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28 November, 2021
تعاون بين "إس إيه بي كونكر" و"الخليج للحاسبات الآلية" في تطوير تجربة الموظفين
Pre-Cyber Monday Digital Sales Up 18% Despite Higher Prices, Smaller Discounts, and Fewer Products
With goods still stuck at ports, retailers shrink product catalogs by 4% to cope with lower holiday inventory
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — 28 November 2021 — Early holiday shopping is driving an increase in digital sales this year, with few signs that economic and logistical headwinds are slowing them down. This is according to new digital commerce sales data (Salesforce Shopping Index, November 1-November 15) and a global Salesforce Insights Survey of 11,738 respondents.
Retailers grappling with supply chain concerns and increased costs, however, will need to think differently as sales happen earlier and consumers search for discounts.
The Salesforce perspective: Rob Garf, VP and GM of Retail, Salesforce, said:
“With inflation and supply chain issues top of mind for shoppers this year, we’re seeing an increased focus on early holiday shopping.”
“While many retailers have pulled back on discounting due to limited product availability, they’ll need to embrace a variety of tactics — from loyalty programs to order fulfillment options to a reconsidered stance on discounting — to win over these early shoppers.”
“Consumers may finally lose the game of discount chicken this holiday — with discounts down by 5% from last season. Any discount over 25% is a good one based on what we’re seeing this year — so consumers should act early.”
Shopping Index Fast Facts (November 1 – 15):
With consumers kicking off holiday shopping early, digital commerce revenue is up 18% in the United States and 8% globally year-over-year (YoY).
Average Selling Price (ASP) is up so far this holiday season compared to last year, with prices rising 12% in the United States and 11% globally.
Retailers have pulled back on early-season discounts with rates in the United States down 16% and 10% globally YoY.
Product categories with the most YoY growth to start the holiday shopping season include:
Luxury Handbags (+59%)
Footwear (+37%)
Furniture (+44%)
In the United States, retail catalogs (number of products being sold) grew by just 1% this year between November 1 – 15. In 2020, catalogs grew 20% over the same period. Global catalogs saw a 4% shrinkage between November 1-15 (compared to a 34% growth in 2020).
Salesforce Insights Survey Fast Facts:
More consumers plan to buy holiday gifts this year, with 74% planning to purchase gifts this year over 69% in 2020.
As consumers face rising prices, 70% plan to spend the same or slightly less on gifts for the holidays compared to last year.
While the majority of consumers (58%) plan to do in-store holiday shopping this year, 56% also plan to buy online and ship to their home. In addition, 19% plan to buy online and pick up in-store or curbside.
A large percentage of consumers are concerned about issues like pricing or shipping delays this holiday season, with most stating that they are either “very” or “somewhat” concerning:
Rising prices (due to inflation) — 89%
Product availability — 79%
Shipping delays — 78%
Health and safety of shopping indoors — 70%
When making a purchase and deciding between brands, consumers cited the following factors as most important:
Product quality — 65%
Discounts — 57%
Availability — 39%
Zoom out: Despite increased costs due to supply chain challenges and labor shortages, Cyber Week is expected to produce record digital growth in the United States and globally. The data points to a shift in consumer shopping habits and expectations and signals that shoppers who turned to digital last year are continuing to drive digital commerce growth this holiday season.
Explore further:
Visit the Holiday Insights Hub for real-time Cyber Week results starting on November 25.
Find Salesforce’s original 2021 holiday themes and predictions here and here.
24 November, 2021
Telecom Egypt deploys Ciena’s GeoMesh Extreme on its MENA Cable and Egypt’s mesh network
Cairo, Egypt – November 24, 2021: Telecom Egypt, Egypt’s first integrated telecom operator and one of the largest subsea cable operators in the region, has deployed Ciena’s WaveLogic 5 Extreme coherent optical technology to maximize capacity along the Mediterranean segment of Telecom Egypt’s Middle East North Africa (MENA) submarine cable system and Egypt’s mesh network.
Ciena’s WaveLogic 5 Extreme gives Telecom Egypt the highest capacity per wavelength, which dramatically reduces the cost per bit, and provides the best-in-class spectral efficiency, highest bit rate per wavelength, space utilization efficiency, and power efficiency. Telecom Egypt also utilizes Ciena’s Manage, Control, and Plan (MCP) next-generation domain controller that unifies network and service management, even across third party wet plants, to automate the submarine network’s operations. Additionally, the embedded real-time network monitoring enables the creation of a new breed of network that can rapidly accommodate unpredictable traffic demands and optimize capacity across any path.
Jamie Jefferies, Vice President and General Manager, International, Ciena, said:
“Submarine cables are critical infrastructure that underpin and power the connectivity needs of today’s global internet user base. Ciena’s GeoMesh Extreme submarine network solution, powered by WaveLogic 5 Extreme, allows Telecom Egypt to realize huge savings in power, footprint, latency, and cost. In addition, the adoption of MCP also supports a network that is intelligent, automated, and simpler to manage.”
Adel Hamed, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Telecom Egypt commented:
“The deployment of Ciena’s WaveLogic 5 Extreme on our MENA cable is an important achievement that will support the increasing global demand for bandwidth services. We are very keen on collaborating with renowned market players to obtain and utilize the latest solutions that increase our network capacities and provide our customers with unmatched network solutions.”
The MENA Submarine Cable is an 8,800km system that connects Italy, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and India and serves as a vital piece of infrastructure that transmits international traffic. Mena Cable, through the new technology, offers Telecom Egypt’s Mesh Network a new gateway to Europe through Italy, in addition to the current one in Marseille. Telecom Egypt’s next-generation optical mesh network, on the other hand, is a system that spans the Mediterranean Sea, crosses Egypt, and extends to Singapore, integrating terrestrial and subsea cables.
Top Logitech personal workspace products to look out for on Black Friday
Maximise productivity and comfort with Logitech peripherals for your personal workspace
Dubai, UAE - 24 November 2021. Computer peripherals including keyboards, mice, and webcams are in high demand due to the continued trend of hybrid and remote working. With more hours spent working from home and outside the office, it’s vital to have the right technology in place to boost productivity, comfort, and wellbeing. Furthermore, when it comes to online meetings, having the right webcam is essential to good communication and to ensure you look professional, with a sharp image and good quality audio.
With sales season now upon us, and Yellow Friday and Black Friday deals at hand, it’s the ideal time to consider upgrading your personal workspace.
Vinod G Nair, Cluster Head - GCC+, Logitech, said: “With hybrid and remote working now the norm for millions of people, there is a growing understanding of the need to use good quality peripherals to maximise productivity and comfort. The region saw a surge in demand for webcams, keyboards and mice after COVID-19 hit, and now we see an ongoing trend of professionals upgrading their equipment with high-end products.
“At Logitech, products are designed to deliver great user experiences and minimize environmental footprint, taking into consideration the environmental and social impacts from the moment raw materials are sourced right through to end-of-life,” Nair added.
Professionals looking to upgrade or retool their personal workspace can check out exceptional offers on some of Logitech’s latest personal workspace products this Black Friday.
Logitech MX Master 3
The Logitech MX Master 3 Advanced Wireless Mouse is built with speed and precision in mind and the carefully sculpted shape is comfortable enough for long workdays, supporting your hand and wrist. Profiles for popular software applications are ready out-of-the box, in addition to customization options offered via Logitech Options. The mouse features Logitech MX signature Darkfield 4,000 DPI High Precision sensor that tracks on all surfaces including glass. It also has a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 70 days with a full charge, and a three-minute quick charge gives you a full day of use.
Available at Noon Logitech MX Master 3
MX Keys Advanced Wireless
The Logitech MX Keys Advanced Wireless Illuminated Keyboard brings you a premium typing experience with fluid keystrokes and accurate, tactile responses when keys are depressed. Equipped with smart illumination, the backlighting detects your hands and adjusts keyboard lighting automatically depending on the room lighting condition. It also switches off when it’s not in use to save battery power and keep distractions at a minimum. A soft and durable detachable palm rest is also available with the Logitech MX Keys Plus version, bringing extra comfort to the keyboard, if desired.
Available at Noon
Combo Touch for iPad (7-9th Gen)
Logitech Combo Touch Backlit is the ultimate keyboard case with trackpad and Smart Connector for iPad® (7th, 8th & 9th gen), iPad Air® (3rd gen), and iPad Pro® 10.5-inch. Combo Touch combines a precision trackpad with a full-size backlit keyboard for your iPad. Full Multi-Touch gesture support transforms your iPad into a productivity machine for working in spreadsheets and documents, a robust learning tool for remote classes, and more—the possibilities are endless. Combo Touch has four modes to help you get the most from your iPad: Typing Mode, Viewing Mode, Sketching Mode, and Reading Mode, converting the iPad into much than a tablet.
Available at Amazon
Logitech C920S HD Pro Webcam
Logitech C920s delivers remarkably crisp and detailed Full HD video (1080p at 30fps) with a full HD glass lens, 78° field of view, and HD auto light correction—plus dual mics for clear stereo sound. The webcam offers everything you need to look great in conference calls and record polished demos. The attachable privacy shutter protects the lens and keeps your privacy when you need it.
The five-element glass lens captures razor-sharp images and clear colours, while autofocus adjusts smoothly and precisely for consistent definition and fluid video. Flip the privacy shutter closed when you want to be off camera.
Two microphones, one on either side of the camera, capture more realistic sound from a broader range of angles—so your voice comes through sounding natural and clear in conference calls.
Easily create, record, and customize settings with our Capture app. A suite of features lets you fully edit and customize your stream, so you can add transitions and text overlays, customize webcam settings, and more.
Available at Amazon
Logitech MX Anywhere 3 mouse
MX Anywhere 3 gives ultimate versatility with remarkable performance. The compact mouse is designed for mobile work, including the home-office, cafe, or airport lounge. The mouse features MagSpeed Electromagnetic scrolling precise enough to stop on a pixel and fast enough to scroll 1,000 lines in a second. Oh, and it’s nearly silent. The wheel’s machined steel gives it premium tactility and a dynamic inertia you feel — but don’t hear.
MX Anywhere 3 tracks on virtually any surface, including glass, so you can work seamlessly at the desk, at your favourite coffee shop, or even on the couch.
MX Anywhere 3 stays powered for up to 70 days on a full charge – and gets three hours of use from a one-minute quick charge2Battery life may vary based on user and computing conditions. Top up the power with the included USB-C charging cable while using.
MX Anywhere 3 looks, and feels, better than ever. The elegant design features a scroll wheel made of machined steel and grippy silicone side grips for ultimate tactility.
Available at Noon
لوجيتك تسلّط الضوء على أبرز منتجاتها خلال عروض الجمعة البيضاء
ملحقات "لوجيتك" تعزّز الإنتاجية ومستوى الراحة في العمل
دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة 24 نوفمبر 2021 – تشهد أسواق ملحقات الكمبيوتر إقبالا متزايدا على لوحات المفاتيح، وماوس التحكم، وكاميرات الويب في ظل التوجه المستمر نحو أسلوب العمل الهجين والعمل عن بعد. وفي حال قضاء مزيد من ساعات العمل سواء من المنزل أو خارج المكتب فإن توفّر التقنية المناسبة يعدّ أمراً ضروريا لتعزيز الإنتاجية والراحة والرفاهية. إضافة إلى ذلك، فإنه عندما يتعلق الأمر بالاجتماعات عبر الإنترنت، فإن وجود كاميرا الويب الملائمة يعدّ مطلبا رئيسيا لضمان التواصل الجيّد والظهور بصورة احترافية، من خلال دقة وجودة كل من الصوت والصورة.
ومع حلول موسم العروض والتخفيضات، وتوفّر العديد من عروض الجمعة الصفراء والجمعة البيضاء، يبدو الوقت مناسبا للتفكير في ترقية مساحة العمل الشخصية الخاصة بك.
وبهذه المناسبة، قال فينود جي ناير، رئيس المنطقة لدى "لوجيتك" في منطقة دول الخليج:" بعد أن أصبح أسلوب العمل عن بعد وأسلوب العمل الهجين هو الأسلوب السائد لملايين الأشخاص، بات الكثيرون يدركون أهمية امتلاك ملحقات كمبيوتر عالية الجودة بهدف الارتقاء بمستوى الإنتاجية والراحة. وقد شهدت المنطقة ارتفاعا في الطلب على كاميرات الويب الاحترافية، ولوحات المفاتيح، وماوس التحكم بعد ظهور جائحة "كوفيد-19"، ونشهد حاليا توجها مستمرا للمستخدمين المحترفين الذين يقومون بترقية مقتنياتهم من الأجهزة بمنتجات عالية الجودة".
وأضاف:" صمّمت منتجات "لوجيتك" لتقديم تجربة استخدام رائعة مع تقليل الآثار البيئية المترتبة على ذلك، إذ نأخذ بعين الاعتبار التأثيرات الاجتماعية والبيئية بداية من لحظة الحصول على المواد الأولية وحتى نهاية العمر الافتراضي لهذه المنتجات".
وبإمكان المستخدمين المحترفين الراغبين بترقية أو تجهيز مساحة العمل الشخصية الخاصة بهم الاطلاع على العروض الاستثنائية والخاصة على أحدث منتجات "لوجيتك" لمساحة العمل الشخصية خلال عروض الجمعة البيضاء القادمة.
لوجيتك MX Master 3
صُمّمت ماوس التحكم اللاسلكي MX Master 3 من "لوجيتك" لمراعاة الدقة والسرعة، كما أن الشكل منحوت بعناية تضمن راحة الاستخدام في أيام العمل الطويلة، مما يدعم راحة و سلامة يدك و معصمك. كما أن خيارات التخصيص لعدد من التطبيقات الشائعة جاهزة للاستخدام، إضافة إلى توفر خيار التخصيص عبر قائمة خيارات "لوجيتك". وتمتاز ماوس التحكم هذه بقدرة استشعار Darkfield بدقة عالية تصل إلى 4,000 نقطة لكل بوصة من فئة Logitech MX والتي يمكنها استشعار الحركة على جميع الأسطح بما في ذلك الزجاج. كما تعتمد أيضا على بطارية قابلة لإعادة الشحن تدوم حتى 70 يوما بعد الشحن بصورة كاملة، في حين أن الشحن السريع لمدة ثلاث دقائق يمنحك يوما كاملا من الاستخدام.
متوفرة لدى موقع نون Logitech MX Master 3
لوحة مفاتيح MX Keys Advanced اللاسلكية
تقدّم لك لوحة مفاتيح "لوجيتك" MX Keys من فئة Advanced Wireless Illuminated تجربة طباعة متميزة مع مفاتيح انسيابية ذات استجابة دقيقة بمجرد الضغط عليها. كما أنها مزودة بميزة إضاءة ذكية تجعل الخلفية المضاءة قادرة على التقاط حركة يدك وتعديل مستوى الإضاءة تلقائيا حسب درجة إضافة الغرفة. كما أنها تقوم بإيقاف التشغيل في حالة التوقف عن الاستخدام، وذلك لتوفير طاقة البطارية والحد من عوامل التشتيت. كما توفر مسند مريح لراحة اليد قابل للفصل مع إصدار Logitech MX Keys Plus، وذلك لإضفاء مزيد من الراحة في الاستخدام، إذا كانت هناك حاجة لذلك.
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حافظة Combo Touch لأجهزة "آيباد" (الجيل السابع-التاسع)
تعدّ حافظة Combo Touch Backlit من "لوجيتك" حافظة لوحة المفاتيح المثالية مع لوحة تحكّم وخيار توصيل ذكي Smart Connector لكل من أجهزة "آيباد"® (الجيل السابع، والثامن، والتاسع)، وأجهزة "آيباد آير"® (الجيل الثالث)، و"آيباد برو"® بحجم 10.5 بوصة. وتجمع حافظة Combo Touch بين لوحة التّتبّع الدقيقة وبين لوحة المفاتيح الكاملة بخلفية مضيئة يمكن إضافتها إلى جهاز "آيباد" الخاص بك. كما أن الدعم التام لحركات اللمس المتعدد تساعد في تحويل جهاز "آيباد" الخاص بك إلى آلة إنتاجية للعمل مع جداول البيانات والمستندات، وأداة فعالة للتعليم لفصول الدراسة عن بعد، والعديد غيرها – إذ لا حصر للإمكانيات. وتتضمن حافظة Combo Touch أربع وضعيّات تساعدك في الاستفادة بأكبر قدر ممكن من جهاز "آيباد" هي: وضعية الطباعة، ووضعية المعاينة، ووضعية الرسم، ووضعية القراءة، ليتحوّل جهاز "آيباد" بذلك إلى أكثر من مجرد جهاز لوحي.
متوفرة لدى موقع أمازون
كاميرا الويب C920S HD Pro من "لوجيتك"
تُتيح كاميرا الويب C920s من "لوجيتك" تصوير فيديو عالي الدقية Full HD (1080 بيكسل ومعدل 30 إطارا في الثانية) مع عدسة زجاجية عالية الدقّة، وبمجال رؤية يصل إلى زاوية بقياس 78 درجة، وتصحيح تلقائي للضوء– إضافة إلى ميكروفون مزدوج يتيح مستوى صوت بوضوح ستيريو. وتقدّم كاميرا الويب هذه كل ما تحتاجه لتبدو بمظهر رائع خلال مكالمات الفيديو أو عند تسجيل أفضل العروض الترويجية. كما أن غطاء الخصوصية المرفق والقابل للتثبيت يساعد في حماية العدسة ويحافظ على خصوصيتك عندما تحتاج إليها.
تلتقط العدسة الزجاجية المكونة من خمسة عناصر صورا بالغة الدقة وبألوان واضحة، في حين أن تركيز البؤرة التلقائي يعمل بانسيابية لتصوير فيديو مستمر ومنسجم. ويمكنك إغلاق الغطاء المثبّت عندما تريد أن تكون بعيدا عن عدسة الكاميرا.
وبوجود ميكروفونين على كل من جانبي الكاميرا، فإنه بالإمكان التقاط الصوت بدرجة واقعية كبيرة من نطاق أوسع من الزوايا – وهذا ما يجعل صوتك ينساب بوضوح وبطريقة طبيعية خلال المكالمات الجماعية.
ويمكنك إنشاء، وتسجيل، وتعديل الإعدادات بسهولة بواسطة تطبيق Capture. إذ تسمح لك مجموعة المزايا المتاحة بتحرير وتعديل البث الخاص بك، كي تتمكن من إضافة الفواصل والانتقالات وتركيب النصوص، وتخصيص إعدادات كاميرا الويب، والعديد غيرها.
متوفرة لدى أمازون
ماوس التحكم MX Anywhere 3 من "لوجيتك"
تمنحك ماوس التحكم MX Anywhere 3 حريّة مطلقة في الحركة وأداء رائعا. فقد صمّمت هذه الماوس بحجم صغير يناسب الاستخدام أثناء التنقل، بما في ذلك المكاتب المنزلية، أو المقاهي، أو صالات الانتظار في المطارات. وتمتاز الماوس بخاصية MagSpeed Electromagnetic تتيح دقة في التمرير لدرجة تسمح بالتوقف عند بكسل ما وسرعة تكفي لتمرير ألف سطر خلال ثانية. وهي تكاد تعمل بصمت تام. كما أن المظهر الفولاذي لعجلة التمرير يكسوها بملمس متميز واستقرار ديناميكي تشعر به – لكنك لا تسمعه.
بإمكان ماوس التحكم MX Anywhere 3 استشعار الحركة على أي سطح تقريبا، بما في ذلك الزجاج، بما يتيح لك العمل بكل سلاسة على المكتب، أو في المقهى المفضل لديك، أو حتى على الأريكة.
بعد شحنها بالكامل، يمكن أن تعمل ماوس التحكم MX Anywhere 3 حتى 70 يوما – ويمكن أن تعمل لمدة ثلاث ساعات بعد شحنها لمدة دقيقة بواسطة charge2Battery بالاعتماد على ظروف الاستخدام والحوسبة. يمكن إجراء عملية الشحن أثناء الاستخدام بواسطة كابل الشحن المرفق عبر منفذ USB-C.
إن ماوس التحكم MX Anywhere 3 تبدو بمظهر أفضل من أي وقت مضى. فهذا التصميم الأنيق يتضمن عجلة تمرير مصنوعة من الفولاذ المُشكّل والمقابض الجانبية من السيليكون تتيح أعلى مستويات التحكّم.
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Gulf Capital Issues White Paper Quantifying the Unprecedented Growth Opportunities Across “Ascending Asia”
Asia’s GDP to grow by US$ 22 trillion by 2050
MENA region’s GDP to surge by over 3x by 2050
Asian middle class to reach 3 billion by 2030 and to drive 40% of global consumption by 2040
(Abu Dhabi/Singapore; November 24, 2021) - Gulf Capital, a leading thematic alternative investment firm in Asia, today released a white paper which outlines the significant future growth of the Asian economies and the growth in the intra-regional trade and investment flows between West Asia, including the GCC, and East Asia.
With Asia’s GDP expected to grow by US$ 22 trillion by 2050, it will account for 60% of the global GDP, according to the paper “Bridging West and East Asia: The Investment Case for Ascending Asia”. Asia is the largest and most populous continent on earth.
The study, jointly published by Gulf Capital and Dr Parag Khanna, Founder and Managing Partner of FutureMap, reveals that the MENA region is expected to increase its GDP by over 3x by 2050, the ASEAN region is expected to grow by 3.7x, and India by 5x. This turbo-charged growth is in sharp contrast to the projected slower growth of the European and US economies at only 1.5x and 1.8x respectively for the same period.
Dr Karim El Solh, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Capital, said: “The unprecedented growth opportunities presented by the emergence of ‘Ascending Asia’ have never been greater. The strong macro-economic fundamentals, a growing middle class and youth population, increasing GDP per capita, rapid adoption of technology, and growing intra-regional trade and investment flows will only strengthen the case for the Asian economies. We are fortunate to be investing and operating across Ascending Asia from the GCC to the Near East and Southeast Asia, where we have acquired a large number of companies in the past.”
Asia accounts for more than 50% of global GDP in PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) terms, and its growth trajectory far outstrips the West, according to the paper. The region is forecast to deliver 3.5x the growth of Western economies in the decades ahead, accounting for over half the world’s total projected GDP growth through 2050. As growth in the EU and the US slows, their collective share of global GDP will drop from around 30% to less than 20% by 2050.
Dr Parag Khanna, co-author of the paper said: “Already, Asia’s exports and imports account for two-thirds of global trade. Its middle class is projected to reach 3 billion by 2030, representing 60% of the world’s total. And by 2040, the Asian middle class is forecast to drive 40% of global consumption.”
Within this greater Asia, the GCC and Southeast Asia are two ascending regions with rising youth populations where demographic and technological shifts will generate a significant expansion of the services sectors. Across these societies, rising affluence and consumption will drive business expansion, corporate profits, and higher valuations. Longer-term reforms including capital account liberalization and accelerated privatization will unlock fresh investment inflows into new Asian listings.
Additionally, East and West Asia’s deepening trade and investment networks indicate that capital, companies, and consumers will increasingly traverse the Indian Ocean and strengthen ties along the new Silk Roads, stitching the region into a whole greater than the sum of its parts.
“As we look to the future, it becomes increasingly difficult to imagine a global portfolio that doesn’t include strong exposure to Ascending Asia,” Dr Parag Khanna asserts.
Dr Karim El Solh added: “At Gulf Capital, we are proud of our successful and robust 15-year track record of building global leaders out of the Gulf region. We have developed a particular expertise in investing in market leading companies in West Asia and expanding them rapidly, through bolt-on acquisitions and organic growth, into East Asia. This focus on the West-East Asia corridor allows our companies to operate in the fastest-growing region in the world.”
He concluded: “Against the backdrop of the evolving megatrends of deepening trade links, sizable FDI flows, greater political cooperation, and the fastest growing consumer sector, Gulf Capital is ideally poised to capitalize on this once in a generation cross-border opportunity. It is our firm belief that if investors want to capture rapid growth over the next three decades, they need significant exposure to the fastest growing industries across Ascending Asia.”