Sukhil Nair, President – UAE, Redington, shared insights into the company’s GITEX showcase and how it is enabling partners and customers to embrace the next phase of digital transformation.
As AI, cloud computing, and automation continue to reshape the technology landscape, Redington is positioning itself at the forefront of this transformation. At GITEX 2025, the company highlighted its evolving focus on real-time AI adoption, cloud-native solutions, and a unique look back at the history of computing innovation.
“This time, our key focus is on AI, cloud computing, and automation”, Nair said. “But what’s unique this year is our ‘mini Intel museum’, we’ve brought one of the earliest PCs ever made and displayed it here”.
The exhibit takes visitors on a journey through computing history, from the earliest devices to the latest AI-powered chipsets. “We’ve set up QR codes so that visitors can scan and learn the history behind each piece”, he shared. “It’s our way of connecting the past with the AI-powered future”.
Nair said the response to Redington’s GITEX showcase has been overwhelmingly positive. “Yesterday morning, when I walked in at 10:30, it was already house full”, he shared. “We’ve had excellent conversations with our collaborating partners and vendors, and it’s been a very resourceful experience”.
Addressing the growing influence of AI, Nair said it’s clear the technology is here to stay. “It’s a given that AI will be around for the long term, and more use cases will continue to evolve”, he said.
He added that while AI has been part of the conversation for years, its adoption is now being driven by real-world use cases. “Three years ago, it was just starting off. Today, there are a lot of real-time applications, and that’s what’s driving adoption”, he noted.
For Redington, the company’s role lies in helping partners bring these solutions to market faster. “The speed to market is key”, Nair emphasised. “We’re collaborating with several AI companies and cloud-native partners to coordinate use cases across industries. Each one is solving different problems, and once these solutions reach end customers, they help solve real challenges”.
When asked about resilience, Nair explained that it stems from solving meaningful problems. “If we are solving real-time problems for customers, those solutions will be replicated and will naturally strengthen resilience”, he said.
He also noted that Redington’s vision aligns closely with the UAE’s national AI and digital transformation goals. “The country has a clear directive of ‘AI First’ and is backing it with strong investments and support for next-generation, cloud-native partners”, he said. “It’s very encouraging. The more use cases and real-time solutions emerge, the more inevitable their adoption becomes”.
Reflecting on Redington’s broader transformation journey, Nair said this is one of the most exciting times for the company. “We are in the right place at the right time”, he remarked. “The UAE’s leadership is forward-looking—their strategies are not just on paper but are being actively implemented. That gives us confidence to align our investments with national initiatives. This growth won’t just add up—it will multiply”.
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