Commvault, a global enterprise leader in data management across on-premises, cloud and SaaS environments, recently hosted its “Connections on the Road” event at the Museum of the Future in Dubai.
Fady Richmany, regional vice president and general manager, South Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (SEEMEA), said, “At Commvault, our mission is simple, we believe that your data is truly 'protected,' when it is secured, defended and recoverable — all of which we do for our customers. This will be a key element of what is showcased at Connections Dubai, which has become a key platform for discussions on the impact of data solutions to regional and international businesses. Our focus will be to showcase advances in technology and to discuss the future of innovation in the use of data and its role in safeguarding businesses whilst advancing their operational success.”
The event saw keynote remarks from Yahya Kassab, senior director and general manager, KSA & Gulf, for Commvault on the theme of “Innovate with Confidence.” Kassab highlighted major trends in data management, protection from ransomware and digital transformation across the region.
Mr. Ahmad Almulla, a leading digital advisor who works with boards of directors, CEOs and CIOs on IT strategy, cyber security and IT governance, talked about the increasing importance of data in organizations.
Commvault Connections on the Road in Dubai also featured a panel discussion with Mr. Abdulla Ali AlMadani, CEO and Partner, Quantum IT Consultancy Services; Mr. Matar Almehairi, Chairman, MEERANA; and Mr. Mohammed Al Rais, Director of IT, ENOC, which was moderated by Ranjit Rajan, vice president, research, Middle East, Turkey and Africa, IDC
John Sanei, a keynote speaker, future strategist and best-selling author, spoke on the topic, “The Future of Humans - Human 2.0: Upgrading Our Internal Systems for the Digital Age.”
Commvault boasts projects with key organizations, including MEEZA, Bein Sports, Al Jazeera and Emirates Steel, as well as the Dubai Police and the Dubai Municipality in the UAE.
Companies such as Huawei, Hitachi and PureStorage, among others, also shared their presentations on data management, data protection and security.
