanning Solution from Kodak Alaris on its list of Trend-Setting Products of 2020. The cloud-based solution offers network-connected document capture that integrates with line-of-business systems so content can be onboarded directly into business processes. Real-time acknowledgment received at the point of scanning allows missing forms, signatures, and other issues to be resolved immediately.

Several ISVs and solution providers are partnering with Kodak Alaris to deliver INfuse to end users.

• Xenith Intelligent Workplace Services is partnering with Kodak Alaris to create a pre-configured Scan@Home Solution for remote workers, built on INfuse.
• Integrated Document Technologies (IDT) and Retarus are providing a fully integrated, easy to use “scan to fax” solution, which eliminates monthly phone-line charges as well as maintenance, per-click, and consumables charges.
• IDT also developed a solution that will help department of motor vehicle agencies comply with REAL ID requirements, and all but eliminate user error during the document scanning process.
• Kodak Alaris and Nimble Information Strategies have entered into an agreement with a Canadian Provincial Government agency to streamline the way applications for citizen services are digitized.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way organizations and individuals work, as well as how they support and communicate with customers and partners—making it clear that knowledge management is essential, now more than ever. By transforming data into information and then getting it to the people who need it, the resulting knowledge can be used for decisions that can make a significant impact,” said Tom Hogan, Group Publisher at KMWorld. “To help spread the word about noteworthy products that are helping to improve organizational systems, KMWorld created the Trend-Setting Products list.”

Kodak Alaris recently enhanced the award-winning INfuse Solution to drive further adoption of ‘edge capture.’ Updates include adding Windows Server 2019 support, three new flatbed accessories, and a card reader accessory for improved access control and user authentication.

“Solutions that sit at the front edge of business processes are the vital first step in creating accurate, usable information,”said Don Lofstrom, President & General Manager, Alaris division of Kodak Alaris. “Earning a spot on KMWorld’s Trend-Setting Products list for the fourth consecutive year confirms that we are developing solutions that can be easily integrated with existing workflows to help organizations streamline and simplify information capture.”

Kodak Alaris earned recognition on KMWorld’s Trend-Setting Products list with its IN2 Ecosystem in 2017 and 2019 and Capture Pro Software in 2018.

For more information, please visit the Kodak Alaris website.