Initiating their strategic joint venture , SteelCloud and XSAT attended the 8th annual GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK 2008 in Dubai , UAE in October . GITEX , one of the top IT events in the region , builds upon the global interest in the Middle East 's information and communication technology ( ICT ) free zone by offering a week of dedicated trade segments . Focusing on the region 's fastest growing technology sectors , GITEX delivers focused forums for key buyers , decision-makers , and suppliers from across the Middle East .