[Amman, Jordan, May 2007] Focus Solutions, a business solutions provider, signed an agreement with the Industrial Development Bank (IDB) to provide software solutions to manage the legal unit operation. Focus will be developing, customizing and configuring the Implementing Focus Power Legal software at IDB’s legal unit. The software will allow the Bank management to get the required information for their cases. This will help the bank control the department, manage documents, increase efficiency as well as build a database of their legal operations. The agreement is expanding Focus’ client portfolio in Jordan as well as building their relations with the banking sector.

Mr. Khalid Najjar, Executive Manager for Credit and Mr. Abdullah Suboh, the IT Manager signed on behalf of IDB with Mr. Samer Jabari, CEO of Focus Solutions and Mr. Rami Quttaineh CTO to implement the program, Focus Power Legal. The program will input information concerning contracts for the bank to form a database on the institute’s legal services. This will enable Industrial Development Bank to access any legal information efficiently as well as to facilitate the Bank’s control in reviewing all legal history accurately.

The Bank already utilizes core banking solutions, however IDB felt that Focus Power Legal will provide an added value in covering their legal unit operation. The bank may now follow-up efficiently on all legal activities and get accurate analysis regarding its remedial and status loans in addition to implementing sufficient controls for lawyers and the audit committee. Focus Solutions will aid the Bank in controlling, monitoring and managing the many complexities of all its legal requirements. The solutions provide the bank with control over the day-to-day operations with quality assurance and continuous development at the lowest possible cost.

Mr. Samer Jabari, CEO of Focus Solutions, commented on the agreement between Focus Solutions and Industrial Development Bank saying, “We are proud to have signed an agreement with Industrial Development Bank, one of the largest and oldest financial institutions in Jordan. The agreement will open a gateway for us to diversify our financial and banking portfolio in Jordan. It is clear that Jordan has had a recent surge of positive economic growth and with that comes the demand for effective and efficient technology to facilitate the tasks of the accelerated requirements of the industry, which we are ready to take on.”

Mr. Abduallah Suboh stated regarding the agreement, “Industrial Development Bank is very keen in automating all of its processes in all departments and units, specifically in its legal department. The legal unit needs to be automated, so we have chosen a solution that may coop with the latest technology in its database design and development tools.”

  Jordan-based Focus Solutions and Dubai-based Equinox International announced that they will be participating in GITEX 2006 as part of the American and Jordanian pavilions respectively. This year marks the first anniversary for such participation by both companies.

Mr. Samer Jabari, CEO of Focus Solutions added: “It will be a great opportunity for us to participate this year, GITEX is known to attract professionals from all sectors, and that is our target”. Focus Solutions is a Jordanian Business Solutions Provider. Originally, a software development company, Focus Solutions expanded to providing value-added business solutions to financial institutions and professional service providers such as law firms, consulting companies, media and advertising.

“We at Equinox believe that participating in such an international event will help our business move forward and Equinox to grow.” said Mr. Osama Qadan, General Manager of Equinox International. Mr. Qadan added, “GITEX is a regional event; something that goes well with our strategy and vision.” Equinox International is a technology leader that provides solutions that allow clients to manage their networks smarter, decrease the total cost of ownership (TCO), and increase the availability and robustness of the infrastructure. Equinox International and their prime vendor, NetScout Systems will be located in booth number E7-34 hall 7.

Focus Solutions and Equinox, who are strategic allies in the Jordanian market, committed to repeat similar events in the future due to positive feedback received. Such events will be announced accordingly.

  The alliance of Focus Solutions and Equinox International, (Dubai) has signed a strategic contract with the Housing Bank for Trade and Finance where the alliance will conduct a high-end technical assessment study on one of the new applications the bank is deploying. The project will provide the Bank with the necessary information to size the infrastructure to meet the stringent requirements of the Bank clients and users.

Mr. Mahmoud Kamal the IT Director in the Bank said:" We have chosen this alliance based on its well known reputation and expertise in this field. We expect this project to succeed and help the Bank with the new system's implementation in the future."

Focus Solutions' CEO, Mr. Samer Jabari said:" Our target is to have strategic and productive relationships with regionally leading financial institutions. We are proud to have such a relationship with the Housing Bank. The Bank is well known for providing consistent and unique services to Clients worldwide."

CEO of Equinox International (Dubai), Mr. Osama Qadan added:" Equinox thrives to provide unique services and solutions to its clients throughout the region. Our client list is growing on regular basis; however, the addition of the Housing Bank to that list highlights an important accomplishment and milestone in our journey."

  Equinox International, L.L.C. (Dubai, U.A.E.) has announced that it is joining forces with Jordan-based Focus Solutions in a new partnership venture to provide high-end IT solutions and services to premier clients in the Middle East region. The partnership venture will combine best practices and IT human resources from both respective organizations to provide clients with bundled offerings and end-to-end solutions.

The partnership was formed after the two companies have worked together on a number of projects and marketing activities both in Dubai and Amman. With this partnership, Equinox and Focus will be well-positioned to help financial clients and telecommunications carriers in lowering costs and increasing revenue while managing the challenges of a converging technology.

"This new regional structure is a logical extension of joint activities undertaken by both companies to work together strategically in the areas of market development and technology," said Osama Qadan, President and CEO of Equinox International. Mr. Samer Jaabari, President and CEO of Focus Solutions added, "The new structure formalizes what we see as a unique and innovative way to more effectively compete with other IT providers in the region while remaining committed to the quality and uniqueness of our services and solutions".

  Today, Focus Solutions and Equinox International completed a successful seminar and workshop for the banking industry in the Holiday Inn Hotel in Amman, Jordan.

  Today, Equinox International FZE and Focus Solutions, a Jordan-based company, signed astrategic alliance agreement by which Focus Solutions becomes the preferred vendor of Equinox International in Jordan.

  Under the terms of the agreement, Equinox, the Master Reseller of OPNET Technologies and NetScout Systems in the MENA region, will cooperate with Focus Solutions to promote its products in Jordan. To support this effort, Equinox and Focus will provide mutual sales and marketing support to Focus's clients in Jordan.

  About Equinox International: Equinox International is a U.A.E.-based company with operations in the Middle East and North African regions. Equinox International provides high-end solutions to its clients in the areas of telecommunications, business continuity, and network management solutions.

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