Big Data Day Baku 2015 – or Big Day on Big Data

Big Data Day Baku 2015 – CeDAWI – Center for Data Analytics and Web Insights

The extremely fast grow of Internet Services, Web and Mobile Applications and advance of the related Pervasive, Ubiquity and Cloud Computing concepts have stumulated production of tremendous amounts of data partially available online (call metadata, texts, emails, social media updates, photos, videos, location, etc.). Even with the power of today’s modern computers it still big challenge for business and government organizations to manage, search, analyze, and visualize this vast amount of data as information. Data-Intensive computing which is intended to address this problems become quite intense during the last few years yielding strong results. Data intensive computing framework is a complex system which includes hardware, software, communications, and Distributed File System (DFS) architecture.

Just small part of this huge amount is structured (Databases, XML, logs) or semistructured (web pages, email), over 90% of this information is unstructured, what means data does not have predefined structure and model. Generally, unstructured data is useless unless applying data mining and analysis techniques. At the same time, just in case if you can process and understand your data, this data worth anything, otherwise it becomes useless.

Big Data Day Baku 2015 is the first Data-Centric event is planned to be held in Azerbaijan.
The events main goal is increase public awareness of new opportunities and challenges brought by Big Data, share experience with industry and government on the development of state-of-the-art Data Analysis technologies, attract youth to make career and do outstanding research in Data Science.

SOME OF TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

• Big Data Era – How Big is Big Data?
• Big Opportunities and Challenges brought by Big Data – Big Data Use Cases
• Open Data for Public Sector Transformation and Innovation
• Big Data Infrastructure
• Open Source Platforms and Technologies for Big Data Analytics
• Natural Language Processing and Computational Linguistic
• Large-Scale Data Management Life Cycle

QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED:

• – What is Big Data Value?
• – How it will affect us all?
• – Big Data Era, but are we ready for challenges?

EVENT TARGET AUDIENCE:
Marketing specialists, Business owners, IT Professionals, Students (Participation of the students is highly encouraged), Scientists and Researchers, Government representatives

EVENT WEBSITE: http://cedawi.org/big-data-day

IEEE Day 2013 – Leveraging Technology for a Better Tomorrow

IEEE Day 2013 – Qafqaz University, Baku, Azerbaijan

IEEE DAY 2013 EVENT PROGRAM

01 October – IEEE Day 2013 is important anniversary that engineers worldwide celebrate the first time when IEEE members gathered to share their technical ideas in 1884. It is fourth celebration worldwide and first in Azerbaijan will take place at the Qafqaz University.
While the world benefits from what’s new, IEEE is focused on what’s next. Thus, this year the theme of IEEE Day will be “Leveraging Technology for a Better Tomorrow”.
These are full-day hands-on technical seminars on a wide range of Technology topics for IT Professionals and Students to help them become Technologically Updated. All our speakers are high level certified IT and technical professionals with rich experience of applying their knowledge in corporations and businesses.

TECHNICAL SESSION:
Database Administration & Development
Network, Platforms & Supercomputing
Software Development & Frameworks
Cloud Implementations
Workshop & Closing

SPEECH TOPICS:
IEEE Day 2013. IEEE as a Global Professional Platform.
Oracle Database 12c: New Features for Oracle and Java Developers
Best 10 New Features of Oracle Database 12c
IPv6 Planning, Deployment and Operation Considerations
UNIX, Linux and New Features in Solaris 11
Database Machine – EXADATA
Spring Framework Overview and Spring MVC
Groovy on Grails
Reverse Engineering an Android Application
Education in the Cloud
Infrastructure in the Cloud
Leveraging Technology for a Better Tomorrow

New Idea Competition has been announced by Qafqaz University Technopark

New Idea Competition has been announced by Qafqaz University Technopark

New Idea Competition has been announced in the framework of newly launched Qafqaz University Technopark

Intellectual Property Statement:

All ideas remain the property of the submitter

Short Description:

The purpose of this competition is to contribute new ideas on a broad range of IT-related areas such as: Mobile App, Internet, Software App, Gaming, SaaS, Enterprise Software, New Business Model, Services, Robotics, IT and Consumer Electronics, IT for healthcare, etc.

Competition Organizer:

Qafqaz University Technopark

Who is Eligible?

Anyone who is Student of the University located in Azerbaijan or Alumni and has New Innovative Idea on IT-related area. Age limit for participants is 30.

Application Assessment Criteria:

• Innovation: We are looking for breakthrough ideas. They must be Information Technology oriented. Ideas should be unique and different, providing a competitive advantage. Ideas that show the greatest innovation will be viewed more favorably.
• Commercial Viability: Can the idea be commercialized within two years? Can the idea create or serve a market need? What are the customer benefits? Is there a clear strategy for making the idea into a high-growth business? Judges will be evaluating ideas on their potential to generate revenue, profits and employment.
• Investment Opportunity: If an investment opportunity was available and contemplated, would investors invest in this venture? Is the entrepreneur team invested in the venture?
• Entrepreneur Team: Are key leaders and advisors available (or identified subject to financing) to fill key positions to execute the venture plan? (right team)
• Quality of Presentation: As the judging progresses to the final round, some emphasis will be placed on entrant’s quality of presentation (clear, concise), both written and orally.
• Business Plan: Quality of Business Plan (appropriate training will be provided on Apprel 25, 26, 27)

Idea Assessment Rounds?

• Round 1. Online Application
• Round 2. Presentation in front of Jury Board
• Round 3. Preparing of Business Plan and Budget

Important Dates:

• Round 1: Mart 25, 2013 (Online Application)
• Round 2: April 15, 2013 (Presentation)
• Round 3:
  • April 25-27, 2013 (Training)
  • May 12, 2013 (Business Plan Deadline)

Why to participate? (Benefits/Awards)

• Get Enterpreneurship Trainings given by professionals
• The opportunity to have assigned Business Mentor
• The opportunity to be placed into Qafqaz University Technopark Incubator
• The opportunity to find investor for your idea
• The opportunity to found your company
• Attention in the media

How to apply?

You will be required to register on the Qafqaz University Technopark Online Application System till Mart 25, 2013

Contact us:

www.NewIdeaCompetition.qu.edu.az
NewIdeaCompetition@qu.edu.az

IEEE as Global Professional Engineering Platform in Azerbaijan

IEEE as Global Professional Engineering Platform in Azerbaijan

IEEE Computer Society Azerbaijan Chapter organized IEEE Seminar at the Azerbaijan Technical University

The seminar on two topics “IEEE as Global Professional Engineering Platform in Azerbaijan” and “IEEE Contribution for Academic Excellence and Research” organized by IEEE Computer Society Azerbaijan Chapter and supported by Mikro Information Handling and Distribution FZE, Azerbaijan Technical University and Qafqaz University was held at the Azerbaijan Technical University.

The first part of seminar was devoted to IEEE history and activities in Azerbaijan as well as to benefits and opportunities of IEEE Membership for faculty of Higher Education Institution. It was noticed that the key values of IEEE membership are technical innovation, access to cutting-edge information, networking opportunities, and exclusive member benefits. IEEE memberships support IEEE’s mission to advance technology for humanity and the profession. At the same time, memberships build a platform to introduce technology careers to faculty and students around the world.

During the seminar speakers made stress on the fact that Digital Environment and Big Data with population over 2.3 bln. has great impact on that how we accomplish our duties and job, how we communicate and collect information, how we teach and learn. Universities as a initiators of big transformation are rethinking their teaching strategies: we speak more and more often about electronic references, full text data access, Web resources, that are integral part of university education in the digital environment. Digital libraries are already deliver information for academic study and research that available 24/7 from anywhere offering flexible arrangements for students, faculty and researchers.

This topic focuses on the IEEE Xplore Digital Library which is one of the most significant and most-cited publisher in engineering and technology. With IEEE Xplore Digital Library, it is easy the get comprehensive coverage of key ideas and exciting discoveries. For 100 years, Proceedings of the IEEE has been the best way to stay informed about trends in engineering and technology. There many flexible options of the IEEE subscription to meet the needs of any size organization including higher education and research institutions.

Each year, the Thomson Reuters Journal Citation Reports® (JCR) examine the influence and impact of scholarly research journals. In the new June 2012 reports, IEEE journals again rank as premier scholarly publications across all three methods of citation measurement, including Impact Factor.

Region Computer Engineering Department Chairs Summit

Region Computer Engineering Department Chairs Summit

Computer Engineering Department Chairs Summit took place in warm (despite of end of autumn) Chesme distinct of Izmir region, Turkey 22-23 November, 2012. The meeting attracted chairs from about 50 universities including:

• Istanbul Technical University
• Middle East Technical University
• Yildiz University
• Bilkent University
• Hacettepe University
• Fatih University
• Ege University
• Selchuk University
• Qafqaz University (Baku)
• …

Computer Engineering Department Chairs Summit is platform to get together leaders of Computer Engineering education. The purpose of meeting is to discuss common problems and challenges, share knowledge and experience, provide an opportunity to know others and be known, establish mutually beneficial cooperations and collaborations.

Region Computer Engineering Department Chairs Summit

Microsoft’s representative Mustafa Kasap has introduced about company’s programs for students, faculty and universities.

==Microsoft’s support for students:

• Imagine Cup – developments competition
• DreamSpark Standard and DreamSpark Premium programs provide to students development software for free
• DreamSpark Premium – ELMS
• MS Student Partner – trainings for selected students on new technologies
• Summer School – Internship
• Student Business – appropriate website to help caruer development, job search

==Microsoft’s support for faculty:

• Open Academy – http://www.acikakademi.com – text, video, audio sources to learn computer technologies (80.000 studendt subscriptions)
• Faculty Connection – http://aka.ms/fc trainings for fuculties and teching resources in following disciplins (but not restricted with this):
• Cloud computing, Information Management, Net Centric Computing, Programming, Embedded Systems and Devices, Security, Operating Systems, Mobile Application Development, etc.
• Azure Accounts http://aka.ms/mk to get cloud computing account and use existing infrastructure of cluster computing (IaaS – Infrastructure as a Service) for 5-9-12 months. Also instructor may apply to get accounts for students those take appropriate class.

==Microsoft’s support for universities:

• Some Projects supported by Microsoft:
• Windows phone Real-time Renderer
• Haddop Azure – http://www.hadooponazure.com
• MSR Intern – PhD – PostDoc http://research.microsofft.com
• AppCampus – http://www.appcampus.fi grants

Region Computer Engineering Department Chairs Summit – Ancient City Efes

Prof. Adnan Yazici from Middle East Technical University has renimded to participants about last year establishment of Computer Engineers Association. Prof. Halit Oguz Tuzen critisized the view of some government institutions, in paticular Professional Competence Institution, to Computer Engineering as profession. According to him this official institution is confusing two professions: computer engineer and certified specialist.

Prof.Dr. Altay Guvenir from Bilkent University presented topic on “Frieqently Asked Questions in MUDEK Akkreditation”. MUDEK is association recognized by the Higher Education Council of Turkey as the National Quality Assurance Agency in accrediting engineering programs. MUDEK is member of ENAEE – European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education
One of the most important criteria of engineer competance is to make students work within project-teams that require multidisciplinary knowledge. Good ideas, thoughts and projects have any meaning just in case if they will be applied and likely immediately.

Assoc.Prof. Ahmet Koltuksuz from Yasar University presented speech on “Cyber Security Education and Proposals”. He informed listeners about new trends in Cyber Security and improvements that should be done in teaching of this subject because of the new trends.
National Collegiate Cyber Defence Competition http://nationalccdc.org/

Representative from Turkcell (Turkey leading telecom company) new business models and startups based on these models creat threat for mobile Communication Service Providers. Skype has more then 220 mln users that creats more than 20 bln. minutes of VoIP coomunication. Smart phone users send billions messages using WhatsApp application what eliminates using of SMS service. At the same time this established acosystem and trends creates new opportunities and challenges for service provides.

According to Dr. Sinan Utku who is United States Patent Attorney, Technology Development and patenting have strong relation. Cilicon Valley were in evidence in the 1910. What is the secret of US technology success? One of the most valuable reason is really working patenting process supported by appropriate legislation.
Some business people in Wall Street called Patent Wolfs buys bunkrupt technological companies to investigate the opportunity of applying to court against successfull companies that may break obtained patents.

Region Computer Engineering Department Chairs Summit – The Library of Celsus in Ephesus

The last session of meeting in 23 November had been devoted to taking a decision on location for the next summit in 2013. Event there were three potential candidate universities: Black Sea University (Trabzon), Firat University (Elazig) and Qafqaz University (Baku, Azerbaijan), most of participants voted for Qafqaz University. Therefore, next Computer Engineering Department Chairs Summit will be held in Baku in October 07-08 immediately before annual AICT2013 International Conference (www.aict.info/2013) also organized by Qafqaz University with technical support of IEEE (www.ieee.org).

Final day of meeting consisted of memorable tour to exciting ancient Roman city of Efes (Ephesus, click for more information).

IEEE Xplore Digital Library Contribution for Academic Excellence and Research. The Case Study.

IEEE Digital Library Contribution for Academic Excellence and Research. The Case Study.

Eurasian Higher Education Leaders’ Forum was held in August 19-21, 2012, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan http://cep.conference.nu.edu.kz/en/conf2011/
Within Parallel Session “Modern resources for Science and Education” keynote speech on “IEEE Digital Library Contribution for Academic Excellence and Research. The Case Study.” was delivered.

It is the fact that Digital Environment and Big Data with population over 2.3 bln. has great impact on that how we accomplish our duties and job, how we communicate and collect information, how we teach and learn. Universities as a initiators of big transformation are rethinking their teaching strategies: we speak more and more often about electronic references, full text data access, Web resources, that are integral part of university education in the digital environment. Digital libraries are already deliver information for academic study and research that available 24/7 from anywhere offering flexible arrangements for students, faculty and researchers.

Our talk focuses on the IEEE Xplore Digital Library which is one of the most significant and most-cited publisher in engineering and technology. With IEEE Xplore Digital Library, it is easy the get comprehensive coverage of key ideas and exciting discoveries. For 100 years, Proceedings of the IEEE has been the best way to stay informed about trends in engineering and technology. There many flexible options of the IEEE subscription to meet the needs of any size organization including higher education and research institutions.

Exhibition stand of MiKRO Bilgi Kayit ve Dagitim A.S.

In the framework of Eurasian Higher Education Leaders’ Forum besides others MiKRO Bilgi Kayit ve Dagitim A.S. company which is the regional representative of IEEE, organized exhibition were all products of IEEE were presented (Mr. Keng-Lam KUAN – Area Manager, IEEE – N. Africa, M. East & India; Mr. Mehmet T. HASEKI – General Manager – MiKRO Bilgi Kayit ve Dagitim A.S.)..

Keynote Speech PDF Presentation

Qafqaz University continue activities directed to raising of Public Awareness on Information Security

Qafqaz University continue activities directed to raising of Public Awareness on Information Security

The 1-st International Information Security Workshop

Azerbaijan, Baku, Qafqaz University
19 – 20 June 2012
http://ce.qu.edu.az/InfoSec

The Organizing Committee would like to invite all interested parties to attend the the 1-st International Information Security Workshop that will be held at the Qafqaz University in June 19 and 20, 2012 and co-organized by the Computer Engineering Department at the Qafqaz University (http://ce.qu.edu.az), BM Technologies (www.bmtech.az), BitDefender (www.bitdefender.com), Lancelot Institute (www.lancelotinstitute.com) and IEEE Computer Society Azerbaijan Chapter (http://chapters.computer.org/azerbaijan).

Workshop Statement:

Today, when cyber infrastructure has affected how we accomplish duties and job, how we get acquainted and communicate, how we teach and learn, how we entertain and spend time, etc. collecting and using personal, financial, governmental information, as well as the importance of protecting that information, is a complex challenge that has legal, business, political and technical ramifications.

The global cyber infrastructure has become the crucial environment for economic prosperity, government efficiency, and national security. At the same time the same environment which provides new inviting opportunities also makes possible new potential risks and threats. Protecting the vital information and critical infrastructure from cyberattacks becomes increasingly difficult and costly mission for governments, corporations, non-profit organizations, and even for citizens. Hacktivism, cyberwar, cyberweapons and their potential threats are becoming a reality.

It’s why high education research institutions, governments, businesses, public and private sector partners all together should work to find effective solutions to protect the confidentiality of sensitive information and resilience of national and global cyber infrastructure. We hope that the 1-st International Information Security Workshop would be successful example of such cooperation and will serve as a booster of public awareness and understanding of information security issues.

Dr. Abzetdin Adamov
Qafqaz University
Chair, Computer Engineering Department

Qafqaz University has become a Competent Member of International Information Security Research Consortium (IISRC)

Qafqaz University and Lomonosov Moscow State University's Institute of Information Security Issues have signed memorandum on collaboration in the framework of IISRC consortium

Sixth International forum “Partnership of State Authorities, Civil Society and the Business Community in Ensuring Information Security and Combating Terrorism” and Fifth Scientific Conference of the International Information Security Research Consortium (IISRC) have been held in April 23–26, 2012, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Munich, Germany.

The Qafqaz University as an institution pretending to be a member of IISRC consortium was represented there by Chair of Computer Engineering Department Dr. Abzetdin Adamov. The Qafqaz University also participated in last conference that was held in Changsha, China in October 25-27, 2011 and applied for consortium membership.

During the session dedicated to discussion of perspectives of the IISRC and applications of new potential members, the Qafqaz University’s application was supported by all active members. The additional agreement between Qafqaz University and Lomonosov Moscow State University’s Institute of Information Security Issues on collaboration in the framework of IISRC consortium has been signed.

Consequently, the Qafqaz University has approved its interest and concern about information security in the emerging cyber space. Moreover, the Computer Engineering Department at the Qafqaz University is planning to organize a trainings series in Information Security jointly with BitDefender, Lancelot Institute and several other institutions those that have main business in the area of Information Technologies. It is also intended to include a new session on Information Security into the program of upcoming AICT2012 conference will be held this time in Tbilisi, Georgia Octobe 17-19, 2012.

In today’s interconnected world, collecting and using personal, financial, governmental information, as well as the importance of protecting that information, is a complex challenge that has legal, business and political ramifications. The global cyber infrastructure has become the crucial environment for economic prosperity, government efficiency, and national security. At the same time the same environment which provides new inviting opportunities also makes possible new potential risks and threats. Hacktivism, cyberwar, cyberweapons and their potential threats are becoming a reality.
Despite this potential threat for humanity, there is not a consensus and understanding on this issue among states and the international community. It’s why the role IISRC consortium as a global forum of sharing knowledge and ideas on cyber security is so important.

The conference has started with welcome speech of Dr. Sherstuyk V.P., Co-Chairman of the Forum, Adviser of the Security Council of Russian Federation, Director of Lomonosov Moscow State University Institute of Information Security Issues. During the next tree days of conference following topics and questions were presented and actively disscused:

• Classifcation of cyber threats beyond “Triad” of threats (criminal, terroristic, military -political threats)
• Cyberespionage and its place in classification
• Sovereignty in the Network and How to draw the state borders in the Internet
• International documents are needed for the system of international information security
• Priority directions of joint scientific research projects (IISRC)
• Study of conflicts in cyberspace: subject structure
• Mathematical models of cyberconflicts and measurement issues
• Cyberconflict prevention mechanisms
• Which of the generally recognized rules of international laws are applicable in case of use of force against cyber aggressor (crime) in cyberspace?
• ……and others

During worshops, keynote sessions and round tables discussions a lot of speakers presented their indeas, approaches and visions of Cyber Security problem in general and specific issues:

• Sherstuyk V.P., Co-Chairman of the Forum, Adviser of the Security Council of Russian Federation, Director of Lomonosov Moscow State University Institute of Information Security Issues (Russia)
• Streltsov A.A., Lomonosov Moscow State University Institute of Information Security Issues (Russia)
• Sandro Gaycken, Institut für Informatik Freie Universität Berlin (Germany)
• Keir Giles, Conflict Studies Research Centre (UK)
• Li Dei, Chinese Academy of Engineering (China)
• George Sadowsky, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
• Karl F. Rauscher , EastWest Institute (USA)
• Andrey Krutskih, Special coordinator for issues of political use of information and communication technologies, ambassador -at-large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( Russia)
• Charles L. Barry, Center for Technology and National Security Policy (CTNSP), National Defense University (USA)
• Sharma Amit, Defence Research & Development Organisation, Ministry of Defence (India)
• James Bret Michael, Naval Postgraduate School (USA)
• Kenneth Geers, Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) (USA)
• Kurbatskiy A.N., National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, United Institute of Informatics Problems (Belarus)
• Rafal Rohozinsky, SecDev group. (Canada)
• Sharyl Cross, George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies (USA)
• Sanjay Goel, State University of New York, SUNY (USA)
• Abzetdin Adamov, Qafqaz University (Azerbaijan)
• G.Emelianov, Information Protection Association, Lomonosov Moscow State University Institute of Information Security Issues
• Andy Steingruebl, Information Risk Management PayPal (USA)
• Tatyana Tropina, Cybercrime Research Institute (Germany)
• John C. Mallery, Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Laboratory MIT (USA)
• A.Salnikov, Lomonosov Moscow State University Institute of Information Security Issues
• P. Piliugin, Lomonosov Moscow State University Institute of Information Security Issues
• O.Rameev, Moscow State University of Instrument Engineering and Computer Science
• James Bret Michael, Naval Postgraduate School (USA)
• V. Yashchenko, Lomonosov Moscow State University Institute of Information Security Issues  (Russia)

Welcome to IEEE Computer Society Azerbaijan Chapter

IEEE as Global Student Engagement Professional Platform - IEEE Student Membership Benefits and Opportunities

Welcome to the website of the IEEE Computer Society, Azerbaijan Chapter. We currently have plans about our upcoming events. Information on past meetings and events can be reached at ieee.qu.edu.az. We are trying to build up this chapter to become the meeting place of choice for the computer community in the Azerbaijan Republic, so if you are involved in research or industrial activities that fit our scope, please do not hesitate in contacting us; you may end up being invited to present your work at one of our technical events. We are planning to conduct approximately 2-5 activities per year, so we hope you can join us at those events.
Let us know your feedback about possible co-operation. We’d love to hear from you!

Student Seminar – The IEEE Student Members are the Leaders of Tomorrow!

The main goal of seminar is to attract students to take advantage of being IEEE Student Member of community which is the world’s largest professional association of advanced technology. The student members are able to access the world’s most comprehensive source of electrical, electronic and computer engineering publications. Student members also benefit by networking with the members and the industry leaders, gaining leadership experience and developing interpersonal skills by getting involved in the local chapter activities.

Event Title: IEEE as Global Student Engagement Professional Platform (IEEE Student Membership Benefits and Opportunities)
Organizer: IEEE Azerbaijan Joint Chapter
Date/Time: December 17 (Saturday), 2011, 10:30
Location: Qafqaz University, Hall: A-128
Auditory: Students and Graduate Students from Azerbaijan Universities
Speaker: Dr. Abzetdin Adamov

Seminar program:

• IEEE History
• IEEE Student Membership: An Overview
• IEEE Student Member Benefits
• IEEE Student Branches, Clubs, Meetings and Conferences
• IEEE as an platform to engage Students
• Quick Start Student Membership
• Distribution of Promotion Matherials
• Questions
• Cocktail Reception

IEEE Computer Society Azerbaijan Chapter http://chapters.computer.org/Azerbaijan/
IEEE Azerbaijan Joint Chapter http://www.ieee.org/go/azerbaijan
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) http://www.ieee.org

Want to be a IEEE Member? Go to http://www.ieee.org/join or contact us.

The Second International ICT Conference on E-Applications in Develooing Countries, Sudan

The Second International ICT Conference on E-Applications in Develooing Countries

The Second International ICT Conference on E-Applications in Developing Countries: Directins and Challenges was held in Sudan capital Khartoum in November 27-29. The started by Opening General Session. Several Sudan high government officials including Vice President, Dr. Elhag Adam Yousif, Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research, Minister of Communication and Information Technology and Minister of Human Resources Development had welcome address to participants.

Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research noted that ministry is ready to start e-learning project and they will organize international conference on e-learning next month in order to get and share experience.
Minister of Communication and Information Technology noticed that today a lot of high qualified specialists in the area of ICT graduate from Sudan Universities. Sudan as the rest of the world will do their best to benefit from using of ICT technologies, to provide electronic government services to all citizens even to those who live in rural and remote areas. Moreover, according to minister, most of state universities and research institutes are interconnected with high speed Internet. In the near future this advantage will be provided to private universities also.
Vice President brought some statistics on ICT penetrition in Sudan. He said that there are more than 20 mln mobile phone users and more than 10 mln people in Sudan are using Internet. He olso mentioned about importance of e-government implementation for Sudan, as a lever for operational efficiency of governmental and platform of government services for remote regions. He also noteced that government and organizers will carefully analyze all recommendations and proposals of participants.

Conference was continued by Keynote Addresses of:

Minister of Communication and Information Technology of Sudan at center

Knowledge Society and Wisdom Governance Prof. Awad Hag Ali, Elneelian University
How to Build a Successful E-Government? Dr. Ahmed Elmohanadi, University of Qatar, Qatar
Challenges and Opportunities in Interoperating Information Systems, Prof. Bob Colombo, Australia
Integration of Cloud Computing into e-Applications for Developing Countries: Challenges and Future, Dr. Abdullahi Bin Gani, UM, Malysia

Behavioral Challenges for e-Government in Underdeveloped Countries, Prof. Izzeldin M. Osman , Sudan University of Science and Technology, Sudan
Towards Good Governance Through Implementation of University Management Information System, Prof. Dr. Abzetdin Adamov, Qafqaz University, Azerbaijan
International Trends and Development in Technologies Supporting Developing and Emerging Countries, (Finding Collected when Organizing the United Nation’s World Summit Award from 2003 Till Today), Mr. Christian Bauer, WSA Co-Founder, Austria
Developing Kenya’s National e-Learning Center: A Multi Stakeholder Approach, Mr. Gakiria Andrew , National E-Learning Center, Kenya