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Egypt aims to boost IT exports
Dr. Tarek Kamel, Egyptian Minister of Communications & Information Technology has said that Egypt is primed to increase the volume of its IT/ITES exports to $1.1 billion by 2010. Improved infrastructure coupled with tax reforms have positioned Egypt 'at the new crossroads for next stage in the IT revolution,' he said. 'Global IT and telecommunications companies find that our Egyptian market provides real opportunity and advantages for investment including competitive operational costs, political stability, and highly qualified human resources,' he added.
Egypt signs $10m development deal with Google
Egypt's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has signed a $10m agreement with Google to support domestic business and workforce development. MCIT wanted the internet giant's support to provide an advertising platform for Egyptian products and services. As part of the deal, Google must invest 25% of the payment back into the Egyptian economy. Over the medium to long term, Google's $2.5m investment agreement is likely to include growing digital media start-ups, incubation venture capital, and angel funding of the ICT sector and potentially training students in online advertising.
Asus launches gamer-centric notebooks
Asus has launched a gaming powerhouse 15.6-inch G51 notebook, sporting a futuristic, robot-inspired 'mecha' design. The G51 uses seamless gamer-centric interface elements and gaming performance both in the visual and audio departments. For a larger screen, Asus also offers the 16-inch G60. Both notebooks are equipped with Creative's EAX and CMSS technologies, an advanced HD 4.0 audio technology.
Microsoft launches Netbook mouse
Microsoft has introduced Wireless Mouse 4000, a portable mouse that is designed to go anywhere with BlueTrack Technology. Expected to be out in the market next September, the Wireless Mouse 4000 is designed for netbooks because of their increasing popularity. The new mouse connects to the PC via a tiny nano transceiver that sticks out less than a centimetre from the USB port. The Wireless Mouse 4000 will be available in hues of teal blue, berry pink and lime green as well as graphite and white.
MySpace to cut 300 positions overseas
MySpace has announce that it will cut 300 international positions and close at least four offices outside the US as it looks to lower its costs and narrow its territory coverage. The restructuring applies to all of its international units and will leave London, Berlin and Sydney as its primary international hubs.
Sun launches StarOffice 9 in Arabic
Sun Microsystems has launched an Arabic version of its StarOffice 9 package. The comprehensive suite offers a wide array of advanced, extensible productivity tools including word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and drawing software, which are all now accessible to Arabic users.
Lexmark unveils 650 range
Lexmark International has unveiled the new Lexmark 650 family of monochrome laser printers and multifunction products. Lexmark says that the new 650 range offers best-in-class toner capacity with access to extra-high-yield cartridges that print up to 36,000 pages. Additionally, the products offer security features including network security, user-access restrictions, an alphanumeric pad for PIN authentication, and disk encryption and wiping.
Dell opens Saudi distribution centre
Dell Middle East has opened its first local distribution centre in Saudi Arabia. Based in Riyadh, it is part of the PC manufacturer's push to build its presence among business and consumer customers in the kingdom. The centre will hold inventory in the country, rather than in Dubai as previously happened, meaning that customers can get spare parts quicker. The first independent local hub that it has set up in the Middle East, Dell has said it will introduce a four-hour parts delivery service to all customers.
UAE tests observation satellite
The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology has said UAE engineers and scientists have completed the final tests and equipment safety preparations on DubaiSat-1, which is due to be launched aboard a Russian rocket on July 25th. The UAE team is currently preparing to ship the satellite from the factory in Korea to its launch base in Kazakhstan. Images from DubaiSat-1 will be used for numerous applications including urban development, scientific research, telecommunications, transportation, civil engineering and mapping.
UAE leads in ICT readiness
The UAE leads in the GCC region in terms of its strong performance in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) of the Global Information Technology Report 2008-2009, published by the World Economic Forum and Insead. UAE ranked within the top three from a list of 134 global economies in the category 'Importance of ICT to government vision of the future,' while fifth in 'Government prioritization of ICT,' 11th in 'Government procurement of advanced technology products' and 32nd in 'e-Government Readiness Index. Other countries in the region also reported strong performance making it within the top half of the NRI.
Autodesk launches new software
Autodesk has announced the launch of its 2010 'Building Information Modeling' (BIM) and 'Infrastructure Modeling' (IM) software portfolio. The company says the new software comes loaded with enhanced features and new conceptual design tools.
Sun Micro names new GM for Mena region
Sun Microsystems has named Marc Heger as General Manager for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region, with immediate effect. Former managing director, Chris Cornelius, is moving to Sun's Emerging Markets Region to identify new business development opportunities, the company said.
Kingston unveils 128GB USB Drive
Kingston Technology Europe, the manufacturer of memory products, has announced the release of the DataTraveler 200, the world's first 128GB USB Flash drive, for users in the Middle East. The new DataTraveler 200 features a capless design that protects the USB connector when not in use, and is enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost, in addition to providing users with the option of a password to protect their data.
Cisco Linksys router launched in Qatar
Cisco has launched its Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WRT320N), designed for consumers to create a media enabled network at home, in Doha. The router is equipped with 802.11n grade wireless operating in either the 2.4GHz wireless band or the wider 5GHz band. The new router is shipped with Linksys EasyLink Advisor, which helps users get their network up and running and helps keep their network updated and secure.
Adobe launches Acrobat
Adobe Systems has launched Acrobat.com, a document collaboration service that offers businesses an online alternative to Microsoft Office, out of beta. Adobe claims that five million people have signed up to use the service since its release in beta version a year ago. Acrobat.com includes a collaborative word processing application called Buzzword with capabilities to adjust page layout and presentation and to save in multiple formats, such as Microsoft Word, HTLM, XML, and PDF.
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