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Just got back from an amazing trip to Doha, Qatar -- my first time in that country! We were there for two related activities: Deepening our relationship with Milaha, a maritime infrastructure company, and participating in the Qatar Research, Development, and Innovation (QRDI) group's pavilion as part of the Web Summit Qatar. QRDI helped fund Milaha's early adoption of Vendia's distributed ledger technology for cross-party data sharing in industrial maritime applications, and it was exciting to see that story coming to life -- on screen, through our roundtable talk, and in many conversations at our event booth with attendees. The Web Summit itself was also exciting to be part of -- Qatar is building its own version of "Silicon Valley", bringing together talented entrepreneurs, government and commercial investors, and innovation-ready regional companies to create next-generation business and technical solutions. The conference was an opportunity to see that activity happening in real time. Yes, there were some of the usual big international company booths present (Microsoft and Google both had large installations), but there was also a huge amount of floor space devoted to startups. It was very *un*like most commercial conferences (think AWS re:Invent) where startups are relegated to a small portion of the expo hall, if they get any space at all, or left to fend for themselves on a pay-for-play basis. Here, startups were the stars of the show, and innovation, rather than commercial products, was the name of the game. I didn't get to attend the sessions as I had full days of meetings, booth duty, and talks to give, but from the looks of it they were well received :). Finally, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the incredible hospitality that Milaha's executive team and QRDI showed us. We felt like honored guests, and had an amazing opportunity to sample wonderful cuisine and explore the beautiful Pearl District (think Vegas-meets-Milan & gets a serious glow up). I can't wait to return to the region as we expand our presence there and bring more partners onboard Vendia's data sharing platform in the Middle East! Check out our reel below for some visual highlights & follow us for more on data sharing in general and Vendia's logistics and supply chain solutions in particular!

Next week Trends will be on the speaker panel at the Web Summit Qatar to explain its mission to provide global brands with difficult-to-get data about their own consumers and compare to their competitors' consumerbases in target markets in the Middle East and Africa. We have data on 14 industries under 63 categories. #websummitqatar #trends2024

At #RHSummit Connect 2024 Riyadh, stc will share how Red Hat open source technology is revolutionizing the #telco industry and driving Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Discover how this technology is shaping the future of digital transformation

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At #RHSummit Connect 2024 Riyadh, stc will share how Red Hat open source technology is revolutionizing the #telco industry and driving Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Discover how this technology is shaping the future of digital transformation

Let's recap the vibrant atmosphere of Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC Barcelona) in a series of insights from the Intellias Telecom & Media team. Watch Dennis Fliller sharing highlights on navigating trends with Intellias solutions at #MWC24

Does #Golang used & #Golangdevs available in Middle East market! At #Gitex2024, I had the pleasure of chatting with Humaid Alqasimi about the rise of Golang in the #UAE , especially in #Dubai , which is quickly becoming a center for advanced IT innovations. We chat a bit on how Golang's simplicity and efficiency are driving the transition to scalable, high-performance applications. It was inspiring to see the UAE embracing technologies like Golang and platforms such as 𝐍𝐢𝐱𝐎𝐒 for reliable, reproducible deployments. The future is bright, and Dubai is leading the charge!💡 What do you think of Golang's role in shaping the next wave of innovation? Let's discuss! #Gitex2024 #DubaiTech #UAE #TechInnovation #HighPerformance #ScalableSolutions #NixOS #FutureOfTech #MiddleEastTech #SoftwareDevelopment #TechTrends #ITInnovation #SmartTech

If you haven't yet listened to Nabil Bukhari, Extreme Networks discussing what organizations need to prioritize when providing #reliable, secure #connectivity for business operations and end users, you should! The conversation underscores networking's pivotal role in driving business innovation and the need for holistic strategies integrating tech advancements and cultural shifts. Some key take aways are: #Networking as Foundation: Crucial for AI-driven connectivity across devices, apps, and people. #Enterprise Focus: Prioritizing secure, flexible connectivity for remote/hybrid work. AI in Networking: #Augmentation, replacement, and creation phases unlocking new opportunities. #Subscription Model: Adding value through services like management, analytics, and AI. Networking #Evolution: Focus on reliability, speed, and seamless connectivity, not tech specifics. Let's shape the future of connectivity together!

If you haven't listened to Nabil Bukhari, Extreme Networks discuss what organizations need to prioritize when it comes to providing #reliable, #secure #connectivity for business operations and end users - now is the time! The conversation underscores #networking's pivotal role in driving business innovation and the need for #holistic strategies #integrating tech advancements and #cultural shifts. Some important points: Networking as #Foundation: This is crucial for AI-driven connectivity across devices, apps, and people. #Enterprise Focus: Prioritizing secure, flexible connectivity for remote/hybrid work. AI in Networking: #Augmentation, replacement, and creation phases can unlock new opportunities. Subscription Model: Adding value through services like management, #analytics, and AI. Let's shape the future of connectivity together! #MWC24 #Networking #AI #BusinessInnovation

Anyone else REALLY looking forward to IRX? I am - it's an event I always get a lot from, and where I've been lucky enough to be on stage every year it's happened since 2016!! 👵 This year, my list of IRX-must-dos (in order) are: 😀 The panel I'm chairing (obviously!) 🎓 The Conference - I'm prioritising attending sessions this year as things are changing fast at the moment 🤝 Networking - really looking forward to catch up with old friends and new F2F For the last few years, I've put networking ahead of learning - but this year is different... 🎓 The marketing approach to being successful is changing MASSIVELY so I want to swot up (the impact of cookies, privacy, economy, etc etc) 🎓 The Tech world is changing MASSIVELY so I want to swot up on how retailers are handling that (so many website choices now, and a shift in martech from specialism to swiss army knife) 🎓 And WOW does the speaker line up look brilliant (that bit you can explore on the website right now) So... will I see you there? get your ticket here ⏩ https://lnkd.in/eABCgD4C What are your must-dos at IRX? (or any big conference?) Please let me know in the comments below #IRX24 #SEEYOUATIRXeDX24 #Ad #eCommerce #Event InternetRetailing Events