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Egyptian Universities advance learning and collaboration with Juniper Networks
Juniper Networks , a global provider of secure , AI-driven networks , has announced that Egyptian Universities Network ( EUN ), connecting public universities across Egypt , has deployed Juniper ’ s core network solutions to enable advanced learning and collaboration for 27 public universities across Egypt .
population , those numbers will grow . With an aim to meet the growing demand for learning and collaboration , EUN plans to invest more in our network so we can continue serving the people who are studying and doing research .”
Yarob Sakhnini , Vice President , Sales , Emerging Markets , EMEA , Juniper Networks , said : “ Today ’ s university students rely heavily on digital tools like email , video conferencing , Internet access for their courses , collaboration and communication .”
By providing a reliable , stable and secure WAN , EUN is now able to offer first-class VoIP , Internet access , email and video conferencing for students and staff , academics and researchers .
EUN relies on Juniper ’ s MX Series Universal Routing Platform for secure connectivity .
Eng Tarek Edris , Operations and Technical Support Department Head , Egyptian Universities Network , said : “ Today , about 30 % of Egyptians take advantage of a university education and with a burgeoning
African Development Bank signs grant agreement to support the Rwanda Coding Academy
The African Development Bank has signed a grant agreement with the Ministry of ICT and Innovation in Rwanda to support the Rwanda Coding Academy , set up to develop top technology talent to drive a booming , innovation-driven digital economy in the East African nation . The Rwanda Coding Academy was established as a proof-of-concept ( PoC ) model school for developing ICT and other 21st century skills for high school level students who want to pursue a career in coding and computer science .
The Academy selects high performing students and trains them in advanced software programming and cybersecurity skills to facilitate their emergence as worldclass programmers . The grant funding of US $ 150,000 , from the Rockefeller Trust Fund which the Bank administers , will be directed to the implementation of activities , including acquisition of computers and furniture equipment for an ultra-modern innovation centre of excellence , Internet connectivity , teacher training and organisation of job career orientation events .
Paula Ingabire , Minister for ICT and Innovation , said the Rwandan government welcomed the partnership with the African Development Bank . “ The Rwanda Coding
Academy is part of our broader vision to grow a local pool of highly talented Pan- African workforce in science , technology and innovation ,” she said .
“ The academy ’ s learning model requires robust digital infrastructure and a dynamic teaching approach from the instructors .”
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