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Without competition , customers will not realise the brilliant value of Nutanix .
Which generic technologies and innovations can make a difference to your end customers business ?
Gartner ’ s latest report lists cybersecurity , data management and analytics , cloud , AI and application modernisation as the main technology priorities for CIOs . The great thing is that Nutanix is one of few companies that can address all of these priorities .
With digital transformation introducing complexities into IT infrastructures as businesses become more dependent on IT innovation , Nutanix is best suited to simplifying infrastructure by bringing intelligent automation and improving security posture , in addition to offering full freedom to customers building their hybrid and multi cloud strategies .
How can a channel partner in your industry disrupt the regional market and gain a leading competitive position ?
This involves a combination of strategic innovation , customer focus , and operational excellence . They need to develop unique value propositions with innovative solutions distinct from what competitors provide . It is important to leverage emerging technologies and partner with market leading vendors like Nutanix for example in the cloud space .
Investing in talent and skills is another important area . Innovation in delivery and alternative pricing models such as subscription-based services or Software as a Service , SaaS can attract new customer segments .
Which non-competitive business in the region do you admire for innovative usage of technology ?
Abulhouf admires all innovative technology companies , especially competitive ones , as they drive Nutanix to keep improving all the time , as well as give customers choice , which is an essential part of healthy business . He comments that without competition , customers will not realise the brilliant value of Nutanix !
In the non-competition space , he admires Vectra AI company , for their cybersecurity offering which specializes in hybrid attack detection , investigation and response , which is very much needed today .
Which aspects of your job role do you find rewarding and which are challenging ?
What is truly rewarding and satisfying is seeing Nutanix ’ s Net Promoter Score , NPS above 90 % and the team engagement score above 85 % with a high level of satisfaction . The challenge is keeping up with market and team expectations that keep evolving . The key is for companies and employees to keep reinventing themselves to ensure delivery of the highest results all the time .
How do you best like to de-stress and recharge off work ?
Abulhouf is fascinated with scientific topics such as the cosmos , physics and quantum physics . So reading and listening to these topics helps him disconnect from the heavy demands of day to day operations . He also enjoys travelling and spending quality time with his family . p
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