Jordan, Microsoft ink JD14m deal

Jordanian information and communications technology minister Marwan Juma has said that the government and Microsoft will sign a JD14m three-year agreement to provide the kingdom's ministries and public agencies with software and training, the Jordan Times has reported. Under the agreement, which will be implemented by three local companies, Microsoft will finance the opening of 100 computer labs in several schools and provide the kingdom with technical and financial support worth $6m. As part of the agreement, the software giant will relocate its offices to the King Hussein Park in Amman, Juma said.