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• Recent ICT Trends and New Technology in Business• The Office of the Future: Towards a Next-generation Workplace• Modern Data & Analytics Architecture• What exactly is Cognitive Computing – Making Big Data Simple • The Mobile Experience Today and Tomorrow• An Intelligent IoT (Internet of Things) to Simplify Things• Next-generation Business Models: Embracing Digitalization and Moving Forward

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The Information and Communication Technol-ogy (ICT) industry has evolved greatly over the last century. Modern society and businesses alike have come to significantly depend on the technologies and services this sector provides. No matter the size of a business, technology has both tangible and intangible benefits that help the organization make money and produce the results customers expect. Technological infrastructure affects the culture, efficiency and relationships of a business and with this in mind must make a visible effort to incorporate modern technology practices in their everyday workings.

At i ts 8 th ed i t ion, the In format ion and Communication Technology Conference & Exhibition remains the leading industry event in Cyprus aimed to gather together all industry stakeholders – including government, businesses, multinationals, professionals and academia – to discuss recent trends and developments in the field, as well as the challenges facing the ICT industry globally and locally. By inviting visionary leaders to present the latest cutting-edge global trends, the event seeks to break the barriers and cultivate higher aspirations at all levels. The 8th Information and Communication Technology Conference & Exhibition aspires to promote a more sustainable entrepreneurship environment in Cyprus to help drive innovation.

The conference is addressed to professionals and more specifically senior executives from the following:• Businesses• Stores and Department Stores• Supermarkets• Clinics and Hospitals• Banks and other financial institutions• Accounting/audit/tax firms• Law firms• Insurance companies• IT and ICT companies• Relevant governmental bodies and associations

Thursday, 21 June 2018Hilton Park Hotel, Nicosia, Cyprus The conference will be conducted in English.

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08:30 – 09:00 Registrations

09:00 – 09:10 Introduction by the Chairman/Chairwoman

09:10 – 09:20 Welcome Address Aris Anastasiades, Chairman, Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA)

09:20 – 09:30 Welcome Address Costas Agrotis, Chairman, Cyprus Computer Society

09:30 – 10:00 Recent ICT Trends and New Technology in Business Over the last couple of decades, we have witnessed a torrent of technological advances which have greatly disrupted traditional business dealings. This presentation will provide an overview of the latest trends and developments in the Information & Communication Technology (ICT) industry and introduce new emerging technologies that are shaping future business strategies.

Geoff White, Technology Journalist, UK

10:00 – 10:30 A Balance of Intelligence, Machine and Human for the Future WorkplaceWith superior cognitive capabilities of machines augmenting the congenital emotional intelligence of humans, a perfect mix can be reached. So how can we prepare, at home and at work, to take advantage of AI & ML, viewing it as an ally not a foe? A balance of intelligence is what’s required, knowing how to apply and utilize each other’s strengths and weaknesses for the common good of the whole. We will take a look at what that entails.

Yuval Dvir, Head of Online Scaled Partnerships, Google Cloud, UK

10:30 – 11:00 Transforming Business with AI – Accelerating Marketing / Customer Service Transformation Digital transformation has been reshaping our world and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the next phases of capability being unlocked by this transformation. Advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are giving rise to computing systems that can see, hear, learn and reason, creating new opportunities to improve and achieve a more sustainable future. One application of AI is in the area of Customer Service, where organizations can now create and deliver rich conversational support solutions across multiple channels and improve support team productivity thanks to intelligent customer-facing virtual assistants that support live agents and conversation management. The presentation will cover the principles that Microsoft believes should govern the development and deployment of AI.Margarita Areteou, Cloud & Enterprise Senior Marcoms Manager (Central Eastern Europe), Microsoft, Greece

11:00 – 11:30 The Office of the Future: Towards a Next-generation Workplace Join broadcaster and technologist LJ Rich on an exploration of the tech trends that will change how every workplace works. Find out how watching consumer tech habits can help businesses plan for the future. Commute from the comfort of your seat to the future of the office, from autonomous machines to augmented intelligence, the evolution of the Internet of Things and the next phase in Virtual Reality.LJ Rich, Technologist, Inventor, Broadcaster, UK

11:30 – 11:40 Questions & Answers

11:40 – 12:10 Networking Coffee Break

12:10 – 12:40 DevOps with Containers – From Hype to Reality Applications are not just “running the business in the background” anymore. Applications are considered critical as they have a direct impact on business competition, revenue and overall success and even survival. In fact we see applications that are actually disrupting entire markets today. DevOps and Containers technology enable enterprises to deliver better customer and business value by standardizing on automated, continuous, and rapid development and deployment processes for software. How intuitive would it be for you to implement this in your organization?Amir Zipory, Senior Solutions Architect, Red Hat, Israel

12:40 – 13:10 AI-enabled ERP: Redefining the Future of the Business SoftwareYour company’s ERP is playing an integral role in how your business operates, from accounting, to sales, and everything in between. Therefore, it only follows that AI-enabled ERP would influence all the areas of your organization. In an AI enabled ERP, Data collection is becoming pervasive, automatic and non-intrusive, instead of spotty, manual and requiring high levels of interaction. Natural language input will soon decrease the need for manually intensive UI. Increasingly, computers will proactively support decision-making. The interface of the future is the NO InterfaceTheo Granis, Product Specialist & I.T. Consultant, SoftOne Technologies, Greece

13:10 – 13:20 Questions & Answers

13:20 – 13:30 Closing Remarks by the Chairman/Chairwoman

13:30 End of Forum – Networking Cocktail

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Geoff White, Technology Journalist, UKGeoff White shines light onto the technology that is changing our world for the better...and sometimes worse. An award-winning television news journalist at Channel 4 and an engaging keynote speaker, he unveils a hidden world to audiences, elaborating on the latest developments in everything from cybercrime and cybersecurity, to internet dating and cutting-edge hardware.

Yuval Dvir, Head of Online Scaled Partnerships, Google Cloud, UKA Business Transformation leader with hands-on experience on how to manage technology, people, data and products to lead real change, innovation and growth in global organizations. Yuval is experienced in building and leading high performance teams through the challenges organizations face when dealing with digital transformation, scale and innovation. By leveraging technology, human behaviour and the cultural dynamics in the workplace, his teams drive a habit and behavioural change that promotes a more holistic, data-driven, user centric and agile mindset in people, leading to a scalable and sustainable growth for the organization. Currently at Google, Yuval has previously led the business transformation at Skype and Microsoft. Yuval holds a B.S.c from the Technion - Israel’s Institute of Technology and an M.B.A from INSEAD Business School in France and Singapore. Currently working towards his MSc in Neuroscience at King’s College London.

Margarita Areteou, Cloud & Enterprise Senior Marcoms Manager (Central Eastern Europe), Microsoft, GreeceMargarita Areteou joined Microsoft in 2015 and today is the Cloud & Enterprise Senior Marcoms Manager for Microsoft’s Central Eastern Europe Marketing Organization. She is responsible for all the digital marketing activities of Azure, Data & AI services for 33 countries in the CEE Region. Prior to this role, she was the Office 365 Business Group Lead for Greece, Cyprus Malta. For 18 years she worked in Mobile Telecoms starting her career in Vodafone Greece as a Business Planning Analyst in the Finance department. She moved to Consumer Marketing in 2005 until 2014. She was also responsible for Mobile Data at Wind Hellas before she moved to Microsoft. She holds a BSc in Management Science from Kent University (UK) and a MSc in Operational Research from Lancaster University (UK).

LJ Rich, Technologist, Inventor, Broadcaster, UKTechnologist, sound designer, inventor and NASA Datanaut LJ Rich is well known for presenting on the BBC’s flagship technology show ‘Click’. Her talks on creativity, innovation and technology often involve unexpected connections, and nearly always involve audience interaction. She has visited hundreds of startups and businesses across the planet. LJ’s interviewed everyone from founders and CEOs (including Twitter, Raspberry Pi, Apple, Google, Barclays) to Academic Innovators (MIT, Tokyo Tech, IIT) and Rockstar Royalty (Brian May, Stevie Wonder). She has a masters in Music from Christ Church Oxford, and adores music technology, science fiction, japanese food and recreational lockpicking.

Amir Zipory, Senior Solutions Architect, Red Hat, IsraelAmir Zipory is a regional senior solutions architect at Red Hat. The purpose of his job is to architect solutions using the Red Hat portfolio with a focus on Cloud, DevOps and Middleware. Amir has many years of experience in product engineering and IT management and possesses a strong technical background with a record of successfully delivering complex software applications and products. Amir is a Mathematics & Computer Science graduate and holds a Masters in Business Administration. His motto and personal responsibility is to create a customer-partner-vendor win-win situation.

Theo Granis, Product Specialist & I.T. Consultant, SoftOne Technologies, GreeceTheo Granis started his career in Business Software over a decade ago, when he began his activity as an ERP integrator, Developer and I.T. consultant on the international SME market. He has been a product specialist in SoftOne for the last 4 years, as a member of the R&D and International Business Unit of SoftOne Technologies. He believes the evolution of Business Software can be boosted using “Social Network like” approach, focusing on conversational user interfaces that enable the intuitive interaction with data and business processes.

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MTN Cyprus, part of the MTN Group which serves over 230 million customers in 22 countries, was the first provider in Cyprus to deliver integrated ICT solutions, including advanced Telecommunications and IT services. With a full range of IT, Cloud and Hosting products, MTN Cyprus can support all the strategic technological needs and overall growth of any business. MTN Cyprus has already been established as a leading technology consultant for enterprises seeking to stand out amid the fierce competition while significantly minimising costs by fully utilising some of today’s most advanced technology.

Founded in 2004 as a small computer repair and IT services company in Cyprus, IBS has evolved into one of the most respected information technology firms on the island, offering a comprehensive and complete suite of services and technology solutions for every kind and size of business or organization in Cyprus and abroad. IBS was the first company in Cyprus to offer extensive cloud services (since 2007) and in 2015 it was acquired by MTN.

SoftOne is one of Europe’s most dynamic software vendors, focusing in the development of ERP, CRM, Mobile Solutions and innovative Cloud Services. SoftOne delivers both on-premise and SaaS solutions for growing midsize and large organizations. Soft1 solutions are powerful, intuitive and simple. They unify business processes across the enterprise, using a single, integrated platform. With more than 17.000 customers in several international markets and a wide Channel Partners Network, SoftOne provides its customers with top quality business software and services. Counting more than 3.000 Cloud installations, SoftOne’s advanced Cloud solutions stand out for their innovation, reliability and effectiveness.

ZEBRA Consultants is an innovative IT company that specializes in software development, infrastructure solutions, consulting services, systems integration and cloud solutions. ZEBRA being the only Red Hat Premier Business Partner in the region, provides qualitative Red Hat Enterprise Linux and JBoss Middleware solutions and services in diverse markets. Our expertise, coupled with our customer driven focus, allows our clients to tackle their technological challenges, boosting up competitiveness and maximizing their potential.

PrimeTel is a leading choice in the Cypriot telecommunications market. The company is equipped with a Landing Station & Data Centre accredited with globally recognized standard ISO/IEC 27001:2013. PrimeTel offers a comprehensive range of ICT solutions for every business and every need. In March 2017 the company was voted by the public as their favorite business in Cyprus and represented Cyprus at the final stage of the European Business Awards 2016 - 2017 Competition. www.primetel.com.cy

As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP (NYSE: SAP) helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device – SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable more than 388,000 business and public sector customers to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably. www.sap.com

A leading and contemporary organization, Cablenet is the only alternative, completely independent telecommunications provider in Cyprus, with its own network, new generation infrastructure, specialized workforce and a fully integrated support system for high performance level services in the telecommunications sector, offering broadband Internet, television services, fixed and mobile telephony for the retail market and a full range of telecommunication services for the corporate market.

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Cyta, is the leading brand in the Cyprus telecommunications sector, providing integrated electronic communication solutions. By taking timely advantage of technological developments and the convergence of telecommunications and IT, Cyta is now the pioneer in quadruple play in Cyprus, offering a broad range of innovative services and ICT solutions to both, the consumer as well as the business market. Since February 2004, Cyta has been Vodafone’s exclusive partner in Cyprus and, consequently, a member of the largest mobile communications network in the world.

Exhibitors

At a time of increasing cyber threats and regulatory pressure, Dexterity Cyber is offering services and solutions from partners at the cutting-edge of the Israeli cyber security ecosystem and with substantial experience in the financial services industry. Our aim is to accelerate your cyber maturity by implementing multiple layers of security controls. We will design and implement your security infrastructure, provide risk assessment, tactical deployment and help prepare your organisation for crisis. We provide solutions for Cloud Security, Application Security, Network Security, Endpoint Security, Database Security, User Awareness Training. Confidence is the biggest service we provide.

Xerographic Systems Ltd was established in 1987 and has been the sole exclusive distributor of Xerox in Cyprus. Xerographic Systems Ltd is a solution driven technology company, committed to customer satisfaction. Xerographic Systems Ltd is an authorized partner of Microsoft, 3CX Phone PBX Solutions, Makerbot 3D Printers and Unibind Systems. Moreover, we offer selected IT services to our clientele. Xerographic Systems Ltd has a very diverse customer portfolio in the corporate sector as well as the commercial printing space. We provide the industry’s broadest portfolio of document technology products, services and software. We provide printing solutions ranging from the home user all the way up to commercial printing houses. All offerings are intended to make life simpler for our customers and help them focus on their core business issues.

PartnerNET is a value-added distributor of IP Telecommunications Products, Video Conferencing Systems, Wired & Wireless Network Solutions and Network Security Products; as well as Cloud Back Up Software. PartnerNET represents some of the largest ICT manufacturers worldwide and offers complete solutions for all businesses. PartnerNET’s objective is to help businesses grow by researching and selecting the most effective technology products and solutions for our channel partners and their customers. PartnerNET is uniquely positioned to address any technology needs and we are focused on our channel partners constantly providing them with flexible, tailor-made and affordable solutions.

For 30 years, ESET has been developing industry-leading IT security software and services for businesses and consumers worldwide. With solutions ranging from endpoint and mobile security to encryption and two-factor authentication, ESET’s high-performance, easy-to-use products give customers the peace of mind to enjoy the full potential of technology. ESET unobtrusively protects and monitors 24 x 7, updating defences in real time to keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. Evolving threats require an evolving IT security company. Backed by R&D centers around the world, ESET is the first IT security company to earn 100 Virus Bulletin VB100 awards for excellence.

MS Electronics is a broadline distributor serving the Cyprus market since 2005. The company offers products and solutions across various industries such as ICT, Audio-visual, Digital TV, Security & Automation. Over 400 professionals trust MS Electronics to meet their daily needs in equipment and accessories from a range of 3000+ products that the company keeps in regular inventory and which can be ordered online via the dedicated B2B e-shop.

With more than 430,000 customers, 26,000 partners and 138,000 employees in more than 195 countries, Oracle is a global provider of enterprise cloud computing, is empowering businesses of all sizes on their journey of digital transformation. Oracle Cloud provides leading-edge capabilities in software as a service, platform as a service, infrastructure as a service, and data as a service. Oracle helps customers develop strategic roadmaps and advance their journey to the cloud from any point: new cloud deployments, legacy environments, and hybrid implementations. For more information, visit www.oracle.com

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IMH is the largest business knowledge and information transfer organisation in Cyprus. Its services include the coordination and running of conferences, seminars and commercial exhibitions, specialist business media publishing and human resources consulting. Every year, IMH organises more than 80 conferences related to every sector of the market, commercial exhibitions and training seminars, and undertakes the entire process of five business award ceremonies. IMH publishes the only dedicated business magazines in Cyprus: the Greek language monthly IN Business and the English-language monthly Gold, which are read by tens of thousands of Cypriot and non-Cypriot professionals, managers and entrepreneurs. It also operates the magazines’ accompanying news portals, the IN Business Portal (www.inbusinessnews.com), the GOLD Portal (www.goldnews.com.cy) and the REPORTER (www.reporter.com.cy). ΙΜΗ also delivers via e-mail the IN Business Daily Newsletter, the GOLD News Daily Newsletter and the REPORTER Newsletter. The IMH Business Development Department bids for tenders published by local public sector bodies, the European Union and other international organisations. Through its activities, ΙΜΗ gives businesses a chance to develop, to network, to find new clients and business associates, to communicate with new audiences and discover growth opportunities. www.imhbusiness.com

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IN Business magazine has a monthly readership of more than 50,000. It is the only monthly business magazine in the Cyprus market that provides an overall approach to all segments of the economy, ranging from retail to services, as well as reporting on new deals, presenting new faces and, generally, all that is going on in the domestic business realm. IN Business has been a pioneer in local business journalism, thanks to its in-depth analysis and its research backed by never-before published facts and figures. www.inbusinessnews.com

A large team of journalists brings the latest news and developments in all areas to this comprehensive news portal. Dedicated to the objective presentation of valid news, with a focus on immediacy, REPORTER is a 24/7 online news and entertainment hub presenting what’s happening in Cyprus and the world. WebTV, audio, infographics and other innovations enrich and enhance the content of the portal, which is optimized for all devices – desktop, laptop, tablet and smartphone. www.reporter.com.cy

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GOLD magazine was founded in 2011 as the first English-language business monthly in Cyprus. Today, it is not only synonymous with the promotion of good business practices but it has a unique and valuable readership of High Net Worth Individuals, international company executives, English-speaking Cypriot and non-Cypriot businessmen and women. GOLD provides a comprehensive and informed overview of the local business scene, the economy and the market and has gained a reputation for its in-depth articles and revealing interviews with key local and international personalities.www.goldnews.com.cy

The Information and Cultural Company “O LOGOS” L.P. established in 1991 under the distinctive title “O LOGOS” Broadcasting Station. On April 26th, 1992 the first pancyprian private television station started broadcasting in Cyprus with the distinctive trademark “O LOGOS”. In September 1999, the “Teletypos”, Hellenic Company, took over the management of “O LOGOS” with the distinctive trademark “MEGA” and began broadcasting on 11/10/1999. Since 1/7/2011, the Holy Archbishopric of Cyprus has taken over the management of the TV Station. MEGA Greece and STAR Greece provide television programs to MEGA which broadcasts under the distinctive trademark “MEGA”. As from 4/9/2017 the TV Station broadcasts under the trademark TV ONE.tvonenews.com.cy

The Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) is a professional, scientific and independent, not-for-profit organization, seeking to develop, promote and serve the ICT sector and professionals. The CCS is the national licensee for the leading international computer skills certification programme ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence). The ECDL is a globally recognized certificate that asserts that the holder has the vital digital skills needed to use computer applications efficiently and to communicate and collaborate effectively in the workplace, school/university and at home.

The Cyprus Information Technology Enterprises Association (CITEA) was established in 1987 and is an active member of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA), DigitalEurope, and the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB). The Association’s objective is to play a determining role in the balanced growth of information technology in the Cyprus economy, acting as the vehicle of change for the development of the information society. The Association is the principal representative of information communication technology (ICT) enterprises on the island and currently numbers over 55 companies-members which cover all areas of the ICT industry.

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The biggest mistake that managers make is to think that they are infallible. I call it “the sick-ness of the chair”

– where you are convinced that you cannot make mistakes and that whatever you do is right. In other words, you don’t listen to anybody and eventually you pay the price.I

have been helped through-out my career by the fact that I had good people around me, on whom I could rely to carry on the business, and my wife and children to sup-port me at home. I relax over

coffee and playing the card game Pi-lotta with my friends. It’s a game that re-laxes me, tests my memory and gives me an opportu-nity to let off steam. I also enjoy good football and a good film. Good food and good wine always help too!

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Having founded His own accountancy firm in tHe private sector as well as serving as a government minister, frixos savvides knows all about good management and effec-tive leadersHip. He believes in listening to tHe opinions of otHers, wHile taking ulti-mate responsibility for crucial decisions, and in leading by example, a principle He saw in practice during His close working relationsHip witH former president glafcos clerides. He also recognises and appreciates tHe value of Having tHe support of col-leagues at work and family at Home.

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support of your family and to feel that your home provides relaxation and peace of mind, serving as a sanctuary of sanity, away from the hectic business life.

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in New York in 2002. It was an unbe-lievable experience which will stay with me for life.

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humble you should become”. Anyone who doesn’t follow this principle will lose touch with the environment and, invariably, end up alone.

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cussion and, perhaps, arguments to formulate principles. But in the end, the decision must be taken by the person who has ultimate re-sponsibility.

TThe object of my pro-fessional admiration is the late President of Cy-prus, Glafcos Clerides. I consider myself for-tunate – almost blessed – to have been given the opportunity to serve such a great man, who was the personification of the principle “lead by example”.

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Frixos Savvides is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in

England and Wales. He set up his own auditing firm, PKF Savvides & Co Ltd, in 1979 but resigned as Managing Partner 20 years later on being appointed Minister of Health, a position he held until

2003. At present he serves as Chairman of Trust International

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