Pakistani IT firms showcase AI and Big Data solutions at European expo
REACH THE GLOBE, ICILtek, NorthBay Solutions, and Sofizar/ConstellationCK participate in the “AI and Big Data Exhibition Europe” in Amsterdam
Mari Petroleum launches data centres initiative in Karachi
MPCL plans to establish data centres across Pakistan to host data for public and private institutions
IT exports surge 27% YoY to $298 million in August 2024
Higher global client base and SBP policy changes drive export growth
Is registering your VPNs with the PTA a problem?
Why is the PTA suddenly so big on monitoring VPN traffic and how complicated is it for the user and for the PTA itself?
PTA uses Web Monitoring System to block online content, NA told
Controversial system, acquired in 2018, was upgraded in December 2023 and tested on landing stations for submarine internet cables
IT minister blames VPNs as actual cause of internet slowdown
Shaza Fatima Khawaja terms reports suggesting the government's involvement in throttling the internet as completely false
Nine departments of MoST left without permanent heads
Irrelevant officials running key organizations on ad hoc basis
Internet firewall could cost Pakistan’s economy $300 million: P@SHA
Government's lack of transparency on firewall sparks distrust; global IT clients fear privacy compromise; P@SHA calls for immediate and unconditional halt to this digital siege
NA committee seeks explanation from PTA over internet, social media disruptions
WISPAP expresses concerns over govt's recent measures to enhance online surveillance, citing severe impacts on the digital economy
NETSOL-led consortium to establish National Incubation Center in Lahore
Consortium will host 50 startups annually in its incubation program and 10 startups annually in acceleration program
Two emerging technologies projects launched under PSDP
Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal inaugurated Common Criteria Pakistan and Quantum Communication Projects
Govt to shut down or privatise certain institutions attached to Ministry of IT & Telecom
Telecom Foundation to be privatised, NITB to undergo major restructuring; PSEB instructed to increase its revenue to at least Rs1 billion
Intel to cut over 15% of its workforce, suspend dividend in turnaround push; shares fall
I need less people at headquarters, more people in the field, supporting customers, says CEO Pat Gelsinger
Pakistan earns $2.9 billion from IT services in FY 2023-24
23.33% growth in IT services exports, led by computer and telecommunication services
Without backup plans, global IT outages will happen again, report
Experts are concerned that many organisations are not well-prepared to implement contingency plans when an IT system or software goes down