Education budgets across the Arab world are growing. Digital adoption, accelerated by pandemic-era necessity, has not reversed. If anything, governments in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt are doubling down on technology as a structural pillar of educational reform. The question that regional education ministers have not fully answered is a simpler one: what does it mean to actually succeed?

The distinction matters because the metrics most commonly used to measure EdTech adoption platform subscriptions, device distribution, and connectivity rates tell almost nothing about whether learning is improving. A student with a tablet in a classroom connected to three disconnected platforms is not receiving a better education. They are receiving a more complicated one.

Jordan offers one of the more instructive examples in the region. The country made a deliberate decision more than a decade ago to build a national education operating system rather than layer software onto an existing analogue infrastructure. The result is Ajyal, a national Education Management Information System built on EduWave® by Integrated Technology Group, which today connects more than 4,000 schools and serves upward of 1.9 million users on a single integrated platform hosted on Jordan's Government Private Cloud.

What Ajyal demonstrates is not that technology solves education. It demonstrates that when technology is treated as infrastructure rather than a tool, the outcomes change. Teachers are not logging into three different systems. Parents can see their child's grades, attendance, and assignments in one place. Ministry officials can pull national-level data in real time.

The gap between digitising education and transforming it is where most of the region currently sits. The UAE has made artificial intelligence a mandatory subject across all public schools. Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is embedding AI literacy into national teacher training. These are serious commitments. The critical question is whether the underlying platforms can support them. National AI education initiatives delivered through fragmented vendor platforms will underperform.

The lesson from systems like Ajyal is straightforward. National-scale education transformation requires national-scale thinking. Measure success not by deployment rates but by what changes for students and teachers in practice.

As part of its ongoing commitment to advancing digital education in Jordan, Integrated Technology Group (ITG) continues to support the national rollout of the Ajyal platfor, an initiative built on EduWave® that is reshaping how students and teachers engage with learning.

Recently, ITG had the opportunity to visit Al-Farouq Secondary School for Girls in Shafa Badran, one of the first 100 schools selected for the Learning Management System (LMS) rollout under Ajyal.

During the visit, ITG representatives engaged directly with teachers and students, guiding them through their classes and courses on the platform. The sessions focused on hands-on interaction, allowing participants to navigate the system, access learning materials, and complete assignments in real time.

What stood out most was the immediate adoption of the platform.

Students from Grade 7 and Grade 11 logged into the system, completed assignments during the session, and interacted with the LMS seamlessly. The classrooms reflected a strong sense of engagement, with both students and teachers expressing genuine enthusiasm toward the experience.

The intuitive design of the platform played a key role in this rapid adoption, enabling users to quickly understand and benefit from its features without complexity.

Beyond the technical implementation, the visit highlighted something more important: the human impact of digital transformation.

Teachers expressed appreciation for the platform’s ability to support their teaching process, while students demonstrated confidence in navigating a modern learning environment.

These field visits reinforce ITG’s approach to digital transformation, not only deploying systems, but ensuring real adoption, usability, and impact on the ground.

Through initiatives like Ajyal, ITG continues to play a key role in enabling a more connected, accessible, and future-ready education ecosystem in Jordan.

Amman, Jordan — Integrated Technology Group (ITG), has officially launched the Learning Management System (LMS) under the Ajyal platform, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s digital education transformation.

Built on EduWave®, Ajyal’s LMS introduces a unified digital learning environment designed to enhance accessibility, engagement, and performance tracking across the education ecosystem serving students, teachers, parents, and curriculum administrators through a fully integrated experience.

A Unified Digital Learning Experience

The newly launched LMS enables complete learning management, providing structured access to educational content, performance tracking, and communication tools all within a centralized platform.

For students, the system offers:

1. Access to full educational content and digital libraries
2. Weekly lesson plans and structured learning journeys
3. Assignment and exam tracking
4. Teacher feedback and performance reports
5. Interactive learning groups and subject-based engagement
6. Personal dashboards and achievement tracking

For parents, the LMS ensures visibility and involvement through:

1. Real-time dashboards for student performance
2. Access to reports, assignments, and academic progress
3. Continuous monitoring of learning activities

Empowering Educators with Full Control

The LMS provides teachers with advanced tools to manage the full learning lifecycle, including:

1. Content and subject management, including lesson creation and curriculum alignment
2. Assessment management, including assignments, exams, and question banks
3. Performance monitoring with detailed analytics and reporting
4. Communication tools for announcements, study groups, and student engagement
5. Centralized access to educational resources and teaching materials

Additionally, teachers can document and share student observations, award achievement badges, and manage virtual learning sessions seamlessly.

Centralized Curriculum and Content Governance

For curriculum administrators, the system enables full control over educational standards and content, including:

1. Management of subject templates and learning models
2. Centralized exam and assessment frameworks
3. Digital libraries and educational resource management
4. Standardization of learning materials and evaluation criteria

This ensures consistency, scalability, and alignment across the national education system.

Driving the Future of Education

The launch of Ajyal LMS reinforces ITG’s commitment to transforming education through technology—providing a scalable, secure, and user-centric platform that supports continuous learning and national development goals.

By connecting all stakeholders within a single ecosystem, Ajyal moves beyond traditional e-learning—establishing a comprehensive digital education infrastructure that supports both in-class and remote learning environments.

Amman, Jordan — Integrated Technology Group (ITG) hosted its annual Ramadan Iftar on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, bringing together employees and their families in celebration of the holy month.

The gathering reflected ITG’s continued commitment to fostering a strong, family-oriented culture, providing an opportunity for employees across the Group to reconnect in a warm and welcoming environment outside the workplace. The Iftar was attended by members of the Group’s executive leadership, reinforcing the importance of shared moments that strengthen relationships across all levels of the organization.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Ali Al Sadi, Executive Vice President of Integrated Technology Group (ITG), said:

“The growth and expansion that ITG has achieved since its establishment and throughout the years is the result of the dedication and commitment of its people, who represent the foundation of our journey. We believe that our success begins with our people, and that building a cohesive and supportive work environment is essential to our ability to continue and move forward. This Iftar reflects our deep appreciation for our employees, who are an integral part of ITG’s story and its path toward a more impactful future.”

The event was planned and organized by the ITG Social Committee, a dedicated internal initiative responsible for bringing employees together and enriching the Group’s culture through meaningful engagements and shared experiences. Through its efforts, the committee plays an important role in strengthening connections across teams and reinforcing ITG’s identity as a people-centered organization.

Commenting on the occasion, Suhail Darwazeh, Spokesperson of the ITG Social Committee, s
“This event was made possible through the outstanding efforts of all committee members, whose dedication reflects the spirit of unity that defines ITG. We also extend our sincere appreciation to ITG’s management for funding and sponsoring this event without sparing any effort, reaffirming their commitment to bringing employees and their families together and celebrating the values of Ramadan as one family.”

During the evening, members of ITG’s management shared welcoming remarks, expressing appreciation for employees’ dedication and contributions, and emphasizing the Group’s belief that its people remain at the heart of its continued success.

Designed as a family-inclusive occasion, the event also featured a dedicated children’s area with activities such as face painting, creating a joyful atmosphere that reflected the spirit of Ramadan and the values of togetherness, generosity, and community.

This annual tradition reflects ITG’s commitment to nurturing a supportive and inclusive workplace environment, where employees and their families are valued as part of the broader ITG family. By bringing colleagues together in moments of shared reflection and celebration, ITG continues to strengthen the human connections that underpin its culture and long-term vision.

Amman, Jordan — 22-2-2026

Integrated Technology Group (ITG), the developer of the Ajyal platform, continues its efforts to support the successful adoption of the national unified Education Management Information System and e-learning platform by conducting a specialized Training of Trainers (ToT) program for educational and administrative staff.

The program includes a visit to one school, in addition to three pre-designated training centers identified by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE). The initiative will cover more than 300 staff members representing over 100 schools, ensuring broad reach and effective knowledge transfer across the education sector.

Delivered through intensive training sessions designed to equip participants with the practical knowledge and confidence required to navigate the Ajyal platform efficiently. The training focuses on enabling users to seamlessly access key features, manage educational data, and utilize the platform to support daily academic and administrative operations.

The Training of Trainers model ensures scalability and sustainability by empowering selected participants to transfer their knowledge to colleagues within their respective schools, accelerating platform adoption and strengthening institutional readiness.

Commenting on the initiative, Nader Abu-Dail, Senior PSD Team Lead at ITG, said:

“Ajyal is more than a platform; it connects teachers, students, and parents in one continuous learning journey. Through hands-on training and empowering educators to support their peers, we are ensuring sustainable adoption and helping schools fully integrate the platform into their daily operations.”

This initiative reflects ITG’s ongoing commitment to supporting digital transformation in education by building user capacity and ensuring smooth implementation of national digital platforms. Ajyal is built on EduWave®, ITG’s globally recognized education platform, which serves more than 35 million users worldwide and provides a robust and reliable technological foundation.

Through structured training and continuous support, ITG reinforces its role as a strategic technology partner in advancing education systems and enabling data-driven decision-making across the Kingdom’s education sector.

ITG Recognized for Funding the AI Lab at the University of Jordan During KASIT’s 25th Anniversary Celebration 

Integrated Technology Group (ITG) participated in the Scientific Day of King Abdullah II School for Information Technology (KASIT) at the University of Jordan, held in celebration of the School’s 25th anniversary. 

During the event, ITG was presented with a shield of appreciation in recognition of its support and funding of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab at the University. The shield was received by ITG’s Vice President, Mr. Ali Al Sadi, on behalf of the company. 

The initiative reflects ITG’s continued commitment to supporting academic institutions and contributing to the development of advanced technology infrastructure that empowers students, researchers, and future innovators. 

On the sidelines of the event, the ITG delegation toured the AI Lab, gaining insight into the cutting-edge technologies and research initiatives being developed to advance artificial intelligence applications across various sectors. 

ITG remains dedicated to fostering partnerships with leading educational institutions and investing in initiatives that strengthen Jordan’s digital ecosystem and nurture the next generation of AI leaders. 

As part of the ongoing implementation of the National Unified Platform for Education Management Information System and E-Learning, “Ajyal,” a delegation representing the platform’s partner entities conducted a field visit to Bab Amman School for Boys and Dahr Al-Sarou School for Girls in Jerash Governorate.

The delegation included representatives from the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, represented by the Director of Digital Transformation and Enablement, Rami Al-Rawashdeh; the Queen Rania Center for Education Technology and Information, represented by its Director, Engineer Moneeb Tashman; and Integrated Technology Group (ITG), represented by its Chief Business Development Officer, Zaid Tahabsem. The visit was attended by the Director of the Jerash Directorate of Education, Wael Al-Azam, along with several educational and administrative staff from both schools.

The visit aimed to assess the reality of the educational process on the ground, listen to the needs of schools, teachers, and educational administrations, and open direct channels of dialogue with stakeholders in the education ecosystem. This approach contributes to the continuous development of the “Ajyal” platform and the expansion of its implementation in line with the actual needs of schools, while enhancing the efficiency of educational process management.

During the visit, emphasis was placed on the importance of digital transformation in education and the role of the “Ajyal” platform in organizing and managing educational processes, as well as developing teaching and learning tools. This supports the national direction toward modernizing the education sector and achieving integration between technology and contemporary educational practices.

Zaid Tahabsem, Chief Business Development Officer at Integrated Technology Group (ITG), affirmed that the “Ajyal” platform represents a strategic national initiative built on an effective public-private partnership, aiming to bring about a fundamental transformation in the educational ecosystem through the use of technology in serving education at the national level.

Tahabsem explained that the platform is built on global technical expertise based on the EduWave® platform, developed by ITG over more than 27 years and serving a user base exceeding 35 million worldwide. He noted that this technological legacy ensures the platform’s reliability, its ability to handle large-scale data, and its adaptability to diverse educational environments.

He further highlighted that the “Ajyal” project is driven by two main pillars: supporting the objectives of the Economic Modernization Vision through digital transformation in the education sector, and achieving inclusivity while addressing on-the-ground needs by automating and organizing administrative and educational tasks, and providing interactive educational content that is accessible and easy to use for both students and teachers.

Tahabsem added that the “Ajyal” platform was designed to serve as an inclusive umbrella for all stakeholders in the educational process, offering tailored services for students, teachers, parents, and school administrations, thereby contributing to higher institutional efficiency and improved educational outcomes.

This visit reaffirms ITG’s commitment to the continuous development of the “Ajyal” platform in accordance with the highest technical standards, ensuring the sustainability of its impact within the educational field, and embodying the Group’s vision of harnessing innovation to serve society and achieve a comprehensive digital educational renaissance in the Kingdom.

From Idea to Digital Sustainability: How Startups Tackle Growth Challenges with ERP Systems

In a fast-moving economic landscape, with digital transformation accelerating and competition intensifying across local and regional markets, startups in Jordan face a real test of their ability to survive and scale.

Within an ecosystem of nearly 450 startups, most of them technology-driven or tech-enabled entrepreneurs find themselves balancing the ambition to grow with the operational realities required for sustainability. Financial, administrative, and operational challenges often threaten the continuity of young ventures in their early stages.

This situation is further complicated by limited funding and support for idea-stage and pre-idea startups, making cost efficiency and optimal resource utilization essential for survival.

As startups evolve, their daily operations become increasingly complex, often outpacing the capacity of traditional tools. Fragmented systems and manual processes quickly turn into operational bottlenecks, weakening decision-making and hindering structured growth. Challenges intensify when managing cash flow, controlling expenses, tracking inventory, handling HR processes, and complying with accounting and tax requirements especially during early expansion phases where the margin for error is minimal.

A lack of real-time visibility in operational and financial performance is another critical weakness. Relying on disconnected data or manual reports delays decisions and limits the ability to plan strategically or respond quickly to market changes.

In this context, ERP systems emerge as integrated digital solutions capable of addressing these issues by unifying operations within a single platform. WaveERP®, developed by Integrated Technology Group (ITG), stands as a practical example tailored to the needs of startups and SMEs, offering a flexible architecture that supports gradual growth without imposing complex technical or financial burdens.

WaveERP® provides a comprehensive framework for managing finance, procurement, inventory, HR, and sales, supported by analytical reporting that delivers real-time, holistic performance visibility. This empowers leadership to control costs, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen governance and compliance—key pillars for startup sustainability.

The system also enables startups to transition from reactive, unstructured operations to organized, institutional workflows through process automation, data unification, and reduced reliance on manual tasks accelerating growth while minimizing operational risks.

Adopting ERP systems early in the digital transformation journey gives startups a lasting competitive edge. It enhances their readiness to scale, improves their attractiveness to investors, and enables strategic partnerships through operational maturity and data clarity. For startups, proactively adopting and adapting digital solutions like ERP is not a luxury it is a strategic step toward continuity, growth, and long-term sustainability.

Digital Transformation in Education: A Shift Beyond Digitization

Digital Transformation in Education has moved far beyond the digitization of content or the automation of administrative workflows. By 2026, education systems globally are undergoing structural change driven by artificial intelligence, adaptive learning models, real-time analytics, and integrated digital ecosystems. These shifts are redefining how knowledge is delivered, how performance is measured, and how education systems respond to economic and social change. 

Why Digital Transformation Is a Strategic Opportunity for Jordan

For Jordan, Digital Transformation in Education represents a strategic opportunity rather than a technological upgrade. Education is increasingly recognized as a foundational driver of national competitiveness, workforce readiness, and economic resilience. A digitally enabled education ecosystem allows governments to scale quality learning, reduce inequities, improve operational efficiency, and build future-oriented skills at a national level. 

The Role of Adaptive Learning and AI in Modern Education

As Digital Transformation in Education matures, adaptive learning has become one of the most transformative forces shaping modern education. Platforms are now capable of analyzing learner behavior and comprehension patterns in real time, enabling dynamic personalization of content and pacing. 

As communications and technology expert Wasfi Al-Safadi notes, Digital Transformation in Education is no longer optional, describing it as “a national necessity that cannot be postponed,” driven by rapid labor market shifts and accelerating demand for digital and AI-related skills. 

How Digital Transformation Improves Learning Outcomes

This personalization capability accelerates remediation for struggling learners while enabling advanced pathways for high-performing students. AI-supported analytics also provide educators with actionable insights rather than static reporting, improving instructional quality and long-term outcomes. 

Through Digital Transformation in Education, schools and education authorities can shift from reactive intervention to predictive and preventative learning support models. 

Why National Education Systems Need Unified Digital Platforms

At a national scale, Digital Transformation in Education requires unified digital platforms capable of connecting learning delivery, assessment, administration, analytics, and governance within a single secure environment. 

Fragmented systems limit visibility, create operational inefficiencies, and weaken data integrity. A centralized digital architecture enables ministries and education authorities to monitor performance across schools and regions, identify gaps early, allocate resources more effectively, and continuously improve system quality. 

Ajyal as Jordan’s Unified National Education Platform

Ajyal has been designed as Jordan’s unified national platform to enable Digital Transformation in Education at scale. Built on EduWave® technology by Integrated Technology Group (ITG), the platform consolidates digital learning management, education data, operational workflows, and analytics into one interoperable ecosystem. 

This enables consistent national standards while maintaining flexibility for localized implementation and future expansion. 

System Integration and Real-Time Analytics for Education Governance

Speaking about the strategic importance of system integration, Zaid Tahabsem, Chief Business Development Officer at Integrated Technology Group (ITG), emphasizes that Digital Transformation in Education today is no longer about digitizing content or automating school administration. 

Instead, it represents a holistic redesign of the education ecosystem into an intelligent digital system that supports learning, operations, and decision-making in a fully connected way. Unified platforms enable real-time analytics, adaptive learning models, and system-wide visibility that directly improve educational performance and governance. 

Data-Driven Decision-Making in Education Policy and Management

Beyond learning delivery, the strategic value of Digital Transformation in Education lies in its ability to transform education governance into a data-driven discipline. 

Real-time dashboards allow policymakers to evaluate learning outcomes, measure adoption rates, and benchmark institutional performance with far greater accuracy. As e-business expert Professor Ahmad Ghandour explains, digital transformation ensures continuity, quality, and fairness in education, particularly during disruptions, while enabling ministries to make decisions based on real data rather than assumptions. 

Strengthening Equity, Adigital transformation in education industry​ccess, and System Resilience Through Digital Platforms

Digital Transformation in Education strengthens system resilience and equity by expanding access to underserved communities, reducing administrative burden, and providing parents with transparent visibility into student progress. 

These capabilities directly support national objectives around inclusion, accountability, and operational sustainability. 

Aligning Digital Transformation in Education with Workforce and Economic Needs 

From a future workforce perspective, Digital Transformation in Education plays a central role in aligning education systems with labor market needs. 

Artificial intelligence specialist Hani Al-Battash highlights that digital education platforms help address a growing gap in trusted Arabic educational content while responding to changing workforce requirements. Meanwhile, metaverse and AI expert Rami Al-Dammati views regional digital education initiatives as part of a broader strategic shift toward knowledge-based economies. 

Key Success Factors for Sustainable Digital Transformation in Education 

Successful Digital Transformation in Education requires more than technology deployment alone. Governance, cybersecurity, infrastructure reliability, change management, and long-term investment planning all determine sustainability and impact. 

When these dimensions align, digital education platforms evolve into national infrastructure assets that generate durable economic and social value. 

Ajyal’s Role in Advancing Digital Transformation in Education in Jordan 

With more than three decades of experience in building national-scale digital platforms, Integrated Technology Group (ITG) continues to support governments and institutions through EduWave®, enabling secure, scalable, and data-driven Digital Transformation in Education. 

As a national platform, Ajyal demonstrates how unified digital infrastructure can operationalize education reform, strengthen system performance, and support Jordan’s long-term digital economy.