June 19, 2009 - 17:59 AMT
Tigran Sargysan: IT sphere may offer best solutions towards overcoming crisis
IT sphere development may be the best way for overcoming crisis impact in Armenia, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan said today during DigiTec Business forum. IT, according to the Premier, is one of the spheres which may offer solutions to problems related to all branches of economy. "Information technologies may increase competitiveness in different spheres of economy. That's the way towards overcoming crisis impact in Armenia," the Premier said, adding that Armenia, as a client of IT companies, is interested in using modern technologies which increases work efficiency in state structures.
As mentioned by Deputy Economy Minister Vahe Danielyan, the forum is targeted at business-society. Armenian Government, according to the official, attaches primary importance to innovative technologies promoting economic development.
ArmenTel CJSC's (trade mark: Vimpeclom) General Director Igor Klimko noted in his turn that the forum would help potential partners to establish ties in IT sphere.
On June 19-20, DigiTec Business 2009 is taking place in Yerevan under the aegis of RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The event is held under the slogan "Business and Technology Dialogue".
Within business-forum frameworks, it is also planned to organize Microsoft innovative forum, DigiTec Business exhibition and "E-Fin" conference, as well as seminars offering technological solutions for business.
The event will be attended by different entrepreneurs, organization directors, people responsible for information and telecommunication spheres, representatives from state agencies and around 30 companies. As predicted by organizers - United Information Technologies Enterprises (UITE) and Microsoft RA - the exhibition will attract 1500 visitors.