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Cisco will host in Bahrain its industry-accredited Networkers for the first time in the Middle East. Aimed at training, education and networking, the event will take place at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir from March 28 to 31.
Cisco Networkers conferences are unique and compelling forums that provide information and communications technology (ICT) professionals with in-depth technical demonstrations, networking opportunities and glimpses of current and future trends.
The events offer the perfect ICT educational and networking opportunity to enhance business growth.
Why did Cisco choose Bahrain for the high-profile event?
Cisco feels that Bahrain is a strategic country for Cisco in the Gulf region and an excellent place to do business. As a strong financial centre with excellent transport links, a robust regulatory framework and a rich culture, it is an ideal destination to host networkers.
Bahrain's progressive telecommunications regulatory environment is encouraging the nation, and its citizens, to harness the power of the network, to strengthen Bahrain's global competitiveness and help maximise the development of its national talent.
Cisco has already chosen to locate its IT hub for the Gulf Cooperation Countries in Manama.
Moreover, Networkers Bahrain 2010 has been developed in collaboration with the government of Bahrain and with the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander.
It represents a key milestone for Cisco in terms of furthering its commitment and ongoing investment in the Middle East.
Cisco already enjoys a strong relationship with the Bahraini government and recently opened its latest Middle East office at the Bahrain Financial Harbour.
Cisco gives 10 good reasons why visitors should attend and experience first-hand the event's theme - 'Knowledge is Power'.
They include networking, education, training, world of solutions exhibition, opportunities to meet, talk and collaborate and enhancing business growth.
The event gives an opportunity to meet more than 2,000 key technical and business decision makers from one's industry peers from across the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Cisco Networkers Bahrain 2010 will also provide a great opportunity to meet with the engineers who design and develop Cisco solutions to discuss one's specific challenges and explore potential solutions to help one's business.
With over 200 sessions delivering innovation technology content covering Cisco's technologies solutions and architecture, Cisco Networkers Bahrain 2010 will provide education and training to information and communications technology (ICT) professionals through compelling forums with in-depth technical demonstrations, networking opportunities and glimpses of current and future ICT trends.
Participants can also use the opportunity to improve their career prospects and become a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or CCNA Security.
Cisco Networkers Bahrain 2010 is not just one conference but five unique programmes running in parallel, over three days tailored to the different technology needs of the attendees.
Cisco alongside more than 45 strategic partners will showcase the latest in innovative technology solutions.
Attending IT, networking and communications professionals will get the opportunity to meet, talk, learn and collaborate, share case studies about some of the most exciting technology innovations available. "It's a Physical Version of Facebook" says Nick Earle, SVP, Services European Markets, Cisco.
The event will also include an awards ceremony recognising outstanding companies that embrace innovation in business and technology.
The global theme for Cisco Networkers 2010 is 'Knowledge Is Power.' During this event, attendees will have the opportunity to build on their knowledge and skills through in-depth technical seminars, breakout sessions, demonstrations and hands-on training.
Keynotes, breakout sessions and case studies at the event will demonstrate to delegates how to bring enhanced value to companies businesses and provide will also share insights into how to stay competitive in the current economic climate.
The event will also provide delegates with a vision into current and future trends, essential to driving informed business decisions.
Networkers Bahrain is the best place to meet more than 300 of the world's renowned experts who will be available to answer all your questions about technology. Visitors will have the chance to troubleshoot specific technical challenges and receive high level, detailed insights.
Also presented will be TelePresence in real-time, Cisco's powerful "in person" videoconferencing solution and WebEx, the fully-integrated online meeting place.
This is in addition to an engaging keynote programme encompassing a unique holographic Cisco TelePresence experience incorporating senior Cisco executive speakers and high-level government guest speakers.
