According to a global survey of 300 C-suite banking industry executives, 54% believe their financial institutions have faced increased competition from digital alternatives over the last three years. These executives, however, indicate that they are better positioned to compete. Notably, 84% said they have the necessary technological tools to create new digital products and services to some extent or more.

SAP provided an enlightening panel on “Yesterday’s skills won’t do tomorrow’s jobs: Closing the Digital Skills Gap with Public-Private Partnerships,” in accordance with company’s vision of helping the world run better and enhancing people’s lives.

Through its Foundation, Orange Morocco will collaborate to help and train young people participating in the UPSHIFT program. Its employees will also contribute to the program at various phases in areas such as digital skills.

Digital skills on emerging technologies are growing in demand and are key to driving innovation and economic growth for nations. The need to upskill and reskill the workforce is getting more critical than ever.

Salesforce congratulated Middle East Partner Awards winners for their hard work, and support in enabling business resilience and customer success amid the challenging past year.