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Latest in Technology
ITIDA launches German language training programme to lure BPO investments
Programme aims to create qualified German-speaking talent pool to attract global outsourcing companies to invest in Upper Egypt
Orange Egypt Signs a Cooperation Agreement with Mountain View to provide TRIPLE PLAY Services in its Projects
Orange Egypt and Mountain View, have signed a cooperation agreement to provide TRIPLE PLAY
Egyptian agents of international phone companies allocate 5% of sales to support smuggling control
New anti-smuggling system will contribute to regulating local market significantly: Tradeline
Egypt jumps 5 places on Inclusive Internet index 2021: IDSC
Egypt now ranks 73rd out of 120 countries on international index
Egypt’s Telecom Regulator orders free use of mobile apps for persons with disabilities
Approach is to ensure easy access to telecommunications, Internet for disabled users
1,300 Egyptian villages to install fibre-optic cables at cost of EGP 5.6bn
Project comes as part of the first phase of ‘Decent Life’ initiative
Egypt’s ITIDA, Webhelp agree to pump EGP 200m into outsourcing industry
Agreement will contribute to creating 4,800 new outsourcing jobs in Egypt
Egypt’s CIT Minister, Danish digital technology companies discuss cooperation
The meeting included discussions on cooperation opportunities and strengthening partnerships between the two countries in the field of digital technologies. It also looked into the development of the information technology (IT) market in Egypt and Denmark.
Google launches YouTube kids for Arab countries
Application first established in 2015, and is available in 38 languages throughout 86 countries
QR Code commemorative postage stamps produced for Royal Mummies Parade
The QR Code technology on the stamps enables philatelists and observers to obtain all information related to the stamp and the occasion on which it was issued, by linking the stamp to online information.
Arabic Google Assistant now features expert-reviewed information on emotional wellbeing
Arabic speakers can now find responses if they tell Assistant they are feeling sad, lonely, tired, scared, or angry
Egypt’s Telecom Regulator issues 21 rights for mobile, internet customers
List also includes financial obligations that companies must adhere to, such as shipping, bills, monitoring consumption
EGP 300m granted for 2nd phase of Egyptian Digital Creativity Centers: ITIDA
These centres provide technical training for young people in ICT, implement programmes to foster technological innovation
Vodafone Egypt to distribute FY 2019/20 profit of EGP 2bn
Telecom Egypt to receive EGP 900m in dividends for its 45% stake in Vodafone Egypt
Opinion| Digital experiences will accelerate growth in resurgent MENA telecom sector
Today, communications lies at the heart of how we engage with one another – as a remote operating environment becomes the near-term normal, telecom services will drive continuity across borders for communities, small and large businesses.
Opinion| The Future of Audio Streaming
With our commitment to providing everyone connected to the internet with legal and easy access to music from all over the world, we were able to break the tight grip that piracy had on our industry and restore the growth of global music through paid on-demand streaming.
Souq.com, Egypt’s telecom regulator discuss rules for selling communications equipment
NTRA is working to fully support digital transformation in Egypt, preserve rights of users: CEO
Opinion| How will Egypt remain functional after 15 years after achieving digital transformation?
The next four or five years will see a number of technological breakthroughs in Egypt. 5G technology will enable a variety of advances ranging from remote healthcare to driverless vehicles, and Ericsson will continue to play its part in making this possible.
Opinion|A time to take risks: Why now is the right moment to explore innovations
This spring, there was a meme on LinkedIn with a poll asking who leads digital transformation in your company. Surprisingly, the choice was not a CEO or top manager, but the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This picture perfectly illustrates how, at the beginning of the pandemic, many companies were forced to urgently implement new technologies …
Egypt’s ITIDA, Ottawa University partner to offer Master’s degree in electrical, computer engineering
Programme scheduled to start in May, as part of spring semester of 2021
Egypt’s Communications Minister appoints new ITIDA board members
Decision shall take effect from 1 March
4 essentials you can learn about Artificial Intelligence
Google and Oxford Internet Institute launch guide to AI in Arabic
Egypt to witness several technology breakthroughs in next 4-5 years: Ericsson
Six in ten smartphone users have clear positive attitude towards role 5G could have played during COVID-19 crisis
USAID, Google offer training, mentorship for Egyptian women, youth entrepreneurs
Programme to help entrepreneurs build, promote their online brands
GLOBALink | Chinese researchers unveil upgraded four-legged robot
A “dog” with a smart brain! Chinese researchers have unveiled an upgraded four-legged robot.
Egypt obliges ADSL operators to provide free consumption notification to users
Messages to be sent once consumption hits 50%, 75%, and 100% of Internet package
Government inaugurates ICT projects in Kafr El-Sheikh
Digital training, innovation centre will be established in governorate with investments of EGP 100m
Orange Egypt Transforms “90 Avenue” into an Integrated Smart Compound
The cooperation protocol aims to provide the luxurious real estate project “90 Avenue”, located in the Fifth Settlement
Telecom Egypt targets launch of new subsea system circling Africa
Highly reliable terrestrial routes will connect landing points within South Africa, Europe, and Egypt, forming complete ring around Africa
Africa is promising market for ICT investments: Minister Talaat
There is state of prosperity in ICT sectors of many African countries, within framework of achieving digital inclusion in continent