Intelligent Tech Channels Issue 11 | Page 3

Contents 52 EXPERT SPEAK Preparing your systems for VAT Most businesses by now should be working with a trusted partner to prepare their financial systems for GCC VAT explains Aaron White from Sage. 20 49 60 REGIONAL CHANNELS EDITOR’S QUESTION CHANNEL CHIEF Cost optimisation key driver for digital transformation in Saudi Saudi enterprises are increasingly looking at digital technologies to manage capex, increase productivity, manage life cycles Evolving threats bring evolving opportunities Alexander Foroozandé, Channel Director, META at Infoblox, outlines the company’s partner programme objectives Managing global cultures and vendor partners Avinash Advani enjoys the challenge of expanding into new markets and investing into bleeding-edge technology vendors 3