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Fintech News ME
a day ago
- Business
- Fintech News ME
e& enterprise and Microsoft Expand AI Partnership in MENAT
e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of technology group e&, is expanding its collaboration with Microsoft to deliver scalable AI and data solutions across the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region. The partnership is focused on accelerating AI adoption and supporting digital transformation efforts in key markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye. Amit Gupta, Vice President of Data & AI at e& enterprise, said: 'This collaboration combines e& enterprise and Microsoft's technological expertise and deep market insights to deliver transformative solutions that resonate with the unique dynamics of the MENAT region. Together, we aim to promote digital readiness and bridge the digital divide by providing essential sectors with next generation AI and data-driven tools.' Ahmed Hamzawy, Chief Partner Officer, Microsoft UAE, added: 'Our partnership with e& enterprise will give a significant boost to driving AI adoption across businesses. By leveraging our combined technological expertise, and the safe and secure properties of Microsoft's cloud and AI services, we are empowering organisations to better detect fraud, improve risk management and deliver personalised services through AI-driven insights to their customers.' The partnership will focus on industry-specific applications for sectors such as public services, telecommunications, education, BFSI (banking, financial services, and insurance), and retail. The approach will be tailored to address the requirements of individual markets while supporting broader sector-wide challenges, including customer engagement, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making. AI solutions will be developed and deployed using tools from Microsoft's Azure Cloud ecosystem. These include Azure Machine Learning, Azure Databricks, Azure AI Search, and Azure Synapse Analytics for model training, analytics, and data processing. Microsoft's Azure OpenAI service will support generative AI use cases including customer service automation, content generation, and forecasting. Additionally, Azure Power BI will provide data visualisation and insight-sharing capabilities, while Azure Data Lake Storage and Snowflake will enable scalable data storage and real-time analytics. e& enterprise will integrate these technologies with its own hybrid cloud services. Its Cloud Strategy and Advisory offering will guide adoption planning, with additional support through Migration and Adoption services. Managed Cloud Services and Cloud Security solutions will also be made available to ensure continuity, compliance, and resilience. In line with both organisations' ethical frameworks, the partnership will incorporate Microsoft's Responsible AI principles and e& enterprise's Responsible AI Framework throughout development and deployment, with an emphasis on transparency, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
CairoScene
a day ago
- Business
- CairoScene
e& Enterprise & Microsoft Partner to Accelerate AI Adoption in MENAT
The collaboration aims to deliver scalable, sector-specific AI tools in the UAE, KSA, Egypt, Türkiye and Qatar. Jun 13, 2025 e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of technology group e&, has expanded its strategic collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics adoption across industries in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region. The partnership will target key markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Türkiye and Qatar. As part of the partnership, the two companies will co-develop and deploy scalable AI solutions tailored to the needs of specific sectors such as government, telecom, education, banking, and retail. The initiative is designed to support organisations in adapting to growing digital demands by optimising operations, improving customer experience, and advancing innovation through real-time analytics and AI-driven insights. The alliance leverages Microsoft's Azure ecosystem—including Azure Machine Learning, Azure OpenAI, Power BI, and Azure Synapse Analytics—alongside e& enterprise's hybrid cloud solutions and advisory services. Together, these tools will allow businesses to automate workflows, personalise services, manage large datasets, and integrate data visualisation and predictive models into day-to-day operations. To ensure data privacy and ethical use of AI, the partnership will implement Microsoft's Responsible AI standards along with e& enterprise's internal governance frameworks. The companies also plan to support organisations through the full transition process by offering cloud migration services, managed security, and AI implementation roadmaps tailored to local markets.
Broadcast Pro
2 days ago
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
E& enterprise and Microsoft to drive AI adoption across industries
With a focus on GenAI, development and implementation of scalable solutions to meet market-specific demands across UAE, KSA, Egypt, Turkey and Qatar. E& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of global technology group E&, has further built on its strategic partnership with Microsoft. By joining forces, both entities are prioritising the development and deployment of next-generation AI and data-driven solutions to bolster AI adoption across industries in target markets across the MENAT region, including UAE, KSA, Egypt, Turkey and Qatar. Commenting on the deal, Amit Gupta, Vice President, Data & AI, e& enterprise, said: 'Our partnership with Microsoft represents a bold step toward redefining the role of AI in shaping the future of business and society. This collaboration combines e& enterprise and Microsofts technological expertise and deep market insights to deliver transformative solutions that resonate with the unique dynamics of the MENAT region. Together, we aim to promote digital readiness and bridge the digital divide by providing essential sectors with next generation AI and data-driven tools, powering them to drive improved customer interactions, optimise operations, and drive broader innovation.' Ahmed Hamzawy, Chief Partner Officer, Microsoft UAE at MS, added: 'Our partnership with e& enterprise will give a significant boost to driving AI adoption across businesses. By leveraging our combined technological expertise, and the safe and secure properties of Microsofts cloud and AI services, we are empowering organisations to better detect fraud, improve risk management and deliver personalised services through AI-driven insights to their customers.' The partnership focuses on providing scalable AI solutions tailored to the unique needs of various industries, including public sector, telco, education, BFSI and retail. By equipping businesses with the tools needed for digital transformation, e& enterprise and Microsoft aim to empower organisations to adapt, innovate, and thrive in an increasingly data-driven world. With industry-specific AI solutions, the partnership is designed to address a wide range of use cases across sectors. Additionally, the collaboration takes a region-specific approach to implementing and scaling these solutions across key, diverse, and digitally demanding markets, including the UAE, KSA, Egypt, Türkiye, and Qatar. This ensures that local market needs are met while tackling broader industry challenges, ultimately enhancing efficiency, customer engagement, and decision-making. As part of its focus on developing GenAI solutions, the partnership will leverage various product offerings under Microsofts Azure Cloud platform. Tools such as Azure Machine Learning, an end-to-end machine learning platform; Azure Databricks, a unified, open analytics platform; and Azure AI Search, Microsofts search and retrieval system, will support data processing, model training, and deployment. Azure Synapse Analytics is another analytics tool that will support data integration and analytics, enabling large-scale data processing for organisations across sectors. Additionally, with the integration of Microsofts Azure OpenAI service, organisations will be able to leverage a suite of GenAI solutions for automating customer service, content creation, and predictive analytics. Azure Power BI is a self-service analytics solution that enables businesses to visualise data, share insights, and embed them into their apps or websites. This tool will support businesses in making informed decisions. Meanwhile, Azure Data Lake Storage and Snowflake will facilitate the storage and management of large datasets, as well as real-time analytics, across the target markets of this partnership: UAE, KSA, Qatar and Egypt. These solutions from Microsoft combined with e& enterprises comprehensive suite of hybrid cloud solutions aim to drive seamless digital transformation, as part of this strategic alliance. E& enterprises Cloud Strategy and Advisory services will help organisations design tailored adoption strategies, while Migration and Adoption will ensure smooth transitions with minimal disruption. By providing organisations with Managed Cloud Services, and Cloud Security, e& enterprise will empower organisations to drive long-term efficiency and safeguard data, ensuring compliance and resilience. To promote responsible and ethical AI adoption, the partnership will implement Microsofts Responsible AI principles and framework and e&s Responsible AI Framework across all its development and deployment stages. This aligns with both entities shared commitment to prioritising data privacy, transparency, and compliance with corporate and national policies.
Mid East Info
2 days ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
e& enterprise and Microsoft join forces to drive AI adoption across industries - Middle East Business News and Information
Partnership to support businesses with industry-specific AI and data analytics tools With a focus on GenAI, development and implementation of scalable solutions to meet market-specific demands across UAE, KSA, Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar Dubai, June 2025 – e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of global technology group e&, is further building on its strategic partnership with Microsoft. By joining forces, both entities are prioritising the development and deployment of next-generation AI and data-driven solutions to bolster AI adoption across industries in target markets across the MENAT region, including UAE, KSA, Egypt, Turkey and Qatar. Amit Gupta, Vice President, Data & AI, e& enterprise, said: 'Our partnership with Microsoft represents a bold step toward redefining the role of AI in shaping the future of business and society. This collaboration combines e& enterprise and Microsoft's technological expertise and deep market insights to deliver transformative solutions that resonate with the unique dynamics of the MENAT region. Together, we aim to promote digital readiness and bridge the digital divide by providing essential sectors with next generation AI and data-driven tools, powering them to drive improved customer interactions, optimise operations, and drive broader innovation.' Ahmed Hamzawy, Chief Partner Officer, Microsoft UAE at MS, said: 'Our partnership with e& enterprise will give a significant boost to driving AI adoption across businesses. By leveraging our combined technological expertise, and the safe and secure properties of Microsoft's cloud and AI services, we are empowering organisations to better detect fraud, improve risk management and deliver personalised services through AI-driven insights to their customers.' The partnership focuses on providing scalable AI solutions tailored to the unique needs of various industries, including public sector, telco, education, BFSI and retail. By equipping businesses with the tools needed for digital transformation, e& enterprise and Microsoft aim to empower organisations to adapt, innovate, and thrive in an increasingly data-driven world. With industry-specific AI solutions, the partnership is designed to address a wide range of use cases across sectors. Additionally, the collaboration takes a region-specific approach to implementing and scaling these solutions across key, diverse, and digitally demanding markets, including the UAE, KSA, Egypt, Türkiye, and Qatar. This ensures that local market needs are met while tackling broader industry challenges, ultimately enhancing efficiency, customer engagement, and decision-making. As part of its focus on developing GenAI solutions, the partnership will leverage various product offerings under Microsoft's Azure Cloud platform. Tools such as Azure Machine Learning, an end-to-end machine learning platform; Azure Databricks, a unified, open analytics platform; and Azure AI Search, Microsoft's search and retrieval system, will support data processing, model training, and deployment. Azure Synapse Analytics is another analytics tool that will support data integration and analytics, enabling large-scale data processing for organisations across sectors. Additionally, with the integration of Microsoft's Azure OpenAI service, organisations will be able to leverage a suite of GenAI solutions for automating customer service, content creation, and predictive analytics. Azure Power BI is a self-service analytics solution that enables businesses to visualise data, share insights, and embed them into their apps or websites. This tool will support businesses in making informed decisions. Meanwhile, Azure Data Lake Storage and Snowflake will facilitate the storage and management of large datasets, as well as real-time analytics, across the target markets of this partnership: UAE, KSA, Qatar, and Egypt. These solutions from Microsoft combined with e& enterprise's comprehensive suite of hybrid cloud solutions aim to drive seamless digital transformation, as part of this strategic alliance. e& enterprise's Cloud Strategy and Advisory services will help organisations design tailored adoption strategies, while Migration and Adoption will ensure smooth transitions with minimal disruption. By providing organisations with Managed Cloud Services, and Cloud Security, e& enterprise will empower organisations to drive long-term efficiency and safeguard data, ensuring compliance and resilience. To promote responsible and ethical AI adoption, the partnership will implement Microsoft's Responsible AI principles and framework and e&'s Responsible AI Framework across all its development and deployment stages. This aligns with both entities' shared commitment to prioritising data privacy, transparency, and compliance with corporate and national policies. About e& enterprise: e& enterprise is a digital transformation leader supporting governments and large-scale organisations in building and scaling their digital core. Through optimising operations, enhancing customer engagement, and data-driven decision-making, we enable seamless, sustainable, and secure transitions into the evolving digital world. Currently operating in the UAE, KSA, Egypt, Oman, Türkiye, Qatar, and South Africa, e& enterprise brings cutting-edge digital scalable solutions designed to deliver tangible business value and address the unique challenges faced by organisations and executives across industries. With a proven track record as a trusted digital transformation partner, technical expertise, and the ability to deploy and manage complex solutions, e& enterprise provides collaborative tailored solutions that empower customers to navigate their end-to-end digital transformation journey.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Former Slack CEO Lidiane Jones Joins Silversmith Capital Partners as Senior Advisor
BOSTON, May 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silversmith Capital Partners, a growth equity firm focused on supporting the best entrepreneurs in technology and healthcare, today announced that Lidiane Jones, an accomplished technology executive and former CEO of Slack and Bumble, has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor. Lidiane brings more than two decades of deep leadership, technical and product experience, having held senior roles at some of the world's most innovative technology companies. With a proven track record of delivering impactful products across enterprise scalability, machine learning, and consumer productivity, Lidiane will bring valuable industry insight, strategic guidance, and investment perspective to Silversmith and its portfolio companies. "Having known Lidiane for many years, I've long admired her technical expertise, product intuition, and ability to lead at scale," said Jim Quagliaroli, Managing Partner at Silversmith Capital Partners. "From her early days as a software engineer at Microsoft to leading category-defining companies like Slack and Bumble, Lidiane has consistently demonstrated world-class leadership. We're thrilled to welcome her to Silversmith as a Senior Advisor and look forward to the impact she will have across the firm and our portfolio." A seasoned CEO, Lidiane most recently served as CEO of Bumble. Prior to that, she was appointed CEO of Slack following its acquisition by Salesforce, transitioning from her executive leadership role within Salesforce to guide Slack's integration and future direction. During her tenure, she also led efforts to bring generative AI into workplace collaboration. Before taking the helm at Slack, Lidiane held several senior positions at Salesforce, including Executive Vice President and General Manager of Commerce Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Marketing Cloud, where she played a key role in driving product innovation and customer engagement. Earlier in her career, she spent four years at Sonos leading software product experiences, and 13 years at Microsoft, where she began as a software engineer on Excel and rose to lead major initiatives across Office, Azure Machine Learning, and enterprise management and oversaw several of the company's post-acquisition integration efforts. "It's an exciting time to be working with growth-stage companies as they lead, scale and innovate," said Lidiane Jones. "I'm honored to join Silversmith as a Senior Advisor and look forward to supporting entrepreneurs who are building the next generation of market-leading technology businesses." About Silversmith Capital Partners Founded in 2015, Silversmith Capital Partners is a Boston-based growth equity firm with $3.3 billion of capital under management. Silversmith's mission is to partner with and support the best entrepreneurs in growing, profitable technology and healthcare companies. Representative investments include ActiveCampaign, Appfire, Apryse, DistroKid, Iodine Software, LifeStance Health, Onbe, and Webflow. For more information, including a full list of portfolio investments, visit or follow the firm on LinkedIn. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Kate CastleSilversmith Capital Partnerskate@ Sign in to access your portfolio
