Latest in Tag: Technology Highlight
Latest in Tag: Technology
HTC raises Egyptian market share of smartphones to 7%
“Setting a limit to dollar deposits lowered chances of sale growth”, says Abdel Mohsen
Huawei employs over 10,000 people in research, development: Egypt GM
Huawei provides many technological solutions, including smart transportation solutions, whereby it has provided solutions to more than 87,000 kilometres of railways and metro in different areas of the world.
Polaroid negotiates with local mobile service providers over product distribution
“We are launching a smart photo printer by June,” says Abdul Ghaffar
Infrastructure may not withstand new Internet speeds
The report included how Internet is used, the price ranges compared to income, the level of infrastructure in the country, and the availability of communication services to users, reflecting the lower communication and Internet services in Egypt.
Financial, e-commerce sectors to benefit most from Internet speed increase
Developing Internet speed will increase the volume of e-commerce and help in expansion, same goes for call centres, where Egypt is the pioneer country within the Middle East.
Internet companies link price reduction to TE solving infrastructure issues
Following Telecom Egypt’s (TE) decision to replace the copper Internet cables with high speed fibre optic cables, competing companies have been losing internet services, forcing customers to switch to TE Data, as it is the only company providing services in the meantime. “We cannot discuss enhancing prices and Internet speed service, while Internet providers lose …
Egypt ranked among slowest countries worldwide for Internet speed
Local service costs average of $26.3 a month, says NET INDEX
NASDAQ Dubai seeks further dual listings for Egyptian companies
Securities, investors diversity provides opportunities for companies to expand and grow, says Ali
Broadband: A hidden treasure that could make every Egyptian $3,140 richer
By Bjørn Lomborg Where should the global community focus its attention over the next fifteen years? Health, nutrition and education may seem like obvious top priorities but, more surprisingly, there is also a strong case for broadband access to be considered. Tripling mobile internet access from 21% to 60% in developing countries over the next …
Samsung acquires 70.8% smartphone sales, maintains top spot in Egyptian market
Talking to Daily News Egypt on the company’s Egypt market share, El-Gamal said Samsung obtained the biggest smartphone market share by acquiring 70.8% of the total devices sold by the end of the first quarter of this year.
Nikon DSLR camera specifications introduced to you
D810 of Nikon is prepared with digital frame and designed to take high-quality photos as well as videos
Ministry of Communications to launch 2 new IT projects
By Mohamed Alaa El-Din The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology offered a tender to supply devices for the electronic document-archiving system for the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC). According to the ministry, the financial and technical bids will be viewed on 22 March. The ministry also offered a tender to supply the devices …
Jumia plans to invest $20m in the Egyptian market in 2015: Executive Director
Our investment amount in the African market during 2015-03-10, says Hesham Safwat
Real Estate Registration project to be shared at Economic Summit: Eitesal
The Real Estate Registration project is scheduled to be put forward and will be implemented under the umbrella of the PPP.
Controversy surrounds ‘Information Security Legislation’ committee
Need to investigate US, European experience concerning protecting their electronic security, says communications ministry official
Property Finder is a platform offering digital marketing solutions to real estate companies in Egypt: Country manager
Property Finder considers the Egyptian market to be a strategic market due to its large population, exceeding 90 million people, in which more than 45 million use internet, noted Hammad.
Microsoft plans acquisition of Israeli company developing touch services
By Sally Saad US technology company Microsoft will purchase Israeli company N-trig, specialised in fast-response touch techniques and digital pens, with a total cost of $200m. The 190 company’s employees will be moved to Microsoft to be part of a research centre developing the touch technology and digital pens, according to Israeli newspapers Yedioth and …
Invest in better energy technology to fight climate change
By Dr. Bjørn Lomborg Climate change has certainly received immense exposure among the most eminent issues of the 21st century so far. The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon argues that it is “an existential challenge for the whole human race”. On the other hand, when over seven million people were asked by the UN what …
Independent union files 4 lawsuits to prevent the disassociation of Telecom Egypt from Vodafone
By Mohamed Alaa El-Din The Independent Trade Union of Workers at Telecom Egypt (TE) filed four lawsuits to stop the disassociation of TE from Vodafone in order to protect workers’ rights and the 5% lobby of minority shareholders. The case has been registered in Cairo and the first hearing was set for the 9 April. …
EGP 4.5bn total sales of dual-SIM smart phones in 10 months
By Mohamed Alaa El Din The smart phone market in Egypt witnessed a retreat in the sales of dual-SIM smart phones at the end of October to reach 70.9% of the total market sales compared to 75% last August. According to a report by GFK, the total sales of dual-SIM smart phones reached 463,400 devices …
ICT market generally growing in Egypt: Intel’s META business director
By Mohamed Alaa and Sara Aggour With the government constantly announcing new plans to develop its information and communications technology sector, Daily News Egypt sat down with Intel’s regional business director for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META), Frederico Carvalho, to discuss potential opportunities in the market, the future of tablets, and big data …
ITWORX Education to negotiate with government to publicise tech solutions in public schools: CEO
Egypt is capable of penetrating global technology market, with company spending 25% of revenues on scientific research and development
Fawry changing the culture of payment in Egypt: Top management
Daily transaction rate has gone up from 1,000 per day by the end of 2009 to over 1m, says CPIO
Agzakhana and Bakam: Two success stories reflecting opportunities for entrepreneurial growth in Egypt
Start-up companies Agzakhana and Bakam have managed to attract investment and expand their services regionally, supported by creative ideas. Youth and technology are the two shared factors between the start-ups; both founders are under 30 years of age and the services they offer fall within the bounds of the technology sector
TE aims to expand number of submarine cables to 21 by end of 2016
We will rely on the unified licence (mobiles-landlines-internet) to attract customers, says CEO Mohamed El Nawawy
2 Egyptian companies ranked in 10 most expensive brands in Arab telecommunications
Saudi Arabia’s STC topped the ranking with its brands worth $4.9bn, while Telecom Egypt and Mobinil ranked ninth and tenth
‘After 10 years I Will Be’: University graduate launches an ‘un-annoying’ advertising agency
Ebrahim ElSafadi sells space for brand logos on his website
3 finance institutions request private sector project funding: Finance Minister
These institutions include the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the European Investment Bank (EIB)
Reopening stalled factories via ‘Google maps’
A total of 4,500 factories to resume operations in Egypt, says economic expert
Students propose recycled building material as solution to slum housing problem
Development project aims to build a community centre out of cheap, durable material