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internet problem
by meshack emakunat 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

dear listers does anyone know what is going on with the internet service in egerton (egernet) we've not been havint the service for almost two weeks now. what is going on.

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Re: [kictanet] Request for Attachment by Patrick Kariuki
by gathuri njorohio 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

Hi all listers Patrick Kariuki is seeking assistance to get attachment for his Diploma course in ICT which he is taking at Nairobi Institute of Business Studies. He is due to complete this June and would appreciate if he can get some industry experience. Kariuki can be reached on patkirio(a)yahoo.com Kindly assist Eng. Njorohio ________________________________ From: gathuri njorohio <gathuri_njorohio(a)yahoo.com> To: kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke Sent: Thu, February 11, 2010 1:50:26 PM Subject: Hi all listers Patrick Kariuki is seeking assistance to get attachment for his Diploma course in ICT which he is taking at Nairobi Institute of Business Studies. He is due to complete this June and would appreciate if he can get some industry experience. Kariuki can be reached on patkirio(a)yahoo.com Kindly assist Eng. Njorohio

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ICANN and Its Responsibilities to the Global Public Interest
by alice 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

http://www.circleid.com/posts/icann_and_its_responsibilities_to_the_global_… ICANN and Its Responsibilities to the Global Public Interest By David Maher In 1998, the United States government might have taken a different path in asserting its control over the technical administration of the DNS. It might have asserted full U.S. governmental control, or it might have turned over the functions to an international body such as the International Telecommunications Union. Instead, it created a "private-public partnership", incorporated as a California "nonprofit public benefit corporation", with a charter giving the company a dual mission of quasi-governmental functions combined with responsibility for operational stability of the Internet. In all its deliberations, the ICANN Board must maintain a balance in its mission of lessening the burdens of government and promoting the global public interest in the operational stability of the Internet. ICANN has the responsibility to draw the fine line dividing two contrasting areas, one where it should not go, and the other where it risks not doing enough. On the one hand, ICANN cannot become involved in areas such as content control and rule making in areas unrelated to operational stability. On the other hand, ICANN's self image as technical coordinator has at times constrained it from taking action necessary to discharge its public interest obligations, such as, for example, requiring registrars to comply with their contractual obligations. ICANN's recent attempts to find a way to insert new top level domains in the root zone file illustrate the difficulties of achieving this balance. From a purely technical point of view, there is room for many additional new gTLDs in ASCII and in IDN.IDN versions. There are concerns about stress on the root zone, but it appears that this is a manageable risk, and ICANN is taking responsible steps to deal with it. On the other hand, the whole question of how new generic top level domains would serve the public interest has never been openly considered by ICANN. The current proposal for an Expression of Interest proceeding illustrates this. Instead of being a straightforward determination of who might want to apply, the proceeding risks becoming an avenue for well-financed commercial applicants who treat the domain name system as a species of investment opportunity comparable to real estate. This is a far cry from the public interest in making names available to people who want to use them. The proposals for selection of new top level domains present even more serious problems. There will very likely be multiple applicants for some popular strings, and ICANN has the job of selecting from among the competitors. There will also likely be applicants for strings that are obscenities or phrases intended to inflame social or religious conflict. >From the standpoint of ICANN's obligation to serve the "global public interest in the operational stability of the Internet", ICANN cannot allow these into the root. In addition, there is the continuing problem of minimizing trademark infringement opportunities. For better or worse, the United States government demanded in 1998 that ICANN become the enforcer of a global system of trademark rights. This quasi-governmental function, in the form of the UDRP, became part of the otherwise more technical duties assigned to ICANN. The extension of this involvement with trademarks is possibly the most serious test of ICANN's abilities to promote the public interest. ICANN's Draft Application Guidebook (the "DAG") for new gTLDs attempts to find the appropriate mechanisms for taking into account the sometimes conflicting responsibilities described above. The first and second drafts, issued in October 2008 and February 2009, respectively, were not successful in many respects. These drafts demonstrate, all too clearly, ICANN's reluctance to face its public interest responsibilities. ICANN proposes to create a system of independent decision makers to decide such questions as likelihood of confusion between different proposed strings for new gTLDs, alleged infringement of legal rights by a proposed string, and objections based on morality, public order and community objections. Of these, the first and second are probably amenable to objective determinations based on internationally recognized principles of trademark law, although there are serious questions as to how far ICANN should go in creating what amounts to international law. As to the questions of morality, public order and community objections to applications for new gTLDs, these can only be tested against conceptions of the public interest. ICANN apparently believes that getting a third party to do this work relieves ICANN of its responsibilities. There are two problems with this approach. First, there is nothing to indicate that any third party has either the expertise or authority to make these judgments better than ICANN, and second, ICANN's mission to serve the public interest does not allow it to delegate its responsibilities to outsiders. Further, ICANN apparently hopes that its self-serving requirement that all gTLD applicants waive all legal claims against ICANN will insulate it from litigation. ICANN is certainly justified in its fear of litigation. As a creature of California law and subject to US federal law, this risk is always present. However, attempts to pass off to third parties ICANN's obligations to make judgments about the public interest will not lessen this risk, and may in fact increase it. The waiver of legal claims applies only to applicants for new TLDs, not to third parties that may be adversely affected by the process. As another example of ICANN's failure to face up to its responsibilities, ICANN proposes to create independent evaluation panels to choose from among conflicting applicants for the same new gTLD string. The call for expressions of interest states that evaluators must be capable of exercising subjective judgment. ICANN may have a legitimate need to consult with outside experts, but they cannot be allowed to make the final decisions. There are no grounds for a belief that a third party's subjective judgment would give better results than decisions made by ICANN's Board. The Board clearly must face up to its responsibility to make judgments in the public interest, based on the experience and expertise of the Board members. To ICANN's credit, it finally realized that there is a connection between the creation of large numbers of new gTLDs and the public interest in preventing a vast increase in cybersquatting and the spread of fraudulent practices. The first two drafts of the DAG neglected to deal this issue in any serious way, but since then ICANN has taken steps "to develop and propose solutions to the over-arching issue of trademark protection..." It is still an open question whether or not ICANN's current proposals will be adequate to serve the public interest in protection of the legitimate rights of trademark owners. ICANN has not been so successful in dealing with other overarching issues. In October, 2006, ICANN's Board asked that a comprehensive economic study be completed before the introduction of new gTLDs, but it was never made. Instead, ICANN produced economic studies that purport to justify its proposals for a radical change in the policy of separation of registry and registrar functions. Whether or not this change will serve the public interest will apparently be judged by the results of the experiment, and not by a considered weighing of relevant evidence. Even when ICANN grasps the concept of its public interest responsibility, it does not always come up with a reasonable approach to a particular problem. For example, the current proposed base agreement for new registries includes a provision allowing ICANN to amend the agreement unilaterally. While there may be a need from time to time to take account of changing circumstances, this brute force approach can hardly be justified as serving the public interest in a stable relationship between ICANN and the new registries. Despite the concerns outlined here, ICANN has done most of the right things it was created to do and it continues to deserve our support. It is very unlikely that a single government or international organization could better fulfill the obligations undertaken by ICANN. However, a lot of work remains to be done, and ICANN must pay a great deal more attention to its global public interest responsibilities.

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Re: [kictanet] New Information related to ICANN Nairobi Meeting
by McTim 12 Feb '10

12 Feb '10

Harry, all; This seems to be the latest update: On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 5:47 AM, <no-reply(a)icann.org> wrote: > Updated Security Information as of 11 February 2010 > Date: > Thursday, 11 February 2010 > > Dear ICANN Community, > > Within the last 24 hours, we received an unclassified report from the United States’ Department of State related to the Kenyatta International Conference Center, the venue for our upcoming meeting (attached below). > > The types of threats outlined in that communication are difficult to assess. ICANN is now reaching out to different parties in Kenya and elsewhere to see if it is possible to better assess the situation, and of course will share any further information with you. > > Sammy Buruchara, Chairman of the ICANN 2010 Local Steering Committee in Nairobi has already provided the following information: > > “In relation with the Security threat by Al Shabaab to US Embassy and KICC, I wish to on behalf of ICANN 2010 Local Organizing committee and on behalf of the relevant Kenya Government Security Agencies state the following: > > The Kenya Government is aware of the Security Threat by Al Shabaab on KICC and on the United States Embassy in Nairobi. Our security organs that include National Security Intelligence Service (NSIS) and Kenya Anti-Terrorism Police have been alerted and will make appropriate security responses to deal with this threat. Through their network of security agents, they have made contingency plans to thwart any possible terrorist plot that will target Nairobi City, including KICC and all the Hotels in which delegates will be hosted, and the US Embassy. > > I wish to assure ICANN Community that the Kenya Government is committed to ensure your safety during the ICANN event and will take necessary security measures to guarantee the safety of all participants during the Conference.” > > In the most transparent manner possible, ICANN will continue to share information as it becomes available. Just like you, we’re processing this information, and seeing how and if we need to update procedures and plans for the upcoming meeting. > > Sincerely, > ICANN > > Information from U.S. State Department > > “As of early February 2010, individuals affiliated with al-Shabaab al-Islamiya were planning suicide bombing attacks on the US Embassy and Kenyan International Conference Center in Nairobi, Kenya. The individuals were targeting the KICC because it was deemed the largest and oldest building associated with the Kenyan government. The US Embassy was targeted for its support of the Kenyan government. As of early February, the individuals planning to carry out the attacks were living in Somali communities in Kenya. We have no additional information regarding the possible individuals involved in the plot, timing, or method of the attack. > > This is all the information we have at this time, and we will continue to keep you updated if there are any potential updates.” > > > -- Cheers, McTim "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route indicates how we get there." Jon Postel

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Invitation to a workshop: Getting a hold on Cybercrime against women: at the University of Nairobi, Chiromo Campus Arziki restaurant, 16th Feb, 2010
by alice 11 Feb '10

11 Feb '10

(Apologies for cross posting) Dear colleague /*_ Invitation to a workshop: Getting a hold on Cybercrime against women: at the University of Nairobi, Chiromo Campus Arziki restaurant, 16th Feb, 2010 from 7.00-10.30 a.m. _*/ Cybercrime against the person and in this case the woman is real and is rising. Unfortunately, all the efforts to understand the vice focus on the cyber crime against property and against governments. The only other notable effort against the person is against the child. While cyberspace have provided secure tools and spaces where women can enjoy their freedom of expression, information and privacy of communication, the same benefits of anonymity and privacy also extend to those who employ ICTs for criminal activities and use the internet to commit violence against women. The use of mobile phones and internet to stalk, abuse, traffic, intimidate and humiliate women is palpable in developing countries including Kenya. The lack of specific cybercrime/cyber security legislation makes it even more difficult to punish those who use ICTs tools to conduct violence against women. Kenya Communications (Amendment) Act 2009 focused on the cybercrime against property and not the person. Kenya is not alone but that is not a consolation. With increased use of internet in Kenya with the onset of broadband, it is necessary to create the necessary policy / regulatory and the operational framework to reign in the vice. KICTANET and IDRC has launched a study on the vice whose research questions are: 1. What is the prevalence of cybercrime against women in terms of degree, level, quantity, and distribution? 2. How does cyber crime affect women differently? (Demonstrate spiral effect and determine if women are already intimidated by cyber space e.g. mailing lists, how active do women participate in debates? Is the design of the cyber already woman unfriendly?) 3. What are the current measures and gaps (technological, legal, social, and psychological) to address cyber crime against women (local, regional, and global)? Map the efforts (lessons of best practice). 4. What mechanisms are appropriate for addressing cyber crime against women? Kictanet, with support from the IDRC will mount a validation workshop to review literature as well as the research strategy on Feb 16th, 2010 as detailed below We have limited spaces (free) for you or your colleague at the workshop. Kindly confirm attendance (off line) by Friday 13th, for planning purposes. *Programme* Venue: University of Nairobi, Chiromo Campus Arziki restaurant Date: Feb 16th, 2009 7.00-715: Welcome and introductions 7.15-9.00: presentation of concept Presentation of Literature review study Presentation of Data collection tools/methodology Discussions 9.00-9.30 Way forward

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Fw: [i-network] Makerere University the Best in East Africa(Webometric Rankings(
by Walubengo J 11 Feb '10

11 Feb '10

Another gem from the Perl of Africa (.UG), Looks like in Kenya Strath Univ was 1st at No. 22 followed closely by UoN at No. 28....check this out @ http://www.webometrics.info/top100_continent.asp?cont=africa walu. --- On Thu, 2/11/10, Drake Patrick Mirembe <dmirembe(a)cit.mak.ac.ug> wrote: From: Drake Patrick Mirembe <dmirembe(a)cit.mak.ac.ug> Subject: [i-network] Makerere University the Best in East Africa To: "I-Network Uganda" <i-network(a)dgroups.org> Cc: "Francis Otto" <fotto(a)technology.ucu.ac.ug> Date: Thursday, February 11, 2010, 6:32 PM According to the new web-metric ranking, Makerere University is the highest ranked in East, Central and West Africa. I hope by July when the new ranking are released we will be at least among the best 5 in Africa. The disappointing issues is that their is no other Ugandan University in the top 100 in Africa. http://www.webometrics.info/top100_continent.asp?cont=africa Drake ________________________ Visit the I-Network website - www.i-network.or.ug The I-Network Dgroup is a platform for ICT Knowledge Sharing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit [web site]( http://d2.dgroups.org/iicd/i-network/ ) Click [here]( mailto:[email protected] ) to unsubscribe The email is intended only for the recipients. The owners of the Dgroups cannot be held responsible for the contents of the email message.

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(no subject)
by gathuri njorohio 11 Feb '10

11 Feb '10

Hi all listers Patrick Kariuki is seeking assistance to get attachment for his Diploma course in ICT which he is taking at Nairobi Institute of Business Studies. He is due to complete this June and would appreciate if he can get some industry experience. Kariuki can be reached on patkirio(a)yahoo.com Kindly assist Eng. Njorohio

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Fw: [i-network] Kenyan Students Win Prestigious Cisco Networking Competition
by Walubengo J 11 Feb '10

11 Feb '10

mmmh, pinched this one from the neighbors in .UG. Nice to know your neighbors can celebrate your achievements... walu. --- On Wed, 2/10/10, Derek Sejjuko <dsejjuko(a)yahoo.com> wrote: From: Derek Sejjuko <dsejjuko(a)yahoo.com> Subject: [i-network] Kenyan Students Win Prestigious Cisco Networking Competition To: "I-Network Uganda" <i-network(a)dgroups.org> Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 9:21 PM Hello All you might find this interesting to read; http://www.cisco.com/web/offer/em/pdfs_innovators/NAL/fy10/netriders.pdf?si… and about the contest http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/2009/prod_070709b.html Visit the I-Network website - www.i-network.or.ug The I-Network Dgroup is a platform for ICT Knowledge Sharing Visit web site Click here to unsubscribe The email is intended only for the recipients. The owners of the Dgroups cannot be held responsible for the contents of the email message.

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Re: [kictanet] TECHNOPARK ALREADY ATTRACTS LOCAL INVESTORS
by charles nduati 11 Feb '10

11 Feb '10

hi listers, Take a look at today thursday 11/02/10 daily nation page 51 and see an advert by a local investor selling 1000 acres , near the technopark. this is very much in line with PS ndemo's vision and indeed they have even quoted the PS and have not bothered to ask for any feasability studies. well done PS and team. why do people wonder why kenyans out do their other african brothers? they are pretty fast in unlockng opportunities. we need to emulate this guys charles

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lessons, snippets, from the visit by the Singaporeans
by Paul Kukubo 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

Dear listers lessons, snippets, from the visit by the Singaporeans<http://www.paulkukubo.com/?p=179> On behalf of the Kenya ICT Board I would like to thank those invited guests who made it to the Breakfast Presentation by the Singapore IDA International team. I have captured what I consider the gist of that presentation on my blog http://www.paulkukubo.com (which also updates my Facebook notes page). The actual presentation will only be up on the ICT Board website Friday morning once the Singapore team has made additions to it when the get back home. Otherwise visit, www.ida.gov.sg. Singapore provides an interesting benchmark for all nations when it comes to technology for better citizens services by government. Key to note is the 'whole-of-government' approach, 'many agencies, one government' strategy with an emphasis on delighting the customer (citizen, resident). For example it takes 2 hours to register a company and start trading with a single license. Government spending has also helped develop the industry cluster of high end technology service firms comprising big name multinationals, local firms and combinations of both. Thank you Paul Kukubo Chief Executive Officer, Kenya ICT Board PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers Koinange Street Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 20 2211960 Fax: +254 20 2211962 Cell: + 254 735 180001 website: www.ict.go.ke skype: kukubopaul googletalk: pkukubo ____________________ Vision: Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub Mission: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for socio economic enrichment Sent from Nairobi, Kenya

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Jonathan B. Postel Technical Academy Created to Extend Internet Technical Skills in Kenya
by McTim 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

http://isoc.org/wp/newsletter/?p=1580 -- Cheers, McTim "A name indicates what we seek. An address indicates where it is. A route indicates how we get there." Jon Postel

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Advanced Recovery and Continuity Appliances
by Tuma Barua 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

Jambo! We (ICT people) are usually faced with server backup and restoration problems. I would like to share with you a "wonder drug" for disaster recovery and business continuity problems. This appliance can backup and restore an entire Windows (Server Farm), exchange mailboxes and other applications at bare-machine level. Restoration is in less than 15 minutes? Yes, including OS and the applications recovery. No need to re-install OS and re-configure it again. This solution has been and is being used across the world. Contact me directly, on email, if you need the vendor to call you and have a *live demo *before* *you can make a decision to buy. An online demo is also a possibility. Regards, T. Barua.

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initiatives related to ICT & environmental sustainability
by Alan Finlay 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

Dear colleagues The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) is developing an action research network focused on ICTs & Environmental Sustainability. The initiative builds on work in this area undertaken by APC and its member organizations in the last few years. An important part of building the Action research network is to build stronger relationships with others who are active in the field, to exchange information and build collective knowledge and work towards common actions. To this end, we would be interested to learn about work your organisation is doing in this area. We are particularly interested in initiatives in the following areas, in the context of ICTs & Environmental Sustainability: - policy advocacy - environmentally-sustainable computing practices - use of ICTs for awareness raising and education about ICTS and environmental sustainability - use of ICTs in climate change (CCH) mitigation - e-waste disposal and CCH The outcomes of our research and activities will be made available to all who are interested. If your initiatives cover other areas where ICTs play an important role in environmental sustainability and climate change (or dealing with it), do let us know as well. Please send your feedback directly to karel(a)apc.org so we don't overload this list. Thank you to those of you who have already sent us feedback about your initiatives in the field, there is no need to resend it. * More about APC's research network ----------------------------------- The action research network will generate the research needed to create some basic tools and resources that have the potential to launch a campaign that can transform the ICT for development community into leaders of an emerging movement of environmentally conscious ICT use. APC will approach this work by addressing two exploratory research questions: How can national ICT policy environments in developing countries effectively address sustainability and climate change concerns? How can ICTs be used more sustainability by ICTD (ICT for development) practitioners and civil society organisations? We aim to achieve the above objectives by implementing four inter-related activities: - Mapping national policy environments: country baseline studies - Research into sustainable ICT tools and practices - Developing practical guidelines and check lists - Building research capacity and begin to establish a research network. Looking forward to hear about your work Best regards Karel Novotny Knowledge Sharing Projects Coordinator APC -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Karel Novotny working from Montevideo, Uruguay Knowledge Sharing Projects Coordinator Strategic Technologies & Network Development Programme APC - The Association for Progressive Communications http://www.apc.org GSM: +598 983 010 99 (GMT -2) sip:[email protected] ---------------------------------------------------- Online Monday - Thursday/en línea lunes - jueves ----------------------------------------------------

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Re: [kictanet] Vandalism menace
by emmanuel.khisa＠kadet.co.ke 10 Feb '10

10 Feb '10

On the creation of awareness on the fibre infrastructure, isn't it time some slotted this into the science education syllabus so that right from primary the children know what fibre optic is just as we did copper wires. This will achieve two things, bring up an informed generation next. Secondly bringing on board the TEACHER who is a great change agent in the village and in most communities into this war against ignorance. KIE could tell us how feasible this is. 1 pence! EK Sent from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: "Kai Wulff" <kai.wulff(a)kdn.co.ke> Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 18:01:36 To: <emmanuel.khisa(a)kadet.co.ke> Cc: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions'<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Vandalism menace _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: emmanuel.khisa(a)kadet.co.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/emmanuel.khisa%40kadet…

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Another wasted bumper harvest
by robert yawe 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Hi, Yet again we suffer from a lack of information, farmers are pouring milk because the dairies cannot handle the increased volume and on another front maize is rotting in the shambas because NCPB do not have money to buy the maize due to an unexpected bumper harvest. I could understand the increased milk production as it could have been sudden but how is it that we did not realise, in good time, that there will be a bumper maize harvest. Well, application developers can we get out an application that can help the government and millers be better prepared for a good or bad harvest or are we waiting for 3G connectivity or a 3rd fibre optic cable to land before we can role out such a product. Even Joseph had a prediction system that saved Egypt from extinction yet he did not have a high speed Internet link nor a 3G mobile phone and definitely not an IPAD. Lets apply ourselves to solving this basic issues instead of lamenting about a lack of 3G infrastructure, this is a challenge to the strathmore, IFC and other incubeter initiatives as well. Have a good day Regards Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Re: [kictanet] Another wasted bumper harvest
by Pius Walela 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

I believe that self- criticism is symptomatic of defeatism, however that which is done in moderation is healthy. In due regard I would urge my colleagues to make do with that which is available to the maximum. Optimal resource utilization would go a long way in rooting out existent problems e.g. improved revenue collection by the city council of Nairobi. More over I would reiterate by borrowing a leaf from a former US statesman who ranted , “do not ask what your country can do for you rather ,what you can do for it” end quote. The Tigers(Malaysia etc) made progress by developing customized local solutions adaptable to their contexts. Thus this case studies serve as a motivation that not all is impossible. Last but not least not all is lost as Obama deftly put it , “YES YOU CAN.”These produce could be sold in the wider COMESA market , all you need to do is provide effective structures and let the laws of demand and supply manifest. Regards Pius W Walela Research Programmes Administrator Faculty of Information Technology Strathmore University Tel : +254 -020- 606155 Ext 2320 Web : www.strathmore.edu/fit Email : pwalela(a)strathmore.edu ________________________________ Strathmore University provides all-round education in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for use by the recipient(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential information. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email and/or any files attached to it from your computer. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Strathmore University. The University accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damages incurred, or suffered, resulting, or arising, from the use of this email and/or its attachments. The University warrants neither the integrity of the e-mail nor its freedom from errors, viruses, interception or any other form of interference. …………………………………………………………………. Website: www.strathmore.edu

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Reverse engineering - or patent infringement?
by S.Murigi Muraya 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Results include your SearchWiki notes for *Cisco sues Huawei*. Share these notes Copy and paste this link into an *email* or *IM*: See a preview of the shared page<http://www.google.co.ke/search?q=Cisco+sues+Huawei&pov=11237935410132872717…> 1. *Cisco* drops *Huawei* lawsuit • The Register<http://www.google.co.ke/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=1&ved=0CAgQFjAA&url=h…> 29 Jul 2004 *...* The settlement comes 20 months after *Cisco sued Huawei * for allegedly using stolen Cisco's technology to develop a line-up of routers and *...* www.theregister.co.uk/2004/07/29/*cisco*_*huawei*_case_ends/ ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: S.Murigi Muraya <murigi.muraya(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 11:42 AM Subject: Re: [kictanet] Reverse engineering - or patent infringement? To: Brian Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> Well Cisco had sued them for .... On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 10:49 AM, Brian Longwe <blongwe(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Murigi, > > Actually, if you look at all of Huawei and ZTEs CDMA products, they > purchase/license the core chip from Qualcomm, who have the patent for the > technology. In fact, they ate Qualcomms biggest partner. > > Brian > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Feb 9, 2010, at 10:37 AM, S.Murigi Muraya <murigi.muraya(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > All well & good. If the Chinese listened to these kinds of (valid) points > there would be no Huawei or ZTE in existence. Knowledge first (primary) & > legalities (later but) not to be ignored. > > No nation has developed by impressing foreigners but primarily by being > civilized (not harming anyone including foreigners), believing in its own > people & by promoting learning with its boundaries. > > SMM > > ------------------------------ > From: Andrea Bohnstedt <andrea.bohnstedt(a)ratio-magazine.com> > Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 09:47 > To: murigi.muraya(a)gmail.com > Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] Reverse engineering - or patent infringement? > > Good morning all, > > I didn't refer to Prof. Kamau, I referred to the statement of Dr Ndemo, > which he kindly qualified. I am aware of the debate of generic drugs and the > arguments made that the public good should override patent rights. But this > is, as I'm sure everyone is also aware of, a complex topic, with an equally > complex international legal framework, and as much as it's easy to hate big > pharma, I think some recognition needs to be given to companies that invest > heavily in R&D. > > In the Kenyan debate specifically, I would find it counterproductive if > senior government officials openly call for patent right infringements (and > again, Dr Ndemo did qualify his statement). Apart from the fact that I'd > rather like to see innovation encouraged, it does nothing for Kenya's image > towards international ICT and tech investors or people looking to outsource > processes. Copy right and patent infringement and intellectual property > right theft was and is a big concern in China, and Kenya has none of the > advantages that China offers to offset these: very low-cost manufacturing > environment and a huge domestic market. It's a bit of a contradiction to > call for e.g. certifications etc to build international credibility, and > then offset it with a signal like this. > > On the IPad specificially: I doubt that Kenyan companies, even if they > managed to copy the IPad, would be able to build it at a lower cost, and the > way the education sector is run now, they'd be stolen just as quickly as any > book - probably faster. I went to the Intel Classmate launch a couple of > years ago and they made a useful point that just handing out kiddie laptops > is not the solution: You need the whole ecosystem to make them productive. > Electricity, connectivity, a place to lock them up, and importantly a > teaching plan that they are integrated into. > > Have a lovely day, > Andrea > > On 9 February 2010 09:07, Walubengo J < <jwalu(a)yahoo.com>jwalu(a)yahoo.com>wrote: > >> @Andrea, >> >> Reverse engineering - or patent infringement? >> >> If I was Prof. Kamau, I would carefully ride on both - depending on the >> convenience of the laws applicable and the demand for public good. Draw the >> parallel with generic HIV medicines... >> >> walu. >> >> --- On *Tue, 2/9/10, Andrea Bohnstedt <<andrea.bohnstedt(a)ratio-magazine.com> >> andrea.bohnstedt(a)ratio-magazine.com>* wrote: >> >> >> From: Andrea Bohnstedt < <andrea.bohnstedt(a)ratio-magazine.com> >> andrea.bohnstedt(a)ratio-magazine.com> >> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Getting a hold on cybercrime against women (cyber >> pests!) >> To: <jwalu(a)yahoo.com>jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" < <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >> Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 12:40 AM >> >> Reverse engineering - or patent infringement? >> >> On 8 February 2010 21:01, < <http://mc/[email protected]> >> bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> wrote: >> >>> Dear listers, >>> Prof. Kamau, University of Nairobi's engineering school has successifully >>> reverse engineered the converter box for digital TV. Those willing to visit >>> the fab lab next week should register with Awiti in my office. His e-mail >>> is <http://mc/[email protected]> >>> nawiti(a)information.go.ke. >>> >>> I am hoping soon we can reverse engineer the ipad so that we can use it >>> to distribute e-books to all kids in the country and avoid this theft of >>> textbooks. >>> >>> Regards. >>> >>> Ndemo. >>> Sent from my BlackBerry® >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: "muriuki mureithi" <<http://mc/[email protected]> >>> mureithi(a)summitstrategies.co.ke> >>> Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 18:14:20 >>> To: < <http://mc/[email protected]>bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> >>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<<http://mc/[email protected]> >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> >>> Subject: [kictanet] Getting a hold on cybercrime against women (cyber >>> pests!) >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> <http://mc/[email protected]> >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> <http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet> >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> This message was sent to: <http://mc/[email protected]> >>> bitange(a)jambo.co.ke >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> <http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke> >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> kictanet mailing list >>> <http://mc/[email protected]> >>> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >>> <http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet> >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >>> >>> This message was sent to: >>> <http://mc/[email protected]> >>> andrea.bohnstedt(a)ratio-magazine.com >>> Unsubscribe or change your options at >>> <http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/andrea.bohnstedt%40rat…> >>> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/andrea.bohnstedt%40rat… >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> -----Inline Attachment Follows----- >> >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> <http://mc/[email protected]> >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke >> <http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet> >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet >> >> This message was sent to: <http://mc/[email protected]> >> jwalu(a)yahoo.com >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> <http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com> >> http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com >> >> >> > > > -- > Andrea Bohnstedt > Publisher > +254 720 960 322 > <http://www.ratio-magazine.com>www.ratio-magazine.com > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > This message was sent to: <blongwe(a)gmail.com>blongwe(a)gmail.com > Unsubscribe or change your options at > <http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/blongwe%40gmail.com> > http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/blongwe%40gmail.com > >

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Fwd: Skunkworks Meeting Reminder, Nokia Research, Networked Systems, Today, 9th February 2010
by Phares Kariuki 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Phares Kariuki <pkariuki(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 11:05 AM Subject: Skunkworks Meeting Reminder, Nokia Research, Networked Systems, Today, 9th February 2010 To: Skunkworks forum <skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> Hi, There will be a Skunkworks meeting today at Teleposta Towers, from 6.00 pm. The panel will be comprised of the following: *Jonathan Ledlie* is a Senior Researcher in Networked Systems at Nokia. His interests include experimental large-scale distributed and mobile systems and ICTD. He has a PhD in Computer Science from Harvard University and is currently based at the Cambridge (US) Nokia Research Center. *Jay Chen* is a fourth year Systems and Networking Computer Science PhD candidate at New York University. His research areas include AI, with a focus on Natural Language Processing, and ICTD. *Brian Omwenga* is a Research Engineer currently working at Nokia Research currently based in Nairobi. His interests include Large Scale Open Systems analysis and design, strategy and ICTD. He is a science master in Technology and Policy from the Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. *Billy Odero* is a Research Engineer at Nokia Research Currently based in Nairobi working on the development of mobile systems for emerging markets. *The projects*: [1] Tangaza - An audio based social networking service on mobile phones [2] NokiaSMSFind - An intelligent sms based search service -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares | -- With Regards, Phares Kariuki | T: +254 734 810 802 | E: pkariuki(a)gmail.com | Twitter: kaboro | Skype: kariukiphares |

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Re: [kictanet] Reverse engineering - or patent infringement?
by S.Murigi Muraya 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

All well & good. If the Chinese listened to these kinds of (valid) points there would be no Huawei or ZTE in existence. Knowledge first (primary) & legalities (later but) not to be ignored. No nation has developed by impressing foreigners but primarily by being civilized (not harming anyone including foreigners), believing in its own people & by promoting learning with its boundaries. SMM -----Original Message----- From: Andrea Bohnstedt <andrea.bohnstedt(a)ratio-magazine.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 09:47 To: murigi.muraya(a)gmail.com Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Reverse engineering - or patent infringement? Good morning all, I didn't refer to Prof. Kamau, I referred to the statement of Dr Ndemo, which he kindly qualified. I am aware of the debate of generic drugs and the arguments made that the public good should override patent rights. But this is, as I'm sure everyone is also aware of, a complex topic, with an equally complex international legal framework, and as much as it's easy to hate big pharma, I think some recognition needs to be given to companies that invest heavily in R&D. In the Kenyan debate specifically, I would find it counterproductive if senior government officials openly call for patent right infringements (and again, Dr Ndemo did qualify his statement). Apart from the fact that I'd rather like to see innovation encouraged, it does nothing for Kenya's image towards international ICT and tech investors or people looking to outsource processes. Copy right and patent infringement and intellectual property right theft was and is a big concern in China, and Kenya has none of the advantages that China offers to offset these: very low-cost manufacturing environment and a huge domestic market. It's a bit of a contradiction to call for e.g. certifications etc to build international credibility, and then offset it with a signal like this. On the IPad specificially: I doubt that Kenyan companies, even if they managed to copy the IPad, would be able to build it at a lower cost, and the way the education sector is run now, they'd be stolen just as quickly as any book - probably faster. I went to the Intel Classmate launch a couple of years ago and they made a useful point that just handing out kiddie laptops is not the solution: You need the whole ecosystem to make them productive. Electricity, connectivity, a place to lock them up, and importantly a teaching plan that they are integrated into. Have a lovely day, Andrea On 9 February 2010 09:07, Walubengo J <jwalu(a)yahoo.com> wrote: @Andrea, Reverse engineering - or patent infringement? If I was Prof. Kamau, I would carefully ride on both - depending on the convenience of the laws applicable and the demand for public good. Draw the parallel with generic HIV medicines... walu. --- On Tue, 2/9/10, Andrea Bohnstedt <andrea.bohnstedt(a)ratio-magazine.com> wrote: From: Andrea Bohnstedt <andrea.bohnstedt(a)ratio-magazine.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Getting a hold on cybercrime against women (cyber pests!) To: jwalu(a)yahoo.com Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 12:40 AM Reverse engineering - or patent infringement? On 8 February 2010 21:01, <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> wrote: Dear listers, Prof. Kamau, University of Nairobi's engineering school has successifully reverse engineered the converter box for digital TV. Those willing to visit the fab lab next week should register with Awiti in my office. His e-mail is nawiti(a)information.go.ke. I am hoping soon we can reverse engineer the ipad so that we can use it to distribute e-books to all kids in the country and avoid this theft of textbooks. Regards. Ndemo. Sent from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: "muriuki mureithi" <mureithi(a)summitstrategies.co.ke> Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 18:14:20 To: <bitange(a)jambo.co.ke> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Getting a hold on cybercrime against women (cyber pests!) _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: bitange(a)jambo.co.ke Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: andrea.bohnstedt(a)ratio-magazine.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/andrea.bohnstedt%40rat… -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: jwalu(a)yahoo.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jwalu%40yahoo.com -- Andrea Bohnstedt Publisher +254 720 960 322 www.ratio-magazine.com

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Is anytthing going on with Automation of Government Reciepting?
by Leonard Aloo 09 Feb '10

09 Feb '10

Listers, Can someone please let me know why with all the ICT brains in Kenya, Government Receipts are still issued in longhand using carbon paper! Without for a moment suggesting impropriety on the part of anyone currently using long hand, one suspects that, if the process is automated, revenue will rise significantly. After all, how does one know that the seven (7) in the customer copy of the handwritten receipt is not accounted for as a one (1) in the duplicate copy. Add zeros to the figures and see what effect it can have (7,000 = 1000; 70,000 = 10,000 etc). Imagine the resultant reduction in taxes. Do the government accounting officers not want to have a dashboard on their computers where they can see revenues coming in in real-time. Does any one know if there is anything going on to remove us from the carbon paper age? Regards, Leonard Obura Aloo Advocate

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Developing Botnets - An Analysis of Recent Activity
by Ian Cook 08 Feb '10

08 Feb '10

All Team Cymru has just published a new information paper detailing the last 6 months of botnet activity we've been tracking. See "Developing Botnets - An Analysis of Recent Activity" at http://www.team-cymru.org/ReadingRoom/Whitepapers The conclusions are quite interesting: HTTP based C&C's have doubled in number, there's a fascinating correlation between HTTP and IRC based DDoS attacks and the so called 'BRIC' countries are hosting many of the new breed of C&C's...except for India. You can also see a brief write up by Brian Krebs here: http://www.krebsonsecurity.com/ Warm regards, Ian -- Ian C Cook Security Evangelist Team Cymru 'To communicate simply you must understand profoundly' Work +1 312 924 5441 Mobile +44 (0) 797 773 1246 Home Office +44 (0) 208 291 0112 Skype ID togglergi PGP Fingerprint: D4CE 9F0D 77E7 3A66 83A6 3133 CBF4 E590 _ //` `\ _,-"\% // /``\`\ ~^~ >__^ |% // / } `\`\ www.team-cymru.org/News/secnews.rss ) )%// / } } }`\`\ http://twitter.com/teamcymru / (%/`/.\_/\_/\_/\`/ www.linkedin.com/in/ianccook ( ` `-._` \ , ( \ _`-.__.- %> /_`\ \ `\ \." `-..- ` ``` /_/`"-=-``/_/ ``` ``` Subscribe to my Security News mailing list at: https://cymru.com/mailman/listinfo/ians_dragon_newsbytes

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Re: [kictanet] Traffic Jams
by Solomon Mburu Kamau 08 Feb '10

08 Feb '10

My solutions to this quagmire. Complaining does not solve anything. It only makes things worse as people would be emotionally stressed to make any meaningful debate. As someone has put it, those who use Thika Road, will have to wait until 2011 to enjoy the benefits of the Super highway under construction. So that means patience. Secondly, only use your vehicle if it is necessary. If you choose to drive and your neighbour does the same, traffic will be unnecesary. The same applies to coming to Nairobi. Do you travel there as a matter of choice, convenience or reason? If in self-employment, ask yourself whether it is necessary to come to Nairobi - assuming you do not stay in the city. You see my friends, there is a need to know why a problem exist so as to find the solution. The last master plan of Nairobi was done when Dr. Gitu was the PS or Director at the Local Govt. Ministry and, it never saw the light of day, unfortunately. Solutions are within and the govt. acts as a medium to reaching the solutions. I rest my case! On 04/02/2010, Wilson kariuki <williekariuki(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > BECAUSE > 1- The land to transform the road network..some of it is occupied either by > rich or poor.. > 2- The pple u choose ie the city council r not doing their JOB > BOOT OUT UR COUNCILLOR > -----Original Message----- > Date: Thursday, February 04, 2010 7:33:22 am > To: mlalahoi(a)googlegroups.com > From: "Terry Shiundu" <terryshiundu(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Traffic Jams > > Hi all, > > It is sad and this is a matter that Kenyan (Nairobians especially) will keep > complaining about if something is not done. I cannot blame Kenyans (I > included) for owning cars and even if we all carried people in our cars, it > would not make a difference coz the matatus also are increasing in number on > our roads. > > Kenya is growing, people are progressing and will keep on buying new cars > daily. The problem is not that passe..*.the main problem is that we're still > using the same road network that was constructed in the 70s when only few > Kenyans owned vehicles*. The problem is that our government and those > charged with the responsibility of planning in this Nation are > sleeping....yet they travel to the Nations and see the development that is > out there....places like SA, India....they have totally transformed their > road networks. Why can't our government do the same? Why can't they > replicate the same thing they see out there, here in Kenya? Or is it that we > don't have qualified men and women > > -- > VACANCIES: http://bit.ly/bU0336 > TECHMTAA BLOG: http://bit.ly/cmRFZR > VALENTINES PLOT: http://bit.ly/dkzaxA > SHOP ONLINE AND GET DOOR DELIVERY: http://bit.ly/cwzi78 > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "MlalaHoi" group. > To post to this group, send email to mlalahoi(a)googlegroups.com > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > mlalahoi+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/mlalahoi?hl=en > -- Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau P.O. Box 19343 - 00202 Nairobi Cell: (+254-0) 735 431041 Man is a gregarious animal and enjoys agreement as cows will graze all the same way to the side of a hill! AND It is better to die in dignity than in the ignomity of ambiguous generosity! http://dawn-in-kenya.blogspot.com http://smiley2.wordpress.com http://mburu.sikika.co.ke -- VACANCIES: http://bit.ly/bU0336 TECHMTAA BLOG: http://bit.ly/cmRFZR VALENTINES PLOT: http://bit.ly/dkzaxA SHOP ONLINE AND GET DOOR DELIVERY: http://bit.ly/cwzi78 You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MlalaHoi" group. To post to this group, send email to mlalahoi(a)googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to mlalahoi+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/mlalahoi?hl=en

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KDN Unveils Broadband for SMEs and SOHOs
by Kevin 08 Feb '10

08 Feb '10

I hear KDN has launched a new product for small businesses, 1Mbps for 4,000/=. Is there anything in the market that can rival this? Will this spur the market for broadband uptake?

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Kenya ICT board: What is the real problem?
by Rebecca Wanjiku 08 Feb '10

08 Feb '10

The promise of BPO marketing, digital villages..... www.wanjiku.co.ke Tel. 254 720 318 925 blog: wanjiku.co.ke

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India's Outsourcing Exports at US$50 Billion
by Edwin Onchari 08 Feb '10

08 Feb '10

Hi All, I find this article an incentive in refocusing our energy on the sector (both local and international). All is not lost, and against all critics.we can still get a share of the pie (http://www.pcworld.com/article/188514/indias_outsourcing_exports_at_us50_bi llion.html) India's revenue from exports of IT and BPO (business process outsourcing) services is likely to grow 5.5 percent to US$49.7 billion in the Indian fiscal year to March 31, 2010, according to estimates released Thursday by the country's National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom). The revenue figure includes exports by Indian outsourcers as well as by Indian services and software development subsidiaries of multinational companies including Microsoft, Dell, and Oracle. Nasscom has forecast higher revenue growth in the range of 13 to 15 percent from IT and BPO exports in the next fiscal year to March 31, 2011. India has emerged as a key supplier of IT and BPO services to customers in the U.S., U.K., and other markets. Its business was however hit in the fiscal year to March 31, 2010 by the recession in some of these economies. The growth rate of 5.5 percent estimated by Nasscom for the year ending March 31, 2010 is far lower than the 16 percent estimated by Nasscom for the previous year. The 2009 figure is still an estimate as the results of Satyam Computer Services, a large Indian outsourcer, are still being re-stated, after a financial scandal at the company. Top Indian outsourcing companies like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys Technologies, and Wipro said in January that they were seeing an improvement in demand for their services from customers in key markets, including the U.S. Indian outsourcing companies have also started hiring in large numbers again. Wipro's IT services business added 4,855 staff in the quarter ended Dec. 31. The company had cut staff by 630 in its IT services business in the previous quarter. TCS said in January that it is adding about 11,000 staff in the current quarter, including 8,000 trainees. The company added 7,692 staff in the quarter to Dec. 31. Direct employment by the country's IT industry is expected to be 2.3 million by March 31, 2010, with over 90,000 jobs added during the current fiscal year, Nasscom said. A number of new large IT services deals are expected to be signed by the second quarter of this year, Sudin Apte, principal analyst at Forrester Research, said in January. Indian companies are however not likely to achieve soon the revenue growth levels they had before the recession, he added. A lot of the expenditure by customers still falls under the category of necessary expenditure, with discretionary expenditure on IT services likely to start by the middle of this year, according to Diptarup Chakraborti, principal research analyst at Gartner. Besides a pick up in exports revenue for the year ended March 31, 2010, Nasscom is also expecting a growth in the domestic services business. Domestic revenue is expected to grow by 12 percent to Indian rupees 662 billion ($14 billion). In the next fiscal year, revenue growth from the Indian market is expected to pick up by 15 to 17 percent. Kind regards, Edwin M Onchari CEO- Kenya BPO Society +254-(0)720 755 951 eonchari(a)kenyabposociety.or.ke www.kenyabposociety.or.ke Blogs: <http://kenyabposociety.blogspot.com/2010/01/key-to-unlocking-kenyas-outsour cing.html> http://kenyabposociety.blogspot.com/2010/01/key-to-unlocking-kenyas-outsourc ing.html <http://kenyabposociety.blogspot.com/2010/01/discounted-medical-cover-for-in dustry.html> http://kenyabposociety.blogspot.com/2010/01/discounted-medical-cover-for-ind ustry.html

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