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IT Companies face regulatory intransigencies in registering at NILEX

Companies face difficulties during the evaluation process as EFSA does not have a metric to evaluate subsystems of integrated IT systems in determining the value of shares

Nokia presents LTE technology for drones

Nokia’s innovation allows drones to be monitored and controlled via LTE networks used by network operators, governments and public safety authorities

Domestic consumption headed towards large, smart TVs: Head of Samsung TV Egypt

We plan to cut down on the prices of smart televisions, since Egyptian families’ economic conditions have worsened, says Mohamed Esmat

Mobile internet service see improvement in December 2015: NTRA

27,800 trials were conducted for browsing internet through Egypt’s three telecommunications networks

5% expected growth in computer sales after exemption from import regulations

This decision will help companies boost their sales, particularly after they faced a decline last year, due to the lack of dollar availability.

Landline use increases by 3.4% in October 2015

6.3 million landline users: Ministry of Communications

Wael Ghonim launches social networking platform Parlio

The applications aims to facilitate instant discussions on an online public forum concerning current events, the economy, politics, society, and technology

Internet users increase to 33.7 million in October 2015

A 1.5% decline in the number of mobile users was observed by the Ministry of Communications

Launching 4G is expected to return EGP 8bn

NTRA should cooperate with sovereign bodies to provide frequencies for mobile operators: Khaled Negm

13% expected growth in ICT sector in 2016: Negm

Technological zones are not economically feasible, says former minister

Ministry of Communications hands cabinet new legislation to be presented to parliament

The unified licence file will be presented to parliament for approval, says El-Kady

Instagram overtakes Facebook in promotion efficacy for Arab start-ups

Approximately 68% of Instagram users interact with brands, according to Payfort report

Two young Egyptian men registered copyright for an innovative idea: Advertising through calls

The idea uses the ring back tone to present audio advertisements for the person calling

Telecom market set to see growth in Egypt in 2016: Nokia”

Network development and launch of 4G services represent the most prominent investment opportunities, says Abou-El-Nasr

Fawry targets 50% growth rate in its business in Egypt during 2016

We aim to increase payment outlets to 60,000 by the end of 2016, says CEO

Egyptian government provides optimistic view of ICT sector: Intel

Clouding computing and Internet of Things are the most prominent investment opportunities, says Khalifa

Fawry to increase its POS to 60,000 by year-end

E-payments market is set to grow by 60%, says CEO

Uber to provide delivery services for Starwood clients

According to a statement by Uber, this cooperation aims to provide services to Starwood tourists and guests.

8 investors establish Menagurus for EGP 100m to invest in emerging companies

We plan to invest EGP 15m in 5 technological companies in Q2 of 2016: Abdel Ghaffar

42.5% of Internet users prefer Google Chrome in January 2016

The majority of users prefer Microsoft operating systems

NTRA conducts 31,600 tests on Internet surfing in Greater Cairo

The tests were conducted through the three major mobile operators in the Egyptian market

Smart phones prices expected to increase during H1 of 2016

Officials in disagreement over effect of CBE imports regulations on mobile phone sales

Intel revenue declines to $55.4bn in 2015

The results added that Intel’s Internet of Things Group recorded a revenue of $2.3bn, marking a 7% increase compared to 2014. In addition, Software and service operating segments registered a revenue of $ 2.2bn, down by 2% from 2014.