Company Press Release:
Compaq Computer Middle East, Mediterranean and Africa (MEMA) will sponsor the next Middle East series of First Tuesday events, the monthly business networking event that brings together Internet entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, business angels and technology expertise. First Tuesday launched its first Middle East event in May 2000 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Compaq has a clear strategy to lead in providing Internet infrastructure, access, services and solutions, said Karen Bell-Wright, marketing communications manager of Compaq Computer MEMA. As many Middle East organizations start to prepare themselves for e-Business and many entrepreneurs plan Internet start-ups here, Compaq can provide the products, solutions and the local professional services that will be critical success factors for their businesses today.
First Tuesday is a great opportunity for Internet entrepreneurs to share experiences, practice and advice and we are sure that Compaqױs participation can add value to this event.׃
“We’re delighted to have Compaq Computer on board for our next First Tuesday event in Dubai,” said Nick Leighton, city leader, First Tuesday Dubai. First Tuesday has made a name for itself by introducing Internet talent, finance, business know-how and technology expertise to each other and we welcome Compaq’s involvement in the event next Tuesday. Compaq and First Tuesday have similar aims to grow the e-Community in the Middle East region.
Septembe’s event will have speakers covering IP (Intellectual Property) in the IT community and on-line payments. Speakers come from Clyde & Co and Visa.
First Tuesday is quickly expanding to be the global B2B (business-to-business) start-up portal for Internet companies. First Tuesday was launched in October of 1998 in Soho, London and is so named, because it is held on the first Tuesday of each month. With over 80,000 members and events in over 90 cities worldwide, Dubai is the first host city in the Middle East. The venue is traditionally announced just 24 hours before the event over the Internet.
“Security, scalability and availability have become make or break business issues for companies in the 21st Century,” added Bell-Wright. Particularly, since Internet-savvy consumers expect these companies to be available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Failure of IT systems can now, more than ever, be measured in hard cash terms and so choosing the right technology and the right technology business partners has never been more important.
First Tuesday exists to provide e-entrepreneurs with the trusted resources they need to achieve their business dreams more rapidly and enjoyably than they could alone in the new Internet economy. The event, web portal and associated communities deliver the connections, information, tools, products and services to bring companies to life quickly.
The next First Tuesday event, which is free to attendees, takes place on 5th September and is also sponsored by McKinsey & Co. Those interested to attend this and future events can send an email to [email protected].
More information can be found at: http://www.firsttuesday.com
About First Tuesday Dubai
First Tuesday Dubai was started in May 2000 and is presently the only city represented in the Middle East. The informal network of entrepreneurs, financiers and Internet service companies meet on and off-line to realize their dreams and promote e-commerce locally, regionally and globally.
First Tuesday Dubai exists to help e-entrepreneurs of Internet start-ups obtain what they need: capital, talent, technology, resources and expansion - more easily and efficiently. This is achieved through physical events and through the growing Web presence at http://www.firsttuesday.com.
First Tuesday cross-fertilizes between 90+ cities globally with 80,000+ registered users. More than 25,000 people attend First Tuesday events worldwide monthly, and over 50 cities are waiting װon the rampsױ to get onto the First Tuesday highway.
About Compaq
Founded in 1982, Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune 100 company, is a global information technology company. Compaq is the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of personal computers.
With worldwide sales of $37.6 billion in 1998, Compaq develops and markets hardware, software, solutions and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, networking products, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. The company is an industry leader in environmentally friendly programs and business practices. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of authorised Compaq marketing partners. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products can be found at http://www.compaq.com
Compaq Computer Middle East Mediterranean and Africa is based in the Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai and currently has a network of resellers offering its full range of quality products and services in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Yemen, North and West Africa. Compaqױs regional office in Jebel Ali provides marketing, sales, technical and administrative support to its marketing partners and customers.
