HaiVision Network Video is establishing a direct presence in Dubai, U.A.E., appointing Mohammed Ghafari as vice president of Middle East operations. Ghafari brings more than two decades of success and experience in the telecommunications and IT industry. In his new role, he will address the extremely high demand for HaiVision's advanced video networking technology and IPTV solutions throughout the region. HaiVision will also be opening a new office in Dubai Media City.

Ghafari said, "High-performance video encoding, management, and distribution solutions offer broadcasters and other media companies a wealth of opportunity in expanding their reach and services. The quality of HaiVision technology is attracting significant attention in this region and the new Dubai office positions us to better serve the area's expanding base of new and existing HaiVision customers." Prior to joining HaiVision, Ghafari served as regional director of Convergys Corporation. His extensive experience working with global corporations includes roles as executive director, Middle East, for Lucent Technologies, and as director of business development for General Datacom Multimedia and CTI Datacomm, a leading Canadian firm in networking solutions. Ghafari started his career at IBM Corporation.