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Egypt turns to AI to deliver COVID-19 diagnosis service to People of Determination
Extreme Networks helps businesses transition to the ‘new normal’ Extreme Networks has launched a
#NewNormal initiative to help all of its customers adapt to the transition.
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications
The #NewNormal initiative is a
& Information Technology (MCIT)
comprehensive program that provides
has joined forces with United Nations
information and industry insights to
Extreme Networks, said, “As we grapple
Development Programme (UNDP) and
help companies survive and thrive
with more data, coming from more places,
Avaya to extend the capabilities of
leveraging the industry’s only 4th
more connected devices, and more SaaS-
WASEL — its dedicated contact centre
generation cloud management platform.
based applications, the cloud is becoming
service for people of determination
ExtremeCloud IQ is a machine learning
Norman Rice, Extreme Networks
fundamental to establishing a new
— with the addition of automated
and AI- driven cloud management
normal. This means organisations need
testing for COVID-19 symptoms for
solution, built on a 4th generation cloud
an even better cloud – one that delivers
the deaf and hard of hearing.
platform. Integrated with Extreme’s
infinite 9s of uptime, dependable and
end-to-end enterprise networking
uncorrupted data over an unlimited time
AI to enable sign-language based
technology, it assists in collecting data
span, and the industry’s best security.
interaction, providing users intuitive
to build, secure, and maintain agile and
That comes with a 4th generation cloud
access to critical COVID-19 related
distributed work environments.
and Extreme is the only company that has
A world first, this chatbot utilises
information and support. The
Norman Rice, Chief Operating Officer,
one with its ExtremeCloud IQ platform.”
service is conveniently available via the Tamkeen website or WASEL
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smartphone application. This initiative aligns with the efforts of the MCIT to support the Egyptian government’s plan to effectively
Virgin Mobile names new CEO for Saudi Arabia
mitigate COVID-19 challenges, and the State’s vision of deepening
“Virgin Mobile” Saudi Consortium has
social integration by utilising smart
announced the appointment of Eng.
technologies that foster inclusivity
Yaarob Al-Sayegh as the company’s first
through all segments of society.
Saudi CEO.
Amr Talaat, The Minister of
According to Virgin Mobile, the
Communications and Information
appointment of Al-Sayegh underscores
Technology in Egypt explained that
its commitment to communities and
this first of its kind service in the
businesses across Saudi Arabia. Creating
said Yaarob Al Sayegh, CEO of Virgin
Arab World and Africa represents the
jobs for Saudi citizens – and improving
Mobile Saudi Arabia.
Ministry’s latest effort to “reach all
upon Virgin Mobile’s impressive track
segments of society, provide technical
record of female empowerment, are
Mobile’s achievements in support of
support to face the current crisis and
central to the new CEO’s plans, alongside
Saudi Vision 2030, reinforcing our
keep citizens safe.”
providing opportunities for internal and
commitment to growing our presence
external Saudi Digital Talent to flourish.
and partnerships in the market, and
The former Mobily senior executive
continuing to drive innovation in the
75%
of UAE employees believe their employers can help them better manage their physical health through technology Source: Aetna International
JULY 2020
Saleem AlBlooshi, du
“I look forward to continuing Virgin
also seeks to strengthen Virgin Mobile’s
telecom sector. As the world continues
unique portfolio of digital services with
to fight the coronavirus, Virgin Mobile’s
further product developments centred on
broad digital offering and experience
customers’ individual demands, and in
are more relevant than ever to our
particular, the needs of the local youth.
customers, partners, and government.
“These are exciting times for the
My priority is to see this offering
kingdom and I am honoured to be
continue to grow as we help lead the
stepping into this role during the same,”
kingdom’s telco market forward.”
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