WITSA STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING May 5, 2005 Austin, Texas WITSA Partnership with Regional IT Association Lucas Lim Secretary General ASOCIO

WITSA STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING May 5, 2005 Austin, Texas SHARING OF INFORMATION Market Intelligence – Newsletter update on happenings – Web links easy access for members to vital info – Publications trade, investment, incentives, government regulations, policies Business Missions – Activities / Events events for members’ participation Conference Exhibitions Business Hatchings Trade Visits Networking / Contacts point of contacts of each member secretariat/Chairmen – Chairmen / Executive Directors / Members

WITSA STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING May 5, 2005 Austin, Texas Support for SME Members to Members Events Complimentary –Exhibition spaces –Speaking opportunities –Event registration Discounts –Member companies’ participants

WITSA STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING May 5, 2005 Austin, Texas Public Policies / Recommendations / Pledges Software Standards pledges on regional basis to improve members’ competency, software quality, client satisfaction, relationship Government Procurement promote best practice on regional basis to improve p-p partnership, effective procurement o improve transparency, fairness and reduce members’ liability and financial burdens

WITSA STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING May 5, 2005 Austin, Texas Discussions

WITSA STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING May 5, 2005 Austin, Texas ASOCIO ICT Summit November - Auckland, New Zealand Event Highlights - IT Ministerial Dialogue - International Conference - Local & International Exhibition - Bi/Multi Trade Exchange Meeting You are Invited

WITSA STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING May 5, 2005 Austin, Texas Thank You