Al Ghurair Enterprises For Computer will sell Compaq's extensive range of products and solutions following its appointment by the international computer company as a "value-added system" reseller in the UAE. The products include the latest in access devices and wireless items as well as enterprise and storage solutions which cater to the needs of a large scope of clients, extending from SMB's to enterprise consumers.

"Al Ghurair Enterprises have invested heavily to recruit highly experienced IT professionals, which allows them to offer quality, reliable and efficient customer services in the region," said Dr Samer Chaar, Compaq general manger for the Gulf and Levant.

Al Ghurair Enterprises has a strong presence in the banking, finance,and government sectors. The company provides full solutions and system integration in the UAE and has implemented a wide number of projects with more than 80 per cent of the financial services institutions.

"Compaq chose Al Ghurair Enterprises For Computer due to our ability to provide comprehensive solutions to customers in the local market. As a result of this agreement with Compaq, we will be able to add more value to our customers by representing one of the largest IT companies in the world," said Al Ghurair Enterprises group general manager Yehia El Halaby. "As it focuses on providing full fledged IT services to its customers in the region, Compaq is establishing strategic partnerships to offer critical value-added components of the total solution," a statement said.

"The company's plan is to set up a wide network of partnerships where the customers can have a varied choice of suppliers and work with the company that they are most comfortable with. As customers become more aware of the importance of technology to their business, they look at the vendors who bring them the greatest value and allow them to maximise return on investment and efficiency.