FINAL WORD
and advancement of its citizens . In this regard , the public and private sectors have made significant gains in establishing a robust digital infrastructure that supports innovation and opens new economic possibilities . Such initiatives have offered a clear headway to technology companies like us in partnering with the government and driving future growth momentum .
Through open collaboration and shared success , we can build and transform the ICT landscape of GCC region , which will have far-reaching impacts on economic competitiveness , employment creation and sustainable development .
Businesses are being disrupted constantly , but controlling the disruption is not the solution . Surviving digital disruptions can be overwhelming and challenging at the same time . One of the most crucial aspects to stay relevant in such dynamic times is to develop purpose-driven organisations . Leaders need to take continued efforts to get the team aligned around a purpose that will eventually pay dividends in the long run . This way , companies will not only be agile ; they will also be resilient to unforeseen situations . In tune with the changing times , major focus for us , as the network of the future , is to help build capability solutions that actually create those transformation journeys for the customer .
At Tech Mahindra , we have been actively helping our customers and stakeholders be more purpose-driven and human-centric through connected experiences powered by emerging technologies including 5G , IoT , Cloud , AI and Metaverse . For instance , we are enabling :
• Faster and more effective robotic-enabled diagnosis for a healthcare institution
• Robust connectivity for lifesaving , firstresponder services
• Risk elimination to human-life via a safer process for installation of doors through automated guided vehicles , AGVs at an automotive manufacturing plant
• Safer deep-sea mining complimented by artificial intelligence , AI on lowlatency connectivity – all of this enabled by a private 5G network , helping in faster connectivity , better access with more devices .
These instances depict a connected hospital , a connected mission-critical network of lifesavers , a connected manufacturing unit , and connected mining operations – a near-perfect connected world . While there ’ s a long way to go , our work has begun as we empower more customers with transparent and meaningful data that can better cater to their overarching sustainability goals while ensuring profitability ; be it through their supply chains , energy usage , or social responsibility .
Advancement of technology has been positively impacting businesses and lives of citizens in the region . The public and private sectors have taken major steps towards creating a strong digital infrastructure with a view to foster innovation and open new economic opportunities . GCC countries are making bold moves to accelerate digital adoption in every sphere of life to develop and strengthen a sustainable economic model .
Saudi Arabia has created its Saudi Vision 2030 program and the United Arab Emirates is driving initiatives through its UAE Digital Government Strategy 2025 , and the strategy is already bearing fruit .
Flagship giga projects in Saudi such as NEOM , the Red Sea Project , AMAALA , and Ad Diriyah are slated to drive significant technology spending in 2023 and beyond as Saudi Arabia develops greenfield digital infrastructure and platforms by leveraging advanced technologies like AI-ML , IoT , edge , and 5G to create innovative use cases .
With all these measures , investments in digital transformation across the Middle East , Turkey and Africa , Meta region is projected to surpass $ 74 billion by 2026 , helping organisations achieve long-term stability and growth , according to an IDC study .
With growing adoption of disruptive technology in the region , at Tech Mahindra , we live the philosophy of connected world and connected experiences . We thrive on change that is powered by the intelligent symphony of technology and humans designing meaningful and sustainable experiences . •
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