IBM executive believes their new framework will have a big ‘impact’

IBM executive believes their new framework will have a big ‘impact’

Saad Toma, General Manager, IBM Middle East & Africa, believes its new IBM Impact Framework has the ability to create a more sustainable, equitable and ethical future for society.

In an exclusive interview with CNME, Toma spoke about their IBM SkillsBuild program, their decision to expand their offices in the UAE, its partnership with MBZUAI – and its sustainability mission.

We know that a major challenge facing IT companies globally is a shortage in terms of talent with many businesses struggling to acquire or find the right people needed to harness the power of disruptive new technologies that are required to thrive and survive in our new ‘experience economy’. However, can you tell us more about how IBM is trying to resolve this issue with their IBM SkillsBuild program – and broadly speaking what will this initiative entail?

One of IBM’s priorities in the region is empowering youth with the right new skills and preparing them for the way those technologies will shape the nature of work. Organizations will have to change their culture, processes, systems and applications, design different business models, and reskill the workforce to align with developing trends and stay in the game.

We have made key investments to