Commvault, a globally known corporate software firm specialized in data management across cloud and on-premises systems, recently held its annual Connections Live event at Caesars Palace Dubai.
Senior Commvault executives, including Fady Richmany, Vice President & General Manager, SEEMEA, and Wael Mustafa, Area Vice President, Gulf & Turkey, demonstrated the exciting prospects that technology has offered for ensuring data is properly managed and protected during the event.
Commvault hosted a number of customers and partners from renowned businesses, including IDC and Microsoft, who highlighted best practises in data management, protection, and governance. IDC’s Ranjit Rajan, Vice President of Research, held a discussion on implementing digital-first initiatives using data and cloud. Other sessions addressed the relevance of Software-as-a-Service in the future of technology, as well as the role of Commvault Metallic and Microsoft in redefining cloud data management.
Fady Richmany said, “Data has never been more valuable or more vulnerable than it is today. Technology has advanced drastically and we are able to work with customers to protect data and create value from it. We are pleased to have brought together members of the regional IT industry at our Connections Live event and support businesses in taking control of their data while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable.”
The number of ransomware attacks worldwide increased by 151% in the first half of 2021, highlighting the need of enterprises implementing both a robust and future-proof data management strategy. The Commvault Connections Live event provided an opportunity for IT and security professionals to obtain a better grasp of how to manage a large hybrid workforce in the face of an ever-changing threat landscape.
