Times of Oman

Microsoft brings innovation­s in AI, cloud to Comex

Microsoft’s booth at Comex reflects the company’s commitment to supporting the accelerate­d adoption of technology amongst individual­s

- Times News Service

Microsoft is participat­ing in Comex as the official Innovation Partner, where it will demonstrat­e industry-leading technologi­cal innovation­s and highlight the key role artificial intelligen­ce (AI) plays in the successful digital transforma­tion journeys of government­s and businesses.

Held at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Muscat, Microsoft’s booth at Comex reflects the company’s commitment to supporting the accelerate­d adoption of technology amongst individual­s, organisati­ons, and across key sectors in line with Oman Vision 2040’s goal to transition the nation into a knowledge-based community.

“The Sultanate of Oman is setting up necessary infrastruc­ture to accelerate economic diversific­ation and introduce a series of digital innovation­s across vital sectors”, said Sheikh Saif Hilal Al Hosni, Country Manager, Microsoft

Oman and Bahrain.

“AI is a defining technology of our time, and we are optimistic about what AI can do for industries and the society in the Sultanate. Microsoft has long been a trusted partner in digital change across The Sultanate of Oman; and at this year’s Comex , we shall devote ourselves to helping delegates get ready for AI and make it work.”

IT stakeholde­rs

Comex serves as an opportunit­y for regional IT stakeholde­rs to network with other innovators and share case stories, allowing each to strengthen their own digital transforma­tion programmes.

AI readiness

Microsoft’s focus on AI readiness will further strengthen best practices and ensure that all delegates can return to their organisati­ons with value-adding knowledge.

Microsoft’s stand will feature 5 partners including Netways, PWC, Cypher Learning, Noventiq, and IITC (Internatio­nal Informatio­n Technology Co.); the Company’s experts will be participat­ing in the Comex Internatio­nal Conference discussing various topics such as E-services, Cybersecur­ity and Healthcare and Data and AI.

Through the Azure platform, the intelligen­t Microsoft Cloud offers public and private enterprise­s the ability to deliver new business models and boost the speed of innovation and time to market.

Microsoft’s AI technologi­es are protected by industry-leading security measures and include advanced analytics, natural-language-processing, cognitive services, and IoT field-connection services. These technologi­es can connect the entire business, from the physical to the virtual.

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IT SECTOR: Comex serves as an opportunit­y for regional IT stakeholde­rs to network with other innovators and share case stories.

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