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Latest in Technology
Lenovo targets 40% market share in gaming laptops, 35% across all PCs in Egypt: Rony Mezeraani
Lenovo unveils Legion Y540, L-340 gaming laptops
LG Electronics inaugurates 1st integrated campus in Egypt on Thursday
Campus to include training academy, AI products’ store, say sources
ITIDA hosts first-ever shared services, outsourcing forum in Egypt on 3-4 September
The event comes in line with Egypt’s vision to strengthen its position as EMEA’s countries’ shared services and outsourcing hub. The forum is officially supported by Egypt’s Minister of Communications & Information Technology, Amr Talaat, who will be delivering the opening speech.
2nd edition of E-commerce summit to tackle fintech, digital transformation in Egypt
The most advanced fintech players in the Egyptian market are the payment service providers and mobile wallets and both have been widely adopted by banks and telecom providers.
Cybersecurity transformation in 2019 and beyond
I’d like to tell you a short story. When working with a client on its security provision, we discovered that it had only devoted 4% of its total IT budget to cybersecurity. “Let’s develop a solution with this 4%,” said the client. It was only at that moment that I realized that cybersecurity is often …
Software lies at heart of digital transformation, software-driven, open 5G infrastructure to enable quicker ROI: Juniper Networks CEO
Egyptian Government clearly really ‘gets’ the social and economic value that a digital transformation can deliver, says Rahim
Pave Your Way Towards a Successful Score in Microsoft 70-462 Exam
The IT certifications can play a great role when it comes to a breakthrough in the marketplace and can provide you with several opportunities of a well-paid job.
Match Group acquires matchmacking Harmonica app
Match Group announced that it acquired Cairo-based Harmonica, a matchmaking application.
Japan-South Korea feud threatens tech industry
Japan and South Korea partake in a complex and closely tied network of economies that contribute to the production of electronic goods, such as smartphones and laptops.
78% of lonely Egyptians use music to overcome heartbreaks: Deezer
Study conducted by music streaming service over six countries around the world
Russia’s Optical Museum: a blend of education and entertainment
We dream to prepare OptoClones from best treasures in international museums, says Stafeev
MTI plans to merge Bee, Masary e-payment platforms by 2020
Investor Relations and Business Development Manager at MTI, Ashraf El-Ghannam, said the group will focus on enhancing profitability by increasing contribution of high-profit-margin business lines, and replicating MTI’s business model to its recently consolidated subsidiary Qanawat.
Facebook to be fined $5bn for privacy violations
Neither Facebook nor FTC commented on matter so far
New technology by Philip Morris to provide less harmful alternatives to smoking
Tobacco industry presently undergoing drastic changes. Past few years witnessed great development in use of modern technology to develop better tobacco and nicotine products
E-commerce sales in Egypt grew by over 150%, mobile purchases make over 1/3 in 2018: Admitad
Online sales in Egypt on Black Friday are 940% more than any other Friday, average purchase amount $87
Egypt’s legislators pass country’s first Data Protection Regulation Law
The data protection regulations were finally approved by parliament on Monday, June 17. The regulations are to protect data and privacy for all Egyptian citizens and European Union citizens in Egypt
Facebook reveals own ‘Libra’ cryptocurrency in bid to move into e-payments
To be launched in 2020, backed by low-volatility assets including bank deposits, short-term government securities
Huawei takes part in security arrangements of 2019 AFCON
US protectionist actions threaten global economic growth, says China’s Chargé d’Affaires
El Gouna to host Egypt’s, MENA’s first Global Impact Challenge
GIC winner to receive $60,000 scholarship to enroll in distinctive international program of Singularity University, says Ghaleb
Vapulus launches world’s first free e-payment portal
Unlike all global players and e-payment processing companies, Vapulus launched its portal without subscription fees and no fixed fees per transaction.
Vodafone’s network modernisation plan going very well: CEO
British company to continue connecting villages which never had any connectivity
Huawei sales will not be affected by Google’s suspension of business: MTI
Two scenarios for Huawei crisis: extending deadline, finding new software solutions
Safety, trust: 2 main challenges toward autonomous vehicles roll-out
The Future of Autonomous and Urban Mobility project seeks to advance leading-edge thinking and drive adoption of innovative solutions based on autonomous vehicles and their impact on urban mobility.
Etisalat is first operator to announce advanced solution Cloud-AIR from Huawei: CTO
Egyptian market is hungry for mobile broadband, says Murshed
Huawei to test 5G network in Cairo during AFCON 2019
Huawei Technologies Company is to launch first 5G network services trial in Egypt at the Cairo International Stadium during the period of hosting the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Amr Talaat, said on Sunday. This came on the sidelines of a meeting between Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, Huawei’s …
MERQ receives first financing round for its AI product ‘Sally’
MERQ has received the first post-establishment financing round to develop its products, notably ‘Sally’, the first Chatbot through Facebook’s social networking platform to introduce the Egyptian community to all credit card systems within the country. The first financing round was funded by Ahmed Kamal Selim, a financial investor, with a minority stake in the company …
CIT discusses draft law to combat cybercrimes
The Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunications (CIT) held a session to discuss the executive draft law to combat cybercrimes. The session was held in the presence of members of the data and information security workgroup at the chamber, and a group of software and smart applications developers, in addition to members of the board …
Samsung launches Galaxy S10, new additions to A Series in Egypt
Samsung Electronics celebrated a decade of Galaxy S series innovations by presenting the latest premium smartphone: Galaxy S10, according to a press statement on Wednesday. Precisely engineered to deliver next generation experiences across display, camera and performance categories, the Galaxy S10 range is designed for consumers who seek a premium smartphone that takes the mobile experience …
Technology reshapes future of desalination industry in Egypt: Metito senior managers
Technology played key role in reducing costs, allowing us to grow fast, steady, says Karim Madwar
Signify to install Li-Fi technology in Egypt within upcoming 3 years
Signify, previously Philips Lighting, considers Egypt as an important regional hub to increase its exports to North and East Africa in the company’s growth plans for 2019. The company won a deal to install its smart lighting systems at five stadiums in Egypt where the African Cup of Nations 2019 will be held. The company’s …