The Symantec EMEA Visionary Awards recognize Technology thought leaders for their innovative use of Symantec products and services to protect infrastructure and critical data.
Osman Sultan, CEO, du, said: “With his in depth domain expertise and professional capabilities, Walid Kamal has successfully contributed to safeguarding and improving du’s security posture. He has effectively developed a framework of real-time security compliance, monitoring, reporting and control by optimally using the organisation’s resources."
“We are proud of Kamal and congratulate him on adding yet another feather to his cap of achievements. We wish him continued success and look forward to more of his valuable contribution to du in the future as well.”
Kevin Isaac, Regional Director, Middle East and North Africa, Symantec, said: “du’s image in the UAE market is one of a young energetic company in tune with customers who seek confidence in their connected world. We have in Walid Kamal a customer who understands security as integral to his organisation’s business processes. As a result, du has achieved high standards of security with automation and strong policies. At the same time, its Technology professionals can focus on adding value to du’s business.”
Walid Kamal joined du in 2005 with over 18 years experience in the area of technology including security and compliance, risk management and operations in various industry segments. He is also the proud recipient of the 2006 Sheikh Hamdan Award for Distinguished Family. .
The 2008 EMEA Visionary Award winners were announced at Vision and ManageFusion EMEA2008, Symantec’s annual user conference and one of the industry’s leading technology events at The Hague, Netherlands.