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StarLink partners with BMC Software
Value-added distributor ( VAD ) StarLink , has announced a collaboration with BMC Software , a global provider of software solutions for the autonomous digital enterprise . Under the accord , StarLink is the BMC distribution partner for the vendor ’ s IT software solutions and services in the MENA region . In addition , both companies have agreed to embark on the expansion journey by capitalising on StarLink ’ s strengths and expertise – its extensive channel network and a robust customer installed-base .
BMC aims to become the key strategic partner to customers to help them reinvent and power their businesses through software to become autonomous digital enterprises ( ADEs ).
Nidal Othman , CEO , StarLink said : “ It ’ s high time businesses accelerate their Digital Transformation journey in the true sense for operational excellence and to remain competitive . With BMC ’ s unmatched experience in IT Management , we are bringing in a robust range of AI-powered on-prem , cloud and hybrid IT solutions to enable enterprises to become agile and efficient with their service management , automation , and operations .”
Ollie Norman , AVP , BMC EMEA Sales , said : “ As the pace of Digital Transformation continues to increase , organisations in every industry
will need to reinvent themselves to succeed . Working with StarLink is a great way to support the ADE journey for organisations in the MENA region .”
Nidal Othman , CEO , StarLink
Spire Solutions ventures into the Big Data and analytics domain
Regional value-added distributor ( VAD ) Spire Solutions , has announced it is launching its Big Data and Data Analytics business unit .
The new business unit will be led by a fully qualified team with over a decade ’ s experience in the data spectrum and empowered by strong partnerships with niche vendors specialised in data science , AI and data monetisation .
The latest move comes as the world has moved towards digital economies driven by data and Artificial Intelligence ( AI ). Both public and private sector organisations have started relying heavily on the power of data and the intelligence that can be derived from it to transform their service / business and make better decisions .
Mohieddin Kharnoub , Chief Revenue Officer , Spire Solutions , said : “ We are excited for launching our Big Data and Data Analytics unit which help our customers in their end-to- end data journey . Right from solving complex data engineering scenarios to building modern-day AI-driven analytics solutions , our goal is to make data matter and monetise it .”
Spire will soon be announcing its collaboration and strategic alignment with
Mohieddin Kharnoub , Chief Revenue Officer , Spire Solutions
leading data technologies and run a series of awareness sessions for the benefit of business and technology decision-makers across the Middle East and Africa .
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