Consolidated Gulf Company (CGC) has partnered with Microsoft and Techmart to offer a number of consumer IT software and hardware products, including Microsoft Office 2010 and Windows 7, among others.
CGC and Microsoft officials
Anil Mahajan, chief operating officer, CGC, said: “We conducted an in-depth research on the availability of consumer electronics and IT products in Qatar, and found there was no existing system that came even close to being able to provide sufficient high tech requirements that ensure fast delivery of latest products and at the same time maintain all its properties as required by our diverse customer base.”
“Accordingly we partnered with Microsoft to bring the best and genuine products to consumers in Qatar,” he said, adding: “It will result in smooth and cost effective availability of the product and software range of the world renowned brand.”
Naim Yazbeck, general manager, Microsoft in Qatar, commented: “Our continuous partnership with CGC to bring our consumers in Qatar the latest Microsoft products is something we are very proud of.”
“We see tremendous potential for technology to transform the lives of people, to increase business aptitude, to improve government effectiveness and to bring about positive change across society, and believe that this partnership will help improve access and uptake of the latest products,” he added.