October 2012 - Teletimes

Rose ManaogJacky’s Electronics unveils its first-evertablet-based e-raffle at Gitex Shopper 2012Retail Company provides consumer-friendly and better product experience at the showJacky’s Electronics, the UAE’sleading multi-brand consumerelectronics retailer, is againleading the industry in promotinggo-green activities with theintroduction of its first-evertablet-based e-raffle, the largestelectronic raffle draw takingplace at Gitex Shopper 2012 tobe held at Sheikh Saeed Halls inDubai World Trade Centre from29th September to 6th October2012.Always at the forefront ofpromoting green initiatives withits Jacky’s Eco-Exchange programme,the company is gearingtowards a more environmentfriendlyraffle at the show.Jacky’s Electronics is movingfrom paper-based draw allowingcustomers to easily enter theraffle electronically throughthe use of an App developedby Jacky’s allowing a singleinput on a tablet instead of thehassle of filling numerous papercoupons. With this new e-raffle,customers shopping at Jacky’soutlets are also automaticallyentered in the draw immediatelyafter their purchase. This gives abetter raffle method as Jacky’sis no longer transporting the enteredcoupons from the outletsto Gitex Shopper during draws.In addition, Jacky’s is also providinga more consumer-friendlyand better product experiencevia a new set-up of the productstands that will providequick turnaround and smoothflow of customers. The sizeand number of walkways havebeen increased this year withinthe stands keeping in mindthe increased visitor numbersexpected at the venue this year.Dedicated cashier and deliverypoints are expected to make thebuying process smoother thisyear. The company has also increasedits retail space to 1,490square metres becoming thelargest retailer in terms of floorspace at the exhibition.“As a member of the society, wehave always thought of ways toprotect and improve the state ofour environment.Comguard, a Dubai basedleading value addeddistributor for IT security andnetworking products and partof the Spectrum group continuedits successful associationwith GITEX has announced itsparticipation in GITEX TechnologyWeek 2012 to showcase itsgrowing portfolio of productsand solutions. With the continuoussupport from its vendorpartners, Comguard expects domore business this year thanprevious outings at GITEX 2012.It also intends to launch new setof technology products and solutionsduring GITEX. Comguardplans to attract more partnersand end-users from all acrossthe Middle East and North Africaregion. It will also provide a platformto several of its key vendorpartners. Kaspersky, WinMagic,BeyondTrust, SafeNet, WildPackets,Cyberoam, Airlive, Entuity,Ajay Singh ChauhanPing Identity, Array Networks,Elham AlizadehComguard to unveil newer technology solutions at GITEX 2012and Altai are the key names thatwill be to displaying their productsand solutions at Comguardbooth during GITEX.Expressing his happiness on theparticipation in Gitex, Ajay SinghChauhan, CEO, Comguard andSpectrum group said, “GITEXis one of the biggest ICT showsin the world and over the yearsof our participation at GITEX,we have been able to fulfill ourobjectives.October 2012www.teletimesinternational.com13