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NetApp elevates José Manuel Petisco to VP for Africa , Eastern Europe , Middle East , Spain , Portugal , Latin America
José Manuel Petisco
NetApp , announced appointment of José
Manuel Petisco as new VP for the EEMI region , which includes Eastern Europe , Middle East and Africa , Spain , Portugal , and Latin America . Petisco , with over 30 years of experience in the information technology sector , takes on this new responsibility after serving as the General Manager of NetApp Iberia since 2022 , and previously as the Cloud Director of NetApp for Ibero-America since joining the company in 2021 .
Prior to joining NetApp , Petisco had a long career at Cisco , where he held various management positions in Sales , Marketing , and Business Development , both in Spain and Europe , for 19 years . His extensive experience also includes positions of responsibility at companies such as 3Com , Alcatel , Ericsson , and Veritas .
In his new role , Petisco will oversee the implementation of NetApp ’ s global strategy in key regions for the company , focusing on digital transformation and the adoption of new platforms with intelligent data infrastructures for private and public cloud environments . He will work closely with the organisation ’ s customers and partners to drive growth , profitability , and digitalisation of businesses .
“ Taking on this new role , represents a significant challenge and , at the same time , an immense responsibility ,” says Petisco . “ During my years at NetApp , I have been fortunate to work at the forefront of digital transformation , collaborating closely with teams and customers to implement innovative solutions in data management and cloud services . My goal in this new role is undoubtedly to continue driving NetApp ’ s leadership in these strategic regions . I am committed to taking our vision and strategy to new horizons , always focused on the ever-changing needs of our customers and market dynamics . I appreciate the trust placed in me for this role and I am eager to collaborate with our talented team , valuable partners , and customers to achieve new levels of success and excellence .”
Elm signs MoU with Sénégal Numérique to set up digital archiving centre
Elm , a digital solutions provider , signed an
MoU with Sénégal Numérique . Through the MoU , both parties will leverage their combined capabilities to foster bilateral collaboration in targeted markets .
The MoU , signed by Al-Ameen Al-Hazmi , Chief Integrated Solutions Officer at Elm , and Cheikh Bakhoum , Director General of the Sénégal Numérique , outlines Elm ’ s collaboration with Sénégal Numérique in creating and operating a digital archiving centre . They will also seek financial partners to fund the project and develop the IT infrastructure to benefit government agencies in Senegal .
Furthermore , the agreement includes provisions under which the two parties can agree to explore additional cooperation opportunities during its validity period . The latest MoU aligns with Elm ’ s vision to effectively empower local companies and accelerate digital transformation .
“ We are delighted to have signed this MoU with the Sénégal Numérique , marking a significant strategic milestone in Elm ’ s journey towards advancing digital transformation across the African continent . This collaboration promotes knowledge exchange and growth between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Senegal to realise their shared vision for an integrated digital future .”
“ We remain steadfast in our commitment to collaborative ventures and fostering innovation and growth in the digital sector . We also hope that this partnership will yield tangible economic and social benefits , boosting development with Elm ’ s innovative technical solutions and capabilities to enable a digitally connected life ,” Majid bin Saad Al Arifi , the Official Spokesman and CEO VP of the Marketing Sector at Elm , stated .
This MoU underlines the significance of the GITEX AFRICA 2024 as a platform that unites diverse institutions and companies in the digital technology sector . The event promotes communication and collaboration in an era when digitisation is becoming increasingly important in the African continent , which is experiencing a substantial surge in technological investments .
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