{"id":18534,"date":"2022-03-17T10:24:42","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T10:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web3unplugged.io\/blog\/?p=18534"},"modified":"2023-08-17T07:41:56","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T07:41:56","slug":"sap-and-strategic-partners-google-cloud-and-deloitte-highlight-the-uaes-digital-transformation-cloud-momentum-during-the-rise-on-the-road-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web3unplugged.io\/blog\/sap-and-strategic-partners-google-cloud-and-deloitte-highlight-the-uaes-digital-transformation-cloud-momentum-during-the-rise-on-the-road-event\/","title":{"rendered":"SAP And Strategic Partners Google Cloud And Deloitte Highlight The UAE’s Digital Transformation, Cloud Momentum During The RISE On The Road Event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At the SAP RISE on the Road event, held at SAP House, Expo 2020 Dubai,\u00a0SAP SE<\/a>\u00a0(NYSE: SAP) highlighted the impact and importance of cloud computing which has taken precedence during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With digital transformation fueling change in today\u2019s environment, organizations in the UAE<\/a> and wider region have seen a demand for agile and scalable IT infrastructures and business solutions that are not only efficient, but quick to adapt to changing scenarios, enabling seamless adoption of new technologies and encouraging new business models.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a recent survey by SAP in partnership with YouGov, more than four-fifths (82%) of UAE-based CIOs participating agree that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated their digital transformation over the past year.\u00a0 More than 90% of the UAE decision-makers surveyed said that technology is vital to the improved delivery of customer and citizen services in the country. In terms of the top three priority areas for UAE organizations\u2019 digital investment in 2022 and beyond, 71% said enterprise resource planning, 67% said human capital management, 48% said core solutions, 46% said customer experience, 41% said predictive analytics, and 26% said procurement.\u00a0 Almost 80% of CIOs surveyed said that digital skills development is a key priority for their organization this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commenting on these trends, Zakaria Haltout, Managing Director, UAE, SAP said, \u201cCloud computing and services is the crucial step in the UAE\u2019s technological and resulting economic growth space today. With SAP, cloud is not just about infrastructure, but more about innovation. With SAP\u2019s solutions, a growing number of organizations in the Emirates are able to better modernize, standardize and digitize, resulting in new business models and revenue streams. With this new model, cloud services are the true enablers of tomorrow\u2019s highest value solutions, today.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at the event, Steve Wainwright, Director of SAP Sales \u2013 EMEA, Google Cloud, also stated: \u201cGoogle Cloud & SAP are committed through the Rise with SAP program to maximize the potential of customers migrating to the cloud, where they can run SAP on a fast, secure and reliable cloud, achieving a compelling return on investment. Google Cloud offers world class cloud infrastructure, designed to maximize availability and performance, which is key for mission critical applications like SAP. We offer a suite of industry tailored solutions, while using our infrastructure to deepen insights through artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics, all on the cleanest cloud in the industry. Since we joined the RISE program, we\u2019ve seen tremendous momentum in all industries and geographies, with global brands like Siemens Energy, Carrefour, Cisco and Veolia, selecting Google Cloud for their RISE deployment. And in the Middle East region, we were proud to announce that Ever Fashion Luxury Group in Qatar selected Google Cloud for SAP RISE.\u00a0 We look forward to migrating many more customers in the region to Google Cloud under the Rise program.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yannick Jacques, SAP EMEA Leader, Deloitte added: \u201cIncreasingly, a cloud infrastructure is the ideal solution for both new and existing organizations. This approach reduces total cost of IT ownership and simplifies it, all while scaling infrastructure, reducing maintenance, accelerating business transformation, and enabling innovation acceleration. By working with SAP as our partner, Deloitte is delivering cloud solutions today than enable tomorrow\u2019s more digital world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The RISE on the Road tour, which is making a stop at major cities across the Middle East as well as in Europe and Africa,\u00a0also saw UAE-based leaders across industries and the eco-system coming together, with SAP showcasing its latest technologies and services targeted at organizations to better grow toward a complete digital transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the\u00a0SAP News Center<\/a>.Follow SAP on Twitter:\u00a0@SAPMENA<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0@SAPNews<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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