Intelligent Tech Channels Issue 15 | Page 44

INTELLIGENT MOBILE TECHNOLOGY Automation, cloud, security, data, to dominate year ahead Cisco’s David Meads explains how intuitive networks will boost corporate productivity leveraging automation, cloud, security and data. David Meads, Vice President Middle East and Africa, Cisco. I am fortunate in my role to have the opportunity of speaking with some of the best Chief Information, Technology, Security and Digital Officers in our region, many of whom are trailblazers leading the charge to redefine their businesses and industries during a time of unprecedented change. Many of the conversations I have revolve around how they can use technology to do amazing things that we could barely imagine only a few years ago. As the new year kicks off, I am particularly excited to see how quickly things will start to come together as 2018 is already shaping up to be a year in which technology will have a bigger impact than ever before. For 30 years connectivity has been at the heart of everything. Connecting people and devices securely, reliably, and with the highest levels of performance. But today, being connected is given and has become the new normal. In 2018, we are taking this to the next level by helping businesses and organisations get even more value out of all this connectivity. So, they can connect even more deeply with their data, their network, their customers 44 and prospects, and with smart assistants and using any cloud of their choice, private or public. As we look towards a new year with all of the opportunities its presents, here are the top five technology trends that digital leaders should invest in for 2018. #1 Put your data to work Organisations are now collecting more Issue 15 INTELLIGENT TECH CHANNELS