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Mindware , a regional leader in Value Added Distribution , has announced a distribution agreement with HTC . As per the agreement , Mindware will now offer HTC ’ s complete portfolio of VIVE Enterprise Virtual Reality ( VR ) solutions across the Middle East and North Africa ( MENA ).

built around enabling businesses of all sizes to enhance their creativity , accelerate training , strengthen collaboration and engage their customers . They combine great hardware with versatile software and deliver an exceptional overall experience . Businesses have different requirements – some require best-inclass software and hardware , room-scale tracking and multiple users in the same environment . Others seek convenience , portability and a more affordable entry

With VR gaining popularity in the MENA region , we believe that there is an enormous amount of potential for HTC ’ s best-in-class technology that will usher in a new age for the enterprise . point to VR . HTC ’ s wide range of products cater to every need .

Nicholas Argyrides , General Manager – Gulf at Mindware , said : “ Are you ready for the New Reality ? This is the question we challenge regional enterprises with ! Virtual Reality is a trend that is gaining considerable traction in the enterprise space at the moment . It enables powerful ways for employees to communicate , collaborate and learn . With remote working becoming increasingly prevalent in the context of the current pandemic , VR solutions provide a real sense of presence and personalisation of interactions , contributing to better business outcomes . Today , VR is able to eliminate traditional physical barriers and provides incredibly immersive experiences . Organisations across different industries are gradually discovering new and interesting use cases and application areas , such as training , industrial design and architecture , scientific visualisation , virtual events and entertainment , to name a few .”

“ With VR gaining popularity in the MENA region , we believe that there is an enormous amount of potential for HTC ’ s best-in-class technology that will usher in a new age for the enterprise . We are excited about our newest partnership and look forward to introducing our innovative solutions to the region through our channel ecosystem .”

One of HTC ’ s innovations , namely the VIVE Focus plus , features an all-in-one VR headset for enterprise , designed for quality and portability . With the newly added dual 6DoF controllers , increased comfort for extended VR sessions and enhanced optics , VIVE Focus Plus blurs the lines between reality and Virtual Reality . The VIVE Pro Eye Office creates more immersive virtual simulations with precision eye tracking and is ideal for a wide range of environments and applications , such as training , design , construction and more . Finally , the VIVE Sync is an all-in-one meeting and collaboration solution for VR , which is in beta stage but currently being used all over the world . It enables clients and coworkers to meet in a virtual setting in the blink of an eye .

HTC and Mindware will work together to develop a strong partner ecosystem based on a specially designed partner programme – REED ( Recruit , Enable , Engage and Deliver ). The objective is to enable skilled and trained partners to consult , design and deliver on enterprise VR requirements . Mindware ’ s agile logistics operations with several warehousing facilities enable HTC to timely deliver the vendor ’ s solutions to resellers across the region . •

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