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sustainability , coupled with increasing digitalization in buildings , positions Johnson Controls to add unique value for customers through its total building solutions offering . I am thankful to our channel partners who play a critical role in our ability to serve customers across this region ,” Abdallah added .

Addressing the conference , David Budzinski , Vice President , Indirect Channels , Middle East and Africa said , “ Our channel partners are an extension of Johnson Controls and a central element of our growth . Their support and expertise helps drive our next generation products and technology to cater to the markets we serve . Today , we are celebrating over 450 years of partnerships . Our collective successes are a testament to the continued commitment and appreciation of these partnerships which have helped us achieve success in the Middle East and Africa . Johnson Controls remains focused on offering the best products and services through its channel partners .”

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries . Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885 , with the invention of the first electric room thermostat . We are committed to helping our customers win and creating greater value for all of our stakeholders through strategic focus on our buildings and energy growth platforms .

Oracle Enhances Capabilities in UAE to Support Cloud Growth

Oracle Digital Hub Launched in Dubai and Targeted to Employ 400 Expands Cloud Services Globally and Reinforces Commitment to Middle East With Abu Dhabi Data Centre Set to Go Live Mid 2017

Reinforcing its commitment to the Middle East , Oracle today announced the opening of a state of the art Oracle Digital Hub and its first datacenter in the region , which is expected to go online in mid-2017 . This follows the regional expansion news made earlier this year where Oracle outlined plans to continue its extensive infrastructure investments and expands its cloud footprint in the US , UK and Turkey . Both capabilities are designed to advance rapid cloud growth and provide seamless support to Oracle customers and partners in the Middle East .

The Oracle Digital Hub , which is targeted to employ 400 cloud sales professionals , is located in Dubai ’ s Knowledge Village and equipped with future proof technology to deliver an exceptional customer experience . It will also deliver an unparalleled employee experience and has been designed specifically to align with the modern buying journey using future proof technology to better support our customers in their digital transformation . Features include virtual meeting labs , interactive customer meeting

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