Morocco’s definitive return to GMT does not only concern clocks. Microsoft, IBM and Broadcom had to update their systems to avoid programming errors or computer tasks being triggered at the wrong time.
Cisco will strengthen its presence in Morocco through a new project aimed at developing the country’s digital infrastructure. The American group is partnering with Cybastion to improve, in particular, cybersecurity and the cloud services used by government administrations and businesses.
The mobility platform inDrive is accelerating its transformation into a "super-app" model by officially deploying its advertising services on the Moroccan market. This initiative aims to diversify the company’s revenues beyond passenger transport by relying on a captive and engaged audience during trips.
Morocco now requires widespread connection to fiber optic and harmonization of installations through strict technical standards. A decree now sets the minimum technical specifications for connecting new housing developments, housing groups, and buildings to public telecommunications networks.
A sophisticated spyware campaign has targeted Samsung Galaxy phones for nearly a year, exploiting a previously unknown security vulnerability. Security researchers have revealed that samples of this malware have been detected in Morocco and several other Middle Eastern countries.
The Maârif district in Casablanca has now banned the installation of satellite dishes. This measure is included in its urban development plan and could eventually apply to the entire economic capital.
Bogged down in a debt of 24 billion euros, the Altice group, majority-owned by the Moroccan businessman Patrick Drahi, owner of SFR, is seeking to get rid of Intelcia. A Moroccan giant in call centers, which Altice has held a 65% stake in since 2016.
A Moroccan-born researcher has made the fight against the excesses of AI agents his main focus. To this end, he has decided to create a very specific AI.
Present in Casablanca since 2014, a Spanish group providing R&D and industrial engineering services has just ended its activities.
A brilliant student from the Moroccan Center for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (CMRIA) has achieved a feat in Barcelona (Spain), where he is participating in the grand final of the International Science and Technology Olympiad (STEM).
Morocco is preparing to implement its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. The first national conference, organized last week, is part of this framework.
Minister Omar Hejira emphasized the need to equip small businesses, particularly "Moul l’hanout", with electronic payment terminals (EPT).