In line with Microsoft's efforts to impart the most recent cloud understanding and empower IT specialists to achieve more, the Cloud Roadshow 2016, held on February 22nd and 23rd at the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, has actually successfully concluded. The occasion focused on reiterating the cloud existence in the market by hosting two-day trainings held by Microsoft specialists who shared important methods and sound practices that permit companies and individuals to take advantage of the most ideal technology options for their requirements. It likewise offered an unique opportunity for IT leaders and specialists to meet and work together in an engaging platform.

According to figures from IDC, the MEA Public Cloud Market is expected to cross $ 533 million in the year 2016, with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) having a bigger market share of 56 %. From other figures showing MEA ICT spending to cross $ 270 million in 2016, and UAE IT spending expected to reach $8 billion, it appears that the cloud development index is escalating every year. Public cloud will be seen as a method to conquer budgetary constraints by 22.6 %, pointing towards the function and significance of cloud computing in strengthening the economy of Middle East and Africa region. In line with these figures representing UAE cloud market, the Cloud Roadshow intends to increase cloud awareness among experts and organizations.

The first day opened with keynote speaker James Philips, Corporate Vice President, Business Intelligence Group, highlighting the essence of cloud computing and imparting basic suggestions on how leveraging modern-day cloud innovation can cause companies transforming themselves. During the sessions more anxiety was put upon building and deploying of applications with the Microsoft App Platform, with focus on the principles of Office 365, Windows 10 facilities and bringing power of data to organizations.

2nd day discussions elaborated on cloud options that can cause more collaborative and cohesive work spaces. Microsoft options like Office 365, SharePoint, Azure and Internet of Things (IoT) were expounded upon, with prominent speakers emphasizing their function in developing more competitive advantage for businesses, and how best to leverage these options for managing workplace processes.

Samer Abu Ltaif, Regional General Manager, Microsoft Gulf, expressing his view on the conclusion of this two-day event said "Microsoft Cloud Roadshow is a terrific platform that brings together similar people who share technological knowledge and gain from each other. These occasions assist not just the IT experts, but the clients and partners all stand to acquire. Microsoft intends to take a strong and client driven technique towards the cloud in order to supply easily accessible, pervasive and more smart cloud options to its clients. Our method is to share best practices that lead to more smart cloud functions and assist our consumers differentiate and change their companies no matter where they remain in their cloud trip.".

The cloud roadshow trainings saw some prominent names from kept in mind industries who participated and contributed to the successful awareness of this occasion. Complete day workshops provided participants with a thorough overview of popular and varied cloud solutions, and helped them get effective insights into the complex working of cloud technology across Office 365, Microsoft Azure and Windows 10.