Intelligent CIO Africa Issue 82 | Page 12

NEWS

Perceived as break-fix business , technology services have evolved into much more

Sarika Andhee

Traditionally perceived as a spare parts and breakdowns , business , services has evolved into so much more . Focus has moved to insightful consulting audits , tailormade maintenance contracts , enhanced modernisation activities and digitalisation of multiple industries and segments . Customers can leverage off our predictive tools to manage their current infrastructure and plan for the future .

Pursuing a career in services is truly rewarding , particularly to those individuals that are interested in technical , dynamic environments that require problem-solving acumen and a passion for data analytics .
Service teams encounter a wide array of challenges whilst working on various customer sites . This offers an excellent opportunity to enhance problem-solving skills and critical thinking as they are required to diagnose and find solutions quickly and often under tremendous pressure .
According to Sarika Andhee , Marketing Vendor Services , Schneider Electric , pursuing a career at Schneider Electric Services offer exciting prospect as you are continuously developing new skills and being trained in the latest technological advancements . Having this knowledge helps become the trusted advisors for customers in solving their everyday challenges .
The demand for technically skilled individuals makes services an attractive team to work for . As long as industries rely on equipment , there will always be demand for onsite support and maintenance . Services skills are also transferable across industries , providing flexibility in career options and the potential to work in different sectors .
Another benefit of pursuing a career in services is travel opportunity , which can be particularly attractive to younger employees . This provides great exposure to broaden one ’ s horizons , whilst working closely with a vast array of customers .

Nutanix announces appointment of Mogib Abdelrazek as it expands into Egypt market

With over 17 years of experience in the technology industry , Mogib Abdelrazek , Egypt ’ s new Country Director , brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role . He has a proven track record as an accomplished sales vendor building successful market segments , driving significant growth and establishing Nutanix as key player in the industry .

“ As Nutanix continues to grow and expand its presence globally and recognizes the immense potential of Egypt ’ s ICT 2030 and Digital Egypt initiatives for the country ’ s digital transformation and economic development , the company aims to contribute significantly to these initiatives and accelerate the growth of Egypt ’ s digital economy and provide a blueprint for other African countries ,” said Talal Al-Saif , Regional Executive Director for Central Gulf and Egypt at Nutanix .
“ We are thrilled to have Mogib lead the company ’ s expansion in Egypt ,” he added .
“ Egypt presents great business potential for Nutanix , with cloud technology being a top priority for both private and public enterprises . My primary focus will be on building a Managed Service Provider , MSP offering in Egypt to provide key sectors such as Financial Services , Telco , Oil and Gas and Government with innovative , built-to-suit and cost effective solutions and exceptional customer experience ,” commented Mogib Abdelrazek , Country Director Egypt , Nutanix .
“ I look forward to working closely with our customers , partners and stakeholders in Egypt to achieve mutual success and drive the digital transformation of Egypt ’ s economy . One of the key factors that sets Nutanix apart is our inclusive and engaging culture , where everyone acts as one team with a warrior spirit . This shared mindset
Mogib Abdelrazek
ensures that we consistently meet and exceed our targets and I am looking forward to building upon this strong foundation and leveraging our team ’ s passion for excellence to drive success in Egypt ,” concluded Mogib .
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