DOHA: Organisations across the Gulf attending the GITEX Technology Week to be held in Dubai on October 17-21 will focus on new cloud technologies in a bid to capture part of the $150bn global market opportunities.
The IT sector in the region has realised the need for a big shift into the advancing trends of cloud computing technology that organisers has devoted a two-day GITEX Cloud Confex Conference for the week-long gathering to address these concerns.
"It is clear that cloud computing represents the early stages of a big shift in the IT sector as it offers enormous potential in terms of reduced costs and operational flexibility," said Helal Saeed Almarri, CEO, Dubai World Trade Centre.
The GITEX Cloud Confex will be a dedicated platform for businesses to discuss the opportunities and benefits of cloud computing, while reviewing and comparing the technologies available today.
The Cloud Confex will also offer a vendor showcase combined with a knowledge exchange conference that will address topics such as: 'Enterprise Cloud Computing', 'Transforming Customer Service with the Cloud' and 'Applications for the Cloud'.
Experts said as cloud computing continues to gain momentum in the Middle East, organisations are set to embrace the full potential of all types of new cloud applications.
Driven by innovations in software, hardware and network capacity, the emergence of cloud computing has led to an industry shift as more applications are being delivered over the web and through the browser.
"The first GITEX Cloud Conference will serve as a dynamic, knowledge sharing platform for organisations that are looking to adopt cloud technologies and capitalise on the growth within this segment in order to build competitive advantage," Almarri said.
The Cloud Confex will also focus on the future of the industry in the Middle East. The event will highlight companies at the forefront of shaping the region's future business models through education, vendor sourcing and collaboration.
High level speakers from Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, EMC, HP, LiveRoute, Kamal Osman Jamjoom, Qatar Foundation, Sahara Petrochemicals, Saudi Aramco and The Executive Council, Government of Dubai will examine and discuss benefits, challenges and opportunities related to cloud services.
Key solution providers will be on hand throughout the event at the Cloud Confex including HP, Alameh Networks, Symantec, Comendo and Live Route.
© The Peninsula 2010
