Wednesday, October 16, 2024

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GITEX Global 2024: The World’s Largest Tech Expo Showcases AI, Cybersecurity, and Startups

The largest technology show in the world, GITEX Global 2024, is now at its full swing at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Featuring state-of-the-art developments in a number of disciplines, such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Over 3,500 firms from 180 countries are represented at the event, which takes place from October 14–18 and is the 44th edition of GITEX. Indicating an increase of 40% in foreign participation highlights the event’s popularity among the tech lovers on a global scale. Gitex Global provides an opportunity and forum for different businesses and organizations to introduce revolutionary products, collaborate and explore business prospects in the developing technology sector. 

With more than 120 hours of programming focused on examining AI applications in industries including healthcare, finance, and education, artificial intelligence is leading the way this year. With an emphasis on cloud infrastructure and data management, companies including Adobe, Google, NVIDIA, and Microsoft are exhibiting their most recent AI technology. Additionally, live demonstrations of autonomous systems, intelligent assistants, and robots operated by AI will be available to visitors.

OmniChannel Communication- In the recent digital era, companies are always striving for methods to improve customer satisfaction and simplify processes. Unified solutions and omnichannel communication have become game-changers, allowing businesses to easily connect several channels of communication and give their clients a smooth experience.It is impossible to exaggerate the significance of omnichannel communication. Clients expect interacting with companies via a variety of channels, such as live chat, social media, emails, and phone calls. Businesses may improve client satisfaction and loyalty by implementing an omnichannel strategy, which guarantees that client interactions are contextual and consistent across all channels. Omnichannel communication is made possible in large part by unified solutions. These technologies enable companies to effectively manage and track client interactions by combining many communication channels onto a single platform. Unified solutions facilitate smooth communication and cooperation both inside the company and with external stakeholders by combining technologies including audio, WhatsApp, chat, email, video, message, and collaboration tools. The potential of unified solutions to break down organizational silos and promote teamwork is one of their main advantages. Regardless of their department or geographical location, staff members can readily access client data, exchange information, and work together to resolve customer questions or concerns with a unified platform. 

Cyber valley- GITEX 2024 has made cybersecurity a priority with its own ‘Cyber Valley.’ The event features live hackathons and risk-reduction talks led by the UAE Cybersecurity Council, since worldwide cybercrime is expected to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025.

With more than 350 startups and 1,000 SMEs in presence, the Expand North Star event, which is co-located with GITEX, is a dynamic hub for networking and innovation. The ‘Supernova Challenge 2.0’ is a major event where up-and-coming businesses compete for a $200,000 prize while demonstrating their fintech, blockchain, and artificial intelligence solutions.

Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of DWTC, remarked, “With international participation in GITEX GLOBAL 2024 rocketing by almost 40 percent, it’s a barometer of the unstoppable ambitions of many young rising digital nations…,” highlighting the event’s global reach and focus on fostering international partnerships​.

As GITEX Global 2024 develops, it will remain a venue for revealing cutting-edge innovations and fostering international tech partnerships, strengthening Dubai’s position as an essential hub for digital innovation and business.