the Digital community of Egypt

E-library boost in Egypt

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:28:00 +0200

In Egypt, efforts to widen access to scientific material have been boosted by the launch of a US$60,000 digital library. The library, launched in June, boasts locally-produced research, and provides the Egyptian community with discounted journals by leading US scientific societies.
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The tangled web we weave

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:22:00 +0200

By most accounts, 2007 marked a worldwide decline in information freedoms — and Egypt was no exception. Do two recent court decisions upholding freedom of expression signal change is in the air? Or will they be remembered as little more than ghostly blips a year from now?
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IBM builds state-of-the-art data centre for Telecom Egypt

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:52:00 +0200

IBM and Telecom Egypt have announced the construction of an innovative, state-of-the-art data centre for Telecom Egypt that includes the world's most sophisticated energy-efficient "green" technologies.
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Telecom Egypt to receive an overhaul

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:02:00 +0200

Alcatel-Lucent has been awarded the contract for the assessment, reengineering, and modernisation of Telecom Egypt operations and maintenance processes, in order to improve Egypt's sole fixed line operator's customer satisfaction and its commitment on SLAs.
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Nigeria launches DVB-H mobile TV

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:55:00 +0200

Nigeria has beaten South Africa in the roll-out of the DVB-H mobile TV... Details Nigeria, MultiChoice Africa's local business partner in Nigeria, has launched Africa's first commercial mobile broadcast TV service in the city of Abuja.
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Brother Gulf gears up to achieve 100% growth in three years

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 08:50:00 +0200

Brother Gulf, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of printing, communication and digital imaging products for homes, SOHOs and enterprises, has announced that it is targeting to double its revenues within the next three years.
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World's 'lightest' notebook PC on the way

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:59:00 +0200

Toshiba Computer Systems Division has announced the launch of a new notebook PC with optical disc drive - the ultra slim Portege R500. The company claims the new product, which weighs in at 779 grams, is the world's lightest.
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