Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 48 | Page 8

NEWS ADDA forges new strategic partnership with Orange Business Services Dubai Police transforms investigative processes with SAS solutions T he Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA) has signed a MoU with Orange Business Services, a global integrator of communications products and services, to accelerate the Digital Transformation of the Abu Dhabi government. Orange Business Services will work in close co-operation with ADDA in the development of a co-innovation programme to explore new value-added services for the authority, with the company serving as lead integrator for customised solutions. The agreement demonstrates both parties’ aim to create an effective working partnership that will help translate the joint commitments into tangible outcomes that contribute to the goals of Abu Dhabi’s Digital Transformation agenda. In line with this, Orange Business Services has affirmed its commitment towards working collaboratively with ADDA in providing enhanced digital services and further increase synergies between government agencies with the use of innovative technologies. The MoU was signed by H E Dr Rauda Al Saadi, Director General, ADDA, and Richard Van Wageningen, Senior Vice President of Indirect, MEA and Russia, on behalf of Orange Business Services, during ADDA’s participation at GITEX. H E Dr Rauda Al Saadi, Director General, ADDA, said: “The new strategic partnership that we have forged with Orange Business Services has given us the necessary support in creating and offering key government services that continue to raise the bar in terms of implementing effective technologies.” D ubai Police and SAS, a leader in data analytics and Artificial Intelligence solutions, have entered a technological collaboration. SAS solutions will equip Dubai Police with data analytics and Artificial Intelligence capabilities for advanced predictive policing and enhanced manpower utilisation. With data flowing in from various sources, the police department will be able to quickly identify patterns, predict and prevent incidents, and accurately direct insights and intelligence. Representatives from both organisations held discussions at GITEX. Brigadier Al Razouqi stressed Dubai Police’s full commitment to its partnership with SAS. He said: “In accordance with the innovative vision of 8 INTELLIGENTCIO Dubai, Dubai Police is fully committed to transforming into one of the most advanced police forces in the world and at the same time ensuring that the Emirate continues to grow in its ranking as one of the safest cities on earth. “By adopting advanced technology solutions, our vision is to help our personnel perform better and have advanced tools at their disposal to do so. We believe that a capable and equipped police force is a critical component of the Smart City of the future and essential for the happiness of citizens and residents.” Alaa Youssef, Managing Director – Middle East, SAS, said: “We are very proud to stand alongside Dubai Police on their transformation journey and remain committed to helping them unlock significant potential from a human resource base that is ably supported by an intelligent technology solution.” www.intelligentcio.com