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Nikos has more than 29 years’ experience in the local IT Channel industry. He is now responsible for sales in all business sectors and managing the relationship of Cisco Systems with the Cisco Partners in Greece, Cyprus and Malta. Prior to his current position, he has held various other roles within Cisco, including Area Manager, Enterprise Accounts Sales Manager, SMB Sales Manager, Partner Account Manager etc. He was honoured with the “Manager’s Excellence Award” in 2022 and in 20148, “Cisco Channel Account Manager of the Year for EMEAR in 2003” and “Channel Account Manager of the Year for Greece” in 1999. He has also played a key role in ensuring continuous business growth; profitability and increase market penetration through direct coverage and network Channels. Nikos has studied Electrical Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens and graduated from the Post Graduate in Business Administration programme of the Hellenic Management, finance, negotiations and marketing business methodologies.

Enrico Mercadante leads the Architecture Specialists team as well as the Innovation initiatives for South Europe at Cisco. He previously led Cisco Italy initiatives around innovation, architecture and digital transformation. Before he had the responsibility of the technical presales team in Southern Europe and the development of the company's cloud business in that region. Enrico has also been a Systems Architect and Presales Manager for Cisco's local operator telecom customers in Italy. Before joining Cisco in 2000, Enrico worked at Ericsson as Product Manager for Radio Access over IP in Stockholm and as a Systems Architect in Italy. He graduated in Engineering with a major in Telecommunications at "Università la Sapienza" in Rome.

George has over 25 years of experience in ICT, holding a B.Eng in Computer Engineering and an MSc in Communications Systems. He spent 14 years in senior regional ICT roles within multinational organizations. Since 2014, he has led Cyprus' National Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Services. In 2018, he also took on the responsibility of the Network and Information Security Authority, overseeing the establishment and operation of the National CSIRT. Additionally, he manages the National Cybersecurity Certification Authority and the National Coordination Center for Cybersecurity. George is a board member of BEREC and the European Cybersecurity Competence Center (ECCC).

Nikolas Anastasiou is the Director of Business Solutions and Services of Logicom Solutions, focusing in providing software solutions and advisory services around Digital Transformation, Data, Analytics and AI. Nikolas has also served as Head of Analytics and Digital of the Business Consulting Services of the company. Before joining Logicom Solutions, Nikolas has co-founded and served as Technology Director at Emergent Systems, specializing in providing analytics and business intelligence services in the financial sector. Nikolas holds BSc, MSc and PhD degrees, starting with mathematics and specializing in computing, from Imperial College London. He also obtained an MBA degree from CIIM where he also served for over 3 years as visiting faculty, teaching Data Mining, Decision-Making and Visualization.

 

Angeliki has been with Cisco as a Systems Engineer since 2020. She is covering the Enterprise Accounts in Greece and she is now responsible for Cisco Wireless technologies for Greece, Cyprus and Malta business sector. Prior to joining Cisco she has worked for KapschTrafficCom in Vienna, Austria. Angeliki has studied Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in National Technical University of Athens and holds several Cisco Certifications such as CCNP and Devnet Professional.

Marilena Kallenou is the Presales Manager of Logicom Solutions. She joined Logicom Solutions in 2009 and since 2018 she is leading the team of Presales Consultants, helping transform and modernize the infrastructure of our customers with leading edge technologies. She holds a BA in Electrical and Computer Engineering from National Technical University of Athens

I entered the professional world of Information Technology and Network Engineering and Security right after graduating with my M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering in 1998, from the Southern Illinois University. Starting my career in a major ISP in the United States I was fortunate to have a direct involvement, initially supporting and later designing most technologies and services, as they were put into operation and introduced to the public, like ATM, Frame Relay, Ethernet, streaming, IP telephony and conferencing, firewalling and VPN. I am part of the network engineering and security team of the Cyprus University of Technology since 2005.

George has more than 20 years experience in the IT industry. He has been with Cisco as a Systems Engineer since 2007. He is now responsible for Cisco enterprise networking technology for Greece, Malta and Cyprus business sector. Prior to joining Cisco he has worked for Orange UK as an IN Design Engineer, and Athens International Airport as a Telecommunications Project Leader. George has studied Telecommunications Engineering at the University of Essex and holds an MSc in Communications Systems and Signal Processing from the University of Bristol.

Konstantina Syntila is the Cisco Cyber Security Sales Specialist Leader for Cisco Greece, Cyprus and Malta and she is responsible for Sales of the Cisco Security Products and Solutions in those markets. She joined Cisco in 2007. She has experience of 23 years in the IT industry. She worked as a Presales Consultant Architect with all Service Providers in Greece, Cyprus and Malta and was part of various Cisco teams in South and Eastern Europe. She has experience with Service Provider Networking, Enterprise Networking Technologies and Cisco Security Solutions. She holds a BSC and MSC in Computer Science and Telecommunications from Department of Informatics and Telecommunications of UOA. She also holds and an MBA from AUEB and CISSP certification.

Evi Kechagia is a Cybersecurity Technical Solutions Architect for Cisco Greece, Cyprus and Malta helping businesses and organizations to design their security architecture and solve complex technical challenges. Evi, has an extensive experience in different projects and costumer environments since prior to her current role, she was the responsible engineer for the technical design and pre-sales activities for all Public Sector projects in Greece, involving Enterprise Networking, Security, Collaboration and Data Center technologies since 2019. On top, Evi is the technical leader on Cisco’s Digital Transformation & Skills Center (DT&S) in Thessaloniki and is the official spokesperson in her field of expertise. Evi has been with Cisco since 2018 and prior to her joining the local team, she successfully completed the Cisco Sales Associate Program, a highly sophisticated 1-year training program for top-talent graduates offered by Cisco. Before joining Cisco, she worked as a sales engineer for two years at Professional Services company, as well as a teacher for computer science studies. Evi holds a masters (MSc.) degree in International Business and Management from ALBA Graduate Business School and an bachelors (BSc.) Degree in Computer Systems Engineering from University of West Attica. Additionally, she has earned the CCNP Routing & Switching and DevNet Associate Cisco certifications.

Fotis is a Solution Engineer in Cisco covering Greece, Cyprus, Malta and the Balkans for all Data center products (Nexus switches, MDS switches and UCS servers) and related technologies. He has more than 15 years of working experience in operating and designing Data Center Networks. Fotis holds a BSc degree in Electronic engineering from Technical University of Piraeus and an MSc in Digital Communications & Networks from University of Piraeus.

Dimitris brings over 19 years of IT experience to his role as a Product Sales Specialist in Collaboration at Cisco. His diverse background includes position in sales and account management, as well as a Network & Collaboration Engineer with two Cisco Gold Partners. He holds an MBA and an MSc from Athens University of Economics & Business and the University of Southampton, respectively. My professional development is complemented by a robust portfolio of Cisco certifications and specializations.

George Sotiropoulos is the Cisco Collaboration Solutions Engineer for Greece, Cyprus, Malta. With over 18 years of working experience in ICT sector, he is responsible for delivering Presales, Design and Consulting Services for Cisco Collaboration Products, including On-Prem and Cloud Calling, Customer Engagement Platforms and Collaboration Video-Endpoints.  In addition to Cisco Professional Certifications and Specializations,  George holds a BEng in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Brunel University of London, UK and an MSc in Communications, Computers and Human Centred Systems from Birmingham University, UK.

Experienced ICT leader with Energy industry experience. Builds high-performing teams, crafts strategy, and leads company transformation. Delivers innovative solutions to the market.

Responsible for growing service sales business in Greece, Cyprus & Malta for all customer verticals, leading services sales strategy, initiatives, innovation, processes and programs to help customers on their business transformation path. 25 years experience in ICT, 18 years in Cisco, helping customers and partners to get the full value of IT investment, achieve IT vision faster, define and drive business outcomes.

Responsible for growing the professional services business in Greece, Cyprus Malta and Israel and also responsible for growing the security professional services business in all countries of South Europe. Throughout my 10 years in Cisco I’m passionate to provide the best assistance to our customers by working with them together, discussing the next steps and provide them solutions that will help them meet their business needs and accelerate their desired business outcomes.

Logicom Distribution is a leading regional Distributor of Technology products & solutions. The company counts on operational excellence and sound long-term relationships with the world's leading technology vendors to provide its customers with best-in-class products and services, when and where they need them.  Applying the highest standards of professionalism, the company is an indispensable link in the technology supply chain, facilitating mutually beneficial relationships with channel partners. Logicom Distribution operates with more than 600 staff and serves more than 6.000 partners in more than 30 countries in Europe, Middle East, Gulf, North Africa, and Asia.

www.logicom.net

Logicom Solutions, member of the Logicom Group of companies, is one of the leading technology companies in the region and the digital transformation partner of choice for many Public and Private Organizations in Cyprus, Greece and Malta. Logicom Solutions provides end-to-end technology solutions and services spanning from strategic ideation and crafting of a digital vision to supporting organizations realize value through the right execution and implementation of technology projects. A partner of some of the most innovative technology companies in the world, companies like CISCO, Microsoft and Accenture, Logicom Solutions helps organizations transform and remain relevant and competitive in a new digital world.

https://solutions.logicom.net/  

Eximprod is a Group of Companies that offers a complex portfolio of automation solutions, electrical design and consultancy, and development and production of equipment for electrical installations with voltages 0.4 – 400 kV, including for railways dedicated to the energy field. Our mission is to contribute to a sustainable energy future through solutions and equipment developed with responsibility and passion to ensure accessible and safe energy. Recognized for an innovative spirit, Eximprod constantly invests in the development of state-of-the-art products and solutions and focuses on the quality of products at all stages of their life to create a complete portfolio necessary for the safety, efficiency, resilience, and reliability of the transmission and distribution networks of energy. Eximprod is a group of companies supported by a valuable and dedicated team, passionate about innovation and oriented towards solutions of about 400 employees. You can learn more about Eximprod at www.eximprod.ro or https://www.linkedin.com/company/eximprod-grup/

www.eximprod.ro

Hellenic Technical Enterprises Ltd was founded in 1976, and is part of the Hellenic Mining Group of Companies. At its founding, the company had a focus of the telecommunication industry, offering products and solutions to the region’s telecommunication providers. Over the years Hellenic Technical Enterprises has expanded into the Information and Communication Technology industry, and diversified into electromechanical services. The relentless focus on engineering quality for all its products and services is the hallmark of its success and growth. On this solid foundation, Hellenic Technical Enterprises Ltd is building a better tomorrow. And, after more than 44 years of growth and experience, Hellenic Technical Enterprises continues its successful path.  The Company has a presence in all cities of Cyprus, and is one of the most respected companies in the region. Our portfolio of products, solutions and services, as well as the body of knowledge accumulated throughout the years, are continually refined and expanded.

www.hte.com.cy

Established in 2005, Simplex is the pioneer of the data center industry in Cyprus and a leading enterprise IT integrator, certified partner of global technology vendors. Operating LIM1 in Limassol back in 2007 and LCA1 (Cyprus’ largest and most advanced date center) in Larnaca at the end of 2020, Simplex is the only carrier-neutral operator in Cyprus with two world-class facilities at diverse locations.  With an unprecedented SLA-backed availability of 99.999% and a record of zero downtime since 2007, testament to the company’s service and operational excellence, our facilities offer unparalleled reliability, security and flexibility while a rich interconnection ecosystem promotes quick and easy peering to address any client’s requirements. All services of the company are certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2022, ISO 14001:2015 and EMAS (EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme), demonstrating the company’s commitment to quality, security and sustainability. Delivering the full spectrum of carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection services along with a complete portfolio of enterprise IT solutions including servers, storage, virtualization, network, security and collaboration and offering unrivalled award-winning customer experience, Simplex drives innovation and helps enterprises from around the world and various industries through their digital transformation journey, unleashing the potential of data while remaining flexible, secure and competitive. For more information about Simplex please visit www.simplex.com.cy.

   

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IMH is a leading Corporate Events, Media, Business Intelligence and Networking organisation with a vast annual agenda of over 300 conferences, business forums, exhibitions, investment summits, client events and business awards ceremonies. Organised by IMH in Cyprus and abroad, these are considered to be Cyprus’ largest business and professional networking platforms. Our Business Media Department publishes Cyprus’ two most popular monthly business magazines– IN Business and GOLD –and two digital media platforms, IN Business News and CBN (Cyprus Business News) with their Daily Newsletters providing executives with news and updates on the local business and economic landscape, in Greek and English respectively. Our Consumer Media Department operates REPORTER, one of the country's most popular news portals, as well as SUPER FM, Cyprus’ Number 1 Greek music radio station. IMH also participates in Cyprus Government, EU and other international organisations’ projects and programmes www.imhbusiness.com

IN Business News (inbusinessnews.com), the ultimate business news portal in Cyprus. It brings users daily, minute-by-minute news of the Cypriot market and of businesses in every sector of the economy. Over 60,000 executives, managers, and entrepre­neurs use it on a daily basis for its all-round, authoritative reporting.

The IN Business Daily Newsletter has established itself as the main source of news for thousands of executives. It is delivered every day via e-mail to 60,000 opinion leaders in the world of business.

The English-speaking white-collar communi­ty of Cyprus, which includes well over 50,000 entrepreneurs, managers and professionals, has been growing fast in recent years. Its members work­ in diverse sectors, including Shipping, Financial Services, ICT, Gaming, Media, Communications, Trading, Insur­ance, Supply Chain, etc. In 2023, building on the success of GOLD, the only monthly English-language business magazine in Cyprus, IMH launched CBN (Cyprus Business News), a new English-language portal, app and newsletter focused on business and investment. This new and ex­citing portal aims to become the daily source of information on business in Cyprus for all English-speaking professionals based on the island, as well as for hundreds of thousands of professionals all over the world wishing to do business with Cyprus. Through strategic collaborations with relevant bodies and organisations, CBN gathers the corporate news of all foreign companies and investments in Cyprus and disseminates it to the broader reading public.

The CBN Daily Newsletter is delivered daily via e-mail.

REPORTER has made a splash in Cyprus’ digital media thanks to its combination of news and reporting the latest developments through its own exclusive brand of people-centered and social reporting. Following its launch, within a very short period of time Its team of journalists had made it the third most viewed news Portal in Cyprus.

GOLD was first published in 2011 as the first monthly English-language business magazine in Cyprus. Today, it not only consistently promotes good business practices, focusing on the promotion of Cyprus as an international business centre, but has a unique readership, comprising High Net Worth Individ­uals, executives of international companies, and English-speaking Cypriot and non-Cypriot busi­nessmen and women.