1. Copyright@METADAT ICTM20081121.PPT/hoffmann/nov08/1 ICT-META Consulting EEIG International consultants cutting Gordian ICT knots www.ict-meta.eu

2. Copyright@METADAT ICTM20081121.PPT/hoffmann/nov08/2 Why an EEIG? European Economic Interest Grouping of economically and legally independent SMEs Specifically designed to participate in public contracts and programmes financed by public funds EEIG = joint venture = consortium = registered company acting as the sum of its members Equal footing with large corporations for tendering and participation in public procurement No additional partner needed e.g. for participation in EU programmes Unlimited joint and several liability eases obtaining credit (by overall assessment of the solvency of the grouping)

3. Copyright@METADAT ICTM20081121.PPT/hoffmann/nov08/3 Internal goals for ICT-META Platform for commercial operations of its members Platform for the exchange of know-how, for common research and for the training of staff Aggregate capabilities of members Skills Resources References Create additional business Address those opportunities which so far were out of reach Level resources, avoid duplication of efforts Target: +10% in year 3

4. Copyright@METADAT ICTM20081121.PPT/hoffmann/nov08/4 Vision and Mission Together we are stronger Together we contribute to the feasible information society bridging theory and praxis for the benefit of our customers Our work is consultancy for the creation of ICT infrastructures, and for the automation of processes making use of them We focus on those parts of work where we are experts We are open for flexible co-operation with partners in ICT projects which exceed our in-house capabilities

5. Copyright@METADAT ICTM20081121.PPT/hoffmann/nov08/5 What is the market? Operators of large ICT infrastructures Carriers Industry Public sector EU programmes The large account

6. Copyright@METADAT ICTM20081121.PPT/hoffmann/nov08/6 Portfolio Supply of experts to projects Activities Fields of expertise

7. Copyright@METADAT ICTM20081121.PPT/hoffmann/nov08/7 Canned product: Talk to the expert Combination of workshop and off-line analysis of a particular situation Topic must be clearly defined Agenda must be clearly defined The rest is straightforward - no complicated consultancy rituals needed A report summarises the results of the workshop and gives recommendations Fixed price Training and know-how transfer All fields of expertise

8. Copyright@METADAT ICTM20081121.PPT/hoffmann/nov08/8 Talk to the expert: examples Introduction of data management and security Feasibility of an Open Access network (OAN) Application of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Introduction of mobile ICT applications Training and know-how transfer All fields of expertise Infrastructure Security Operations management Process analysis & sourcing Software development Risk management Infrastructure Operations management

9. Copyright@METADAT ICTM20081121.PPT/hoffmann/nov08/9 Canned product: Tender management Combination of the generics of a tender process with the specifics of an ICT requirement Phases Requirement analysis ("we listen to you") Market (supplier) analysis Tender concept Production of tender documents Support of negotiations Evaluation of the offers In line with procurement law In line with latest technology Fixed price Tender Management All fields of expertise

10. Copyright@METADAT ICTM20081121.PPT/hoffmann/nov08/10 Other (less canned) products Introduction of identity management Migration / outsourcing of ICT services; consolidation of computing centres; virtualisation of servers, storage, and applications; virtualisation of desktops Integration of ICT security into the enterprise Architecture and design of telecommunications infrastructures, broadband networks in particular Design and application of multimedia repositories, legal information systems in particular All activities for... Infrastructure Security Operations management Process analysis & sourcing Software development Risk management Infrastructure Operations management Process analysis & sourcing Operations management

11. Copyright@METADAT ICTM20081121.PPT/hoffmann/nov08/11 References and resources International references only

12. Copyright@METADAT ICTM20081121.PPT/hoffmann/nov08/12 Interest in FWC-BENEF Lot 2 Transport and infrastructures Recommendation by Austrian International Consultants (AIC) Available: "Dossier" of ICT-META "... I hope that we can keep in touch, in the case that the consortium is shortlisted and may bid for projects where there is an ICT component, as you quite rightly point out." (Ian Salter) Ideas for support: Building up telecommunication infrastructures Public networks (Fibre optic) networks controlling the distribution of energy, water, and other supplies Projects with ICT components 1.Roads and engineering structures 2.Railways 3.Harbours and Inland water infrastructures 4.Airports and Air Traffic 5.Inter-modal infrastructures 6.Transport safety 7.Buildings (for education, healthcare, administrative and industrial use) 8.Water supply and sanitation networks 9.Solid waste disposal and treatment installations 10.Engineering and construction conflicts/disputes resolution Idea: "We could support you with ICT expertise"

13. Copyright@METADAT ICTM20081121.PPT/hoffmann/nov08/13 ICT-META Background Founded 2007-01-27 Handelsgericht Wien FN 285742i Operational since 2007-05-03 Members 2007-12-31 ComSolution GmbH, Wien METADAT GmbH, Wien OTY Startel Kft, Budapest Pyllox GmbH, Wien TCC (Paul Träxler), Marchegg VIVO-IT GmbH, Wien

14. Copyright@METADAT ICTM20081121.PPT/hoffmann/nov08/14 Support declarations from... Vienna Chamber of Commerce (WKO), Division for Consulting and Information Technology (UBIT) Technikum Wien, Life Long Learning Academy Austrian Association for Electrical Engineering (ÖVE) Organisation for the Development of the Border Regions of Lower Austria (Niederösterreichische Grenzlandförderungs- GmbH) Newbac AG (Switzerland) Association for IT Business and Research in Europe (ITBeurope) IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems GmbH Association of the Austrian Electrical and Electronics Industries (FEEI) ECOS Management GmbH

15. Copyright@METADAT ICTM20081121.PPT/hoffmann/nov08/15 Other business We are ready to go...