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the robots. We have worked together on
recruiting software partners to develop the
last layer of the application because our
robot is provided as a platform.
We have developed in Europe a partner
ecosystem to develop the last layers of
the solutions and we are working together
with Jacky’s to do the same thing in the
Middle East.
We are busy recruiting software
developers and companies who are dealing
with the various verticals we are targeting
such as retail, banking and hotels, to develop
the integration between this platform and
other services.
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In terms of growth it is too early to
measure. We know that the Middle East is
an important market. We are confident that
we have selected the right partner in Jacky’s
for its experience in dealing with businesses
in retail. It fits really well with what we are
targeting so we are confident that progress
will be coming.
Do you see the Middle East as
a potentially massive market
for yourselves?
We see it as an important market. There are
other markets as well – we are launching
Pepper in China ,which is a big market. I
honestly think 20% to 25% of our market will
be in the Middle East.
Any countries in particular?
I think we will be growing quickly in
Dubai where Jacky’s is set up but everyone
will be looking at Saudi as well. We rely
on Jacky’s to develop local partners in the
Middle East region.
Can you explain a bit more about
the relationship you have with
Jacky’s and what it does?
I mean you may see that as a supplier/
distributor relationship so you may just see
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