THRIVING ON FOCUS

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Updated : March 18, 2015 0:0  ,
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img102Zio Technologies LLC is a leading systems integrator of Audio/Visual (AV) Systems, Security Systems, Telecommunications and IT Solutions. Parag Vadodaria, CEO of Zio Technologies LLC discusses the company’s focus


Discuss the areas of focus for your SI services?

Our areas of focus include A/V, Digital Signange, Security Systems and IT Infrastructure and solutions. We have the capability to execute large and complex projects and are geared to provide turnkey solutions end to end.

Discuss the growth in the various segments you focus on – from AV, CCTV to telephony and IT solutions?

As Dubai is developing itself as tourist and business hub, for all the infrastructure under development is will require most of the above systems. There are good growth opportunities.

Are there any new domains that you intend to expand into like cloud computing integration, Big Data analytics etc?

Zio is working on dynamic business principles and we are always trying to enhance the portfolio of the products/service offering that we offer to the market. Cloud Computing, Data analytics, BMS, Connected Home etc.are the areas of future expansion that we are looking at. For instance, we already offer analytics in security systems but we are going to extend that for Digital Signange and various other systems.

Which are the strongest customer segments for you? Do you see investments into ICT infrastructure rising?

We have a major customers in all the segments as we provide a large portfolio of services we are able to address need of all the segments we cater to. But we see a good growth in hospitality, retail and education sectors.

What have been recent milestones for the company in terms of large projects deployed?

Zio is involved in some of the most prestigious projects in this regions. Recently we handed over Cleveland Clinic and Yas Mall in Abudhabi. These are the landmark projects for our industry and Zio was able to provide a vast range of services. Currently we are awarded Habtoor City projects for all the 3 hotels (st. Regis, Westin and W).

Discuss the focus on technical certifications for engineers on an ongoing basis? Do you think that is a challenge as you keep bringing in new Technologies?

This is the only way forward. Any company in this fields need to constantly upgrade certifications and keep training their team. AS technology is changing rapidly and to keep pace with the modern requirements we must focus on certification and develop a strong IP inside organization to be effective.

Do you also focus on markets outside the UAE?

There are good opportunities in the MENA region and Dubai is considered as gateway to the Middle East we are working on some very good projects in GCC and Africa. We have a presence in Bahrain and Iraq. We also plan to grow our business in Qatar, KSA and Oman.

What is the edge that the company has when compared to competition in the AV segment?

There are many companies doing ICT solutions and most of our competitors pitch through the IT domain. We have advantages being seen as an A/V company and we have strong capabilities to offer solutions in-house whereas most of the IT companies outsource their AV requirements.

Hence, we feel Zio has positioned itself in a special niche in the industry and is successful in getting awarded some very prestigious projects.