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Microsoft Showcases Smart Technologies at QITCOM 2017
In its ongoing commitment to support the Government of Qatar in its journey towards a smart future , Microsoft today dazzled spectators with its latest innovations and e-government solutions , at the fourth Qatar ICT Conference and Exhibition .
Microsoft demonstrated a range of solutions , covering artificial intelligence , mixed reality , the Internet of Things , machine learning , cyber-security , the cloud and big data . Each was aimed at empowering Qatari organisations – regardless of size or industry – to achieve more through digital transformation .
“ Microsoft has a strong relationship with Qatar ’ s Ministry of Transport and
Communication , and we stand firmly behind the ministry and the Government of Qatar as they work towards the Qatar 2030 Vision , launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani , Father Emir of the State of Qatar ,” said Lana Khalaf , Public Sector Director and Acting Country Manager , Microsoft Qatar . “ Microsoft is a leader in the Qatar IT sector and a Pearl sponsor at QITCOM 2017 . One of the many reasons for this is that governments like the Government of Qatar and events like QITCOM are adopting a philosophy towards technology that we very much share . Indeed , we see our mission as helping every organisation and individual on the planet to achieve more . So , what better way to demonstrate that than at QITCOM ?”
“ As we head deeper into the era of New IT , digital transformation becomes increasingly important ; it demands a change in process , not just in technology ,” added Khalaf , “ Our solutions enable organisations to embark on this transformative journey more easily – to reimagine their business and evolve their models to take on new market opportunities and achieve more .”
The Cloud Corner at Microsoft ’ s stand was dedicated to exploring the technology at the heart of the modern ICT world . Three counters demoed the power of cloud computing – one for Microsoft ’ s Azure cloud platform itself , as well as Windows Server and System Center ; one for SQL Server , Power BI , machine-learning and analytics ; and one for productivity solutions .
At Microsoft ’ s Partners ’ Pavilion , the company ’ s Platinum Sponsors QDS , Ebla and ICT and Gold Sponsors ITWORX , Sitecore , Netways , Exceed , barracuda , Mannai and Bismart displayed their own solutions .
Qatar Airways offers business customers solution to Laptop ban
Qatar Airways has announced a unique solution to the recently imposed Electronics Ban by offering passengers a laptop loan service that takes their award-winning five-star reputation to new heights .
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive , His Excellency Mr . Akbar Al Baker , said ; “ As an award-winning and global airline we truly appreciate the importance of being able to work on board our aircraft and that is why I have insisted on offering only the best possible solution for our customers . By providing this laptop loan service we can ensure that our passengers on flights to the US can continue to work whilst on-board . This unique ability to offer ‘ business as usual ’, above and beyond the competition , is yet another example of Qatar Airways justification for being the ‘ World ’ s Best Business Class ’.”
Whilst other airlines have relied on their existing on board offering to comfort passengers we have not rested until we could offer a true solution to our passengers . Our constant innovation and ability to react to changes in the industry is something I am very proud of . The launch of Qsuite , our new business class product just this month , and other announcements soon to come , are testament to our ongoing passion for providing the absolute best for our customers .”
Complimentary laptop will be available for Business Class passengers to use while travelling on all US-bound flights from next week and can be collected after boarding . Customers will be able to download their work on to a USB before stepping on board to pick up where they left-off . Qatar Airways is offering a special service at the gate for all passengers , whereby any electronic items prohibited by the new ban will be collected and securely packaged . These will be tagged , loaded as check-in baggage and returned safely to the customer on arrival to the US .
Qatar Airways is the only airline to offer passengers a replacement laptop on all flights to the US in response to the Electronics Ban
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