Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 27 | Page 7

NEWS Dell EMC hosts Industry Technology Day in Dubai D ell EMC hosted its first ever Industry Technology Day 2018 event, held at The Palace One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai. At this one day event, Dell EMC highlighted how its innovative technology solutions are helping businesses in different industries achieve their digital transformation objectives. In this new era of digitisation where digital disruption is changing the landscape of how businesses operate, transformation is a clear imperative for businesses. Fady Richmany, Senior Director and General Manager, United Arab Emirates, Dell EMC According to a recent, mutual study between Forbes and Dell EMC, 85% of global executives plan to spend up to 25% of their 2018 enterprise budgets on IT transformation, presenting a significant market opportunity. With interactive sessions and demos presented by industry experts, the thought leadership event gave a platform for attendees to understand the unique transformational journey of each sector and equip them with the knowledge to kick start innovation in the New Year. Fady Richmany, Senior Director and General Manager, United Arab Emirates, Dell EMC, said: “In today’s environment of digitisation, businesses in the region are increasingly prioritising IT transformation for future success. Transformation is the strategic key for businesses to thrive as leaders and visionaries in their fields.” ///////////////// Canon holds annual conference for partners from the Middle East and Africa C anon has hosted a gathering of its regional partners from the Middle East and Africa where they witnessed the latest innovative imaging products and solutions that are to transform and support the growth of their businesses in a fast-paced, technologically-enabled future. Held in Dubai over two days, the Annual Partner Conference aimed at further cementing Canon’s role as a partner of choice for organisations within the evolving world of business. The event, was attended by over 87 partners from 12 countries from throughout the Middle East and Africa, highlighting Canon’s achievements, initiatives and strategic growth priorities for the future. and we want to equip our partners with the best possible agile and seamless solutions that deliver maximum efficiency levels, increase productivity and enhance their competitive advantage.” Anurag Agrawal, Managing Director for Canon in the region, said: “We are looking to the future as it eminently approaches In line with promoting open communication, new possibilities and extended horizons, the conference featured www.intelligentcio.com an exhibition demonstrating the full Canon Eco system range. Thus, allowing its partners to experience Canon’s journey and encounter how these technologies can be used in the future. The company produces multi-function and production printers all supported by a range of value added services. INTELLIGENTCIO 7