KARACHI: SI Global Solutions and Dell Technologies have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating digital transformation in Pakistan through cutting-edge technology solutions and products, continuing 10-year partnership to the next level at an event titled “Powering Possibilities Technologies”, held recently.
Speaking on the occasion, CEO SI Global Solutions Dr Noman A. Said emphasized that Pakistan must move from being primarily a consumer of technology to becoming a developer and exporter of technology. For that, research and development have to become a national priority, backed not only by funding but also by procurement policies that give locally developed technologies an opportunity to prove themselves at scale.
Countries such as Singapore have built globally competitive technology ecosystems through sustained investment in R&D, industry collaboration and commercialisation, while Malaysia has introduced mechanisms that give qualified locally developed R&D products priority in government procurement.
Our public procurement rules also need to evolve. Technology cannot always be procured purely on the basis of the lowest price or traditional qualification criteria. Procurement should recognise innovation, local intellectual property, R&D investment, cybersecurity, lifecycle value and technology transfer.
Speaking as the chief guest, Country Manager Dell Technologies Naveed Siraj said technology adoption was growing across Pakistan, while the rapid pace of technological advancement was making it increasingly important for businesses to select solutions that best suited their requirements.
He said compatibility between government policies and technology adoption at the local level was essential to fully benefit from emerging technologies and new business models in an era increasingly driven by technology and artificial intelligence.
Naveed Siraj said the demand for data storage was rising both globally and locally, while the application of AI had become essential for processing raw data and converting it into structured information to support better business decisions.
He said Dell Technologies had been operating in Pakistan since 1989 and continued to maintain its presence in the country and continue to scale up its operations through dedicated partners such as SI Global Solutions.
He added that Dell Technologies was preparing to introduce new solutions, devices and applications in Pakistan to provide users with access to globally standardised technology, with the aim of empowering businesses and individuals.
The event was attended by different partners of Si Global Solutions and Dell Technologies.