The International Data Corporation (IDC), a renowned global provider of market intelligence and advisory services for the ICT community, is excited to introduce an exceptional gathering of tech visionaries, disruptors, and leaders at the prestigious IDC Alliance event series. Spanning two key dates, November 22-23 in the UAE and October 27-28 in South Africa, IDC Alliance promises to redefine the landscape for technology businesses, fostering collaboration, innovation, and strategic transformation.
Jyoti Lalchandani, IDC’s Group Vice President and Regional Managing Director for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa
“These events stand as a testament to IDC’s commitment to nurturing technology ecosystems across the Middle East and Africa.”
IDC Alliance focuses on nurturing partnerships and navigating the ever-evolving tech terrain, bringing together industry influencers, startups, cloud experts, distributors, vendors, and select enterprise CIOs. These destination conferences serve as a unique platform for the exchange of innovative ideas, transformative insights, and exceptional networking opportunities.
Steven Frantzen, IDC’s Senior Vice President and Managing Director for the EMEA region, emphasized the need for rapid adaptation and innovation in today’s technology landscape. He will delve into the dynamic evolution of ecosystem strategies in his keynote presentation, where vendors are responding to customer demands for swift digital transformation. The focus will be on customer-led ecosystem orchestration that redefines alliances and forges innovative engagement models, shaping the future of successful partnerships in the fast-paced digital era.
Ecosystem strategies are evolving as they adapt to customer needs, with IDC projecting that 70% of vendors will adopt a customer-led ecosystem orchestration strategy by 2025. These dynamic ecosystems will foster symbiotic relationships among various entities, including ISVs, hyperscalers, telcos, service providers, and partners, leading to specialized solutions tailored to individual customer needs.
Join the transformative journey at the second annual IDC Alliance, the leading conference series for the ICT partner ecosystem. Explore the drivers and success factors behind future tech ecosystems, understand the elements that define vibrant ecosystems, and uncover strategies for your organization to play a pivotal role. As the tech market becomes increasingly collaborative, IDC Alliance will bring together startups, cloud experts, partners, distributors, vendors, and more to catalyze innovation and customer transformation across diverse ICT channels.
The agenda is packed with thought-provoking panel discussions covering various industry trends, challenges, and opportunities, including topics like:
– The Evolving Role of the CIO and Understanding the Buyer Journey
– Talent Management: Growing and Nurturing Local Tech Talent
– Building and Leveraging Cloud Partner Ecosystems
– Gaining a Competitive Edge through Cyber-Risk Assessments
– Preparing for AI Adoption: Transforming Businesses for the Future
– Industrial Automation and OT Convergence: Delivering Value and Trust
Join IDC Alliance to engage with an impressive lineup of industry pioneers who are driving technological innovation across the Middle East and Africa.
Unlock the potential of collaboration, innovation, and transformation at IDC Alliance. Secure your spot today and be a part of a transformational journey that will shape the future of tech ecosystems. For more information about the events, please contact Sheila Manek at smanek@idc.com / +971 4 446 3154.
