ManageEngine Partners With Saxony Egypt University to Bring AI And Cybersecurity Expertise to Students
ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation, has partnered with Saxony Egypt University for Applied Sciences and Technology (SEU) to conduct a technical workshop covering cybersecurity and artificial intelligence at the university’s campus in Cairo.
The initiative marks ManageEngine’s first educational collaboration in Egypt and forms part of its efforts to support digital transformation and develop technology talent in the country. It also aligns with the objectives of Egypt Vision 2030, which aims to build a knowledge- and innovation-based economy.
Held under ManageEngine’s Learn IT with ME initiative, the workshop covered emerging cybersecurity challenges, digital infrastructure protection, and the role of AI in improving business efficiency and supporting innovation. The programme also included career guidance, focusing on technical and professional skills increasingly sought after in the labour market. Students received certificates of participation from ManageEngine at the end of the session.
Prasanna Venkatesh Srinivasan, associate director at ManageEngine, said, “Egypt’s young talent has the potential to play a pivotal role in the region’s technological future. We are pleased to share our knowledge, built up over two decades of industry experience, with the students of Saxony Egypt University. Through this initiative, we aim to narrow the gap between academic learning and industry requirements, ultimately inspiring students to pursue a fulfilling career.”
Bridging Academic Learning And Industry Requirements
Saxony Egypt University places practical training at the centre of its educational approach, with applied studies accounting for 60% of its curriculum, according to the university. Its programmes incorporate laboratory work, technology-focused projects and practical applications designed to help students connect academic knowledge with industry requirements.
Prof. Dr. Rowayda Sadek, Vice President for Educational and Student Affairs at Saxony Egypt University for Applied Sciences and Technology and Dean of the Faculty of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Technology, said, “Saxony Egypt University is pleased to host the workshop organized in collaboration with ManageEngine as part of the “Learn IT with ME” initiative, which provided our students with a valuable opportunity to gain first-hand exposure to global industry expertise in the fields of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.”
She added, “We firmly believe that fostering meaningful partnerships with leading international companies is an essential part of preparing our students for the job market. We look forward to expanding our future collaboration with ManageEngine, further supporting our strategic vision of bringing the latest global expertise and industry knowledge to our young talents, in alignment with the objectives of Egypt Vision 2030.”
The workshop took place alongside ManageEngine’s participation in Cairo ICT 2026, one of Egypt’s leading technology events. The company’s senior executives and technical specialists used their presence in the country to engage with students and share insights into developments shaping the future of IT management in regional and global markets.
