Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 103 | Page 10

NEWS

Sangfor Technologies ’ International Roadshow is coming to the UAE promises to be a hub of innovation , collaboration and cutting-edge solutions .

‘ SYNERGAIZE Your Digital Transformation ’ is the theme for this year ’ s Sangfor Roadshow 2024 . The event is geared towards addressing the pressing challenges many users face such as complex IT management , escalating security threats and rising costs .
By enhancing Synergy with Sangfor ’ s new AI capabilities , these challenges can be met head-on and bulldozed out of the way to make room for transforming your environment however you require .

Sangfor Technologies , a global provider of cybersecurity and cloud computing solutions , has announced that its highly anticipated International Roadshow 2024 is coming to the UAE on June 13 . Held at the luxurious JA Beach Hotel , this event

For more information on the roadshow visit https :// event . sangfor . com / roadshow-2024 / uae /

DIFC Academy and Cisco Networking Academy collaborate to facilitate access for DIFC employees

DIFC Academy , the education platform of Dubai International Financial Centre , DIFC , announced a collaboration with Cisco to facilitate access for DIFC employees and the wider community to the Cisco Networking Academy – one of the longest running skillsto-jobs programmes worldwide .

The Memorandum of Understanding , MoU between DIFC Academy and Cisco , a global provider in IT and networking , paves the way
Alya Al Zarouni for a comprehensive talent development programme aimed at building a digitally skilled workforce in the UAE .
For the first time in the region , DIFC community will have access to unmatched opportunities for professional development and upskilling in areas that are fundamental in the digital economy , including cybersecurity , programming , data science , networking and AI . Cisco Networking Academy ’ s blended teaching approach allows for tailored learning experiences that are inclusive , accessible and meet the specific needs of the DIFC community . ability to navigate the ever-evolving tech landscape in financial services .”
DIFC Academy has fulfilled the learning needs of the financial services industry by providing an accessible platform for top-ranked educational institutes , to deliver professional development certifications and higher education courses for a total number of 32,000 graduates since inception .
For the past 26 years , Cisco Networking Academy has been equipping individuals around the world with the knowledge and skills required to participate in the digital economy .
Alya Al Zarouni , Chief Operating Officer at DIFC Authority , said : “ Mastering networking , cybersecurity , IoT , cloud tech , programming , and automation is crucial in finance . Our collaboration with Cisco ’ s Networking Academy provides professionals with a diverse skill set , enhancing their
Since the inception of the Cisco Networking Academy in the UAE , Cisco has trained more than 105,000 learners , with a strong female participation rate of 49 %. In the 2022 – 2023 academic year alone , more than 12,000 students were trained across 38 academies in the country .
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