Vice President and Head of Levant Countries at Ericsson Middle East and Africa Kevin Murphy (left) and Dell Technologies General Manager for Qatar Travers Nicholas
Doha: Information and communications technology (ICT) industry experts said the overall spending on ICT across the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) to increase this year is a reflection of the commitment by nations to developing a knowledge-based economy and boost digital resiliency to be in a better positioned to succeed in new market environments.
Vice President and Head of Levant Countries at Ericsson Middle East and Africa Kevin Murphy said the continued growth of ICT spending in Qatar reflects the nation’s strong commitment to developing its knowledge-based economy.
“Through our local collaborations, we aim to drive this growth and enhance the digital infrastructure of the country. Our dedication to optimizing 5G user experiences in Qatar is unwavering, and we are leveraging our advanced ICT technologies to support the nation’s telecom sector to prepare for the surge in data traffic,”’ he said adding that they believe connectivity has a crucial part in propelling innovation within various enterprise segments such as financial services, retail, and health sectors, as well as large-scale infrastructure projects.
“As such, we look forward to continuing to contribute to Qatar’s ICT sector and its vision for a sustainable future for its people.
We remain committed to supporting Qatar’s efforts and remain dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of the country’s dynamic and thriving digital ecosystem,” said Murphy.
International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts that overall spending on ICT across the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) to top $233.8bn this year which is an increase of 3.9 percent over 2022.
IDC also predicts that telecommunications services spending to increase 3.6 percent year on year (YoY) in 2023 to reach $133.9bn, with IT spending set to grow 4.3 percent YoY to $99.9bn.
Dell Technologies General Manager for Qatar Travers Nicholas said with Qatar embarking on its ambitious growth plan, the nation continues to upgrade to smart and digital infrastructure, prompting new models of business, services, and opening up broad spaces for consumption in various industries.
He said powerful technologies – including artificial intelligence, machine learning, 5G, edge, storage and cloud – will drive economic momentum and usher in new and
competitive risks and opportunities, with unlimited possibilities.
In the wake of the expanding technology landscape, bridging the technology skills gap through various initiatives will be vital in alleviating a scarcity in IT talent, and help the nation meet its goals of becoming a thriving digital economy.
Additionally, prioritizing resilient and secure infrastructure, focusing on innovation and utilizing the potential of data would revolutionize Qatar’s business landscape, and continue to advance the transformation agenda for a secure and prosperous digital future.
“With Qatar embarking on its ambitious growth plan, the nation continues to upgrade to smart and digital infrastructure, prompting new models of business, services, and opening up broad spaces for consumption in various industries. Powerful technologies – including artificial intelligence, machine learning, 5G, edge, storage and cloud – will drive economic momentum and usher in new and competitive risks and opportunities, with unlimited possibilities,” he said adding that in the wake of the expanding technology landscape, bridging the technology skills gap through various initiatives will be vital in alleviating a scarcity in IT talent, and help the nation meet its goals of becoming a thriving digital economy.
“’Additionally, prioritizing resilient and secure infrastructure, focusing on innovation and utilizing the potential of data would revolutionize Qatar’s business landscape, and continue to advance the transformation agenda for a secure and prosperous digital future,” Nicholas said.
