GITEX Technology Week 2021
With the region ’ s biggest and highly anticipated technology event back live and in-person from October 17th to 21st 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Centre ( DWTC ), Intelligent CIO Middle East features some companies participating at this year ’ s event to get their views on why GITEX is much more special for the Middle East .
Avaya enables future high flyers at GITEX
Continuing its tradition of fostering up-and-coming technology talent in the Middle East , Avaya has announced its participation as a strategic partner in the GITEX High Flyer initiative , one of the largest and most ambitious technology internship programmes to be launched in the region .
Spanning six months , GITEX High Flyer will see 500 of the region ’ s most promising students from 15 top academic institutions , apply to secure one of a hundred internships at leading public and private sector organisations , including Avaya . The selection process will test students ’ technical , problem-solving , and presentation skills , as well as evaluate teamwork , communication , and creativity .
Internships will be awarded to the winning participants following a live , in-person presentation and judging day at AI Everything x GITEX , at Dubai World Trade Centre in October .
“ At Avaya , we are extremely focused on growing and nurturing talent in new and exciting ways . Our support of GITEX High Flyer is a great example of this and we see our participation as a strategic investment in the future of not only Avaya , but the regional technology industry as a whole .
The programme serves to further cement the UAE ’ s position as a knowledge and innovation hub and we are eager to see the quality and creativity that these bright young minds will bring ,” said Nidal Abou-Ltaif , President , Avaya International .
Nidal Abou-Ltaif , President , Avaya International
Check Point highlights Infinity portfolio of solutions
Ram Narayanan , Country Manager , Check Point Software Technologies
Cybersecurity solutions vendor Check Point Software Technologies has returned to GITEX Technology Week 2021 to promote its Infinity portfolio of solutions and educate attendees on the current threat landscape . Check Point Infinity array of products focuses on technologies and capabilities that provide uncompromised security .
Ram Narayanan , Country Manager , Check Point Software Technologies , Middle East , said GITEX being the most anticipated technology exhibition in the region , is an enormous platform to network with the channel partners as well as customers who are looking
for novelty in the market . Narayanan said it also extends an opportunity to showcase Check Point Software ’ s expertise , plans and objectives with all stakeholders from a cybersecurity perspective . “ At GITEX , Check Point Software aims at staying focused on real customer needs and to exhibit industry leading , new and innovative cybersecurity solutions that redefine security ,” he said .
He reiterated that GITEX is an important opportunity to put the tech strategies into action and to find the right solutions to grow the business . We have learned that virtual meetings are nowhere as effective as in-person , face-to-face networking ,” he said . Being one of the world ’ s biggest technology event held live in-person , it provides an opportunity for recognising new business deals , networking and future-empowering innovations .
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