GEC NEWS WIREIDC to host a new IoT Forum for MEA to address the myriad ways in which IoT can empower citizens and improve the overall quality of life through the enablement of Smart Cities
International Data Corporation (IDC) is all set to host a new ‘Internet of Things Forum’ for the Middle East market. The forum is scheduled for May 23 in Doha and May 25 in Dubai and the forum will provide a platform for the region’s industry decision makers to discuss the latest IoT innovations, explore common IoT challenges, and share strategies for driving increased adoption.
Wale Babalola, a Research Analyst for Telecommunications and IoT at IDC Middle East and Africa said, “IDC believes the IoT ecosystem will grow exponentially as industry leaders begin to realize the key to being successful in the field is not to go it alone but through partnerships where different ideas are brought together to develop innovative products and services.”
The IoT concept continues to garner significant interest among private businesses, government entities, and consumer groups alike, with the widespread availability of IoT-related infrastructures and resources in the Middle East helping to drive technology uptake across the region’s entire vertical spectrum. The event will also consider the constantly evolving privacy and security challenges being faced by organizations in a world full of connected things, and showcase emerging trends and innovations from within the energy, utilities, and healthcare sectors.
