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Oxford Business Group: The Report - Bahrain

Collection of articles from The Report Bahrain 2007-2010 where Gulf Business Machines GBM is mentioned by Oxford Business Group

Data: an asset of critical importance

HEN IT COMES to data storage, the oil and gas industry faces a number of challenges. Some of these, like data management, data archiving and organic growth, are not unique to the sector while others, such as being able to use information to meet worldwide demand for product whilst trying to control costs, are.

Open SIP based framework

Open SIP based framework. Miguel El Khoury contributed to the article

IT services soar in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi will be one of the few areas in the Gulf to achieve double-digit growth in the IT services market over the next year, says the head of Gulf Business Machines GBM

Business Process Management: Banking on success

Success in the banking industry can be tough without a Business Process Management (BPM) startegy which effectively aligns systems and processes with business objectives

A frontline weapon against money-laundering

The UAE Central Bank was among the first regulators in the GCC to address this issue by implementing an anti-money laundering system to protect its interests and those of its member institutions.

GBM Horizons 2010 Newsletter, it's back and online

20 years of making an impact on businesses in the region

UAE Ministry of Interior Delegation Attends 2010 Global Customs, Immigration and Border Management Forum

Dubai, UAE, 8 December 2010: A high level delegation of representatives from various divisions of the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Interior attended the 2010 Global Customs, Immigration and Border Management Executive Forum (CIBM) organized by IBM in London from 5 to 6 October 2010.

Gulf Business Machines Announces Partnership with Salesforce.com in GCC region

Dubai, UAE, 01 December 2010: Gulf Business Machines (GBM), the region's leading IT solutions and service provider, today announced that it has earned Salesforce.com's Business Partner Status in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Salesforce.com is a US based Cloud Computing company which provides on-demand Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions globally.

Gulf Business Machines Acquires Performance Systems

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - November 23, 2010 - Gulf Business Machines (GBM), the region's leading IT solutions and service provider, today announced that it has acquired Performance Systems a provider of Corporate Performance Management and Business Intelligence solutions in MENA and the Cognos preferred services partner for the MENA region. Performance Systems was previously a unit of Almasa Business Solutions.

Gulf Business Machines Launches Middle East's First Network Operations Centre

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 November 2010: Gulf Business Machines (GBM)Gulf Business, the region's leading IT solutions and service provider, today announced the launch of its cutting-edge Network Operations Centre (NOC), the first of its kind in the region.

TrustDefender and Gulf Business Machines (GBM) announce strategic partnership - IBEX 2010

TrustDefender and Gulf Business Machines (GBM) have today announced their joint partnership at the 2010 International Banking and Financial Services Technology Exhibition (IBEX) held In Abu-Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) from the 9th to 11th November 2010.

Gulf Business Machines to showcase IBM Power Systems driven by Power7 in Kuwait

Kuwait City, Kuwait, November 2010: Gulf Business Machines (GBM), the region's leading IT solutions and service provider, today announced that it will showcase the benefits of IBM's range of Power Systems at the Oman leg of a regional road show. The state-of-the-art line of IT hardware and software is driven by IBM's groundbreaking Power7 processor, which was launched worldwide in February this year.

Gulf Business Machines to showcase IBM Power Systems driven by Power7 in Qatar

Doha, Qatar, November 2010: Gulf Business Machines (GBM), the region's leading IT solutions and service provider, today announced that it will showcase the benefits of IBM's range of Power Systems at the Oman leg of a regional road show. The state-of-the-art line of IT hardware and software is driven by IBM's groundbreaking Power7 processor, which was launched worldwide in February this year.

Gulf Business Machines to showcase IBM Power Systems driven by Power7 in Oman

Muscat, Oman, November 2010: Gulf Business Machines (GBM), the region's leading IT solutions and service provider, today announced that it will showcase the benefits of IBM's range of Power Systems at the Oman leg of a regional road show. The state-of-the-art line of IT hardware and software is driven by IBM's groundbreaking Power7 processor, which was launched worldwide in February this year.

Gulf Business Machines Earns Red Hat Premier Business Partner Status in GCC region

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 2010: Gulf Business Machines (GBM), the region's leading IT solutions and service provider, today announced that it has earned Red Hat Premier Business Partner status in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

Lean Human Resources Event

Join us at the Lean Human Resources Event in Sheraton Corniche, Abu Dhabi, on Thursday, October 28th 2010

Oula Wasata Enhances its Services with On-Line Brokerage Technology

Oula Wasata announced that it has signed an agreement with Khorafi Business Machines

Gulf Business Machines appoints Siamak Kia as Abu Dhabi CGM

Abu Dhabi, UAE; September, 2010: Gulf Business Machines (GBM), the region's leading IT solutions provider, has appointed Mr. Siamak Kia as Country General Manager of Abu Dhabi.

IBM Business Partner GBM helped CDC implement an ISM solution from IBM

IBM Business Partner Gulf Business Machines helped CDC implement an Integrated Service Management solution from IBM that increases IT efficiency while improving the effectiveness of business services.

Gulf Business Machines Hosts Business Process Management in Banking Seminar

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 28 July, 2010: Gulf Business Machines (GBM), the region?s leading IT solutions and service provider, recently organized a seminar on Business Process Management (BPM) for the banking industry.

Gulf Business Machines Hosts Power Systems Top Flight Event in France

Dubai, UAE. July, 2010: Gulf Business Machines (GBM), the region's leading IT solutions and service provider, recently partnered with IBM to host the most prestigious UNIX event of the year for its customers - "Power Systems Top Flight".

NBQ and GBM sign contract for Systems Integration for BCP IT DR infrastructure Project

The project has been awarded to GBM after the due diligence process involving various vendors. The total project cost would be in excess of AED30 millions.

Gulf Business Machines Receives Bahrain eGovernment Excellence Award 2010

Manama, Bahrain, May, 2010: Gulf Business Machines (GBM), the region's leading IT solutions and service provider, received a Bahrain eGovernment Excellence Award at the opening of the Bahrain International eGovernment Forum 2010 and Bahrain IT Expo both held under the patronage of H.H. Shaikh Mohammed Bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minster, Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Information and Communication Technology. GBM was recognized as the Best Information Communication Technology (ICT) Solutions Provider.

Gulf Business Machines are Diamond Sponsors of the Bahrain International eGovernment Forum 2010

Manama, Bahrain, May, 2010: Gulf Business Machines (GBM), the region's leading IT solutions and service provider, has announced their sponsorship of the Bahrain International eGovernment Forum 2010 and Bahrain ICT Expo for the third consecutive year. This is the second year that GBM is the Diamond Sponsor of this Forum.

Gulf Business Machines showcases IBM Power Systems driven by POWER7 in Qatar

Doha, Qatar, May, 2010: Gulf Business Machines (GBM) recently showcased the benefits of IBM's new range of Power Systems at the Qatar leg of a regional road show. The state-of-the-art line of IT hardware is driven by IBM's groundbreaking POWER7TM processor and was launched worldwide in February this year.

Gulf Business Machines showcases IBM Power Systems driven by POWER7 in Kuwait

Kuwait City, Kuwait, May, 2010: Gulf Business Machines (GBM) recently showcased the benefits of IBM's new range of Power Systems at the Kuwait leg of a regional road show. The state-of-the-art line of IT hardware is driven by IBM's groundbreaking POWER7TM processor and was launched worldwide in February this year.

Gulf Business Machines showcases IBM Power Systems driven by POWER7 in Sultanate of Oman

Sultanate of Oman, May, 2010: Gulf Business Machines (GBM) recently showcased the benefits of IBM's new range of Power Systems at the Oman leg of a regional road show. The state-of-the-art line of IT hardware is driven by IBM's groundbreaking POWER7TM processor and was launched worldwide in February this year.

Gulf Business Machines completes project to enhance IT infrastructure at Ministry of Social Development

Manama, Bahrain, April 2010: Gulf Business Machines (GBM), the region's leading IT solutions and service provider today announced the completion of a project to augment the Bahrain Ministry of Social Development's (MoSD) IT infrastructure. The project was undertaken by Bahrain Business Machines (BBM), GBM's Bahrain division.

Gulf Business Machines showcases IBM Power Systems driven by POWER7 in United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April, 2010: Gulf Business Machines (GBM) recently showcased the benefits of IBM's new range of Power Systems at the Abu Dhabi leg of a regional road show. The state-of-the-art line of IT hardware is driven by IBM's groundbreaking POWER7TM processor and was launched worldwide in February this year.

Gulf Business Machines' Board of Directors discuss long-term business strategy and goals

Bahrain - March 2010 - The Board of Directors of Gulf Business Machines (GBM) met in Bahrain to review the company's achievements over the past two decades, identify business goals and plan near and long-term strategies to continue building on GBM's leadership position.

Gulf Business Machines Becomes Platinum Sponsor for Cisco Networkers Bahrain 2010

Bahrain - 27 March 2010 - Gulf Business Machines (GBM) has announced today that it will participate in Networkers Bahrain 2010 as a Platinum sponsor. This is the first time that the industry-accredited networking forum will be held in the Middle East and will take place at the Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, from March 28-March 31.

Gulf Business Machines and Cisco Systems complete Phase I of Data Centre Upgrade for Petroleum Development Oman

Muscat, Oman - January, 2010 - Gulf Business Machines (GBM) Oman and Cisco Systems announced today the successful completion of the first phase of a project to upgrade the Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) Data Centre located in the IT department using the latest Cisco Nexus hardware. Significantly, this is the first time the complete range of Nexus Data Centre switches have been installed in Sultanate of Oman.

GBM rewards participants of 2009 Customer Satisfaction Survey

GBM presented a Lenovo laptop to one of its lucky customers who participated in the 2009 Customer Satisfaction Survey.

Gulf Business Machines celebrates 20th anniversary, forecasts significant business growth for 2010

Manama, Bahrain - February, 2010 - Gulf Business Machines (GBM) today announced that it foresees a significant growth in business in 2010, even as the company celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

Gulf Business Machines is Platinum sponsor for InfoBiz Kuwait

Kuwait - January, 2010 - Gulf Business Machines (GBM), the region's leading IT solutions provider, announced that it is supporting the ongoing InfoBiz Kuwait exhibition as a Platinum sponsor. This year's event, which is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al Mohammed Al Ahmed Al Sabah, the Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, focuses on e-government with the theme Toward the union of GCC e-Governments.