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INTELCOM S.A., a subsidiary of the Spanish multinational SATEC GROUP, announced its participation in the first edition of GITEX AFRICA Morocco 2023, occurring from May 31 to June 2, 2023, in Marrakech.

The cross-continent support of the global tech community has culminated in a sold-out GITEX AFRICA 2023, with an expansion phase now underway as construction ramps up on a purpose-built super venue in Marrakech, Morocco, for Africa’s largest and most influential tech and start-up event. 

African leaders from the government and the private sector will gather at the inaugural GITEX AFRICA Digital Summit in Marrakech this month. The summit, part of the larger GITEX AFRICA 2023 event, aims to foster digital transformation alliances. Africa remains committed to empowering and unifying the continent through ICT growth, even amidst global changes in the tech industry. The summit will explore how technology and connectivity are shaping sustainable development in African governments, businesses and society. H.E. Lacina Koné, Director General and CEO of Smart Africa, will be a keynote speaker, highlighting the potential of digital technologies for economic growth, job creation and talent development in Africa.

Ericsson has enhanced its remote management feature on Etisalat Egypt by e&’s network by implementing the Ericsson Smart Connected Site solution, enabling diesel generators that run in shorter bursts to save up to 40% in fuel costs and carbon dioxide emissions.

Smart Africa and GITEX AFRICA have entered into a partnership agreement to facilitate a ministerial training and the Council of African ICT Agencies (CAITA) event. Taking place from May 31st to June 2nd, 2023, in Marrakesh, Morocco, GITEX AFRICA is recognized as the largest tech and startup event in Africa. The agreed-upon deliverables include venue provision, participant invitations and enhancing visibility for the event.

Google's artificial intelligence (AI) technology has surprised researchers by learning a new language without any guidance. Google CEO Sundar Pichai has discussed the company's cautious approach to artificial intelligence (AI). The tech giant has delayed several AI projects in recent years, citing concerns over security and public perception. This has allowed OpenAI and Microsoft to take the lead in the AI race, despite Google's significant resources.

KamaPay, the fast-growing fintech company, is set to make waves at the highly anticipated GITEX Africa 2023. With a mission to transform the way individuals and businesses make cross-border payments in Africa, KamaPay has already launched its revolutionary payment solution in Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Togo earlier this year. Now, it aims to showcase its innovative offerings and establish key partnerships within the global technology community.

The 2Africa ship has successfully completed its journey, landing on the Mediterranean coast in Port Said, Egypt. The 2Africa project is a collaboration between several telecom giants, including Facebook, China Mobile International, MTN GlobalConnect, Orange, STC, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone and WIOCC. Its aim is to provide reliable and affordable internet access to over 1.3 billion people in Africa and the Middle East, improving connectivity for businesses and individuals alike.

LiveAdmins, a global leader in providing multilingual live chat solutions and services to businesses, has become the Official Live Chat Partner for GITEX Africa.

The growing need for faster speeds and instant, reliable services is driving telecommunications providers to improve networks and services in order to meet the dramatic increase in communication demand. As data consumption increases, the various network segments and the interfaces between them must grow their capacities to serve this traffic.