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MEMBER ACTION REQUIRED: WITSA Association Corner Program
Dear WITSA Members, As recently discussed during our BOD meeting in Taiwan, we kindly ask for your input to ensure the success of a newly launched WITSA program called Association Corner. As you may know, WITSA’s secretariat, with the support...
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We give you more reasons to attend the Special edition of WCIT-NILF 2018!
Experience the revolution! To find out more on WCIT 2018, go to http://www.wcit2018.org. For more information, write to us at wcit2018@nasscom.in. For sponsorship opportunities, reach out to mukesh@nasscom.in. #WCITIndia2018 #NASSCOM_ILF ...
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Call for Signatures: Global Industry Statement on the Information Technology Agreement
The WTO Information Technology Agreement (ITA), implemented in 1996 and expanded in 2016, has played a pivotal role in growing the global economy and bridging the digital divide. By eliminating tariffs on hundreds of high tech goods and components, from...
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WCIT 2017 In Taiwan: The Olympics of the ICT Industry
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WCIT 2017 Taiwan: ICT Applications in Smart Healthcare and the Circular Economy
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Read moreWCIT 2017 In Taiwan – Industry and Culture Tours
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21st World Congress on IT (WCIT 2017) Featured Speakers
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WCIT 2017 in Taiwan: The Impact of ICT on Cities Today & Tomorrow
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WITSA Announces the 2017 Digital Solutions Competition: Showcase Your Digital Solution Around the Globe!
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[ANNOUNCEMENT] WCIT 2017 Sponsorship Opportunities Available
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WCIT 2017 in Taiwan – Realizing and Sharing the Promise of the DIGITAL Age
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[IMPORTANT UPDATE] WITSA’s 2017 Emerging Digital Solutions Program – Online Submission Requirement!
We are pleased to announce that we now have an online application feature for our WITSA Emerging Digital Solutions program! All candidates should go to http://weds2017.epicentor.com/ and fill out their WEDS applications no later than July 17th. We kindly request...
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The Former U.S. CIO Is Coming to WCIT 2017!
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WCIT 2019: How to become a superpower in technology?
The IT World Congress 2019 will be held in Armenia and the country will be visited by around 2000 key-people of the global ICT industry. This year’s congress will be hosted by Taiwan; then 2018 – India, 2020 Malaysia. The...
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WCIT 2017: A Small Island with Big Impact – Spotlight on Taiwan Living the Digital Dream
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WCIT 2017: Join a Truly Unique Global Business Network
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WCIT 2017: Be Part of a World Class Program!
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WITSA News
AIIA: Navigating Technology and the Jobs of the Future Summit
Whether you are the optimist that looks to the future of work augmented by automation, robots and Artificial Intelligence as the panacea for opportunity, or subscribe to the more pessimistic view that automation will disrupt and displace jobs and the...
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SEPE BOD & 2017 WITSA Awards’ Greek Winners met with Greek President
[Original article in Greek here] With the President of the Republic, Mr. Prokopios Pavlopoulos, representatives of the Hellenic Information Technology & Communications Association (SEPE) and the leaders of the Greek companies that excelled in this year's WITSA Global ICT Excellence Awards 2017 met at...
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Building a #Connectedsociety for the UK
Building a #Connectedsociety for the UK THURSDAY 12OCT2017 OPINIONS Building a #Connectedsociety for the UK Our President, Jacqueline de Rojas, presents her vision for how we can build a #ConnectedSociety. As the Corsham Institute and RAND Europe launch their ‘Observatory for a Connected’ Society app and...
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U.S. Senate Foreign Relations approves Resolution Calling Attention to Ongoing Hostage Crisis in Iran
October 5, 2017 Senate Foreign Relations Committee Approves S.Res. 245 This morning, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved S.Res. 245, A resolution calling on the Government of Iran to release unjustly detained United States citizens and legal permanent resident aliens,...
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Inviting WITSA Member Delegates to attend and participate at ‘Bangladesh ICT EXPO 2017’
02 October 2017 Ms. YVONNE CHIU, Chairman WITSA 8300 Boone Boulevard, Suite 450 Vienna VA 22182 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Subject: Inviting WITSA Member Delegates to attend and participate at ‘Bangladesh ICT EXPO 2017’ Dear Sir, It is our...
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U.S Hostage in Iran Warns Business Travelers: ‘If You Value Your Freedom… Don’t Come Here’
[PJ Media Aug. 31, 2017] As relaxed sanctions in the wake of the P5+1 nuclear deal have stoked more business relationships with Iran, a U.S. resident unjustly held by the regime is warning both personal and business travelers against stepping...
Read moreIran Renders Another Opinion in Zakka’s Case Affirming Prior Judgement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ms. Cara Di Silvio | +1.703.566.3037 Monday, August 28, 2017 Statement on the Continued Unlawful Detention of Internet Freedom Advocate & Prisoner of Conscience Nizar Zakka Mr. Nizar Zakka issued the following statement upon learning that the...
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Family, US Congress Convince Imprisoned US Permanent Resident to End Hunger Strike in Iran
From Center for Human Rights in Iran SOURCE: https://www.iranhumanrights.org/2017/08/family-us-congress-convince-imprisoned-us-permanent-resident-to-end-hunger-strike-in-iran/ AUGUST 1, 2017 Nizar Zakka “Under Intense Torture and Pressure” A Lebanese-born US permanent resident who was sentenced in September 2016 to 10 years imprisonment in Iran ended his hunger strike in...
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PSC Joins the World Information Technology and Services Alliance
PSC Joins the World Information Technology and Services Alliance Two PSC delegates to attend WITSA World Congress on IT in Taiwan this Sept. July 13, 2017 Arlington, V.A. (July 13, 2017)— The Professional Services Council (PSC) today announced it...
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RELEASE: Sen. Cruz: Securing the Freedom of Imprisoned Americans in Iran Should Be Top Priority
Sen. Cruz: Securing the Freedom of Imprisoned Americans in Iran Should Be Top Priority CALLS FOR UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF U.S. CITIZENS AND PERMANENT RESIDENTS; URGES U.S. AND ALLIES CREATE MULTINATIONAL TASK FORCE FOR POLITICAL PRISONERS' FREEDOM July 11, 2017 202-228-7561...
Read moreNizar Begins Fifth Hunger Strike, Iran Responds With Torture
Statement on the Continued Unlawful Detention of Internet Freedom Advocate Nizar Zakka Nizar Begins Fifth Hunger Strike, Iran Responds With Torture Internet freedom advocate Nizar Zakka started his fifth hunger strike in Evin Prison this Tuesday. Nizar issued the following statement...
Read moreStatement on the Continued Unlawful Detention of Internet Freedom Advocate Nizar Zakka
The following statement was issued by Mr. Nizar Zakka regarding his continued unlawful detention by Iran. Tuesday, June 27, 2017 Mr. Nizar Zakka issued a statement from Evin Prison that he started a hunger strike yesterday. This is Mr....
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CAN Federation Celebrates May 2nd as Nepal National ICT Day
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Welcome to New Zealand! Techweek ’17 (6-14 May 2017)
Welcome to New Zealand! Techweek ’17 is taking place across the country from 6-14 May 2017. With New Zealand’s tech and innovation ecosystem on show, it’s the perfect opportunity to begin exploring this innovation hub of the Asia-Pacific. From 6-14 May...
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G20 is Right to Focus on Importance of Digital Trade
TUESDAY 11 APR2017 OPINIONS G20 is Right to Focus on Importance of Digital Trade techUK welcomes the G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Declaration, highlighting opportunities for Global Britain. techUK welcomes the G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Declaration issued last Friday. The principles agreed by...
Read moreTechUK warns UK Gov to avoid lack of talent following Brexit and non-EEA rules.
TechUK has released a new report, urging UK politicians to recognise the critical significance of international talent in driving success for a Global Britain. The ‘Global Tech Talent Powering Global Britain’ report found that the UK’s digital sectors account for...
Read moretechUK Priorities for European Exit Negotiations
[March 29, 2017] techUK has previously set out its priorities for UK Government in forthcoming negotiations. The tech sector increasingly underpins every aspect of business and of people’s lives. techUK believes that securing a good deal for the UK must...
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Join us at the AIIA Navigating Digital Government Summit
Overview The 2017 AIIA Navigating Digital Government Summit will bring together political, business and technology leaders to discuss the complex issues of how technology is transforming the customer experience and what this means for the way Government does business and...
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WITSA Grieves the Passing of Former Vice Chairperson & Director Mrs. Florence Seriki
March 14, 2017 Dear Members of the ITAN Board of Directors: It is with heartfelt sadness upon learning of the that the passing of our dear colleague and good friend Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Seriki. On behalf of WITSA Board of...
Read moretechUK launches major report ‘The UK Digital Sectors After Brexit’ alongside Brexit priority asks
January 24, 2017: New research launched today outlines how the UK’s fast-growing high-exporting digitally intensive industries can form the bedrock for Brexit success. techUK today publishes a major new report commissioned from Frontier Economics The UK Digital Sectors After Brexit, alongside a...
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Member News
Global Partnership for Education Launches New Public-Private Initiative to Address the Data Challenge in Global Education
DAKAR, Senegal, February 1, 2018 – In an effort to help developing countries strengthen their collection, management and utilization of education data, high-level representatives from the private sector, international organizations, developing country governments and other partners are coming together at the...
Read moreWTO report: International trade flows have rebounded strongly, trade-restrictive measures decline
Countries are using trade remedies slightly more than in previous years while fewer trade restrictive measures are being implemented, according to an annual report on the international trading environment published by the World Trade Organization on Monday. According to a letter by...
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EU-U.S. data transfer pact passes first annual review
October 18, 2017 BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A year-old pact underpinning billions of dollars of transatlantic data transfers won a green light from the European Union on Wednesday after a first review to ensure Washington protects Europeans’ data stored on U.S....
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Commonwealth ICT Investment Forum 2017: partnerships to connect the next billion
The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation’s inaugural Commonwealth ICT investment forum will take place on 10 – 12 April 2017 at the Dubai International Finance Centre, UAE. Commonwealth ICT Invest ’17 will bring together stakeholders from emerging markets to showcase a wide...
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Lebanon’s Foreign Minister on the Detention of US Legal Permanent Resident Nizar Zakka
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i4j Book: Disrupting Unemployment
The Future of work is the biggest challenge ahead of us. It will transform the whole economy in the next few years. What is the future of Paid Work? Employment? Education? Benefits? How will workplaces be organized? How will innovation...
Read moreAmnesty International: Jailed IT Expert (Nizar Zakka) Denied Access to Medical Care in Iran
September 16, 2016: Sunday will mark one year since Nizar was kidnapped and unlawfully detained by the Iranian government. Additional information, and suggested action items, will be forthcoming. The trial of Nizar Zakka, a Lebanese national and permanent US resident held...
Read moreChina cutting duties on IT products for WTO most favored nations
[Reuters] China will cut import tariffs for over 200 information technology products for the World Trade Organization's (WTO) most favored nations from September 15, the Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday. This is the first time China has cut tariffs...
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Global Innovation Index 2016: Switzerland, Sweden, UK, U.S., Finland, Singapore Lead; China Joins Top 25
Geneva, August 15, 2016 PR/2016/793 Released jointly by WIPO, Cornell University, INSEAD and the 2016 GII Knowledge Partners, the Confederation of Indian Industry, du and A.T. Kearney China joins the ranks of the world’s 25 most-innovative economies, while Switzerland, Sweden,...
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Apple says it now pays women, men, whites and minorities equally
[CNN Aug. 4, 2016] Apple says that it has achieved its goal of establishing equal pay for women and men, and it's also becoming more diverse by ramping up its hiring of non-whites and women. See the article on CNN.com....
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New Initiative to Help Developing Countries Grasp $22 Trillion E-Commerce Opportunity
UNCTAD Press Release: Nairobi, Kenya, 18 July 2016 – Developing countries should grasp the rapidly growing opportunity of electronic commerce – e-commerce – worth around $22.1 trillion in 2015, up 38 per cent from 2013, or risk falling quickly...
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PwC: Connecting everyone to internet ‘would add $6.7tn to global economy’
[The Guardian] Report says getting 4.1 billion more people online would lift 500 million out of poverty over five years. Bringing internet access to the 4.1 billion people in the world who do not have it would increase global economic output...
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New OECD indicators trace productivity growth slowdown pre- and post- crisis
OECD, 05/26/2016 - Productivity growth – the central driver of rising economic output and material living standards – has been slowing in many advanced and emerging economies in the wake of the crisis, according to new data released today in...
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Amnesty International: Nizar Zakka Trial Set to June 6th
Amnesty International USA: Iran: Allow Nizar Zakka Contact with an Independent Lawyer (UA 123/16) URGENT ACTION MAY 23, 2016 Lebanese national and permanent US resident Nizar Zakka has been held in solitary confinement in Tehran’s Evin Prison since his arrest...
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EU countries call for the removal of barriers to data flows
Half of the European Union's member states on Monday, May 23, 2016 called for the removal of barriers to the free flow of data both within and outside the 28-nation bloc to ensure the continent can benefit from new data-driven...
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GCIG Report: Tracing the Economic Impact of Regulations on the Free Flow of Data and Data Localization
GCIG Paper No. 30 SERIES: GLOBAL COMMISSION ON INTERNET GOVERNANCE PAPER SERIES BY: MATTHIAS BAUER, MARTINA F. FERRACANE, AND ERIK VAN DER MAREL PUBLISHED: MAY 10, 2016 This paper explains how the economic costs of data localization and associated regulations...
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World Development Report 2016: Digital Dividends (World Bank)
Digital technologies have spread rapidly in much of the world. Digital dividends—that is, the broader development benefits from using these technologies—have lagged behind. In many instances, digital technologies have boosted growth, expanded opportunities, and improved service delivery. Yet their aggregate...
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2016 Internet Governance Forum to be held in Guadalajara December 6-9
As decided at the IGF Open Consultation and MAG meeting in Geneva April 4-6, the 11th IGF meeting will be held on 6-9 December 2016, in Guadalajara, Mexico. The local host website has been launched. The event will take place...
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World Economic Forum Publishes Paper on Internet Fragmentation
A thriving and open Internet provides the foundation for the fourth industrial revolution. There has been growing concern that the Internet may be in danger of splintering into a series of bordered cyberspace segments endangering its very nature. World Economic...
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Experienced Technology Leader Named as ICANN President and CEO
Göran Marby, currently Director-General of the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) to start at ICANN May 2016 Los Angeles, California… Göran Marby, an experienced business executive and government leader has been named the next President and Chief Executive Officer of...
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