Manama – 89% of organizations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) now view digital transformation as being central to their corporate strategies. That's according to a recent survey conducted by International Data Corporation (IDC), which explored these findings in detail today as it hosted the Bahrain edition of its IT Forum 2018 roadshow at Manama's Gulf Hotel.
In light of this research, the event's theme – Digital Transformation: Strategies for Automation, Innovation, and Intelligence – could hardly have been more appropriate, with more than 100 senior IT executives gathering to receive expert guidance on unlocking new revenue streams, driving new levels of innovation, and revolutionizing the customer experience through the implementation of disruptive digital technologies.
"In today's world, digital transformation (DX) has attained a macroeconomic scale and impact, becoming the core of what industry leaders do and how they operate," said Jebin George, IDC's program manager for industry solutions in the MEA region, as he opened the day's proceedings. "As digital-native enterprises continue disrupt traditional customer-engagement models with their pioneering automation and intelligence capabilities, established enterprises must become 'digital native' in the way they think and act, transforming their organizations through the establishment of core digital competencies in the areas of leadership, relationships, information, operation, and talent."
Khalid Rashid Moh'd Jalal, head of group ICT at GARMCO, then took to the stage to present an in-depth case study that explored the intricacies of his organization's successful digital transformation journey to date. Artificial Intelligence Society Bahrain, Dr. Jassim Haji, was also on hand to present an overview of the current artificial intelligence landscape in Bahrain and outline the latest developments in this space.
The event played host to a number of interactive panel sessions that saw respected ICT experts discuss the innovation, security, and infrastructure implications of the region's rampant pursuit of digital transformation. The esteemed panelists included industry luminaries such as:
- Dr. Nabeel Hewahi – Professor of Computer Science, University of Bahrain
- Fawzan Shukrall – Head of IT, Bahrain Institute for Political Development (BIPD)
- Dr. Jaflah Hassan Al-Ammary – Assistant Professor, Department of Information Systems, University of Bahrain
- Dr. Ali AlSoufi – Associate Professor, Department of Information Systems, University of Bahrain
- Ahmed Naeemi – Head of Operations, IT, & Project Management, Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance (BIBF)
- Dr. Mohammed bin Shams - Associate Professor, College of Engineering, University of Bahrain
- Dr. Raed Al-Jowder – Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Bahrain
- Dr Ahmed Zaki – Assistant Professor, College of Information Technology, University of Bahrain
- Nagendra Seetharam – Head of Network Infrastructure, GARMCO
A number of leading technology stakeholders partnered with IDC for the IT Forum 2018 in Bahrain, including the Artificial Intelligence Society Bahrain and ISACA Bahrain Chapter as Strategic Partners; MobileIron and HP as Gold Partners; and Freshworks, ManageEngine, Arcon, and Plantronics as Exhibit Partners.
To learn more the IT Forum 2018 Bahrain event, please visit the event's dedicated website at www.idc.com/mea/events/65871-idc-it-forum-roadshow-2018. Alternatively, you can join the discussion on Twitter using the hashtag #IDCITFORUM.
About IDC
International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. With more than 1,100 analysts worldwide, IDC offers global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries. IDC's analysis and insight helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community to make fact-based technology decisions and to achieve their key business objectives. Founded in 1964, IDC is a subsidiary of IDG , the world's leading technology media, research, and events company. To learn more about IDC, please visit www.idc.com. Follow IDC on Twitter at @IDC.
IDC in the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey
For the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey region, IDC retains a coordinated network of offices in Riyadh, Nairobi, Lagos, Johannesburg, Cairo, and Istanbul, with a regional center in Dubai. Our coverage couples local insight with an international perspective to provide a comprehensive understanding of markets in these dynamic regions. Our market intelligence services are unparalleled in depth, consistency, scope, and accuracy. IDC Middle East, Africa, and Turkey currently fields over 130 analysts, consultants, and conference associates across the region. To learn more about IDC MEA, please visit www.idc-cema.com. You can follow IDC MEA on Twitter at @IDCMEA.
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