Bitcoin could 'Bring the Internet to a Halt'

As per the report by by Jethro Mullen from CNN Tech, Bitcoin could 'Bring the Internet to a Halt', this's one of the messages from a new report by an organization that represents dozens of the world's central banks. The group, Switzerland-based Bank for International Settlements (BIS), said the "intense interest" in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies had prompted it to look "beyond the hype" at what use they could actually contribute to the economy.

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Fifa's Hi-Tech World Cup 'Performance Tracker'

Each team in the World Cup 2018 has been given access to information from Fifa's optical tracking cameras. The system provides performance data on players, such as how far they run and their positioning on the pitch. BBC reported on the performance tracker and you can read more from the  link.

Telecom Communication between Ethiopian and Eritrea is Up

Ethiopia and Eritrea have agreed to restore relations following a landmark meeting between the two countries' leaders in Asmara on July 8, 2018. In the agreement made between the two sisterly countries, the long time interrupted a direct international telephone connection between the countries is up on the same day. Families from both countries talked each other after almost two decades.

In the statement from Dr. Abiy, PM of Ethiopia, "We (Abiy & Isaias)agreed that the airlines will start operating, the ports will be accessible, people can move between the two countries and the embassies will be opened," including the  international telephone connection.

Ethiopian PM chief of staff Fitsum Arega tweeted on his tweeter page. The visit is broadcasted live from Asmara and  people in both country attended the event through different channels.

Panel: ICT Infrastructure Investment and Private Sector Leverage

In the Ethio ICT Expo 2018, the panel discussion on ICT Infrastructure Investment and Private Sector Leverage discussed on interesting points how ICT can be used to leverage the private sector including the small holder farmers. The panel was moderated by Hadis from  Gates Foundation and panelists are Khalid  Bomba (Ethiopia Agricultural Transformation Agency), Dr.Andualem Admasie  (Ethio Telecom),  Jordan Fabyanske (Dalberg) and Craig Kadish  (RLB Integrated Livestock Management). The interaction with participants was excellent and interesting.

Ethio ICT Expo 2018 is officially Opened

The theme for the 2018 Ethio ICT Expo is “Transform Ethiopia”. The Expo serve as a platform for ICT companies, governmental actors implemented and uses ICT, invited speakers in the area, and attendees from all over the country, majorly from Addis. The Expo will have a number of panel discussions on different ICT topics inviting guests from the field. A one day Intonational conference is to be conducted by presenting scientific peer-reviewed papers from different researchers in the area. 

A group of young singers sang the ICT Anthem prepared by MCIT at the Ethio ICT Expo 2018, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

In the official opening of the Expo was attended by the Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia, the Minister of Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT), the Minister of Science and Technology (MoST) and other from governmental and non governmental officials.

ICT Expo Ethiopia, 2018 :-TRANSFORM ETHIOPIA:”A Transformation to the Digital Economy”

June 30- July 04, 2018 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The power of digital transformation is getting ingrained in our everyday life and is strongly impacting the way we live, work and communicates with each other. Digital platform plays a key role in all our lives with the rapid entry of disruptive technologies, multiple electronic devices, and the internet and most of our time is spent accessing all these devices and technologies. Currently, our life comprises of two components: the real life, where we interact with physical elements — people around us, and the virtual universe with connected data and information encompassing the content that we share online and consume as well.

Presently, our virtual world and the real world are interconnected and overlapping at the same time, making it impossible to differentiate and segregate, and with every step, the virtual world is intercepting and substituting actions and elements in our real world. Every service, product, and innovational activities in this world are becoming totally digital dependent, which in turn leading the innovators to create disruptive technologies for digitalization. Research says that by 2019, 40 percent of digital transformation initiatives will use Artificial Intelligent (AI) services, and by 2021, 75 percent of commercial enterprise apps will use AI [IDC, Oct 2017]

This advancement has been described as the “fourth industrial revolution”, and it presents both challenges and opportunities. To overcome these challenges and capitalize on the opportunities, leaders in both public and private sectors must come together, work together, and embrace digital transformation, the fruits of which promise to entail inclusive and sustained growth and a more prosperous future.

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