The Software Edge Conference: IBM Driving Business Forward

Menicos Mavrommatis is a senior sales and business leader driving IBM’s technology sales in Cyprus and Malta. With 30 years of experience, he specializes in digital transformation, delivering measurable outcomes. He excels in strategic partnerships, navigating complex projects, and empowering organizations with cutting-edge solutions to accelerate growth and innovation.

Panos is a Data & AI Sales Specialist in IBM, focusing on all the Data, AI & Business Automation portfolio solutions. He has been previously a Technical Sales Specialist for more than 3 years in the Automation Brand, focusing on all the technical activities related with customers PoCs, PoVs, MVPs, as well as in Business Development & Customer Relationship tasks. He has also worked in various other IT & Consulting companies, like Accenture, WIND & Performance Technologies. He holds a Bachelor Degree from the National Technical University of Athens in the Electrical Engineering School, as well as a Master’s Degree from London School of Economics in Management.

Marios Stylianou is the Co-Founder of drastyc, a data, AI, and automation company helping organizations unlock the full value of their data through advanced analytics and intelligent automation. Prior to founding drastyc, Marios spent over 13 years at IBM as an Advisory Technical Specialist, leading complex data and technology transformation initiatives. He holds an MSc in Computer Science from the University of Oxford and a BSc from the University of Warwick. Marios is passionate about data-driven decision-making, process automation, and turning insight into impact.

Theocharis Drakos is the Co-Founder of drastyc, where he leads innovation in data, automation, and digital transformation. With nearly 7 years at IBM in roles spanning strategy consulting, global technology sales, and partner leadership, Theocharis brings deep expertise in aligning technology solutions with business needs. He holds an MSc in Oil and Gas Engineering from The Robert Gordon University and a BSc in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Cyprus. His passion lies in designing intelligent systems that deliver measurable business value.

Elias Petrides is the Professional Services Director at Datatech I.T. Solutions Ltd. A technology expert specializing in highly available infrastructures, Elias excels in designing and implementing mission-critical IT applications. He focuses on scalable architectures for sensitive data at large volumes while strictly adhering to regulatory requirements. With over 30 years of experience in IBM Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions, having worked with FileNet since 1995, he has evolved his expertise to encompass various cutting-edge technologies. His comprehensive understanding of both traditional ECM systems and innovative solutions allows him to effectively bridge legacy systems with the latest advancements. He has a proven track record of implementing complex, highly available solutions in highly regulated sectors like government and finance. This includes delivering highly visible document and process management, and electronic records management systems that successfully address significant compliance needs.

 

Antonis Oikonomidis holds the position of the Automation Solutions Sales for Greece and Cyprus. He started his carrier in IBM in 2006 and has 15 years of experience in Account Management in the Financial Services Sector.  Prior to IBM, he worked as an IT Consultant and Project Manager in various projects in Greece and abroad. He holds a BSE in Electrical Engineering & IT and MSc in Telecommunications.

Danai is as an Application Development & Integration Technical Specialist at IBM, guiding clients across Greece and Cyprus in adopting IBM solutions to drive their digital transformation. She holds an Integrated Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a focus on Information Technology from the University of Patras. In her role, Danai uses her technical skills and industry knowledge to help organizations improve how they work, save time, and upgrade their systems so they can succeed in today’s fast-changing digital world with IBM’s integration, automation, and hybrid cloud tools.

George Christodoulou is the Managing Director of ZEBRA Consultants, one of the leading Information Technology companies in Cyprus specializing in software development, infrastructure solutions, consulting services, systems integration, automation and cloud solutions. With more than 25 years of experience in the ICT sector, George helps organizations shape their digital transformation strategy using innovative technology solutions. He holds a BSc in Business Information Technology and an MSc in Information Management. With numerous technical and project management competencies and certifications, he has been involved in the successful delivery of complex IT projects in Cyprus, Greece and the Middle East. Since 2011 George is a board member of the Cyprus Computer Society contributing in the increase of awareness of ICT in Cyprus promoting at the same time high standards and values among the IT professionals.

Marilena Georgiadou is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in the banking and software development sectors. She is currently working as an Associate Manager at Hellenic Bank, leading the Middleware Team and overseeing major API and integration projects that support the bank’s digital transformation. Marilena holds an MSc in Advanced Computing from Imperial College in London, and an MBA focused on blockchain applications in banking. She is PRINCE2 certified and passionate about innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Her work drives impactful change in the banking sector’s digital landscape. Outside of work, she is active in CYS mirror committees on Blockchain and AI and enjoys exploring emerging technologies.

Stelios Hadjiionas is the Enterprise Sales Manager at Newcytech Business Solutions, bringing 25+ years of expertise in IT Business Solutions and International business development. With an MSc in Communication Engineering from the University of Manchester and an MBA from the University of Southampton, Stelios has worked with Tech industry giants like IBM, Microsoft, HPE, VMware, Lenovo, and Oracle. His deep business and technical knowledge and strategic insights enable him to drive market expansion and manage complex, transformational projects, especially in the banking and financial sectors, advancing Newcytech’s mission to deliver innovative, value-driven IT solutions.

George is a seasoned technology professional, currently serving as Customer Success & Technical Sales Manager at IBM for Greece & Cyprus. With a strong background in banking IT, he previously led core banking systems at Alpha Bank. His expertise spans hybrid cloud, AI, Open Banking, and regulatory compliance, helping financial institutions modernize and scale. George holds an MSc in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham and a BSc in Economic Science with a major in Econometrics from the University of Piraeus.

Constantinos Eracleous is the Manager of the ECM Department at Datatech IT Solutions, where he has been a key leader for 26 years. He brings extensive expertise in document and workflow management systems, document processing, and document capturing. Over the course of his career, he has led the design, architecture, and implementation of large-scale solutions for a wide range of clients, including Government and semi-governmental organizations, banks, insurance companies, and shipping companies. Recently, he has taken a particular interest in the opportunities offered by AI technologies, with a focus on IBM solutions, to further strengthen and modernize document management systems.

Christodoulos is a highly experienced software development professional with over 20 years in the industry. He hold a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Reading and an MSc in Electronic Commerce from the University of Manchester, UK. Currently serving as Director of Software Development at ZEBRA Consultants, he led numerous successful projects across both public and private sectors. His expertise spans in software architecture, team leadership, and delivering robust enterprise-grade solutions. Passionate about technology and innovation. He is married with two children, balancing a fulfilling personal life with a dynamic professional career.

 

Valia Demesticha is the Software Sales Manager for Greece and Cyprus since early 2025. Until then she was the Security Solutions Sales Leader for IBM Greece and Cyprus for nearly 10 years. She joined IBM in 2000, and has undertaken various technical and sales positions with a focus on delivering innovative business solutions by utilizing the IBM software portfolio. Within her current role, her main mission is to enable the adoption of advanced solutions in the daily business practice of companies. She is working with various organization in the promotion of IBM technology adoption initiatives, smarter solutions and process transformation. Valia Demesticha holds a BSc in Physics from the Kapodistrian University of Athens and a PhD in Telecommunications from the National Technical University of Athens.

George is the Head of Consulting Services of EY Cyprus. He joined the firm in 2022 and he has more than 25 years of experience in management and consulting roles with a focus in Business and Digital Transformation. He has worked, on a full-time basis, in the United States, Switzerland and Cyprus helping organizations in different industry sectors transform and increase value. George has lead consulting practices, acted as a C level executive and has been a member of executive management teams, always brining the transformation and technology view to the executive and board level forums of organizations. George enjoys assisting organizations re-define their operating model, optimize operations, develop new business models and leverage technology and digital services to increase revenue and optimize customer value and experience. He has managed and delivered engagements for clients in different countries and industry sectors with a focus on Banking, Payments, Government/eGovernment, Retail and Telecommunications, contributing significantly to national level initiatives such as national level digital signatures model and digital economy platforms. Prior to joining EY George worked for the Louisiana University Office of Telecommunications for 2 years, was a member of KPMG for 22 years and acted as the Digital Transformation Manager, CIO and Digital Economy and Transformation Advisor at the Bank of Cyprus

Aggelos is the Manager of ΙΒΜ Technology for IBM in Greece and Cyprus. Aggelos joined IBM in 2015 working in sales positions covering software, cloud and services portfolio in the Financial Services Sector and others. During the past five years he is building the path for the Hybrid Cloud and AI adoption in the Greek and Cypriot markets, in order to build data-drive and cloud-native business models for IBM’s customers while working closely with the Ecosystem.

Newcytech Business Solutions Ltd, as an IBM Software Distributor, has played a pivotal role in accelerating the digital transformation of key industry sectors such as Banking, Education, Retail, Insurance and Government. We focus on delivering cutting-edge software solutions, leveraging IBM’s global software portfolio. Through our partner network, organizations gain access to enterprise-grade platforms in areas such as AI, data analytics, automation, hybrid cloud management, and cybersecurity software. This partnership enables the implementation of intelligent software architectures designed to optimize operations, enhance resilience, and support scalability.

Datatech is a leading provider of technology solutions in the fields of:

• Enterprise Mobility
• Supply Chain & Logistics Management
• Enterprise Content Management

We have reached strategic alliances with leading international tech giants like IBM, Honeywell, Extreme Networks, Kodak Alaris, Microsoft, Oracle, WMware and others. We offer Enterprise contenct management, complete solutions for the supply chain, software development, wireless networks (site survey & WiFi products), peripheral systems and support services.

ZEBRA Consultants is a Business Information Technology company providing IT solutions and services that cover the complex needs of companies in Cyprus and beyond.  Our team of experienced, certified and specialized consultants are able to analyze, create and implement a wide range of solutions. Being IBM Gold Business Partner ensures the high quality of services we constantly strive to provide. We have proven through our successfully delivered projects in large organizations, that we face our customers’ needs as challenges with a clear objective to transform them into success stories.

drastyc empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their data, driving growth, innovation, and operational efficiency. As experts in data analytics and AI, they go beyond reports, uncovering actionable insights that give businesses a competitive edge. Their extensive experience in data engineering ensures a robust data foundation and seamless data pipelines, supporting advanced analytics. Additionally, their process automation solutions infused with AI streamline workflows, boost productivity, and free up valuable resources by automating repetitive tasks.

EY Cyprus, with over 90 years of practice, has been a trusted business advisor and auditor to a broad range of clients, from private individuals and entrepreneurial businesses to major public companies and large multinationals. We are part of EY EMEIA area, the largest multicounty region in the global EY organization. Cyprus is one of the 29 countries that comprise the Central, Eastern and South-eastern Europe, and Central Asia (CESA) region. In this Transformative Age, EY teams have to stay ahead of new trends. We need to help maintain and improve the quality through our four service lines (Assurance, Tax and Legal, Consulting and Strategy and Transactions), while making greater use of emerging technologies and different skills to create new and innovative offerings. Our industry specializations in Cyprus cover banking and capital markets, insurance, government and public sector, technology, shipping, telecommunications, consumer products and retail, automotive and transportation, hospitality, real estate, asset management, oil and gas, and power and utilities.

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.

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.

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.