WITSA Board of Directors Meeting February 20, 2013 via Conference Call Updated : Feb 15, 2013

Call to Order & Opening Remarks Santiago Gutierrez

Roll Call Dr. Jim Poisant

Board of Directors CityNameOrganizationAttendance 1KabulOmar AnsariNICTAA 2Buenos AiresDr. Silvia BidartCESSI 3DhakaShaheen Mahmud IqbalBCS 4MinskDr. Boris KomrakovInfoPark 5HamiltonJohn KyleBermuda Chamber of Commerce 6Sao PauloRoberto MayerASSESPRO 7OntarioKarna GuptaITAC 8SantiagoLuis SteinGechs 9TaipeiJames LiuCISA 10CairoEng. Tarek A Monem TahaEITESAL 11AthensYannis SirrosSEPE 12KowloonFrancis FongHKITF 13New DelhiSom MittalNASSCOM 14TokyoTakashi IgarashiJISA

Board of Directors CityNameOrganizationAttendance 15NairobiWaudo SigangaCSK 16BeirutNizar ZakkaPCA 17Kuala LumpurLooi Kien LeongPIKOM 18Mexico CityDr. Amado EspinosaCANIETI 19Mexico CitySantiago GutierrezCANIETI 20AbujaFlorence SerikiITAN 21SeoulKi-Chul KimFKII 22Port of SpainOwen FieldICTS 23BucharestDr. Vasile BaltacATIC 24MidrandRoger LatchmanITA 25MadridAntonio CimmoraAMETIC 26VirginiaShawn OsborneTechAmerica 27LondonJulian DavidIntellect

CityNameOrganizationAttendance 1TokyoJunko KawauchiJISA 2VirginiaDr. Jim PoisantWITSA 3VirginiaAnders HalvorsenWITSA 4CanberraTim ConwayWITSA 5SandakanJeralyn QuinsayasWITSA In Attendance

Approval of Minutes Montreal, Canada October 21,

Matters Arising

Matters Arising: BOD Meeting, Oct 21, ITEMStatus WCIT 2012 Licensing fee WCIT 2012/ITAC owes WITSA $400, Matter is on the agenda WCIT 2016 Contract WCIT 2016 was awarded to ASSESPRO, Brasil Contract agreement to be signed NLT January 15 th Deadline not met. Matter on the Agenda WITSA Audit Firm Board suggested that Sec Gen look in to changing Audit firms due to escalating costs. Matter on the Agenda

Decision Block 1.Finance  2013 Budget Approval Business Plan Approval 3.Membership Applications i.BIPA for Regular membership ii.ITAP for Regular membership (rejoining) iii.ANETIE for Associate membership

Open Discussion Call for Approval of Budget for Budget Approval

 2013 Business Plan was posted in January  All members were notified  No comments to date  Call for Approval of Plan 2013 Business Plan

Barbados Information & Communications Professionals Association (BIPA) An organisation for individuals and corporations whose primary focus is the expansion and development of ICT opportunities in Barbados and the Caribbean region. BIPA is dedicated to providing its members with a forum in and through which they can exchange industry information, network with other members of the ICT sector, undertake advocacy activities on behalf of industry interests, and collaborate with each other to extend the scale and scope of services accessible through the Barbadian and Caribbean ICT sectors. Discussion and Vote Application for Regular Membership

Rejoining member- Application for Regular Membership. Approved by JISA Regional Vice Chairman Infocomm Technology Association of the Philippines (ITAP) The InfoComm Technology Association of the Philippines (ITAP) is a private, independent and non-profit association formed in 1984 primarily to promote the interest of its members, who are leading product and service providers of Information and Communication Technology. Discussion and Vote

Application for Associate Membership (Portugal) Approved By Regional Vice Chairman Existing Member notified (no objection received) Associacao Nacional das Empresas das Tecnologias de Informacao e Electronica (ANETIE)

Associacao Nacional das Empresas das Tecnologias de Informacao e Electronica (ANETIE) The ANETIE was constituted on 29 November 1994 and started operations on January 1, 1995 with 17 members. Today, with nearly 20 years of existence, represents more than a hundred leading companies in the sector of Information Technology, Communications and Electronics (ICTE) Covering a large and representative portion of the ICTE sector companies, is today recognized as a national association of reference in this area, with significant activity also in the associative universe - Member and Vice- President of the CIP with representation in Economic and Social Council, a founding member Technological Pole of Competitiveness and TICE.pt, with a seat on the Governing Board and several agreements and protocols counterparts in other countries and regions. Discussion and Vote Associate Membership

Discussion Block 1.WITSA GPATS 2013 Update 2.WITSA WCIT 2014 Update 3.WCIT 2016 Contract Status 4.WCIT 2012 Licensing Fee 5.WITSA Trade Mission to Mumbai, India

Update on WITSA GPATS 2013 Dr. Poisant for Roberto Mayer, ASSESPRO

Program Committee Planning on Completion by the end of March Sponsorship Categories Defined Region and Board Support Critical One half of Licensing fee paid Update on GPATS

Update on WITSA WCIT 2014 Dr. Amado Espinosa, Santiago Gutierrez/CANIETI

WITSA WCIT 2016 Contract Status Raul Colcher, ASSESPRO Santiago Gutierrez

Status of WCIT 2012 Licensing Fee Balance Jim Poisant Amado Espinosa, Santiago Gutierrez

Current Status  Multiple Revenue Sources:  WITSA Global Partner (25K Annually)  WITSA Advisory Council (15-30K Annually)  Millennium EDU Project (Amt to be Determined)  100K Discount for 300K payment in 3 years (or amount reverts to 400K  Additional Revenue Sources (TBD) 2012 Licensing Fee

Global Trade Committee WITSA Trade Mission to Mumbai, India David Wong, PIKOM

 The WTM is intended for those business executives interested in business opportunities within India and the Asia Pacific economies. The trade mission will include summit sessions, networking receptions and business-to-business meetings.  Participation fee is at Rs.30,000 (approx. USD550), a 12% discount from Rs. 34,000 (approx. USD615) for WITSA members.  Accommodations have been arranged for WITSA members at the Grand Hyatt Mumbai and the Lalit Hotel Mumbai. WTM to Mumbai, India In conjunction with the India Leadership Summit 2013, WITSA and NASSCOM will be hosting a WITSA Trade Mission (WTM) to Mumbai, India from February 13 to 15, 2013.

WTM to Mumbai, India  WTM Registration: Only 4  1,200 participants  3 ministers presented  Request for Vice Chairmen support to promote to members in their region for future trade missions Provide Platform for member economies Host trade missions Attract potential investments Promote the ICT industry of the host economy Provides opportunities for participants: Learn Best Industry Practices and new market trends Forge strategic alliances Explore global business opportunities Objective

WTM to Mumbai, India Malaysian Delegation with Nasscom’s Chairman Mr. Natarajan Chandrasekaran CEO & MD, Tata Consultancy Services Malaysian Delegation with Nasscom’s President Som Mittal

Options: WITSA Trade Missions MonthEconomyRegionMajor EventsRemarks February 13-15, 2013 IndiaAsia Pacific NASSCOM India Leadership Forum WITSA Member May 10-12, 2013MyanmarAsia Pacific ASOCIO Plenary Meeting MCIA – WITSA Member May 21-24, 2013KoreaAsia Pacific ASOCIO MTV to Korea in conjunction with the World IT Show 2013 FKII – WITSA Member September , 2013 ThailandAsia Pacific ASOCIO Summit 2013 & Software Expo ATCI – WITSA Member September 2013MalaysiaAsia Pacific Asia Pacific Outsourcing Summit WITSA Member November , 2013 BrazilLatin America WITSA GPATS 2013WITSA Member November 2013LithuaniaEuropeIT ConferenceWITSA Member TBA MENAIT ConferenceWITSA Member

WITSA Membership Retention Policy Dr. Jim Poisant / Anders Halvorsen

 Why new policy?  Increase the value of membership  Seek alternate members  Pre 2013-Members will be notified to pay all back dues or face termination  2013 and in the Future  July 1 st deadline/not in good standing  Dec 31 st May result in termination  Waivers will be considered by the Board Outline of New Membership Retention Policy

WITSA Website Update Anders Halvorsen

COMMITTEECHAIRMAN Finance/ CompensationDr. Amado Espinosa CANIETI AuditRoberto Mayer ASSESPRO  Global Policy Action & Trade (GPATS)  WITSA Advisory Council John Higgins Tim Conway MembershipNizar Zakka PCA Standing Committee Reports

Finance / Compensation Committee Dr. Amado Espinosa, CANIETI

Cash Balance Capital One Bank $ 36,896 (Rewards & Money Market) Wachovia Bank $ 165,841 (Checking & Money Market) Middleburg Bank$ 255,506 (Original Investment $250,000) Total Cash Balance $458,243 (December 31, 2012) Investment Amount Start dateTenureInterest % $152,715June 15, months 1.20% $102,791June 15, months 1.85%

 WITSA HAS NO LONG TERM DEBT  P&L 2012: Net Loss of $(224,698). Exceeded budgeted amount of ($79,452) by $(145,247). Includes 400 K Bad Debt.  2012 revenue was $761,630 and exceeded the budgeted amount of $450,400 by $311,230. This was because we invoiced the remaining WCIT 2012 fee during the current year (2012). Accrual Balances

Budgeted Expenses:  Expenses were under budget in the following areas: Operations, contract services and bank charges. Expenses were over budget in: Travel and staff bonuses (not budgeted 2012).  Open issue: The 2012 financial picture is very different from anticipated results due to the issues surrounding the WCIT WITSA did not receive the revenue it was entitled to and incurred additional costs for the gala event. Looking Ahead  Expect to manage within budget.  Work with ITAC on debt issue Financial Report

 Members that are not paid in full by July 31 st each year are not in “Good Standing” and cannot vote on WITSA matters  List of delinquent members 2011 & 2012 (refer to next slide) Dues Report

Dues Report: Membership Dues Outstanding in MEMBERS2011 1Benin 275 2Bulgarian Association of Information Tech 525 3Cambodia 275 4France 5,025 5Gambia 275 6ICT Norway 1,275 7Indonesian Telematic Software Association 525 8Israeli Association of Software Houses 1,025 9Mongolia Morocco Netherlands - Curacao Info & Comm Pakistan Republic of Moldova Rwanda ICT Association Senegalese Information Technology Assoc Serbia Syrian Computer Society The Tanzania ICTA Tunisian IT Chamber Turkish Informatics Industry Association 1,275 21Uganda 275 TOTAL 15,525

Dues Report: Membership Dues Outstanding in MEMBERS2012 1Algeria IT Association 525 2Benin 275 3Bulgarian Association of Information Tech 525 4Cambodia 275 5France 5,025 6Gambia 275 7Hungarian Association of IT Companies 525 8ICT Norway 1,275 9Indonesian Telematic Software Association Israeli Association of Software Houses 1,025 11Jamaica Lao ICT Commerce Association Mongolia Morocco525 15Myanmar275 MEMBERS Nepal Netherlands - Curacao Info & Comm Pakistan Republic of Macedonia Republic of Moldova Rwanda ICT Association Senegalese Information Technology Assoc Serbia Syrian Computer Society The Tanzania ICTA Tunisian IT Chamber Turkish Informatics Industry Association 1,275 28Uganda Uruguayan Chamber of IT 525 TOTAL 18,475

 No Staff Bonuses will be paid for 2012 primarily due to WCIT 2012 Licensing fee not being paid in full  Jeralyn Quinsayas has been added as an independent consultant to work with regional Vice Chairpersons, membership and WITSA Board of Director’s meetings. Compensation / Staff Bonuses

Audit Committee Dr. Poisant for Roberto Mayer, ASSESPRO

Ref: October 21, 2012 BOD Meeting (Matter Arising) Decision to Change Auditors to save on escalating costs (Reduced by 2K per year) 2013 Auditor Change New Auditor: (Effective 2013) Linda D. McIntyre, CPA Jones & McIntyre, PLLC 6225 Brandon Ave., Suite 307 Springfield, VA 22150

Global Policy Action Committee WITSA Advisory Council John Higgins / Tim Conway

 2011: “Policy Actions…” brochure  2012: Creation of WITSA Advisory Committee  Extend outreach of public policy  Focus on Internet Governance Release of Statement of Policy at WCIT Montreal, ahead of ITU Dubai treaty conference; wide circulation Special Report circulated, describing outcome –Continuing focus: ITU => infrastructure development –IGF/ICANN => services development Global Policy Action Committee (1)

 2013  International trade Expansion of the Information Technology Agreement Support moves for International Services Agreement within WTO (policy paper) Monitor bilateral / plurilateral negotiations  Data management Development of policy paper Stocktake of national / regional initiatives  GPATS 2013, Sao Paulo, Brazil Global Policy Action Committee (2)

Membership Committee Nizar Zakka, PCA

Total Membership: 85 (with Barbados) 86 (with one Associate member; Portugal) Goal: 90 members in 2013 Post New Policy numbers will decrease Membership Status

WITSA / UNCTAD Software Survey Anders Halvorsen

Calendar of Meetings

CISA’s 30 th Anniversary Celebration James Liu

Overall Program Proposal Program Day 0 Mon June 3 Day 1 Tue June 4 Day 2 Wed June 5 Day 3 Thu June 6 Day 4 Fri June 7 Day 5 Sat June 8 Arrival WITSA Committee Meetings Welcome Reception WITSA BOD Meeting Networking Dinner Site Visit CISA 30 th Anniversary Gala Dinner Golf (Pre-Register Only) Departure

Meeting Program: June 4 (Tuesday) June 5 (Wednesday) Meeting Program: June 4-5, Board of Directors Meeting Morning Coffee Break Board of Directors Meeting Lunch Board of Directors Meeting (Cont’d) Networking Dinner Finance/Compensation Committee Meeting Audit Committee Meeting Membership Committee Meeting Event Taskforce Meeting Global Trade Committee Meeting Lunch Global Policy Action Committee Meeting WITSA Advisory Council Welcome Reception

Additional Program: June 6 (Thursday) June 7 (Friday) CISA 30 th Anniversary Celebration : June 6-7, 2013 Proposal Golf Program (Pre-Register Only) Bus Travel to ITRI Visit ITRI Cloud Computing Center Lunch Bus Travel to TWTC Visit Computex Taipei CISA 30 th Anniversary Gala Dinner

Accommodation HotelHOTEL ROYAL-TAIPEI Address37-1,Chung Shan North Road,Section2, Taipei,Taiwan Telephone Room TypeSuperior Room RateNT$ 8,100 (Approx USD 270) Tax & Service Fees Included RemarksWITSA Meeting would be held here OthersBreakfast & Wifi Included

Other Business Open Discussion

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