Tamdeed Projects and Etisalat Facilities Management, subsidiaries of Etisalat Services Holding, highlighted the latest trends and best practices for powering digital transformation in smart cities and smart buildings at the recently concluded 2019 BICSI Middle East & Africa (MEA) Conference and Exhibition.

The conference was held at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the theme ‘From AI to Zettabytes: A Connected Future!’ It featured keynotes, a panel discussion, and technical presentations by international experts sharing the latest advancements in the world of structured cabling infrastructures, extra low voltage (ELV) systems and Information and Communications Technology (ICT).

Tamdeed Projects and Etisalat Facilities Management (eFM) were the event’s exclusive diamond-level sponsors. The participation of both entities reinforces their commitment to support the ELV, ICT and communications network community and promoting innovation within all aspects of telecom network and smart city solutions.

Tareq Salman, General Manager, Tamdeed Projects, delivered a presentation on ‘Tamdeed’s transformation journey from passive to active technologies’. Tamdeed’s vision is to be the leading strategic partner in value-added communications networks. Salman shared insights into Tamdeed’s journey from a fiber optic solution provider to an ELV and ICT player.

Eng. Ali Hassan Abdulla Al Harmoodi, General Manager, eFM, presented “eFM – The Future of FM”, highlighting the company’s skilled workforce, diversified industry knowledge, smart and integrated facilities management offerings, IoT, cloud, and AI-based solutions, and reliable technology ecosystems, among others.

The conference hosted an exhibit hall with over 40 exhibiting companies, a BICSI Theatre where companies gave short presentations on their latest innovations, and a Technology Showcase featuring new products, projects, and services from multiple exhibitors.

Tamdeed showcased its broad portfolio of integrated OSP (Outside Plant – outdoor fiber optic infrastructures), Telecom, ELV and ICT solutions and services in the UAE, while eFM presented innovative Smart Training Rooms, Smart Meeting Rooms, and the integration with various building management and automation systems.

The conference was organised by Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI), a professional association supporting the advancement of the information and communications technology (ICT) community covering the spectrum of voice, data, electronic safety & security, extra low voltage, audio & video technologies and project management.