
Big & Growing
CNME
January 2012
Marwan Mousfi took time out of his schedule to have a discussion with Sathya Ashok, editor, Computer News Middle East (CNME) about the challenges and opportunities of big data to regional SME's and Enterprises..
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Calmer Waters
Comms MEA
January 2012
Omar Barzanji, CEO Technology Partners and Kenneth Kriel, CTO, Technology Partners discussed the current state of the Iraqi Telecoms sector with Roger Field, Editor of Middle East focused Telecommunications publication, Comms MEA.
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Smart Electircity World MENA 2011
20th – 23rd November 2011

Roy Hodges, VP Marketing at Technology Partners took part in a panel session entitled 'Defining the Technology Requirements for the Smart Grid' at the Smart Electricity World MENA Conference, in Dubai, UAE on 22nd November 2011. Alongside him were Hamidullah Siddiqui, Power Operation and Dispatch Department Manager, Transco; Easa Al Zarouni, Director, Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority; Claudio Lima, Global Smart Grids CTO, Huawei; Sanjay Banga, General Manager, North Delhi Power Company; Bradley R. Williams, PE, VP Industry Strategy, Utilities Global Business Strategy, Oracle.; Mark B.M. Ossel, Vice-President, Echelon Energy & Utility and Dr. Yannick Julliard, Director of Global Sales & Business Development - Smart Grid Solutions, Siemens LLC.
In addition, Technology Partners took a sponsorship role and exhibition space, showcasing systems and solutions for the Smarter Grid and highlighting recent projects.
Iraq Telecoms 2011
25th – 27th October 2011

Kenneth Kriel, CTO, Technology Partners delivered a presentation entitled 'Developing Iraq's Infrastructure: Projects & Potential' at the Iraq Telecoms conference in Istanbul, Turkey on 25th October 2011.
In addition, Technology Partners took a sponsorship role and exhibition space, showcasing its history and experience in the Iraqi market and announcing the recently opened Technology Partners Training Academy.
To download Kenneth's presentation, click the link below.
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The Smart Grid Gets Even Smarter
Technical Review Middle East
October 2011
Omar Barzanji, CEO Technology Partners and Roy Hodges, VP Marketing, Technology Partners took some time out at a recent conference to talk in detail with Vaughan O'Grady for Technical Review Middle East. The topic was the Smart Grid that Technology Partners has been working on with ADWEA (The Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority) and thoughts for the regional Smart Grid sector.
Smart Grid & Smart Meter Summit
25-27th September 2011

Having served on the advisory panel in the build up to the conference, Roy Hodges, VP Marketing at Technology Partners delivered a presentation entitled 'From AMR to Demand Response' at the Smart Grid & Smart Meter Summit in Abu Dhabi on 26th September 2011.
In addition Technology Partners took a sponsorship role and exhibition space, showcasing its Smart Grid expertise.
To download Roy's presentation, click the link below.
Oilfield Communications: who will answer the call?
Oil Review Middle East
Sep 20th, 2011
Omar Barzanji, CEO Technology Partners and Roy Hodges, VP Marketing, Technology Partners took part in a detailed interview with Vaughan O'Grady for Oil Review Middle East at the Iraq Petroleum event in London during July. The interview covers a wide range of topics detailing Technology Partners' work for the Oil & Gas industry including critical communications and security infrastructure such as the Digital Oil Field, field camp life support, IPTV entertainment and security systems, video surveillance, ground radar and voice communications.
MEED - Technology Partners
MEED
Aug 19th, 2011
Omar Barzanji took time out of his schedule to discuss the company's plans and ambitions as well as past achievements with Adal Mirza, Gulf Correspondent for MEED magazine. The articles generated cover Technology Partners, Omar Barzanji and MEED's assessment of the company.
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Business Close Up (MEED subscribers only)
Omar's Opinion (MEED subscribers only)
Meed Assessment (MEED subscribers only)
Iraq Petroleum
12th July 2011
Roy Hodges, VP Marketing at Technology Partners delivered a presentation detailing Digital Oil Field solutions for the Iraqi O&G industry at the Iraq Petroleum event in London on 12th July 2011.

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SmartGrid Offers Smarter Alternative
Kuwait Times
May 25th, 2011
A recent opinion article extolling the virtues of the SmartGrid and it's relevance in bringing stability to regional energy supplies was published by the Kuwait Times. Authored by Roy Hodges, VP of marketing at Technology Partners, the piece covers both technical as well as socio-economic benefits to the regions countries.
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Mideast 'must expand power generation capacity'
Gulf Daily News
May 25th, 2011
Comments by Roy Hodges, VP of marketing at Technology Partners regarding the regional energy landscape and the steps that must be taken to ensure continued supply were picked up by The Gulf Daily News in Bahrain.
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Mixed Fortunes for Iraqi Telecoms
Comms MEA
April, 2011
Omar Barzanji, CEO of Technology Partners took some time out of his schedule to discuss the intricacies of the Iraqi telecom market with Roger Field, Editor, Comms MEA.
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Net profit is there for the taking in Iraq
The National
March 28th, 2011
Omar Barzanji, CEO of Technology Partners took some time out to talk with Hadeel al Sayegh from The National newspaper in Abu Dhabi, UAE. A wide ranging conversation ensued covering topics as diverse as starting Technology Partners, the Iraqi invasion and internet services across the country.
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MEED Arabian Power & Water Summit
March 2011
Technology Partners participated in MEED's Arabian Power & Water Summit in Abu Dhabi. Roy Hodges, VP of Marketing at Technology Partners, presented 'Smart Grid Networks: The Key to Demand Management' to an audience of utility companies, regulators and power generation expertsrepresenting the major stakeholders in the Region's power and water sector. To see the presentation please download from here.
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Risks & rewards of investing in Iraq
Gateway to the Middle East, CNBC
Published January, 2011
Omar Barzanji, CEO Technology Partners gives his insights to Yousef Gamal El-Din, for January's Gateway to the Middle East on CNBC as he reports on the potential risks and rewards of investing in Iraq.
Next stop on the information superhighway
The Gulf
Published November, 2010
Omar Barzanji CEO, Technology Partners talks with Mark Summers, Editor of The Gulf magazine on the sidelines of the Economist Conference: 'Iraq Business & Investment Forum' about the strategic importance of Iraq's geographical location which will allow it to reprise a role it last played during the days of the silk route – the link between Europe & Asia in exchanging information.
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Iraq Mega Projects – Inspiring Business in Iraq
Iraq-Business News
Published November 3rd, 2010
An Interview referencing comments made by Omar Barzanji, CEO of technology Partners on the sidelines of the Iraq Mega Projects Conference in Istanbul which Technology Partners sponsored and exhibited at.
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From the ruins of Iraq's war came opportunity
Gulf News
Published October 19th, 2010
An overview of Technology Partners operations in Iraq and the appointment of Omar Barzanji, CEO of Technology Partners to vice chairman of Iraq's new telecommunications group, the Iraq Telecommunications Industry Association (ITIA.)
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Cloud Billing
Comms MEA
Published October 17th, 2010
As telecom services increase in complexity, so too do the demands on telcos’ billing systems. Omar Barzanji, CEO Technology Partners warns operators about the risks of revenue leakage.
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Iraq is seeking to attract investments worth $ 186 billion
Asharq Al Awsat
Published October 12th, 2010
An Interview referencing comments made by Omar Barzanji, CEO of technology Partners on the sidelines of the Economist Conference: 'Iraq Business & Investment Forum'.
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Research in Motion needs a way round ban
Gulf News
Published August, 2010
Kenneth Kriel, CTO, Technology Partners was approached by Business Features Editor at Gulf News, Scott Shuey for expert comment regarding the looming 'Blackberry Ban' which took place during the summer of 2010.
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