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The enhanced partner program holds particular significance in the GCC region, where AI and
virtualisation are strategically important. It contributes to the fostering the growth of these two
advanced technologies in numerous ways.

The modular approachempowers partners to focus on AI-driven solutions, incorporating Red
Hat’s open-source technologies to develop cutting-edge AI applications. This is indisputably
crucial for sectors, including healthcare, finance and smart cities, where AI can pave way for
innovation and increased efficiency.The programadditionally enables partners to offerefficient
virtualisation solutions, thereby improving flexibility and scalability of IT infrastructure in
response to the rising demand for virtualisation in the GCC. This caters to industries such as
education, government and telecommunications, enabling themto adapt their IT infrastructure
seamlessly.

Furthermore, the holistic andecosystem-wide strategy of the program enables partners to work
with a variety of technology vendors and solution providers. This fosters IT modernisation,
allowing businesses to easily adopt AI automation, hybrid cloud, and legacy modernisation.

What aresector-specific benefits of this program?

The upgrades and advancements of the Red Hat’s partner program offer distinctive benefits
across several key sectors in the GCC region. For instance, by using predictive analytics,
personalised treatment plans and effective data management, AI-driven systems can transform
the healthcare industry by enhancing patient care. Virtualisation technologies facilitate scalable
and safe infrastructure for managing enormous volumes of medical data, which are critical for
informed decision-making. Additionally, virtualisation can facilitate safe and effective operation of
financial services, allowing quicker transactions and better resource management, while AI can
revolutionise fraud detection, customer service and investment strategies.

Integration of AI and virtualisation is also vital for the development of smart cities. Combination
of these technologies enable effective resource management, real-time data analysis and
enhanced urban planning.AI can offer personalised learning experiences and enhance
administrative efficiency, while virtualisation technologies offer scalable and adaptable IT
infrastructure for online learning platforms.

Red Hat’s enhanced partner program holdsan enormous potential to revolutionise the GCC
region’sdrive to embrace AIand virtualisation technologies across a range of industries. By
fostering collaboration, offering greater flexibility and ensuring transparency, the program
empowers partners to drive innovation and IT modernisation while guaranteeing the region’s
continued leadership in technological progress. As the region continues its digital transformation
journey, Red Hat’s enhanced partner program will play an instrumental role in shaping a smarter
and more efficient future.

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