Bulgarian Cluster Telecommunications

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WHO WE ARE

Bulgarian Cluster Telecommunications (BCT) is among the first ICT clusters founded in Bulgaria  One of the first ICT clusters established in Bulgaria:  Founded in 2008 under the project, funded by PHARE Programme and the Ministry of Economy and Energy  Registered as legal NGO since 2010.

 Member of Association of business clusters in Bulgaria  Certified with Bronze Label by ESCA

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BCT MEMBERS

BCT has the tendency to expand itself, currently the cluster has 18 company members and one university • • • • • • • • •

Cluster Members

Faculty of Telecommunications, Technical University – Sofia Balkanbit Ltd Elexim Ltd Estel Ltd Haitovi and Co Ltd International Power Supply Ltd Lema Trading Ltd Loren Networks Ltd Marmet Ltd

Cluster Members

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Multiplex Ltd Plantel Ltd Sirma Mobile Ltd Smartcom Bulgaria Ltd State Enterprise “Communication construction and rehabilitation” STI Networks Ltd TINSA Ltd Tilkom Ltd Triada Soft Ltd Vivacom Varna Ltd BBS ICT Clusters Network Meeting, Istanbul, Turkey 12 Dec 2014

OUR MISSION & GOALS (1/2

)

BCT is aiming to boost competitive and innovative potential of its members

Mission:

Improving the competitiveness of Bulgarian SMEs working in the field of ICT & telecommunications through: 

implementation of best practices in management processes;

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improvement of the marketing strategies of the member companies;

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achievement of higher degree of internationalization and penetration in new markets.

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OUR MISSION & GOALS (2/2)

BCT is aiming to boost competitive and innovative potential of its members Our main

goals

are:      to support development of clusters; to support R&D and innovations of the BCT members; to raise the competitiveness of the products and services offered by BCT members; to create a platform for information exchange, common projects creation etc.; to create public interest and positive attitude towards sector Telecommunications;

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BCT MAJOR ADVANTAGES

The cluster combine the ability to implement complex telecommunications projects     Complex

portfolio

of the member companies; Specific

know-how

in the field of telecommunications;

Expertise

in the member companies’ staff;

Close relationship

with educational institutions and R&D centers

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Maintenance

Maintenance and support of delivered services/ solutions

BCT MAJOR ADVANTAGES

Planning

Consultancy, planning & design

Production

of active/ passive telecom equipment and custom solutions

BCT Software

Development and integration of software solutions

Construction works

Mounting of devices and specialized equipment, high construction

Configuration

System integration

BCT EXPERTISE

Cluster members has expertise in the whole range of telecom & ICT services and solutions  Design, development and maintenance of complex telecommunication networks  Telecom systems & networks for audio, voice, data transmission  Installation and maintenance of telecom products  Development and production of own telecommunication products (multiplexers, optical communication systems, smart switches, power supply systems, cables and electrical components etc.);  Micro- and nanoelectronics;  Embedded systems;  Power supply devices and converters;  Security systems, access control and fire alarm systems;  Software products and applications;  Expertise in telecommunications in the railway transport  ect.

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COOPERATION INTERESTS

BCT is interested to participate in projects/ networks/ initiatives supporting development of cluster organizations and ICT SMEs BCT is searching for opportunities to cooperate with other organizations in following areas:  Activities supporting cluster management excellence and cluster development  Supporting competitiveness and internationalization of ICT SMEs  Development of ICT infrastructure and access of the services in the region  Updating the curriculums of ICT education  R&D activities and cooperation with academia/ research organizations/ R&D centers in ICT

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CONTACTS

Milena Terzieva

Cluster coordinator, BCT

Tel.: (+359 2) 489 97 44 Fax: (+359 2) 489 50 76 E-mail: [email protected]

www.btcluster.org

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