May 01, 2012 Issue 218FOCUS ON COMEX 2012Cloud Computing at its bestCOMEX 2012, the IT, Tele<strong>com</strong> and Technology Show, which opened at the OmanInternational Exhibition Centre yesterday, has on display a wide range of productsand services from more than 150 exhibitors who are focused on developingcollaboration and partnerships with government and businesses, top industryplayers, researchers, entrepreneurs and potential investors, besides exploringthe latest innovations and developments in ICT, including Cloud Computingservices. Cloud <strong>com</strong>puting is a method of using remote servers on the Internetto perform data processing and storage. Most people use cloud <strong>com</strong>puting allday long without realising it.Common uses of cloud <strong>com</strong>puting include the use of social networking sites likeFacebook, LinkedIn, MySpace and Twitter, web-based email like as Hotmail,Yahoo, Gmail, document/spreadsheet/other hosting services like Google Docs,Zoho Office, Onit, Flickr, Google Picasa, YouTube, Vimeo and Metacafe andbackup services like JungleDisk, Carbonite, Mozy, Synplicity and Dropbox.Cloud Computing services are attractive by way of the benefits they provide,namely accessibility anywhere, subject to internet connection; ability to functionon low power subject to running the interface of the application; reduced cost(sometimes they’re free); increased storage and outsource administration.Knowledge Oman Holds ICT TalksKnowledgeOman.<strong>com</strong>, the exclusive Knowledge Partner at COMEX 2012, issupporting Oman’s largest ICT exhibition. It is further collaborating with theInformation Technology Authority (ITA) to deliver a series of ICT lectures atthe ITA stall in COMEX. Knowledge Oman professionals Ali Al Lawati, JalalAl-Hadrami, Christuda Dai and Tomy Bonifa will speak on various topicsincluding Risk Management in IT, Social Media, IT Developments in Oman andsmartphone technologies. A large number of visitors are expected to join, learnand network.Held under the patronage of e.<strong>oman</strong> and organised by OITE Trade Fairs, COMEX2012 will run until 4th May 2012. For more information, please visit www.<strong>com</strong>ex<strong>oman</strong>.<strong>com</strong>.12
May 01, 2012 Issue 218Super Specialist UrologyClinic at ApolloAs part of its ongoing efforts to create awareness in themarket regarding different medical problems, Apollo MedicalCentre - Muscat, which is associated to Apollo HospitalsGroup – India, offered Super Specialty Consultancy Services,early this week, with Dr. V. Rajagopal, Sr. Consultant Urologistfrom Apollo Health City, Hyderabad.Patients with stone disease (all types of kidney stones),prostate problems (elderly), urinary obstruction or bloodin the urine, infertility/ impotence, renal failure or needingtransplantation, children with urinary tract disorders orbirth defects, females with urinary infections or urinaryincontinence, all types of tumours (cancers) of kidney andurinary tract, consulted the doctor.Patients requiring follow-up or further consultation canaccess the same consultant in Apollo Health City –Hyderabad, through their unique Telemedicine Network inMuscat, which is linked to over 100 destinations in India andabroad, demonstrating the benefits of using technology forthe service of humanity.EventsDo you have an up<strong>com</strong>ing event? Drop us a mail at info@y-<strong>oman</strong>.<strong>com</strong> and your eventcould be featured in the next issue of Y!COMEX 2012April 30th to May 4thCOMEX 2012, the IT, Tele<strong>com</strong> and Technology Show, at the Oman International ExhibitionCentre will be on until 4th May.‘CREATIVE SPACES’May 1st-24thFeaturing three Omani artists, ‘Creatives Spaces’ showcases the different facets of Omaniart at Bait Muzna art galleryTHE ARRIVAL OF WHITE ASPARAGUSMay 2nd, 2012Celebrate the arrival of white asparagus at The Chedi, Muscat with a 4-course asparagusdinner and matching beverages.MOVIES IN THE PARKMay 3rd‘Movies in the Park’ will be showing ‘Soundmix’ from USA this ThursdayFUND RAISING DINNERMay 15th'Music from Around the World', organised by Al Roya and Let's Read to raise funds to set upand run a mobile library. To reserve a table, please email Anne Bouji at anne@alroya.net13
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