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these years, I consider myself lucky for
making that decision.
What do you currently identify as
the major areas of investment in
your industry?
I have been witnessing heavy investments
in digital, workforce and security
transformation. This includes many aspects
and some organisations are moving fast in
adapting these transformations.
What are the region-specific
challenges when implementing new
technologies in the Middle East?
Financial resources are one of the major
barriers organisations face in embracing
advanced technologies.
This is closely followed by lack of initiatives of
collaboration between the public and private
sector that obstructs the progress towards
creating an innovation-focused region.
Thirdly, workforce readiness also impedes
organisations to work at the speed of business.
Lastly, organisations will be able to
overcome these challenges, when adoption
of new and integrated technology becomes
a part of boardroom conversations, which is
changing steadily.
What changes to your job role have
you seen in the last year and how do
you see these developing in the next
12 months?
The pace of technology evolution on a
yearly basis is definitely affecting the
way we do our work. Last year, we worked
immensely with our customers on their
transformation journeys. However, we
still have to serve them on their existing
platforms to keep their business running
and growing.
I see this continuing for the coming 12
months and the more we advance with our
customers in their transformation the less time
and effort will be needed for legacy systems.
What advice would you offer
somebody aspiring to obtain c-level
position in your industry?
My main advice is to have and maintain the
passion for success and not to limit yourself
just to your job role. n
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