Etisalat hosts second M2M Middle East Forum

ABU DHABI – Etisalat is hosting its 2nd M2M Middle East Forum, the leading discussion platform on M2M technology in the UAE.

This second edition of the discussion platform on M2M technologies is being held on 11-12 May at The Address, Dubai Marina.

In this event , Etisalat is joined by various government agencies and private enterprises who will discuss the benefits they have experienced from implementing Etisalat’s M2M solutions. Companies such as Road and Transport Authority, Dubai Taxi Corporation, Information Technology Authority Oman, Ministry of Environment and Water, Bee’ah, Al Futtaim Motors, Aramex International, Dubai’s Department of Economic Development among many others will be sharing real examples of how M2M implementation has transformed their business operations.

On the event’s first day, Etisalat highlighted key global trends in M2M and how Etisalat in through its  M2M business unit has evolved beyond connectivity.   The Keynote presented an over view on how Etisalat has been helping UAE enterprises . Keynote also stressed the organization’s commitment to strengthen its M2M service portfolio to enable enterprises and support  government initiatives towards making Dubai a Smart City.

Etisalat also participated in an  Executive panel Discussion titled “Creating New Business Opportunities with M2M Solutions” . Speakers presented an overview on  M2M solutions that  can benefit enterprises in enhancing  business productivity and create opportunities for business growth.

Abdulla Hashim, Senior Vice President Digital services Etisalat  , said: “Back for the  second year, the M2M Middle East Forum provides an exclusive platform for regional and international M2M solution providers and businesses leaders to explore and discuss how implementing M2M technologies can lead create to lead to higher savings, higher financial returns and improve operational efficiency. With the M2M market set to boom due to its widespread adoption in both government and private sectors, Etisalat is committed to innovate and offer new M2M solutions to help the government and private sector achieve excellence in business.”

The M2M Middle East Forum provides a unique opportunity for senior enterprise professionals across the region’s energy, utility, government, retail, healthcare, transport and logistics sectors to explore the role M2M technologies play in today’s connected world.

To acknowledge the recent advances and uptake of M2M technologies, Etisalat will on host on  May  the 12,  the first Etisalat M2M Awards to recognize excellence in the M2M ecosystem and achievements.

The awards luncheon will bring together digital services, M2M, and IT professional from the public sector and private enterprises across a variety of industries.