Intel Developer Forum returns to Cairo

The forum showcase will include focus areas catered to Digital Enterprise, Mobility, Digital Home, Software Technologies and Development Tools as well as Technology & Research. Latest platforms including those built on the forthcoming and highly scalable dual-core Intel Xeon® processors based on Intel ® Next-Generation.

Micro-Architecture will be demonstrated. In the mobility space, topics will include WiMAX as the defining route for widespread wireless connectivity. In the digital home arena, Intel® Viiv™ launched at the last IDF technology will take centre stage. Separate tracks encompassing Digital Enterprise, Channel Platform Technologies and Trends, Software Technology LABs and Mobile Platform and Wireless Technologies will also allow participant an opportunity to have hands-on training on the latest industry solutions.

Aysegul Ildeniz, Intel's Regional Director for Middle East, Turkey and Africa said that hosting Intel Developer Forum in Cairo was part of Intel's digital transformation initiatives set to enrich local ICT skills, provide digital accessibility and build local competencies. Highlighting that Intel ® Next-Generation Micro-Architecture would take centre stage, she said, 'Intel Core micro-architecture has quickly emerged as the new energy-efficient foundation for desktop, mobile and server processors, and we will briefing developers on this technology at the Forum. Meanwhile, Technical Training sessions will be taught in a curriculum format, with three levels of content - introductory, basic and advanced level - covering Digital Enterprise Technologies, Intel Technology and Research, Mobile Platform Technologies, Software Solutions and Tools and Channel Platform Technologies and Trends.'

Karim Fahmy, General Manager for Intel Egypt, LEVANT and North Africa said,

'Hosting Intel Developer Forum in Cairo for the second time is a clear vote of confidence in the Egyptian IT industry as well as recognition of the efforts of the Egyptian authorities who have been extremely proactive in promoting the industry recently. It is vital that the opportunities and challenges presented by the digital revolution are a leading agenda item for thriving economies - and this is clearly the case in Egypt.'

IDF 2006 will take place at the Intercontinental Citystars Hotel in Cairo on May 24th.