Toshiba signs Dh20mn deal with UAE Higher Colleges of Technology

Toshiba signs Dh20mn deal with UAE Higher Colleges of Technology

Toshiba Computer Systems has announced an AED 20 million deal to provide UAE Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) with tablet PCs for faculty and student use. The agreement will extend to 12 HCT campuses including Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah.

Dr. Tayeb Kamali, Chancellor of HCT, comments: “Technology is constantly changing and adapting the way people interact, learn and do business. The HCT was the first in the region to adopt tablet PCs – this fit within our education model based on allowing students to follow the latest enhancements in technology and actively using it for their learning process.

“The innovative steps HCT is taking to embrace technology and enhance the learning environment for students, has allowed Toshiba to demonstrate its leading edge capabilities in tablet PC technology and Al Futtaim its outstanding customer service.”

Al-Futtaim Technologies will ensure that all HCT faculty and staff receive the appropriate training on how to use the tablet PCs, and will also provide optimal after-sales service