int@j launches Market Intelligence Function Portal

AMMAN — The Information and Communications Technology Association of Jordan “Int@j” announced the official launch of the Market Intelligence Function Portal — MIF, which was inaugurated during the close of the MENA ICT Forum held in November. 

Int@j said in a statement that the portal seeks to highlight the opportunities available to companies and enterprises in local and neighbouring markets, as well as markets across the MENA region that offer ample work opportunities for Jordanian companies.

Chairman of the Board of Directors of int@j Eid Amjad Swais announced that the unit will work on publishing its research and studies via an online platform, with free access for int@j members, whereas a mechanism will be announced to guarantee that start-ups and non-member companies can benefit from these studies. 

The portal was launched in partnership with the Employment-oriented MSME Promotion project, implemented by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Swais said, noting that it is considered a vital component in enabling companies discover new markets and find strength and opportunities in the local and regional markets.

GIZ implemented MSME project Team Leader, Diana Hollmann, added that “this platform and its associated services will contribute to Jordanian ICT MSMEs’ access to markets and thus improve their growth opportunities”. 

Swais pointed out that the portal will work towards publishing specialised reports on the ICT sector in the local market and neighbouring markets, in addition to publishing a list of ICT-related conferences and events from the region and worldwide focused on Telecom & ICT sectors.

He added that detailed reports will be published on the market and sector regarding high-potential and emerging technologies or sectors, such as cybersecurity, outsourcing, Metaverse and others.

He assured that data will be updated constantly and methodically with a focus on the most recent changes in the ICT sector, in addition to providing the service provider with graphics related to ICT and relevant global trends, the statement said.

The portal will also go beyond presenting economic data and will share with service receivers the details of tenders in Jordan as well as public and private tenders from the region, Swais added, according to the statement.