Microsoft Launches Windows 7 in Pakistan: Microsoft held a joint business launch to introduce a range of products that included Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 at a ceremony held earlier. The international launch, themed as ‘The New Efficiency,’ reflects Microsoft’s thought leadership at a global scale and is targeted towards companies and end users who seek to do more with less. Sherif Seddik, General Manager-Microsoft North Africa, East Mediterranean and Pakistan, commented on Microsoft’s new initiatives, “In today’s environment with tough economies, companies are trying to make optimum use of their resources and budgets.
The launch event started with a seminar where speakers from Microsoft presented the new products to key personnel from Pakistan’s IT industry and spoke about the features and benefits of Microsoft’s new offerings. The event received enthusiastic response and was attended by technology decision makers, IT professionals and partners.

Intel Channel Conference in Karachi: Intel Pakistan Corporation recently held the Intel® Channel Conference in Karachi and Lahore. This, twice a year event, is a face-to-face forum and training program for channel members in Pakistan. Intel® Channel Conference provides a central forum to launch products and programs, promote key Intel initiatives, and equip channel customers with the tools they need to embrace and deliver new and emerging technologies.