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WITSA Board of Director ’ s Meeting

WITSA Board of Director ’ s Meeting. June 20, 2012, Brasilia, Brasil. Chairman ’ s Remarks Dato ’ Dan E Khoo. Roll Call Dr. Jim Poisant. Roll Call: Board of Directors (1/3). Roll Call: Board of Directors (2/3). Roll Call: Others (3/3). Call to Order / Approval of Meeting Minutes.

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WITSA Board of Director ’ s Meeting

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  1. WITSA Board of Director’s Meeting June 20, 2012, Brasilia, Brasil www.witsa.org

  2. Chairman’s Remarks Dato’ Dan E Khoo www.witsa.org

  3. Roll Call Dr. Jim Poisant www.witsa.org

  4. Roll Call: Board of Directors (1/3) www.witsa.org

  5. Roll Call: Board of Directors (2/3) www.witsa.org

  6. Roll Call: Others (3/3) www.witsa.org

  7. www.witsa.org Call to Order / Approval of Meeting Minutes

  8. www.witsa.org Welcome Remarks ASSESPRO

  9. www.witsa.org Matters Arising Dr. Jim Poisant

  10. Matters Arising: BOD Call, Feb 14 www.witsa.org

  11. Matters Arising: BOD Call, Feb 14 www.witsa.org

  12. Decision Block www.witsa.org

  13. D 1 Board of Director Nominations Nominees www.witsa.org

  14. Infopark (Belarus) • The Scientific and Technological Association “Infopark” is the largest voluntary union of software developing companies in the Republic of Belarus. • Legal status: Non-profit. • Est. December 7, 2001. • 69 enterprises, with more than 12 000 people, 11,000IT professionals • Application endorsed by WITSA Vice Chairman Vasko Kronevski www.witsa.org

  15. D 2 Membership Application • Membership Request from: • Discussion • Vote www.witsa.org

  16. Establishing Membership Fees for Associate Members (1/3) • WITSA Bylaws allows non-voting associate membership to: www.witsa.org

  17. Establishing Membership Fees for Associate Members (2/3) • Membership Benefits: • Attendance at WITSA Meetings • Web Site presence • Opportunity each year to address either the GA or BOD (only highest paying categories) • Banner ads on WITSA’s web site at a discounted rate • Invitation to participate in select WITSA committees(in the event that a suitable committee is identified) www.witsa.org

  18. D 3 Establishing Membership Fees for Associate Members (3/3) Consulting Firm > 5M Annual Revenue • $5,000 annually Corporate >10M Annual Revenue • $10,000 annually Consulting Firm 1-5M Annual Revenue • $1,000 annually Corporate 1-10M Annual Revenue • $5,000 annually Consulting Firm < 1M Annual Revenue • $500 annually Corporate < 1M Annual Revenue • $1,000 annually Academic Institutions • $1,000 annually www.witsa.org Economic Development Organizations • $10,000 annually

  19. D 4 Audit Committee Chairman Nomination www.witsa.org

  20. Eminent Person Awards for WCIT 2012 • (Born March 14, 1961, Istanbul, Turkey) • A Greek Canadian businessman • Founder and Vice Chairman of Research In Motion (RIM), which created and manufactures the BlackBerry wireless handheld device. • He is also a former chancellor of the University of Waterloo, and an Officer of the Order of Canada. • With an estimated net worth of $US 800 Million (as of June 2011), Lazaridis was ranked by Forbes as the 17th wealthiest Canadian and 651st in the world. • Responsible for starting SMARTPHON business segment ITAC Nominee: Mike Lazaradis, Founder RIM www.witsa.org

  21. D 5 Eminent Persons Discussion www.witsa.org

  22. www.witsa.org MORNING BREAK

  23. Discussion Block www.witsa.org

  24. D 1 Update on WITSA’s involvement in United Nation’s World Summit on Information Society (WSIS), Geneva (May 2012) WITSA Secretary General’s Participation • Participated in the Opening High Level Session • Hosted a workshop on Enhanced Cooperation between WITSA members and government officials • Referenced WITSA Policy work and upcoming events • Made an Intervention on the importance of public/private partnerships • Enhanced WITSA’s brand and advocated for more prominent recognition and involvement at the highest level within the UN and other internationally recognized institutions www.witsa.org WSIS Forum 2012 was held from May 14-18, 2012 in Geneva Switzerland • The Forum was hosted by ITU and jointly organized by ITU, UNESCO, UNCTAD and UNDP • More than 1,300 WSIS Stakeholders from more than 140 countries • More than 35 Ministers and Deputies • Ambassadors, CEOs and Civil Society and Private Sector • Remote participation over 1,000 stakeholders

  25. D 2 Status on Jimson’s Activities with the UN www.witsa.org • UN CSTD WG on IGF Improvement • CSTD Open Consultation on Enhanced Co-operation on Policy Issues Pertaining to the Internet • MAG; appointment to prepare for the IGF 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan on November 6 – 9 • Other Developments • Global INET 2012 • Establishment of Africa Information & Communication Technologies Alliance (AfICTA)

  26. D 3 Report on Dato’ Dan E Khoo speech in China • Speaker at the CHITEC – China Strategic Emerging Industry Development • Opening Ceremony • Keynote • Presented about “Fulfilling the Promise of the Digital Age” • Impact of digital technologies • The challenges www.witsa.org

  27. D 4 Status on WITSA’s Upgraded Web Site www.witsa.org • Word Press template • Key: Full control over content by Staff • Added Functionality: Blog/Discussion Forum; Fully Integrated Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) • Expanded News Section/Functionality • Technical Assistance by Amado Espinosa & Staff (Thanks!) • Draft Template Ready for Demonstration

  28. D 5 WITSA ICT Excellence Awards (October 2012) www.witsa.org • Awards Ceremony at WCIT 2012 Gala Dinner (Oct. 23) • New Award: Sustainable Growth (in addition to the traditional three: Private Sector Excellence; Public Sector Excellence; Digital Opportunity) • Up to 4 Nominees from Each Member Association • Nomination Deadline: August 6, 2012 • AwardsSelection Committee to include: WITSA VCs and key stakeholders (ICANN, OECD, World Bank, UNCTAD). The Success of the WITSA Awards Depends on You. Please send your Nominations by August 6th!

  29. D 6 WITSA / UNCTAD Global Survey of IT / Software Associations www.witsa.org • Explored role of associations in supporting local software industry development • Comprised of four parts: Background information; Information about the member companies in the software and IT services industry, Information about the IT/software association, and Policy considerations • Will feature prominently in the UNCTAD Information Economy Report (IER) 2012 • Responses from 38 national associations, covering over 50% of the global market • Survey results circulated last week Thank you very much for making the survey a success!

  30. www.witsa.org WITSA Treasurer’s Report Roger Latchman Committee Chairman

  31. Cash Balance Cash Balance www.witsa.org

  32. Financial Report Accrual Balance • Total Net Equity $960,000.44 (WITSA’s accumulated earnings since inception) Net worth of WITSA as of 5/31/2012 • WITSA HAS NO LONG TERM DEBT. • P&L YTD (Jan-May): Net Loss of $6,651.22 (Includes collecting $50,000 for 2012 WCIT) Current net loss due to outstanding Dues and Fees. • Overall net loss is under budgeted by 92.66% due to less expenses and more proceeds being earned. • Reasons for Improvement: Next slide~ www.witsa.org

  33. Financial Report Reasons for Improvement: • Expenses werein the following areas: (Legal Fees, Accounting Fees, Printing and Copying, Supplies, Consultant Fees, Travel, and Contingency Fees). Looking Ahead • Expect to continue to be under budgeted in the aforementioned areas and to include Medical Expenses. www.witsa.org

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

  35. Dues Report • Memberships not paid in 2011: www.witsa.org

  36. Dues Report • Memberships not paid in 2012: www.witsa.org

  37. Dues Report • Memberships not paid in 2012: www.witsa.org

  38. www.witsa.org Finance / Compensation Committee Roger Latchman Committee Chairman

  39. Compensation Recommendations Board Members ONLY Closed Meeting www.witsa.org

  40. www.witsa.org Global Policy Action Committee John Higgins Intellect

  41. Update on WITSA’s Policy Actions for 2012 • GPAC has agreed the 2011 brochure remains timely • Based on member priorities, additional work is being undertaken on: • Three working groups have been established to develop WITSA’s position on these issues www.witsa.org

  42. Update on WITSA’s Advisory Council www.witsa.org

  43. Update on WITSA’s Advisory Council www.witsa.org

  44. www.witsa.org Global Trade Committee Dato Dan Khoo (On behalf of David Wong, Committee Chairman)

  45. www.witsa.org Membership Committee Nizar Zakka PCA

  46. www.witsa.org Events Committee Dr. Jim Poisant

  47. www.witsa.org Nominating Committee Dr. Jim Poisant

  48. Status Board Nominee / Process Status on Board Nominees for 2012-2014 Term • Additional Nominees admitted NLT 15 days (October 7th) prior to the GA meeting on October 21st. • No Nominations will be accepted from the floor. • Nominating Committee will publicize its slate of qualified candidates to the entire Membership forty five (45) days prior to the GA and provide periodic updates. www.witsa.org

  49. Bylaws/Nomination Process

  50. www.witsa.org WITSA World Congress on IT (WCIT) 2012 François Morin (CEO WCIT 2012)

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