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WCIT 2008
Held once every two years, the World Congress on Information Technology is a premier global ICT forum that brings together global leaders in business, government and academia. Often billed as the Olympics of ICT, it impacts global economic and social development through the exchange of policies and ideas on technology.
WCIT 2008 will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on May 18 – 22, 2008. Themed “The Global Impact of Information and Communications Technology: Enable Businesses, Empower Societies, Enrich Economies”, the five-day event is expected to draw more than 2,500 delegates from over 80 countries. Keynote speakers are expected to include some of the most respected and admired names in Government and industry.
Visit WCIT Website: http://www.wcit2008.org
The WITSA reports
- By Hanis Sayuti
- Published 12 June 2008
- WCIT 2008
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From Day 1 through Day 3 of WCIT 2008, the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) achieved more than it set out to do. The event was proclaimed to be the best such edition of the show dubbed the “Olympics of ICT”, and by Day 2 had seen US$1.65 billion worth of deals closed.
WCIT 2008: A view from within
- By Hanis Sayuti
- Published 12 June 2008
- WCIT 2008
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This is the story of a group of Malaysians who gave their all to organise the World Congress on Information Technology 2008, and got the experience of a lifetime.
MAMPU outshines the rest to take global award
- By Hanis Sayuti
- Published 9 June 2008
- WCIT 2008
- Unrated
Cemerlang, Gemilang dan Terbilang (Excellence, Glory and Distinction) best describe the recent achievements of the Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU).
Business delegation from Durban overawed with Malaysian ICT
- By Hanis Sayuti
- Published 6 June 2008
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A business delegation from Durban comprising Robynne Erwin, SmartXchange CEO, Jacquie Subban, Head of Geographic Information and Policy at eThekwini Municipality and Nirode Bramdaw, SmartCity Conference & Exhibition Organiser returned from a hectic week’s visit to Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia last month.
NIIT Gets Digital Opportunity Award
- By Hanis Sayuti
- Published 30 May 2008
- WCIT 2008
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KUALA LUMPUR - NIIT, India’s leading IT company, has been awarded the “Digital Opportunity” Award for its innovative concept aimed at spreading computer literacy at the grass-roots level.
Extra RM3.24bil in deals from WCIT
- By Hanis Sayuti
- Published 30 May 2008
- WCIT 2008
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KUALA LUMPUR: An additional RM3.24bil worth of business opportunities and investments have been identified following the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) 2008 conference held here last month.
WCIT Produces Potential Investment Of RM2 Bln
- By Hanis Sayuti
- Published 29 May 2008
- WCIT 2008
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The 16th World Congress on Information Technology 2008 (WCIT 2008) has produced 36 potential investments worth RM2 billion.
Local delegates visit IT Congress in Malaysia
- By Hanis Sayuti
- Published 28 May 2008
- WCIT 2008
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The Infocom Federation of Brunei (IFB) delegation visited the 16th World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) held May 17-23 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
Canada falling behind in digital world
- By Hanis Sayuti
- Published 28 May 2008
- WCIT 2008
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Around the world, countries are looking to information and communications technologies to advance their economies and improve lives. The Internet is making entry into the global economy easier for countries at all stages of development.
Ruwad participates in WCIT
- By Hanis Sayuti
- Published 27 May 2008
- WCIT 2008
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A delegation from Ruwad Establishment has participated in the 16th World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT), held in Malaysia recently, in response to an invitation extended to the establishment by the Malaysian Government who recognizes Ruwad’s outstanding contribution to the success of young SMEs in ICT sector.