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We are thrilled to announce that the TechVue360 team from Karachi recently had the distinct privilege of attending the ITCN Asia 2024 conference! This prestigious event provided an exceptional platform for our team to engage with leading industry experts, delve into the latest IT trends, and demonstrate our dedication to advancing technological solutions.

ITCN Asia 2024 brought together a diverse array of IT professionals, innovators, and thought leaders from around the globe. For the TechVue360 team, it was an invaluable opportunity to connect with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Engaging in insightful discussions and networking with peers allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of the evolving landscape of information technology.

The conference featured a series of enlightening presentations and sessions on cutting-edge topics in IT. From emerging technologies to advancements in cybersecurity and data analytics, the wealth of knowledge shared at ITCN Asia 2024 was both comprehensive and inspiring. Our team had the chance to explore these trends firsthand, gaining practical insights that will undoubtedly influence our future projects and strategies.

At ITCN Asia 2024, TechVue360 was proud to showcase our own innovations and solutions. The event provided a platform for us to highlight our commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology that meets the dynamic needs of today’s businesses. Our participation reaffirmed our dedication to pushing the boundaries of IT and ensuring that our solutions remain at the forefront of the industry.

The experiences and insights gained at ITCN Asia 2024 are already proving to be highly valuable. Our team is eager to apply the knowledge acquired during the conference to our ongoing and upcoming projects. By integrating these insights into our work, we are confident in our ability to drive further innovation and maintain our position as a leader in the IT sector.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made ITCN Asia 2024 possible, including the organizers, speakers, and fellow attendees. Your contributions to the conference made it an exceptional event and a memorable experience for all involved.

A special thank you to the amazing professionals we met during the conference. Your expertise and enthusiasm for the field of IT have been truly inspiring, and we look forward to exploring opportunities for future collaboration.

As we reflect on the success of ITCN Asia 2024, we are excited about the future and the potential it holds for TechVue360. We remain committed to leveraging the insights gained and continuing our journey of innovation and excellence in the IT industry.

Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir) WALEE, MENAP’s largest creator economy player, is thrilled to announce a landmark strategic move – the take over of operating rights for the Snack Video platform in Pakistan. This take over not only strengthens Walee’s position in digital content, live-streaming, AdTech, and gaming services but also revolutionizes the creator economy in the region.

Muhammad Ahsan Tahir, Group CEO of Walee, shares his vision: “We’re embarking on a transformative journey. This take over signifies a quantum leap in our capabilities, allowing us to bring unparalleled digital experiences to Pakistan. Our focus will be on leveraging Snack Video’s dynamic platform to introduce cutting-edge content, advanced AdTech solutions, and immersive gaming experiences.

We are particularly excited about integrating Augmented Reality features, offering an unmatched branding experience to advertisers and brands in Pakistan.” Owen (秦扬), Head of South Asia and South East Asia at Snack Video, comments on the partnership: “Recognizing Walee’s influential position and trust within media touchpoints, especially among Gen Z and Alpha audiences, Snack Video is proud to partner with a company that embodies innovation and user empowerment. Walee’s commitment to democratizing storytelling and supporting a wide spectrum of creators aligns perfectly with our vision for the future of digital content.” Highlights of the Take over: Exclusive Operational Rights: Walee Technologies now exclusively operates Snack Video in Pakistan, encompassing content operation, commercialization, live streaming revenue, and marketing rights.

Innovative Features and Updates: Walee is set to introduce AR features and provide the latest in digital content, AdTech, streaming technology, and user monetization, ensuring the Pakistani audience remains at the forefront of digital advancements. Enhanced Branding and Advertising Solutions: With its unique Data Management Platform, Walee will offer hyper-targeted advertising, unprecedented contextual marketing, and enhanced campaign monitoring, setting new standards in the advertising realm.

Commitment to the Creator Economy: As a pioneer in Pakistan’s creator economy, Walee’s investment will empower both digital and analog creators, addressing challenges in the media supply chain and fostering inclusive growth.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa IT Board and World Bank hosted a Roundtable discussion in Karachi to Promote BPO Spaces in Peshawar and Abbottabad.

Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir)

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa IT Board in collaboration with World Bank and Tech Valley Pakistan, recently concluded a highly successful consultative session in Karachi, the economic hub of Pakistan. The event brought together industry leaders, and key stakeholders to discuss and strategize the growth and potential of “Workaround” which is Pakistan’s first publicly funded Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Ready Facility in Abbottabad and Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The consultative session was marked by insightful discussions, valuable insights, and a shared vision for the future of BPO and IT companies in the region. Attendees included representatives from both local and international BPO and IT firms, who were keen on exploring the opportunities presented by “Workaround.”

As a government project, Workaround operates on a non-profit, non-loss model. Companies hosted here are charged based on actual expenses incurred for rent, utilities, and operational activities. This ensures a cost-effective solution for business needs of every kind of IT & BPO companies. It provides flexibility for OTservices, call center and back-office support operations, and many companies are already renting spaces in Peshawar.

KP IT Board MD Dr Ali Mahmud said: “Workaround will offer IT companies a number of advantages, including subsidized costs and access to a young and talented workforce. We believe that this will make Peshawar and Abbottabad attractive destinations for IT companies from around the globe .”

Tech Valley, acting as the local ecosystem partner in collaboration with the KPITB, is playing a pivotal role in advancing the mission of promoting local employment opportunities in the region. This strategic collaboration not only reinforces the vision of Workaround but also serves as a catalyst for job creation and economic growth in Abbottabad, Peshawar and its surrounding areas.

“The World Bank has been supporting digital inclusion for youth employment in the region for nearly a decade,” said World Bank Senior Social Sector Specialist Shan Rahman. “The Workaround spaces in Peshawar and Abbottabad will provide IT companies with the resources they need to succeed and grow. We believe that this initiative will help to create jobs and boost economic growth in the region.”

Workaround facilities Abbottabad and Peshawar are ready and fully functional.  IT companies interested in learning more about the initiative are encouraged to contact the KP IT Board by visiting their website.

Prime Minister of Pakistan meets Huawei to discuss ICT ecosystem, digital economy and upskilling the ICT local talent pool”.

Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir)  Mr. Ethan Sun, CEO Huawei Pakistan, called on His Excellency, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, to share ongoing and potential collaborations to develop the ICT ecosystem and digital economy in Pakistan.

The honorable Prime Minister expressed his appreciation of Huawei’s role in enabling the Digital transformation in Pakistan stating that “technological advancement and enhancement of ICT opportunities for the youth and women had the potential to usher in a brighter future of Pakistan.”

Mr. Ethan Sun said, “Innovation is central to Huawei’s vision and operations. To this end, last year we have set up the Global Service Centre (GSC)  in Pakistan with more than 2000 employees. Our other focus here, and globally, has been on the youth as we strive to create and facilitate an ecosystem for nurturing ICT talent, innovation and technology adaptation. Pakistani engineers are exceptional and the youth has immense potential to benefit from and contribute to this initiative and others that Huawei brings to Pakistan. We would like to unleash the Pakistani talent and connect it to the world!”

Dr. Omar Saif, Federal Minister of IT & Telecommunications commented, “Huawei Pakistan has long prioritized market investment and development. We are glad to continue supporting the government’s efforts to provide opportunities and development platforms for young Pakistanis and promote sustainable development of Pakistan’s ICT industry.

The prime minister discussed with Huawei the need to empower more local partners and utilizing Huawei global expertise in 5G, cloud and other advanced technologies implementation excellence and use cases to Pakistan to pave the way for achieving more progress on the digital transformation of different sectors and industries with the support of local ICT talents”.

Pakistani youth excel in global network and innovation competition in China.

Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir)  Huawei in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan held closing ceremony of Huawei ICT Competition 2022-23 at the Aiwan-e-Sadar, celebrating the success of the Pakistani teams that brought home accolades and prizes in the regional competitions.

The students from Pakistan had won second and third prize in the Network Track and third prize in the Innovation Track at the Huawei ICT Competition 2022-2023 Global Final concluded at Huawei Headquarters in Shenzhen, China. The first to be held in person since 2019, the event’s culmination was a competition between finalists in 146 teams from 36 countries. Before the final, more than 120,000 students from more than 2000 universities in 74 countries and regions around the world took part in the ICT Competition, said a news release received here on Wednesday

The Honourable President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi, graced the Ceremony as Chief Guest to celebrate the success of some of Pakistan’s brightest young minds. Students from Pakistan won the second and third prize in the Network Track and third prize in the Innovation Track at the Huawei ICT Competition 2022-2023 Global Final concluded at Huawei Headquarters in Shenzhen, China,

Dr. Alvi presented the second prize certificate in the Network Track to Muhammad Faeez Ali, Asad Anwer from Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro and  Maryam Fareed from Lahore College for Women University.

Lauding the continuing friendship with the People’s Republic of China, the Honourable President, Dr. Alvi, said, “It gives me great pleasure to know what Huawei has been offering and specifically how well the students from Pakistan have been performing in this ICT Competition over the years. Once again these brilliant students have made the country proud. This ICT Competition Program from Huawei speaks volumes of the efforts made in the past decade and how this Industry-Academia Relationship has been thriving towards providing the solid backbone towards the ICT Industry of Pakistan.”

He added that this exemplary collaboration between Industry and Academia laid the foundations for the future i.e. Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence. “The Education Sector and its development leads to a better economy. The government must focus on the environment development to promote the development of its people and such initiatives play a much vital role towards the achievement of this goal.”

Mr. Shunli Wang, Vice President  of Huawei Middle East & Central Asia, congratulated the Pakistan team that raised the Pakistan flag amongst global competition and made the country proud. He said, “The achievements Pakistan students and teachers have made , reflect on the great vision and determination of Pakistan government towards ICT talent nurturing, innovation and technology adaptation.”

Thanking the President, Ministry of IT and Telecommunication and Higher Education Commission for the support and inspiration, he added, “Your presence at this event is one of the best motivational factors, not only for the students of this competition, but also for millions of Pakistan younger generations in the future and Huawei as well.”

Huawei is building a robust ICT talent ecosystem and accelerating the digitalization progress of the world by launching more Huawei ICT Academies, releasing talent white papers, and holding the Huawei ICT Competition.

Together with the Huawei ICT Academy, the Huawei Innovation Competition, Seeds for the Future program, joint university labs, and other initiatives, thousands of young people in the region benefit from an advanced skills development pipeline every year, equipping them with the necessary skills to lead digital transformation and development efforts within their countries. Huawei’s commitment to enhancing digital skills and Pakistan is evidenced in the numerous projects and initiatives underway in the country and the resounding success of Pakistani youth in the opportunities offered by Huawei.

Dr. Umar Saif, Federal Minister of IT & Telecom, said, “Time and time again Pakistan’s outstanding students have made the nation proud. Huawei’s ICT Competition tangibly shows us the struggles and hard work that laid the foundation for this thriving Industry-Academia relationship. We believe that Digital Transformation and AI are both key factors for our vision for Digital Pakistan.”

He added, “This year the two teams who came second in the Global Competition are here with us and I would like to congratulate them for their efforts and their representation of Pakistan. Pakistan is one of the few countries that has a high population of young talent waiting to be honed into future leaders of the country, which is why these students and similar programs started by Huawei are the key towards the transformation.”

Dr. Saif commended Huawei for its exemplary contributions, saying, “Huawei is one of the leading technology giants in the world and has a large footprint in Pakistan. We all agree that artificial intelligence, big data etc. is the future. With technical support from state-of-the-art companies like Huawei, we can train our youth to introduce digitization in Pakistan, this training having been a crucial step in that direction.”

Asad Anwar, a member from the winning team from Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, said, “The direct linkage that Huawei provides to the academia through the Talent Ecosystem program means a lot to us students and today I am proud to be part of the legacy that has been set by my University and especially our teachers. Today, Alhamdulillah, I stand in front of you with the feeling of pride with which I have been given an opportunity to represent my beloved country on a global stage!”.

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Former Federal Minister of IT and Telecommunication, Syed Aminul Haq, said that the ministry invested over 70 billion on different development projects of telecom infrastructure and digital connectivity during the last three-year.

He was speaking at the farewell ceremony hosted in his honor by Pakistan Software Houses Association (PASHA) Chairman Zohaib Khan and SI Global Solution Chief Executive Officer Nauman Ahmed Saeed in Karachi.

During his address, Haq shed light on the establishment of the Special Facilitation Investment Council (SIFC) shortly before the government’s term ended. The council aimed to accelerate the information and communication technology sector’s growth in line with its evolving needs. Haq commended the visionary leadership of former Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Asim Munir.

Furthermore, Haq extended his best wishes to Caretaker Minister of IT, Dr. Umar Saif, asserting that his expertise in IT would continue to propel the ministry towards success. He elaborated on his ministry’s achievements, including providing free online training to 3.6 million youth across 15 courses, generating over 400,000 employment opportunities through National Incubation Centers, and investing more than 42 billion rupees in the IT sector in Karachi and Islamabad.

Haq also highlighted the construction of state-of-the-art information technology parks, offering technological job opportunities to 118,000 Karachi youth, and providing mobile network access to 40 million people in remote regions, costing 78 billion rupees. Notably, his tenure successfully completed 83 projects, prioritizing tangible actions over rhetoric, transcending caste, language, and provincial divisions. The results of these endeavors are expected to materialize in the coming months.

In his welcome address, CEO S I Global Noman Said stated that the ministry had integrated d all its departments under one roof which significantly improved the overall performance of the IT sector.

Under the former minister, Pakistan witnessed the emergence of several brands, and projects including Tech Destination, cloud computing, cybersecurity policies, and freelancing. I hoped these all projects should be continued and carried forward with the same letter and spirit in the next five years.

Noman further stated that IT industries should continue to enhance its collaboration with academia and enhance capacity building of our human capital to enhance exports of IT and IT-enabled services to traditional and non-traditional markets.

PASHA Chairman Zohaib Khan said the collaboration with stakeholders coupled with the continuation of the policies are two major factors for the growth of the sector which should be persistent in the caretaker setup.

He mentioned that Pakistan’s IT industry significantly extended its exposure to international markets through participation in global events of the IT sector in the last three years.

Distinguished figures from the IT industry, including Jahan Ara, former president PASHA, CEO Systems Limited, Asif Peer, Nadeem Elahi , CEO Ibex, Azfar Ahsan, Former State Minister also joined the event.

“Systems Limited Launches IT Mustakbil Training Program Batch 2 with Ali Institute of Education”.

Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir) Systems Limited launched IT Mustakbil Training program Batch 2 in collaboration with Ali Institute of Education after successful completion of Batch 1. The highly anticipated orientation session for Diploma in Computer Science under IT Mustakbil Training Program was organized at Ali Institute of Education for 175 trainees.

Toima Asghar, CHRO – Systems Limited officially welcomed the trainees from various educational backgrounds and leadership of Systems Limited and Ali Institute of Education. She congratulated the students and encouraged them to follow the footsteps of graduates of ITM Batch 1 who secured jobs in Systems Limited and a number of other companies. The graduates of ITM Batch 1 joined Systems Limited in the streams of Cloud & Infrastructure, Business Process Automation, Banking Financial Solutions, Integrations, Quality Assurance and Data Engineering.

Living legend, Syed Babar Ali graced the event and interacted with all trainees. He elaborated the vision of the program and role of Systems Limited in training youth of Pakistan. He said “We have provided a learning platform for you, now it depends upon you, how you can utilize this opportunity and get the best out of it. It is really important that you take this program seriously, as you have seen that the graduates first cohort have secured good jobs. We have provided you all the support you need to successfully complete this program, now you have to work hard and improve your quality of life for the betterment of your family and country.”

Succeeding that, Asif Peer, CEO & MD – Systems Limited, shared the way forward to the participants and prospects associated with this program. He said, “It is really exciting and heartening to see this program flourishing as we promised that we will take this program to not just one batch in Lahore but expand it to other cities. At Systems, we always believe in leading from the front, so all other industry players can follow this training model. I truly believe if other IT companies start training 100 resources, it will create a difference. We need to build an ecosystem with the help of public sector and other IT companies to train masses using the content and program which we developed.”

He further added, “We will do whatever it takes, to give you quality, content and mentorship, that will help you in getting jobs not just at Systems but outside Systems as well. If you work hard and show your strength, Systems has the capacity to absorb each and every person enrolled in this program. I always say that experience alone doesn’t make you expert, it’s your hunger and energy that trumps the experience.”

Sana Ahmad, Topper of ITM Batch 1 and Consultant AWS – Systems Limited welcomed the second batch of ITM and said, “You are all about to embark on a remarkable journey of learning and growth and my advice to you is to take it very seriously, because it holds the potential to reshape your future. It can unlock doors to several opportunities not only a job at Systems. In the coming six months, you will be surrounded by some of the best people in this industry, so use this opportunity wisely, reach out to them, be curious and ask questions. As being curious was the one common factor among all the trainees of ITM batch 1 who were selected for job at Systems.

Syeda Henna Babar Ali, Chairperson – DIC Pakistan & Advisor, Consumer Division – Packages Limited honored the event with her presence. Adeel Ahmed Chatha, Manager Industrial & Academia Linkages – Systems Limited, Sarah Faizan, Director – Ali Institute of Education, Anis Ahmad, Manager Administration & Finance – Ali Institute of Education and senior leadership of Systems Limited also participated in this event.

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Helmed by accomplished technology leader Saima Ali, RevSoft Global, an emerging Pakistani-American IT company, has entered the rapidly growing IT and software development sector in Pakistan, with the aim to match regional IT powerhouses. 

RevSoft is looking to secure international investments to propel Pakistan’s IT industry forward while making gender diversity and empowerment a central pillar of its philosophy.

Pakistan’s IT sector has been gaining significant traction globally, with projections indicating even more remarkable growth. Pakistani freelancers alone attracted export remittances of nearly $400 million in FY22 and rank fourth on Payoneer’s list of top freelancing countries. Additionally, the country annually produces more than 35,000 graduates in IT and other related fields, thanks to the government’s ongoing investments in education.

RevSoft’s commitment to inclusivity is represented in its innovative business model. RevSoft offers 100% remote opportunities, opening a spectrum of possibilities for women seeking flexible work schedules, ensuring that talented individuals, regardless of their circumstances, have the opportunity to contribute to the tech landscape. RevSoft aims to achieve a 20% increase in tech gender diversity, surpassing the current industry average of 17.08% and has pledgef that 10% of all its proceeds will be dedicated to scholarships, training programs, and grants for women in the tech sector.

As the Founder and CEO of RevSoft Global, Saima Ali brings over 25 years of global experience in software development and lifecycle management to her role. With a distinguished academic background from Harvard University and a track record of success across prestigious US corporations such as Fidelity Investments, MetLife, Cisco Systems, and Wells Fargo, Ali’s expertise and strategic acumen position RevSoft as a trailblazer in the industry.

Speaking on the launch Saima Ali said: “Having spent the better part of three decades in the American tech sector, RevSoft was the natural next step; To contribute to the growth and development of Pakistan’s IT sector. Our mission goes beyond delivering cutting-edge technology solutions; By fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, we will not only drive innovation but also create meaningful opportunities for talented individuals. Together, we can revolutionize the tech sector and make a positive impact on society.”

Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir)

Systems Limited, in collaboration with its partner IBM, hosted Go Limitless, an event focused on business automation, API-led integration, advanced analytics and AI Ops. At Go Limitless, business leaders and technology executives gathered valuable insights into navigating the digital landscape of today. The event, held at Karachi’s Marriot Hotel, showcased System Limited’s expertise in the industry and their longstanding partnership with IBM.

The event commenced with Sarah Irfan from the marketing team emphasizing reinvention as a crucial driver of digital transformation for modern businesses. She highlighted how this approach is reshaping strategies across diverse industries.

Mairaj Yousuf, General Manager Pakistan at Systems Limited, provided a synopsis of the company’s technology offerings and discussed how enterprise-grade intelligent tools bring value to organizations. He further emphasized the vital partnership between Systems Limited and IBM, and its valued contribution to the IT industry.

Moving forward, Sarmad Khero, Brand Partner Leader Pakistan Automation, Data & AI at IBM, briefed the audience on the use of Enterprise Hybrid Integration with IBM Cloud Pak. He stressed that effortless integration is the key to success in the new normal and explained how IBM empowers businesses through automated services, reducing operational costs.

Asna Javed, Associate Automation Partner & Technical Specialist at IBM, delved into the ways business automation enables enterprises to leverage growth and performance, becoming disruptive organizations of the future.

Moving ahead with the event, Ali Imran Khan, Deputy CIO at Meezan Bank, presented their customer success story about how Systems Limited empowered Meezan Bank with seamless automation and integration services to maximize their business potential and achieve digital transformation goals.

Next up, Muhammad Arslan Mughal, VP Infrastructure Services at Systems Limited, shared Systems Limited’s platform-agnostic approach that modernizes and future-proof business applications with AI Ops and accelerated operational efficiency. He stressed the increasing value that integration software brings to today’s businesses to help them become value drivers.

Proceeding forward with the event, Chaudhry Sohail, Head of Data Science for Banking Solutions at Systems Limited, moderated a panel discussion where he discussed with his guests the potential of data monetization for financial institutions, and actionable outcomes that key industry players can take to promote digital transformation efforts with data-driven decision making.

The event concluded with closing comments from Shaukat Khokhar, Country Manager Partner Ecosystem at IBM, followed by an interactive networking session where technology experts from Systems Limited and IBM addressed individual business concerns and queries from the audience.