Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Google for Education and Tech Valley Pakistan met with Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja to discuss enhancing education for out-of-school children in Pakistan. They explored deploying educational tools and Chromebooks to bridge learning gaps, emphasizing public-private partnerships to transform Pakistan into a knowledge export hub and improve educational outcomes.
The Fibre Connect Council MENA (FCC MENA) and the FTTH Council Europe have signed a collaboration agreement to accelerate FTTH network deployment in the MENA region and beyond. This partnership focuses on sharing resources and expertise, driving innovation, and facilitating networking and knowledge exchange between their members.
du reported a strong first quarter in 2024, with revenues rising to AED 3.58 billion and net profit up by 62.7% to AED 603 million, driven by significant EBITDA growth. The telecom giant also launched “du Pay,” advancing UAE’s digital and financial inclusion, and continued investing in 5G and fiber infrastructure.
European software company Ice Warp has announced a multimillion-dollar investment to develop a state-of-the-art data warehouse in Karachi, Pakistan, in partnership with HexaLys. This initiative marks Ice Warp’s entry into Pakistan, aiming to provide advanced data services and enhance digital sovereignty and privacy for local businesses.
Ooredoo reported a 5% decrease in Q1 2024 net profits, with earnings at QAR 912.93 million, despite a 4% revenue increase to QAR 5.86 billion. The telecom company also announced a dividend of QAR 0.55 per share and aims to boost stakeholder value through strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies.
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Axentec, Robi Axiata’s subsidiary, debuts Cypher, Bangladesh’s inaugural certified Tier-IV Co-Location Data Centre. With 16,500 sq ft coverage, 2N redundancy, and advanced security, Cypher ensures 99.995% uptime, pioneering digital reliability in Bangladesh’s tech landscape. CEO Md Adil Hossain Noble hails Cypher as pivotal for Bangladesh’s digital future.
Tadoom and China Telecom unveil “Tadoom Vision,” an AI-powered CCTV platform, enhancing security in Oman. Features include 24/7 cloud storage, intrusion detection, and facial recognition for smart campuses.
The Kaspersky report for 2023 reveals Morocco ranks 15th globally for online infections, with 19.5% of users facing malware threats. This places the country in a high-risk category for cyber attacks, emphasizing the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
Robi Axiata’s new subsidiary, Axentec PLC, has officially started its operations, offering innovative digital solutions and services. Axentec, emerging from Robi’s ICT arm Reddot Digital, is set to provide a wide range of IT solutions, including cloud services, AI, data analytics, cyber security, and IoT, focusing on the corporate and SME sectors. This strategic move positions Axentec as a key player in the digital solutions market, both in Bangladesh and globally.