Technology

Is represented in Tehran, Iran by FourSat Kish Co. Ltd.

"Berlin, Teheran, 30 September 2016 – The leading global provider for production management solutions in the metals industry, PSI Metals, and the Iranian market leader for Industrial Automation and IT solutions in metals, IRISA Co., have signed a comprehensive collaboration agreement. Using the local expertise of IRISA, PSImetals solutions will be introduced and implemented at Iranian and regional metals companies." (September 30, 2016).

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PSI Metals and the Iranian market leader for Industrial Automation and IT solutions in metals, IRISA Co., signed a comprehensive collaboration agreement in 2016.

Is represented in Tehran, Iran by Pars Sirang Kish Industrial Services.

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HYDAC International GmbH (“HYDAC”) is listed as an exhibitor at the 23rd International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition (“IOGRPE”), which will take place at the Tehran International Permanent Fairground on May 6-9, 2018. (Iran Oil Show 2018 Website, “Exhibition”).

Is represented in Tehran, Iran by K.S.B co. (Rotson Group).

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Gehring Technologies GmbH (“Gehring”) was listed as an exhibitor at the Internationale Ausstellung für Metallbearbeitung (International Exhibition for Metalworking Companies; “AMB Iran 2017”), which took place on May 23-26 in Tehran, Iran. (Iran METAFO, “List of Exhibitors”).

Kuehne + Nagel International AG (“Kuehne + Nagel”) participated in the February 20, 2017 Vereinigung der Bayerischen Wirtschaft e. V. (“vbw”) meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Mohammed Javad Zarif and Ambassador S. E. Ali Majedi. Prospective engagement with the vbw Economic Liaison Office in Tehran, where the Tehran Chamber will serve as a local partner. Troublingly, the Tehran Chamber is affiliated with the Iran Development and Renovation Organisation (“IDRO”). (vbw Website, “Round Table mit dem iranischen Außenminister Dr. Zarif”).

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Is represented in Tehran, Iran by Kala Navegan Shargh Co. Ltd and is represented in Bandar Abbas by Caspian Terminal Services Qeshm Co. Ltd.

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Kuehne + Nagel listed Iranian companies Kala Navegan Shargh Co. Ltd. and Caspian Terminal Services Qeshm Co. Ltd. as significant subsidiaries and joint ventures in its 2012 Consolidated Financial Statements. (Kuehne + Nagel Website, “Significant Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures”).

"To comply with US sanctions, Apple removed some Iranian apps from its App Store back in 2017 and one of them was Snapp, a popular ride sharing service in the country. However, at some point, the developers snuck it back in the App Store hidden within a music app called RadickRadio…" (9to5mac, 1/30/2020).

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"Like most other American businesses, Apple doesn't have a store in Iran and doesn't sell its products in a country targeted with tough economic sanctions by President Donald Trump. But at a shop in Tehran, Iranians can buy an array of Apple tech gadgets, including iPhones and Mac laptops. It's not an official Apple store approved by the Silicon Valley tech giant, but the company's sleek smartphones and watches make their way into the country anyway. "I think this is the best brand in the world for any computer," the young shop owner, standing in front of an "Apple store" sign, told NBC News' Lester Holt. "These are very popular here." The bustling shop illustrates how Iranian businesses try to sidestep the chilling effect of U.S. sanctions imposed by Trump, and that at least some citizens still have enough spending money to afford the latest tech consumer item." (NBC News, "Iranian people try to sidestep Trump's tough sanctions," 8/19/2019).

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 "Apple Inc. has blocked enterprise programs due to its rule for app distribution policy, which is worldwide and is not limited to Iran, head of the Information Technology Organization of Iran, Amir Nazemi, told Mehr on Thursday." (Tehran Times, "Apple's enterprise program block is not limited to Iran: official," 3/1/2019).

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"iPhone users in Iran discovered today that they’re no longer able to access the App Store, in what appears to be a total block of the country, according to Bleeping Computer. While Apple doesn’t sell phones or operate the App Store in Iran, Iranians could still import Apple products from another county and set them up to access portions of the App Store meant for other regions. It appears that now, Apple has closed that loophole, blocking any traffic coming from inside Iran from accessing the App Store in any capacity." (The Verge, "Apple appears to have totally cut off IRan from the App Store," 3/15/2018).

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According to an August 2017 NYT article, “officially Apple has no presence in Iran. Because of American sanctions against the country, the company’s iPhones are not legally available for sale here, and Apple does not offer a version of its App Store in the country….Apple told Iranian developers in February to remove any payment options in their apps to prevent Iranian money from entering the United States in violation of the sanctions. Iran had developed its own internal online payment system, shaparak, in response to the sanctions. After the Apple notice, almost all Iranian apps, including Snapp, switched to shaparak, cash and other methods of payment.”

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Reports coming out of Iran suggest that Apple has allegedly started removing iOS apps originating from the country’s startups and developers. Prior to this, Apple had, in a limited manner, opened up its App Store to Iranians in September 2016 and appeared to be gradually lifting some of the limitations, periodically, since then. According to credible tech news site Techrasa, the biggest Iranian e-commerce service, Digikala, which has millions of users, had its app removed from the App Store just a few days ago. While there is no official App Store available for the territory of Iran, many companies registered their apps as being outside of Iran to be able to get onto the store. (TechCrunch, "Apple Has Allegedly Began Removing Iranian iOS Apps from the App Store," 1/29/2017).

"Talks were underway at Iran’s Elecomp for cooperating with Germany’s CeBIT, the global event for digital business held every year in Hannover. “CeBit and Elecomp are two events of similar nature and features representing a large spectrum of technologies and IT services, and there are grounds for mutual cooperation,” said Martina Lübon, the executive director of CeBIT. “We decided to take the first step in that direction by setting up our booth at Elecomp 2016 and registered Iran's National ICT Guild Organization at CeBit 2017 to update one another on the events as well as provide an opportunity for industrialists and players in the field to get familiar with the abilities and potentials in both countries,” she added." (Financial Tribune, "Elecomp 2016: Iran Tech Show Holds Promise," 12/19/2016).

Servcorp, an Australia-based multinational organization that sells serviced office space, virtual office products and IT services, officially inaugurated its first branch in the Iranian capital city of Tehran on Dec. 3. The company is planning to open 10 branches in Iran, as business relations between Iran and Australia are expected to strengthen, Trend News Agency reported. Australian Ambassador in Tehran Jan Biggs attended the ceremony that gathered some international businessmen and clients. (Financial Tribune, "Servcorp Opens 1st Tehran Branch," 12/7/2016).

"The National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) and Singaporean Tru Marine recently signed an agreement of cooperation in technology and information sharing and repair of turbochargers for main engines and diesel ship generators, a report said. The deal was signed on the sidelines of the 18th Marine Industries Exhibition, NITC Technical and Navigation Operations director Akbar Jebalameli was quoted as saying in the Iran Daily report, which cited Shana. Azarpad Engineering & Procurement Company, as the representative of NITC, signed the contract with the Singaporean Tru Marine Company, Jebalameli said." (Trade Arabia, "Iran signs tanker tech deal with Singapore firm," 10/24/2016).

inter Act Solutions is listed as one of the companies participating in the Dutch delegation visiting Iran from Sunday 23 to Friday 28 October. The purpose of the visit is to strengthen the economic ties in order for the Dutch companies to gain access to the Iranian market. (Government of Netherlands, "Minister Schultz to lead trade mission to Iran," 10/21/2016).