Cisco is set to showcase its latest innovations at GITEX Global 2022 designed to help accelerate customers’ digital transformation agendas while focusing on the sustainability vision of the region. Cisco will highlight its dedication to facilitating secure connections, improving visibility into networks and applications, and boosting digital agility under its “Bridge to Possible” theme.

Cisco has announced the appointment of Sayed Hashish as Vice President for Customer Experience CX, Middle East & Africa, succeeding Adele Trombetta, who was promoted to Vice President for CX, EMEA in late 2021. Hashish, a Microsoft technology veteran of 24 years, brings to the region more than three decades of diverse experience

Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), a provider of IT infrastructure services, announced that it has achieved Cisco Global Gold Integrator status, the highest level available and a testament to Kyndryl’s ability to deliver and support advanced solutions for joint customers worldwide.

With travel restrictions being eased and more employees becoming comfortable with travel and remote working, the hybrid work environment has become an essential component for businesses in the UAE and around the world. This has also resulted in an increase in complexity and security risks.

Abdelilah Nejjari has been named as Cisco’s new Managing Director for the Gulf region. He will be based in Dubai and will be in charge of all operations in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Yemen, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Abdelilah will be in charge of driving Cisco’s business growth and strategy