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Iranian judge summons Facebook CEO for breach of privacy
Internet use is high in Iran, partly because many young Iranians turn to it to bypass an official ban on Western cultural products, and Tehran occasionally filters popular websites such as Twitter and Facebook.
Microsoft shows off real-time Skype translator
The new technology could represent a significant feature for its Skype online chat service
Flat6Labs Demo Day shines spotlight on Egyptian entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship “accelerator” sees its largest class of graduates to date
42 Egyptians win at Innovate ICT Award competition
Winners awarded over EGP 4bn to spend on their innovative projects
138,000 new internet users in Q1 2014
Total number of internet users in Egypt rose to 2.77 million by the end of March, compared to 2.63 million in December, marking a 5.2% increase
Connectivity, costs and content challenge Arabs online
Almost 50% of a 3,000 person sample face problems in accessing internet; some 40% struggle with absence of Arabic content
Microsoft’s new Surface tablet takes aim at Apple’s MacBook
The Surface Pro 3 tablet, which comes in three models starting from $799 and costing up to $1,949, features a 12-inch screen, much larger than Apple iPad’s 9.7 inches.
Facebook to expand video ads to 7 countries outside US
Facebook said the performance of the initial group of video ads in the United States has been strong, but declined to elaborate.
Kharabeesh obtains YouTube Certification
It is the first MENA region multi-channel network to receive this accreditation, the company says
BlackBerry aims to reverse emerging market slump with budget handset
Just two years ago, the Canadian firm had a 40% share of the Indonesian market, shipping more than 600,000 handsets per quarter in a country once known as “BlackBerry Nation”.
Egypt ranks third regionally in number of malware detections in Q1 2014
Egypt had the highest level of local infection with 51.3%; online risks were moderate, Kaspersky Lab says
Souq.com launches Online Marketplace University
The e-commerce website stated that this come as part of its “commitment towards shaping the country’s e-commerce industry and its budding online entrepreneurs”
Israeli mobile operator Cellcom profit up more than forecast
Cellcom was forecast to earn ILS 86m shekels on revenue of ILS 1.18bn, according to a Reuters poll.
180 e-readers to assist with expatriate voting
The technological devices will facilitate voting process, eliminate double voting, MCIT says
Etisalat and Huawei green-light collaboration on 5G, 40G PON
The two telecom firms announced the deal following a meeting attended by more than 70 regional representatives, including Etisalat Group’s chief technical officer, Hatam Bamatraf.
Information tech to double growth rate by 2020: Ministry of Communications
Ministry announces three initiatives to improve Egypt’s digital economy
HP to invest over $1bn in open-source cloud computing
Reuters – Hewlett-Packard Co said it plans to invest more than $1bn over the next two years to develop and offer cloud-computing products and services. The company said it will make its OpenStack-based public cloud services available in 20 data centers over the next 18 months. OpenStack, a cloud computing project that HP co-founded, provides …
US changes visa rules to keep foreign talent
Under the changes, spouses of people with H-1B visas who have applied for permanent residency ‘green cards’ can also apply for permission to work.
Egypt hosts second highest number of passing submarine cables: Communication minister
Atef Helmy says 16 submarine cables are currently passing through the country
Apple on medical tech hiring spree, a possible hint of iWatch plans
Much of the hiring is in sensor technology, an area Chief Executive Tim Cook singled out last year as primed “to explode”.
Google Chromebooks get boost from chip-computer giants
The array of Chromebooks coming to market included the first one from Lenovo aimed directly at the consumer market. China-based Lenovo is the world’s leading personal computer company.
Ministries to invest EGP 15m in updating GAFI’s IT infrastructure
Two-year agreement aimed at developing investment services
Egypt places 91st in Global Information Technology report, declining 11 spots
Country is still lagging behind in development of ICT infrastructure, report notes
New Egyptian satellite launched into orbit over Kazakhstan
Satellite will serve industrial, agricultural, mineral, planning and environmental fields in Egypt, says cabinet spokesman
Tech giants look to skies to spread Internet
Google took a step in that direction this week with the acquisition of Titan Aerospace, a maker of solar-powered drones that can help boost Internet access to remote areas.
Samsung executive says Galaxy S5 to outsell S4, sees second quarter rollout for Tizen phone
A smooth launch is crucial for Samsung, which reported its second straight quarter of profit decline earlier this month as margins in the key smartphone business come under growing pressure from cheaper Chinese rivals.
TE Data launches M3ak service for the disabled
The company hired 10 employees with hearing disabilities to serve similarly disabled clients
MCIT, MOI sign protocol to integrate new technology into transportation sector: Communications ministry
Protocol will ensure quick response to traffic emergencies, improve transportation system, Helmy says
Ministry of Finance launches blog to communicate with the public
The aim of the blog is to communicate with the public regarding the country’s economic situation, the ministry says
Communication services shutdown temporarily in Aswan
Telecom Egypt says the Tuesday outage occurred due to damage in a communication cable