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DUBAI – The Department of Government Support, represented by the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA), has signed a framework agreement with Cisco at GITEX Global 2022.
The agreement aims to provide digital transformation value-added services to ADDA and Abu Dhabi government entities through Cisco’s National Digital Transformation (CDA) program.
The CDA programme is aligned with the UAE’s national agenda to transform the country’s economic model towards sustainable growth through the transition to a digital economy. It aims to support digitalization efforts across key industry sectors, build digital skills, and develop the country’s innovation ecosystem to achieve the UAE’s Centennial Vision for Digital Transformation by 2071.
Within the framework agreement, Cisco supports the government’s focus on cybersecurity, one of the key national sectors in the UAE, and is working with ADDA to develop a value-added program to advance the agency’s security strategy agenda for the Abu Dhabi government.
ADDA Director General Dr Mohamed Abdel Hameed Al Askar said: “Through the ADDA-Cisco Framework Agreement, we will continue to identify strategic pathways to strengthen, simplify and accelerate Abu Dhabi’s digital transformation. We remain focused on exploring more constructive collaborations that will Will contribute to the strategic development of Abu Dhabi’s digital agenda.”
Mansoor Al Marzouqi, Executive Director, Strategic Planning, ADDA, said: “Enhancing the digital capabilities of government entities in Abu Dhabi is fundamental to what we do at ADDA. Our vision is to leverage emerging technologies and deliver groundbreaking government services and solutions that enable Digital transformation of all Abu Dhabi government entities. Our partnership with Cisco will strengthen our commitment to creating a world-class digital ecosystem in Abu Dhabi, supported by innovative digital solutions that will drive efficiencies at scale.”
Abdelilah Nejjari, Managing Director, Cisco Gulf Region, said: “We are delighted to have signed a framework agreement with the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority. Through our CDA programme, we are proud to play a role in the national digital agenda, and to support the UAE, its businesses and Residents create new value.
Through the CDA program, Cisco will partner with ADDA to arrange knowledge transfer webinars and events for Abu Dhabi government entities and grant them access to a full suite of digital transformation technologies, products and services.
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