Transcript Professional Computer Association

Professional Computer
Association
Mr. Nizar Zakka
Tel/Fax (961) 01-970700,
Mobile (961) 03-970707
Email: [email protected]
www.pca.org.lb
History of Establishment
• Lebanon was one of the first countries in the
Middle East to begin developing its ICT sector in
the late 1980’s and the ICT industry has grown
steadily ever since.
• The year 1996 witnessed the establishment of the
cluster of the Information and Communications
Technology Industry in Lebanon under the name
of “PCA” or Professional Computer Association.
Management Structure
PCA Structure
General Assembly
Board
Management
Committees
Goals and Objectives
The PCA’s main aim is to provide the ICT
industry players in Lebanon with a forum for
brainstorming, communication and interaction
through which several initiatives would be
launched.
The three major common goals of the PCA are :
 To enhance cooperation and collaboration among
Lebanese based ICT companies in order to
improve industry standards and competitiveness.
 To Expand the ICT penetration and adoption in
Lebanon.
 To establish Lebanon as a leading provider of ICT
products and services in the region.
PCA’s Top Priorities
 Communication and Interaction among the
different ICT companies in Lebanon.
 Interaction between the ICT sector and the
Lebanese Government.
 Improvement of the legal framework and
communication infrastructure in Lebanon.
 Improving the Lebanese national economy.
 Improvement of the quality and standards of life
for present and future generations.
 Improvement of International ICT Investments in
Lebanon.
 Spreading the ICT education and training.
Committees
Established Committees
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Membership Committee
Customs Committee
Education Committee
Intellectual Property Committee
ISP Committee
Press and Media Committee
Seminars and Conferences Committee
Software Developers Committee
Telecom Committee
TERMIUM Exhibition Committee
Lebanese Syrian Committee
The Association Today
The PCA has triggered many initiatives that have become today crucial to the
Lebanese Economy and society. Some of which are:
 The PiPOP Initiative: the PCA’s launched the PCA Internet Point of
Presence program in order to address the “digital divide” in the Lebanese
society. Thirteen sites have already been established so far.
 Termium: It is an annual computer show that groups more than 350
companies and attracts more than 40,000 visitors every year. 3 new
pavilions have been created in the year 2003: Made in Lebanon,
Banking Technology and Telco Solutions.
 The Golden Chip Awards: These awards delivered by PCA every year to
the different ICT companies in Lebanon following the Termium exhibit
for their distinction in the sector.
Plans and Future Projects
• The PiPOP Initiative is to witness the establishment of 40 new
centers in the different Lebanese rural regions.
• For Termium 2004, our plan is to add more new pavilions such
as: the Digital Media Solutions, the Hospitality and Tourism
Industries Solutions as well as other countries’ Made In sections
(Made in Jordan, Made in Syria…).
• As for the Golden Chip Awards, the eye is on getting online
with International Competitions such as the World Summit
Awards.
• PCA is hoping to build its own cycle with regards to Capacity
Building in the future.
• Pca is looking to more Business Development such as Export
Facilities, International Shows Participation, Establishment
of an Export Office, and preparing Business Marketing
Workshops with other similar associations from other
countries.
Membership
 The PCA is open for different memberships from different
ICT companies as long as they are legally registered in the
Lebanese Market.
 In order to become a PCA member, an Application Form is
to be filled and an annual membership fee is to be paid.
 All PCA members enjoy the same equal rights, pay equal
contributions and fees and are entitled to take advantage of
all opportunities and proceedings provided by the different
Committees.
Members List
1-460 The Multimedia Store 21-DataFlow
41-Logicom
61-Soft Flow
2-ACT Holding
22-Digital File
42-Logos
62-SDCG
3-AIMS
23-Dot LB
43-Meatel
63-Technomania
4-Airas Middle East
24-EBE
44-Microsoft
64-TeleSupport Int.
5-Allied Computer Services 25- EDM
45-PSI
65- Teletrade
6-AmeriCEC
26-Formatech
46-Quantech
66-Terranet
7-ArabiaGIS
27-FTML Cellis
47-Silicon Com.
67-Tetracom
8-Arachnea
28-GlobalComD.Serv.48-SAB Med
68-Transmog9-Born Interactive
29-IFG
49-New Horizons 69-Trinec
10-Business Equipment
30-IDM
50-Sacotel
70-Webserv
11-Cable One
31-Image Systems
51-OmniSystems
12-CBM
32-Infoplus
52-Orange Clicks
13-Cisco
33-IMS
53-Paravision
14-CIS
34-Interlink
54-PC Dealnet
15-CT Serv
35-ICCSystems
55-Mideast Data Sys.
16-CCT Lebanon
36-ITG
56-Mideast Power Sys.
17-Comtek
37-Khatib & Alami 57-Midware Data Sys.
18-DataFlow
38-Layout
58-Office Technologies
19-Digital File
39-G&M Habiss
59-Saudi Micro-Tech
20-Dot LB
40- Libancell
60-Multimedia Systems
Development of ICT Sector in Lebanon
• Here are some figures on the ICT
market size in Lebanon by
Software & Hardware & Services
(In %)
• Lets take a look at ICT Export
rates.
ICT Export (In %)
Software, Services, Hardware & Infrastr.
Market % Exports
Exports, 9%
Software 14%
Hardware & Infrastr.,
58%
Services 28%
Loca, 91%
PCA Board
Mr. Jalal Fawaz- President
Mr. Maroun Chammas- Vice President
Mr. Gabriel Deek- Secretary General
Mr. Michel Nseir- Treasurer
Mr. Claude Bahsali- Board Representative towards the Government
Mr. Bassam Jaber
Mr. Hachem Hachem
Mr. Amin Mardam Bey
Mr. Wadih Jureidini
Mr. Samer Hanna
Mr. Jean Haddad
Mr. Robert Kanaan
Mr. Nizar Zakka- Director
Contact Information
• For more details please contact:
Professional Computer Association
Allenby Street, Farra Building, 3rd Floor
Beirut Central District, Lebanon.
Tel: +961 1 970700 +961 3 970707
Fax: +961 1 970700 Email:[email protected]
Website: www.pca.org.lb