Du sets up new units to focus on digital transformation and tech infrastructure

Du executives during a media roundtable in Dubai on Thursday. Pawan Singh / The National Dubai telecom services provider du has launched two new units, in a major shake-up to its business-to-business operations aimed at addressing growing demand for digital transformation services in the UAE. The introduction of the sub-brands, du Tech and du Infra, will allow the company to dedicate more resources to their respective business segments and is the next step in the company’s transformation and expansion, chief executive Fahad Al Hassawi said on Thursday. Du’s chief technology officer Saleem AlBlooshi and chief ICT officer Jasim Al Awadi will head du Tech and du Infra, respectively. The realignment will enable du, also known as Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, to "move from a being simple connectivity provider to an integrated technology enabler in the market", Mr Al Hassawi told reporters in Dubai. "We believe this is what customers require from us and we are happy to respond. This will set us up for the future as a stronger player in the market," he added. Du Tech will focus on providing digital transformation tools, including cyber security, the cloud, blockchain, the Internet of Things and cloud services, to government, […]

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