IDC CIO Summit 2022 a testament to post-COVID organizational resilience; GBM CEO

IDC CIO Summit 2022 a testament to post-COVID organizational resilience; GBM CEO

With International Data Corporation (IDC) churning our yet another successful iteration Middle East CIO Summit, Mr. Amr Refaat, Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Business Machines (GBM), the event’s Strategic Partner revealed exclusive insights into how the IDC ME CIO Summit remains the most sought-after CXO event in the region and how GBM views the evolution of digital transformation (DX) in various domains.

What’s your impression about the IDC CIO Summit, and Why do you consider it an important platform?

The IDC CIO Summit has proven to be one of the foremost technology events in the region over the years and provides a great platform for CIOs and IT executives to gather together and exchange ideas that contribute to the growth of the regional technology sector. This year’s summit was a testament to the resilience of companies post the pandemic and the panel sessions highlighted the intrinsic role of technology in enabling digital resiliency, which subsequently enables business resiliency.

We also showcased at the summit findings from two key studies we have done at GBM in recent months around cloud and security. These reports highlight how the adoption of secure cloud strategies will help instill a culture of innovation and continuous transformation, allowing organizations