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thorough understanding of the value of data . Its collection , storage and analysis will prove crucial in ensuring business growth and longevity .
“ Dell Technologies ’ data protection solutions and virtual desktop infrastructure technologies strengthen our capabilities in taking our valued services to ultimate levels of protection ,” said Younis Othman , Director of Information Technology Department , Dubai Customs . “ This reinforces our role in serving Dubai and the wider national economy by providing services that enable users to improve their businesses in Dubai .”
Walid Yehia , Senior Director and General Manager – UAE , at Dell Technologies , said : “ Dubai Customs ’ Digital Transformation strategy is underpinned by a strong technology foundation that will help foster global trade and drive a new era of global connectivity . As part of our collaboration , we have developed an agile , software-defined data protection platform that provides flexible data management and compliance across applications , while safeguarding critical data . As Dubai Customs drives its digitisation agenda forward , we are committed to providing cutting-edge technologies that will help Dubai Customs achieve its goal of transforming Dubai into a global trading hub of the future .”
I caught up with Younis Othman , Director of Information Technology Department , Dubai Customs , who tells us more about the work with Dell Technologies and the benefits this has provided .
How do you expect Dell Technologies ’ suite of data protection solutions to accelerate Dubai Customs ’ Digital Transformation agenda ?
Our Digital Transformation strategy aims to use a robust ICT framework to promote trade and connectivity on a global scale , reinforcing Dubai ’ s position as a global trading hub of the future . In recent years , using the latest advanced IT applications has enabled us to respond quickly to the challenges posed by the pandemic .
Data protection has been a key priority along this journey . To that end , Dubai Customs has collaborated with key market players including Dell Technologies , to implement a suite of data protection solutions to enhance our security infrastructure . The agile , software-driven approach gives us comprehensive data protection with broad application ecosystem support , as well as seamless integration and automation across the entire protection stack . This makes it easy and costeffective to scale up to data protection for more physical and virtual machines with high efficiency .
The adoption of data-driven technology solutions also facilitates access to
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