Masiya Hosts Sun Microsystem's Desktop Virtualization

25th March 2008 - Kuwait
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The Radisson SAS Hotel played host to Masiya and Sun's Desktop Virtualization seminar, which was held at the beachside property on March 25th to an audience of key decision-makers from some of the country's leading businesses.

The half-day function comes as part of a virtualization road show across the region, aimed at introducing and promoting a variety of Sun products within the Kuwait market, most significant of which are the Thin Client, Blade servers and storage.

The event sought to accentuate a handful of innovative products and solutions, and to familiarize prospective customers with the tools and features offered by each. An adjacent demo area was allocated to allow the audience some live, hands-on experience and an opportunity to interact directly with the showcased application(s).

Mr. Ahmed Al-Ozairi - Masiya's CEO – delivered the opening welcome statement; followed by a presentation outlining the company's evolution, an overview of its scope of services and most notable achievements.

Sun's Mr. Basil Ayass – X64 Sales Specialist – then went on to elaborate on the definition, aspects and different environments of virtualization; specifically highlighting the significance of SunRays in some vital business sectors such as banking, investment and education. Mr. Ayass also commended Masiya's successful and effective integration of the Thin Client and their IP Telephony system.

As summed up by Samir Abou-Zarqa, Masiya's Executive Account Manager, "This is a unique opportunity to do away with an outdated conviction long held by some, that Sun is merely a 'box' provider company. Today we can validate to our customers that as partners, Masiya and Sun can provide more customized, adaptable and advanced solutions."

About Sun Microsystems

Sun Microsystems Inc. has been providing network computing infrastructure solutions that include computer systems, software, storage and services since 1982. The company employs more than 33,000 employees worldwide in more than 100 countries around the globe.

Core brands include the Java technology platform, the Solaris operating system, StorageTek and the UltraSPARC processor.

About Masiya

Masiya is a systems integrator and provider of IT and Telecommunications solutions established in 2001 in the State of Kuwait, with corporate branches in the United Arab Emirates and Egypt; and active operations in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Bahrain and Nigeria.

The company provides IT and Telecom solutions, applications development, customization, advanced power technology and smart buildings solutions. Masiya also designs, develops and installs customized wireless coverage solutions for indoor and outdoor communications; in addition to maintaining, enhancing and managing existing networks.