Microsoft showcases latest technologies at COMEX.

By A Business Reporter — MUSCAT — Microsoft Oman wrapped up its participation in COMEX 2013 as a Lead Sponsor; its presence brought the Omani businesses, IT professionals and general public closer to the latest innovations across the Windows platform and the Cloud computing portfolio. Over the 5-day exhibition, Microsoft provided visitors access to the pioneering next-generation IT solutions and discussed with them ways and means to help them improve their businesses’ productivity and Return on Investment (ROI) using technology. Microsoft gave a special focus to cloud computing and showcased its latest innovations and the cloud capabilities that Microsoft Office 365, Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 present to businesses and consumers. A number of Microsoft Partners in Oman and the region were present and featured their innovations developed on Microsoft platforms such as Windows 8, Windows Phone, Office 365, Lync, among others.
“We are pleased to be present at COMEX for the 4th consecutive year; this yearly participation comes as part of our commitment to the Sultanate and our local partners, to continually bring the latest in technology that help improve people’s lives and empower businesses in order to support the economic reform mandated in the Vision 2020,” said Tareq Hijazi, Regional Country Manager for Microsoft Oman and Bahrain. “This is a very exciting year for Microsoft, as it witnessed the launch of a number of products and we were excited to showcase them to the COMEX attendees. We have demonstrated our latest services and products across the Cloud portfolio and the Windows platform; these innovations will enable our customers to have wider choice, flexibility and seamless integration across various devices and form factors.”
Commenting on Microsoft participation in COMEX 2013, Dr Salim Al Ruzaiqi, CEO, Information Technology Authority (ITA) said, “We are thrilled to have Microsoft partaking in COMEX again this year; we consider Microsoft a Partner in our quest to bridging the digital and skill gap in the Sultanate and achieve the Vision 2020 mandate to transform Oman into a digital society.” Dr Al Ruzaiqi applauds Microsoft’s commitment to Oman and their efforts in bringing the latest technology innovation, products and services, to the businesses and consumers in the Sultanate, adding, “In addition to making the latest technology innovation available in our local market for consumers and businesses, Microsoft is playing a major role in building our local workforce by encouraging youth to discover their talent and help them realise their full potential.”
Also on the stand were some of Microsoft’s Partners in Oman, such as Exceed IT Services and Training, Advanced Control Systems & Communication (ACSC), International Information Technology Co and Nokia.