Day: November 6, 2021

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Synchronoss Personal Cloud Solution Selecionado pela Telkomsel para Apoiar a Oferta de Serviços Digitais

Com a nova parceria, a operadora móvel da Indonésia passará a oferecer serviços pessoais de nuvem para um mercado de mais de 170 milhões de assinantes

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNCR), líder global e inovadora de soluções de nuvem, mensagens e digitais, anunciou hoje a oferta da sua solução de nuvem pessoal para Telkomsel a maior operadora de telefonia móvel da Indonésia. Com a solução Synchronoss Personal Cloud, os assinantes da Telkomsel poderão fazer back up gerenciar seus valiosos conteúdos digitais, incluindo fotos e vídeos, em qualquer dispositivo.

A solução Synchronoss Personal Cloud de marca branca – com a marca “Floudrive” gerenciada pela Telkomsigma – será disponibilizada para os 170 milhões de assinantes da Telkomsel como um recurso premium. Os assinantes poderão escolher entre dois níveis de armazenamento diferentes e receber um período inicial gratuito de 30 dias. A solução oferece para os assinantes uma experiência de armazenamento na nuvem confiável e intuitiva, com capacidade de backup e sincronização de conteúdo digital, além dos recursos avançados de etiquetagem e pesquisa.

“Estamos contentes com a nossa parceria com a Synchronoss que permitirá a integração das suas soluções de nuvem pessoal com o nosso canal de consumo”, disse Tanto Suratno, Diretor de Negócios e Vendas da Telkomsigma. “Com a nossa oferta de nuvem pessoal atingindo o seu limite, esse é o momento perfeito para aproveitar essa oportunidade de proporcionar para os nossos assinantes uma solução avançada que atenda às suas necessidades em constante mudança. Estamos preparados para viabilizar que os nossos clientes otimizem e gerenciem seus preciosos conteúdos digitais, com proteção e armazenamento seguro. Além de beneficiar nossos clientes, essa parceria também representa o próximo passo do nosso avanço para oferta de mais serviços digitais.”

A solução será entregue através do acordo da Synchronoss com a Telkomsigma, a unidade de Serviços de TI e Data Center da Telkomsel, e com a Telkom Indonesia, a empresa controladora da Telkomsigma. E, ao contrário de outras soluções de nuvem do mercado, a nuvem pessoal da Synchronoss permite que os dados do assinante sejam armazenados no país, um requisito essencial para a Telkomsel estar em conformidade com as leis da Indonésia.

Anthony Socci, Presidente e Gerente Geral, APAC da Synchronoss, disse que está encantado em trabalhar com a Telkomsel com a sua nova oferta na nuvem. “Como provedor de soluções de nuvem privada, estamos sempre buscando maneiras de apoiar parceiros de telecomunicações com a sua missão de fornecer serviços digitais mais variados e avançados para seus assinantes. Essa solução na nuvem será fundamental para a Telkomsel, pois facilita uma experiência mais integrada e promove um gerenciamento mais seguro dos ativos pessoais”, disse ele. “Este acordo tem por base o sucesso que tivemos com a Telkomsigma, que nos impressionou e inspirou a Telkomsel a fazer ofertas semelhantes para seus assinantes móveis. Isso também possibilitará maiores sinergias entre as duas organizações dentro do grupo.”

Para mais informações sobre as soluções de nuvem Synchronoss, visite synchronoss.com/solutions/cloud.

Sobre a Synchronoss
A Synchronoss tecnologia(NASDAQ: SNCR) cria software que capacita empresas ao redor do mundo a se conectarem com seus assinantes de forma confiável e significativa. O conjunto de produtos da empresa ajuda a agilizar as redes, simplificar a integração e envolver os assinantes, permitindo novos fluxos de receita, redução dos custos e aumento da velocidade no mercado. Centenas de milhões de assinantes confiam nos produtos da Synchronoss que se mantêm em sincronia com as pessoas, serviços e os conteúdos que elas gostam. É por isso que mais de 1.500 funcionários talentosos da Synchronoss em todo o mundo se esforçam todos os dias para reimaginar um mundo em sincronia. Saiba mais em www.synchronoss.com

Contato com a Mídia

Em nome da Synchronoss:
Anais Merlin,
CCgroup,
E: synchronoss@ccgrouppr.com

Contato com o Investidor
Em nome da Synchronoss: Todd Kehrli/Joo-Hun Kim, MKR Investor Relations, Inc., E: investor@synchronoss.com

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La solution Synchronoss Personal Cloud choisie par Telkomsel pour renforcer son offre de services numériques

Ce nouveau partenariat permettra à l’opérateur de téléphonie mobile indonésien d’apporter des services de cloud personnel sur un marché de plus de 170 millions d’abonnés

BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY, 05 nov. 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ : SNCR), un leader mondial et innovateur dans le domaine des solutions numériques, de messagerie et de cloud, a annoncé aujourd’hui qu’elle fournirait sa solution de cloud personnel à Telkomsel, le plus grand opérateur de téléphonie mobile d’Indonésie. L’ajout de la solution Synchronoss Personal Cloud offrira aux abonnés de Telkomsel la possibilité de sauvegarder et de gérer leur précieux contenu numérique, y compris leurs photos et vidéos, depuis n’importe quel appareil.

La solution en marque blanche Synchronoss Personal Cloud, « Floudrive », et gérée par Telkomsigma, sera mise à la disposition des 170 millions d’abonnés de Telkomsel en tant que fonctionnalité haut de gamme. Les abonnés pourront choisir entre deux niveaux de stockage différents et profiter d’une période initiale de 30 jours gratuits. La solution offre aux abonnés une expérience de stockage dans le cloud fiable et intuitive, avec la possibilité de sauvegarder et de synchroniser le contenu numérique, tout en introduisant des capacités avancées d’étiquetage et de recherche.

« Nous sommes ravis de nous associer à Synchronoss pour intégrer ses solutions de cloud personnel dans notre canal de consommation », a déclaré Tanto Suratno, directeur des affaires et des ventes chez Telkomsigma. « Après avoir dépassé notre offre de cloud personnel existante, c’est le moment idéal pour saisir cette opportunité et fournir à nos abonnés une solution avancée qui répond à leurs besoins en constante évolution. Nous sommes impatients de permettre à nos clients d’optimiser et de gérer leur précieux contenu numérique, ainsi que de le protéger et de le stocker en toute sécurité. En plus de bénéficier à nos clients, ce partenariat représente également la prochaine étape alors que nous nous dirigeons vers plus de services numériques. »

La solution sera fournie par le biais de l’accord de Synchronoss avec Telkomsigma, la branche dédiée aux Services informatiques et Centres de données de Telkomsel et la société mère de Telkomsigma, Telkom Indonesia. Contrairement aux autres solutions cloud disponibles sur le marché, le cloud personnel fourni par Synchronoss permet de stocker les données des abonnés dans le pays, une exigence essentielle pour que Telkomsel respecte la législation indonésienne.

Anthony Socci, président et directeur général, APAC pour Synchronoss, a déclaré qu’il était ravi de travailler avec Telkomsel sur sa nouvelle offre de cloud. « En tant que fournisseur de solutions de cloud privé, nous cherchons toujours des moyens d’aider les partenaires de télécommunications dans leur mission consistant à fournir des services numériques plus variés et plus avancés à leurs abonnés. Cette solution cloud sera essentielle à Telkomsel car elle facilite une expérience plus intégrée et favorise une gestion plus sûre des actifs personnels », a-t-il déclaré. « Cet accord s’appuie sur le succès que nous avons déjà connu avec Telkomsigma, qui a impressionné et inspiré Telkomsel pour proposer des offres similaires à ses abonnés mobiles. Cela créera également de plus grandes synergies entre les deux organisations au sein du groupe. »

Pour en savoir plus sur les solutions cloud de Synchronoss, consultez la page synchronoss.com/solutions/cloud.

À propos de Synchronoss
Synchronoss Technologies (NASDAQ : SNCR) est un développeur de logiciels permettant aux entreprises du monde entier de se connecter à leurs abonnés de manière fiable et pertinente. Sa gamme de produits contribue à rationaliser les réseaux, simplifier l’intégration et interagir avec les abonnés afin de créer de nouvelles sources de revenus, réduire les coûts et accélérer la mise sur le marché. Plusieurs centaines de millions d’abonnés font confiance à Synchronoss pour rester en phase avec les individus, les services et les contenus qu’ils aiment. C’est pourquoi les plus de 1 500 talentueux collaborateurs de Synchronoss à travers le monde s’efforcent chaque jour de repenser un monde synchrone. Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur www.synchronoss.com.

Contacts pour les médias

Pour Synchronoss :
Anais Merlin,
CCgroup,
E : synchronoss@ccgrouppr.com

Contact avec les investisseurs
Pour Synchronoss : Todd Kehrli/Joo-Hun Kim, MKR Investor Relations, Inc.,
E-mail : investor@synchronoss.com

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Fuel Tanker Blast Kills At Least 91 in Sierra Leone Capital, Officials Say

At least 91 people were killed in the capital of Sierra Leone on Friday when a fuel tanker exploded following a collision, the central morgue and local authorities said.

The government has not yet confirmed the death toll, but the manager of the central state morgue in Freetown said it had received 91 bodies following the explosion.

Victims included people who had flocked to collect fuel leaking from the ruptured vehicle, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, mayor of the port city, said in a post on Facebook.

“We’ve got so many casualties, burnt corpses,” said Brima Bureh Sesay, head of the National Disaster Management Agency, in a video from the scene shared online. “It’s a terrible, terrible accident.”

Images shared widely online showed several badly burned victims lying on the streets as fire blazed through shops and houses nearby. Reuters was not able immediately to verify the images.

Aki-Sawyerr called the videos and photos “harrowing.”

The mayor said that the extent of the damage was not yet clear, adding that police and her deputy were at the scene to assist disaster management officials.

“My profound sympathies with families who have lost loved ones and those who have been maimed as a result,” President Julius Maada Bio tweeted.

“My Government will do everything to support affected families.”

Source: Voice of America

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Narrowing Gaps by Promoting Rural Development

With the coming of independence in 1991, the government faced a big challenge of addressing the acute imbalance in social and infrastructure development between rural and urban areas. The government has carried out investments in rural infrastructure that has impacted the living conditions of the people.

Rural and human resource developments appear to be strong in reducing poverty by making education and healthcare accessible. The social and economic development of nations is often affected by the education process in which people learn to create new ways of doing things.

In the past, the majority of children in rural areas were not able to attend school as they were expected to support their families by helping work the land or look after animals or because there were no schools to go to. The government has been making efforts to make education accessible in rural areas.

To make the principle of Education for All (EFA) a reality, in the last decade access to primary education has increased significantly. Similarly, the number of early childhood learning centers has increased from 90 in the year 2000 to 506 in 2015/2016. Out of the total pre-primary schools, 217 are Rural Child Care Community Centers (RCCCs), which are providing early learning opportunities to rural and disadvantaged children.

Education is a very important means of social mobility for individuals and the driving force behind economic, social, and cultural development at the national level. Governments in developing countries put a lot of emphasis on education in order to accelerate the development process. In the same vein, it has come to be a sine qua non for national development in Eritrea.

Eritrea has made remarkable progress in education particularly because it has been able to build schools throughout the country. As data from UNESCO’s Institute for Statistics for 2018 show about 76.6 percent of adults in Eritrea are literate, with youth (15 – 24 years) literacy standing at about 93.3 percent.

The government views access to education as a prerequisite for sustainable rural development. It is committed to the globally agreed targets of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4), which is to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” In Eritrea, education is the responsibility of the government, which has constructed primary, middle and secondary schools, special schools, and boarding schools in remote rural areas. Young students who live in rural areas are now able to finish high school and go to college along with urban peers.

Eritrea has made major strides over the years to improve the quality of life of its citizens. The incidence of poverty has decreased, death rates have fallen, infant and maternal mortality dwindled and life expectancy raised.

Safe water and sanitation are essential for the protection of community health by limiting the transmission of infectious diseases. Through the construction of dams and by drilling for underground water, rural communities throughout the country now have access to drinkable water. And in an effort to improve sanitation and the living conditions of rural communities, households in villages are now required to build toilets and put an end to the practice of open defecation. Hundreds of villages have already declared they are free from open defecation while other villages are in the process of building toilets.

Healthcare service is considered a fundamental right of every citizen, and every Eritrean is entitled to basic healthcare services. The government has built facilities throughout the country to make healthcare accessible for all, including people who live in remote areas. Eritrea is one of the few countries that have achieved the Millennium Development Goals and is expected to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in the health sector, in general, and in child health, in particular.

National development entails the ability of a country to achieve overall socio-economic and political progress such that the lives of the citizens are positively impacted. It directly and positively changes the quality of life of the people. In short, a meaningful national development has to be people-centered.

The national charter of Eritrea points out that “We know of several revolutionary movements that started in rural areas and achieved victory at the cost of and through the support of the rural sector. Once they entered the city, they directed their whole attention to solving pressing city problems, ignoring the plight of the majority rural population that sustained them…” Aware of the predicaments of many newly independent nations, the government of Eritrea has been working to narrow the gap between rural and urban areas. In fact, to ensure equal and even distribution of resources, Eritrea’s great development projects are carried out in rural areas.

It is common knowledge that transport and communication infrastructure is vital for rural development. On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Eritrea’s independence, Mr. Tesfaslasie Berhane, minister of transport and communication, told local journalists that 85% of Eritrean villages are becoming the beneficiaries of public transport. Various national construction companies are engaged in the construction and renovation of rural roads to connect villages in remote locations to other villages and towns.

Achieving equitable and sustainable development has been the central objective of the government. According to the country’s interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper, its overall development strategy focuses on sustainable growth and the reduction of poverty. Poverty is one of the greatest challenges Eritrea has been facing. The once rural and poor should not always be rural and poor. With an equitable distribution of wealth, services, and opportunities, the once marginalized and disadvantaged sections of society can catch up and develop. The commitment of the government to ensure Sustainable Development Goal 1, ending poverty in all its forms everywhere, including the rural agricultural and pastoral societies, is remarkable.

Rural development has many benefits, including the curbing of the movement of people from rural to urban areas. The migration of rural communities to urban centers often causes rapid deterioration of the rural economy and increasing pressure on the government’s ability to respond to the social service needs of urban populations, complicating the fight against poverty. This can only be remedied by equitable distribution of resources and balanced development. Rural development in Eritrea has helped narrow the development gap between rural and urban areas and bring about national development.

Source: Ministry of Information Eritrea

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Why US Is Suspending Ethiopia, Mali, Guinea From Free-Trade Deal

In response to human rights violations, the United States announced this week that it plans to suspend Ethiopia, Mali and Guinea from duty-free access to American markets as of January 1.

U.S. President Joe Biden said in a statement to Congress, released Tuesday, that these nations were no longer in compliance with the eligibility requirements for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). He cited various examples of their failure to defend internationally recognized human rights.

What is the AGOA?

The AGOA was enacted by Congress in May 2000 with the intention of enhancing sub-Saharan African countries’ access to the U.S. market.

Nations that qualify under the act are afforded several key benefits, most importantly preferential access to the U.S. market for more than 6,000 products. Through the removal of import duties on these products, beneficiaries obtain competitive advantages over other nations.

To qualify for the AGOA, nations must meet eligibility requirements, outlined in section 104 of the act, including working toward improving their rule of law, defending human rights and respecting international labor standards.

Each year, the U.S. determines which nations qualify for the AGOA benefits, and the president grants or withdraws beneficiary status at his or her discretion.

Why did the administration cut off access for Ethiopia, Mali and Guinea?

The Biden administration said that unconstitutional developments in Mali and Guinea threatened their eligibility for the program.

According to the president’s statement, Mali has not established or made “continual progress toward establishing the protection of the rule of law, political pluralism, and internationally recognized worker rights.” It also has not addressed “gross violations” of “internationally recognized human rights,” Biden said.

In Guinea, the government failed to establish protections for the rule of law and political pluralism, the statement said.

The Biden administration also withdrew Ethiopia’s benefits under the AGOA for “gross violations of internationally recognized human rights,” the president said.

Ethiopia’s suspension was the result of the ongoing civil war in the northern Tigray region that has spurred a serious human rights crisis. Since the conflict started a year ago, international concern has grown over human rights abuses including mass killings of citizens and widespread sexual violence.

How are these countries reacting?

Following President Biden’s announcement, Ethiopian government spokesperson Legesse Tulu said that the government had already commented on the issue, Reuters reported.

Legesse stated on Twitter on October 3 that suspension from AGOA would cost the country 1 million jobs.

The governments of Mali and Guinea have not released statements on Biden’s decision.

How significant is the deal to each country’s economy?

Given the benefits posed by the AGOA, suspension from the act may have important implications for each country’s economy.

Mali is one of the poorest countries in the world, with a low-income, highly undiversified economy, according to the World Bank.

In 2020, amid the pandemic, the country fell into a recession.

According to the World Bank, Guinea is another of the world’s poorest countries. The pandemic significantly slowed economic growth in the country, causing it to contract by 1.4% in 2020.

Neither Mali nor Guinea have been major exporting nations under AGOA.

But Ethiopia was the fifth top exporting nation under the act, according to U.S. International Trade Commission data.

Under AGOA, the Horn of Africa nation exported $245 million worth of goods to the United States last year, representing half of its total shipments to the American market, Bloomberg reported.

While Ethiopia is one of the poorest countries in Africa, with a per capita income of $850, it has the fastest-growing economy in the region, according to the World Bank.

In a statement Tuesday, top U.S. trade negotiator Ambassador Katherine Tai said that the U.S. “urges these governments to take necessary actions to meet the statutory criteria so we can resume our valued trading partnerships.”

Tai also stated that she will provide each country with benchmarks for a path toward the reinstatement of their AGOA benefits.

Source: Voice of America

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Nakuru Unveils Plans To Host Inaugural City Marathon

Elaborate plans by the County Administration of Nakuru to stage a successful race has been unveiled as the countdown begins towards the inaugural Nakuru City Marathon.

Governor Lee Kinyanjui said the planned annual sporting event, which will be held for the first time on November 28 this year, is meant to nurture local talent and enable industry sponsors to engage with their customers in building customer loyalty, a move that will see growth in market.

Speaking when he officially launched registration for the marathon, Mr Kinyanjui heaped praise on the sponsors of the event, Stanbic Bank, noting that the relationship between the County administration and the financial institution underpinned by a memorandum signed in July this year has been beneficial to Nakuru residents.

“I would like to assure you of our continued support and also appreciate your efforts and interventions that have helped to change lives of thousands of people,” Mr Kinyanjui said.

The Governor stated that his administration had prioritized the upgrade and construction of sporting facilities pointing out that the 87-year-old Afraha Stadium was being refurbished to international standards at a cost of Sh700 million and added Sh120 million had been set aside for construction of the Keringet Sports Academy.

“Our long-term plan is to make the event an International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) accredited marathon in Kenya,” stated Mr Kinyanjui.

In attendance were The Stanbic Bank Chief Executive Officer, Charles Mudiwa, Athletics Kenya Representative, Nancy Chepkoech, Kenya Association of Manufacturers-South Rift Region Chairperson, Peris Mbuthia, and World Marathon Champions, Brigit Kosgey, and Geoffrey Kirui.

The Governor challenged other sponsors to scale up their investment in the marathon in a bid to make it renown worldwide.

“We would like to see the world record beaters from Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Uganda doing battles in Nakuru.”

The Governor thanked all the stakeholders, Athletics Kenya, the Government, athletes and the media for their active involvement in the preparations

“I urge all Kenyans to turn up and register for this noble cause that will undoubtedly make a difference in the life of residents,” Kinyanjui said.

Mudiwa indicated that organizers are working hard to ensure they host the race amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Stanbic CEO said the presence of thousands of athletics fans and tens of athlete support personnel will change Nakuru’s economy for the better.

“Our desire is to empower the youth and make them realize their talents. This is only possible through provision of quality and adequate facilities and enhanced sports sponsorship programs,” Mudiwa observed.

Ms Mbuthia noted that if well managed, the event had the potential of attracting local and foreign investors in sports related activities.

She challenged the County Government to put in place policies and structures that support sporting tourism as a way of attracting capital flows to the devolved unit.

Source: Kenya News Agency

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An enormous Leap Towards Artificial Intelligence: Tigrigna Speech to Text

Six young Eritreans are planning to ease the burden of others. They have accomplished the definition and creation of Artificial intelligence. They were able to create a system that can correctly interpret external data, in the end achieving the specific goal of Tigrigna speech recognition. We have interviewed three out of the six developers.

• Please introduce yourselves.

My name is Bereket Desbele, and I was born in 1998. I attended Fereselam elementary and junior school and then learned at Debrexion Kedsti Maryam Secondary School. I went to Sawa and scored 3.8 on the matriculation exam. I joined Eritrean Institute of Technology (EIT) at Mai-Nefhi and studied computer engineering.

My name is Mussie Kaleab; born in 1999. I learned elementary and junior school in Tsaeda Christian and then went to Debrexion Kedsti Maryam Secondary School. I scored 3.6 on the matriculation exam. I also went to EIT and studied computer engineering.

My name is Rutta Fissehatsion; born and raised in Akria, learned at Fenote Akria Elementary School, Fethi Junior School and Harnet High School. The same as my group mates I was a member of the 30th round in Sawa and studied computer engineering at EIT.

• What inspired you to be computer engineers?

Bereket: When I was a child there was a computer in the house and I was playing around with it. So when I was growing up I was interested in the computer and how it functions. But the main influence came from my uncle, Dr. Yonas Meresee. He’s a programmer and one of the people who helped us a lot in our current project

Mussie: Like Bereket, when I was a kid there was my father’s computer in the house. He was distance-learning and I grew up fascinated by it. I also had an interest in electronics. And I thought the department that combines both computer technology and electronics is computer engineering.

Rutta: As we all are witnessing the world is on a fast track towards technological development and I realized that at an early age. I figured the only way to be on that fast track was to learn how to access computers and to fully accomplish that I had to choose computer engineering.

• Tell us about your senior year project?

Our senior year project is Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is Tigrigna speech recognition converting to text. The person who came up with the idea is our group mate, Yonatan Yosef. He was inspired by the AI courses we took in our fourth year. He believed if we accomplished such a project it would be useful for Tigrigna speaking people and will be the first of its kind. He could not be here today since he is in Sawa doing his national service. Although he was the originator of the idea we worked on it as a group of six. Our group consisted of Ahmed Idris, Bereket Desbele, Mebrahtu Fissehaye, Mussie Kaleab, Rutta Fissehatsion and Yonatan Yosef.

• How was the group formed, and what was the process of working on your project like?

Mussie; the group was formed because we all were roommates in college. Of course, Rutta was not our roommate but we believed in her knowledge and power to do the task. So we chose her to work with us. Honestly the process of creating our project was not easy. Our first obstacle was the pandemic, Covid-19. On top of Covid, our project is one of a kind in Eritrea because there were very few and only low level AI created in Eritrea. This meant we had to start from scratch. Luckily our advisor, Dr. Yemane, was an expert in AI and natural language processing.

Bereket; As every AI project depends on large amount of data, we needed a lot of data. Particularly on this project we needed corresponding data of text and speech. We have built new data set that could be used for other further future research undertakings. We collected most of our text data from Hadas Eritrea newspaper and the speech data was collected from our friends. We collected almost 30 hours of voice data, consisting of 25 male and 26 female voices. After collecting all the data we went to pre-processing, which takes a lot of time to clean up. Also, on top of that we had to read huge amount of books on how to create it since we only took two courses on how to build AI models.

• What were your main obstacles?

Our main obstacles were in collecting data; the lack of expertise in that area was definitely difficult. We have asked several scholars for help but so many emails went unanswered. Another problem was in computing; we could not find a desktop that was capable of handling the training we were supposed to feed her. Fortunately, the college was able to supply us with a server that could perform that. Also, the Internet was a big problem; but the Minster of Communication and Transport was kind enough to assist us. Then, we discovered that Google could allow you to use 300-dollar worth of resources for free, and we used that really wisely.

• Who are the main users of your project?

We believe every one could benefit from it. However, it is intended to be used by the disabled, especially people who have bad eye sight or cannot see and illiterate people. Understandably writers and journalists are on top of the list of user.

Rutta, there are few women in the Department of Computer Engineering and you’re the only female in the group. What is your attitude toward that?

Yes, that’s is true! We live in a society that partially believes that women should stick to certain jobs, and being raised in that kind of an environment could influence women’s choices of fields of study later in life. The few number is not limited to the Department of Computer Engineering; the whole college of engineering is dominated by males. Nevertheless the number of women is increasing with time and I advise younger women to be fearless when choosing departments.

• What is the future of the project?

Our plan is to develop it further. The approaches we applied are a bit outdated, so we want to work on upgrading it and supplying it with more data. Honestly, we will not stop working on it.

• At last, who do want to thank?

Our parents are our main supporters, so we thank them. We thank Dr. Yemane for his expertise, our friends, who supplied us with the voice data, for their time and the Minster of Communication and Transport for his generosity and the members of EIT.

• We wish you luck, thank you for your time.

Source: Ministry of Information Eritrea