Together with our partners , we ’ ve empowered customers to meet the fast pace of change from the Edge to the data centre . and flexibility to continue their investment in IT infrastructure to evolve their offerings to customers . This is where the ‘ As-a- Service ’ model is taking precedent . Flexible payment solutions are helping partners respond to this growing on-demand economy . Offering solutions As-a-Service is our commitment to help customers and partners run their businesses , take care of their people and access essential technology as they recover and grow .
What is your management philosophy ?
I will continue to develop a cohesive ecosystem to better serve partners in their effort to accelerate their customers ’ Digital Transformation , helping them take advantage of all the capabilities that the Dell Technologies ’ family of businesses offers , while also reskilling their staff for the future . The partners and customers come first and are at the centre of everything we do . Trust is an important foundation and we want to ensure we are earning trust by building better predictability in our programmes and strategies .
When you look back at your career , what has been the most memorable achievement ?
A very important personal milestone in my life was relocating to the UAE in 2012 . I am incredibly grateful for the quality of life and opportunities the UAE has provided , from the amazing people I have had the chance to meet , to the trusted partnerships created in the region . I ’ m also happy to be able to achieve the family and personal goals I had set for myself .
What made you think of a career in technology ?
From a very early stage , when I was studying business at university , I realised the impact technology has on human progress and wellbeing . The dynamics and constantly evolving world of technology was exciting for me , as was exploring the unknown and progress that would come years down the line . The business opportunities technology presents to learn and make a significant contribution to society and the economy was an important factor for me to pursue a career in this field .
What do you think will be the hot technology talking point of 2021 ?
We can expect cloud to get a lot of attention in 2021 , and we ’ re in a great position to help partners and customers with their transformations in their journey to cloud . We know partners , including solution providers and cloud service providers , are at the forefront of solving customers ’ most pressing cloud challenges . A recent study conducted by Cascade Insights , commissioned by Dell Technologies , found that 75 % of medium to large firms ’ IT resources were already collocated or hosted with a cloud service provider . Flexible payment solutions such as Dell Technologies On Demand help partners respond to this growing on-demand economy .
What are your personal interests and where do you like to spend most of your time after work ?
I value spending time with my family and make sure to put in the quality time with my wife , son and daughter . I also enjoy being with friends , having good food and listening to music . Travelling to see new countries and cities is a great interest of mine , as is being on the racetrack from time to time . I enjoy the adrenaline of challenging myself to become a faster and more skilled driver on the track . •
We will continue to equip our channel ecosystem to enhance their skills sets and to drive simplification of our portfolio .
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