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WITSA Board of Directors Meeting
February 20, 2013 via Conference Call
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Updated : Feb 15, 2013
Call to Order
&
Opening RemarksSantiago Gutierrez
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Roll CallDr. Jim Poisant
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Board of Directors
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City Name Organization Attendance1 Kabul Omar Ansari NICTAA2 Buenos Aires Dr. Silvia Bidart CESSI3 Dhaka Shaheen Mahmud Iqbal BCS4 Minsk Dr. Boris Komrakov InfoPark5 Hamilton John Kyle Bermuda Chamber
of Commerce6 Sao Paulo Roberto Mayer ASSESPRO7 Ontario Karna Gupta ITAC8 Santiago Luis Stein Gechs9 Taipei James Liu CISA10 Cairo Eng. Tarek A Monem Taha EITESAL11 Athens Yannis Sirros SEPE12 Kowloon Francis Fong HKITF13 New Delhi Som Mittal NASSCOM14 Tokyo Takashi Igarashi JISA
Board of Directors
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City Name Organization Attendance15 Nairobi Waudo Siganga CSK16 Beirut Nizar Zakka PCA17 Kuala Lumpur Looi Kien Leong PIKOM18 Mexico City Dr. Amado Espinosa CANIETI19 Mexico City Santiago Gutierrez CANIETI20 Abuja Florence Seriki ITAN21 Seoul Ki-Chul Kim FKII22 Port of Spain Owen Field ICTS23 Bucharest Dr. Vasile Baltac ATIC24 Midrand Roger Latchman ITA25 Madrid Antonio Cimmora AMETIC26 Virginia Shawn Osborne TechAmerica27 London Julian David Intellect
City Name Organization Attendance1 Tokyo Junko Kawauchi JISA
2 Virginia Dr. Jim Poisant WITSA
3 Virginia Anders Halvorsen WITSA
4 Canberra Tim Conway WITSA
5 Sandakan Jeralyn Quinsayas WITSA
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In Attendance
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Approval of Minutes
Montreal, Canada
October 21, 2012
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Matters Arising
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Matters Arising: BOD Meeting, Oct 21, 2012
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ITEM Status
WCIT 2012 Licensing fee
WCIT 2012/ITAC owes WITSA $400,000.00Matter is on the agenda
WCIT 2016 Contract
WCIT 2016 was awarded to ASSESPRO, Brasil Contract agreement to be signed NLT January 15th
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
2.2013 Business Plan Approval
3.Membership Applications
i. BIPA for Regular membership
ii. ITAP for Regular membership (rejoining)
iii.ANETIE for Associate membership
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Open Discussion
Call for Approval of Budget for 2013
2013 Budget Approval
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2013 Business Plan was posted in January
All members were notified
No comments to date
Call for Approval of Plan
2013 Business Plan
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Barbados Information & Communications Professionals Association (BIPA)
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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)
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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
Associacao Nacional das Empresas das Tecnologias de Informacao e Electronica (ANETIE)
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Associacao Nacional das Empresas das Tecnologias de Informacao e Electronica (ANETIE)
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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
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Update on WITSA GPATS 2013Dr. Poisant
for
Roberto Mayer, ASSESPRO
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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 2013
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Update on WITSA WCIT 2014Dr. Amado Espinosa,
Santiago Gutierrez/CANIETI
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WITSA WCIT 2016
Contract StatusRaul Colcher, ASSESPRO
Santiago Gutierrez
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Status of WCIT 2012 Licensing Fee Balance
Jim Poisant
Amado Espinosa, Santiago Gutierrez
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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 400KAdditional Revenue Sources (TBD)
2012 Licensing Fee
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Global Trade Committee
WITSA Trade Mission to Mumbai, India
David Wong, PIKOM
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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
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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
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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
Objective
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WTM to Mumbai, India
Malaysian Delegation with Nasscom’s Chairman Mr. Natarajan ChandrasekaranCEO & MD, Tata Consultancy Services
Malaysian Delegation with Nasscom’s President Som Mittal
Options:
WITSA Trade Missions 2013
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Month Economy Region Major Events Remarks
February 13-15, 2013
India Asia Pacific
NASSCOM India Leadership Forum
WITSA Member
May 10-12, 2013 Myanmar Asia Pacific
ASOCIO Plenary Meeting
MCIA – WITSA Member
May 21-24, 2013 Korea Asia Pacific
ASOCIO MTV to Korea in conjunction with the World IT Show 2013
FKII – WITSA Member
September 26-28, 2013
Thailand Asia Pacific
ASOCIO Summit 2013 & Software Expo
ATCI – WITSA Member
September 2013 Malaysia Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific Outsourcing Summit
WITSA Member
November 13-14, 2013
Brazil Latin America
WITSA GPATS 2013 WITSA Member
November 2013 Lithuania Europe IT Conference WITSA Member
TBA TBA MENA IT Conference WITSA Member
WITSA Membership Retention Policy
Dr. Jim Poisant / Anders Halvorsen
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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 1st deadline/not in good standing Dec 31st May result in termination Waivers will be considered by the Board
Outline of New Membership Retention Policy
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WITSA Website UpdateAnders Halvorsen
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COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
Finance/ Compensation Dr. Amado EspinosaCANIETI
Audit Roberto MayerASSESPRO
Global Policy Action & Trade (GPATS) WITSA Advisory Council
John HigginsTim Conway
Membership Nizar ZakkaPCA
Standing Committee Reports
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Finance / Compensation Committee
Dr. Amado Espinosa, CANIETI
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Cash Balance
Cash Balance
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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 date Tenure Interest %
$152,715 June 15, 2011
24 months
1.20%
$102,791 June 15, 2011
36 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
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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 2012. 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
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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)
Dues Report
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Dues Report: Membership Dues Outstanding in 2011
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MEMBERS 2011 1 Benin 2752 Bulgarian Association of Information Tech 5253 Cambodia 2754 France 5,025 5 Gambia 275 6 ICT Norway 1,2757 Indonesian Telematic Software Association 525 8 Israeli Association of Software Houses 1,025 9 Mongolia 275 10 Morocco 525 11 Netherlands - Curacao Info & Comm 525 12 Pakistan 525 13 Republic of Moldova 525 14 Rwanda ICT Association 275 15 Senegalese Information Technology Assoc 27516 Serbia 525 17 Syrian Computer Society 525 18 The Tanzania ICTA 275 19 Tunisian IT Chamber 525 20 Turkish Informatics Industry Association 1,275 21 Uganda 275
TOTAL 15,525
Dues Report: Membership Dues Outstanding in 2012
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MEMBERS 2012 1 Algeria IT Association 525 2 Benin 275 3 Bulgarian Association of
Information Tech 525
4 Cambodia 275 5 France 5,025 6 Gambia 275 7 Hungarian Association of IT
Companies 525
8 ICT Norway 1,275 9 Indonesian Telematic Software
Association 525
10 Israeli Association of Software Houses
1,025
11 Jamaica 275 12 Lao ICT Commerce Association 275 13 Mongolia 275 14 Morocco 52515 Myanmar 275
MEMBERS 2012 16 Nepal 275 17 Netherlands - Curacao Info &
Comm 525
18 Pakistan 525 19 Republic of Macedonia 525 20 Republic of Moldova 525 21 Rwanda ICT Association 275 22 Senegalese Information
Technology Assoc 275
23 Serbia 525 24 Syrian Computer Society 525 25 The Tanzania ICTA 275 26 Tunisian IT Chamber 525 27 Turkish Informatics Industry
Association 1,275
28 Uganda 275 29 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
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Audit CommitteeDr. Poisant for
Roberto Mayer, ASSESPRO
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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
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New Auditor: (Effective 2013)Linda D. McIntyre, CPAJones & McIntyre, PLLC6225 Brandon Ave., Suite 307Springfield, VA 22150
Global Policy Action Committee WITSA Advisory Council
John Higgins / Tim Conway
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2011: “Policy Actions…” brochure 2012: Creation of WITSA Advisory Committee
Extend outreach of public policyFocus 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)
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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)
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Membership CommitteeNizar Zakka, PCA
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Total Membership:85 (with Barbados)
86 (with one Associate member; Portugal)
Goal: 90 members in 2013
Post New Policy numbers will decrease
Membership Status
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WITSA / UNCTAD
Software Survey
Anders Halvorsen
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Calendar of Meetings
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CISA’s 30CISA’s 30thth Anniversary Celebration Anniversary Celebration
James Liu
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Overall Program Proposal
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Program Day 0Mon
June 3
Day 1Tue
June 4
Day 2Wed
June 5
Day 3Thu
June 6
Day 4Fri
June 7
Day 5Sat
June 8
Arrival
WITSA Committee Meetings
Welcome Reception
WITSA BOD Meeting
Networking Dinner
Site Visit
CISA 30thAnniversary Gala Dinner
Golf (Pre-Register Only)
Departure
Meeting Program:
June 4 (Tuesday)
June 5 (Wednesday)
Meeting Program: June 4-5, 2013
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0900-1100 Board of Directors Meeting1100-1115 Morning Coffee Break1115-1300 Board of Directors Meeting1300-1400 Lunch1400-1500 Board of Directors Meeting (Cont’d)1830-2030 Networking Dinner
0900-1000 Finance/Compensation Committee Meeting1000-1030 Audit Committee Meeting1030-1130 Membership Committee Meeting1130-1230 Event Taskforce Meeting1230-1300 Global Trade Committee Meeting1300-1400 Lunch1400-1600 Global Policy Action Committee Meeting1600-1800 WITSA Advisory Council1830-2000 Welcome Reception
AdditionalProgram:
June 6 (Thursday)
June 7 (Friday)
CISA 30th Anniversary Celebration : June 6-7, 2013 Proposal
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0800-1500 Golf Program (Pre-Register Only)
0900-1000 Bus Travel to ITRI
1000-1200 Visit ITRI Cloud Computing Center
1200-1330 Lunch
1330-1430 Bus Travel to TWTC
1430-1800 Visit Computex Taipei 2013
1830-2030 CISA 30th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Accommodation
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Hotel HOTEL ROYAL-TAIPEI
Address 37-1,Chung Shan North Road,Section2,Taipei,Taiwan
Telephone +886-2-2542-3266 http://www.royal-taipei.com.tw/index.php
Room Type Superior Room
Rate NT$ 8,100 (Approx USD 270)Tax & Service Fees Included
Remarks WITSA Meeting would be held here
Others Breakfast & Wifi Included
Other Business
Open Discussion
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THANK YOUTHANK YOU
See you in TaipeiSee you in Taipei
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