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About
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Introduction
Information Technology
today has transformed the way people live world over. Over the past twenty
years since the advent of modern computers, the day to day activities of
mankind has undergone a sea of change. Human resources is the backbone of
the information technology industry. With its vast potential in human
resources and the prevalence of English as a medium of instruction
predominantly, India today houses majority of software professionals.
Since the early 80’s the industry started capitalising on this vast
potential of human resources. Several institutions started offering
courses and training programs and the software industry in India started
booming largely due to the availability of highly skilled manpower. The
industry as a whole is growing at the rate of 64% and software exports for
the current year are going towards the $6 billion mark. With such being
the case, it is increasingly being felt in Indian IT circle that there is
an urgent need to develop quality Software Professionals and Research
centers so that India can always remain on the leading edge as far as IT
is concerned. ICIA aims at fulfilling this objective through its various
activities concerned with IT in India.
Mission
The association seeks to
meet the professional needs and interest of members. It shall pursue its
purpose through advancing scientific knowledge, Technology and Education
in Advanced Information Technologies for optimized beneficial utilization
by society at large. It aims
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to nurture Advanced
Technological capabilities for all people and promote the
professionalism of those engaged in this pursuit.
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to improve the
accessibility of Information Technology for all members of the
association.
Main Objects:
The main Objects of ICIA
are,
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to carry out various
Research and Development Projects in the field of Information
Technology.
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to promote the
development of Institutions devoted to teaching and research in
Information Technology.
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to support Individual
researchers and research oriented organisations in the field.
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to spread the
awareness and knowledge of Information Technology throughout India.
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to conduct IT
seminars and workshops on latest Technologies.
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to encourage the
development of an indigenous computer industry.
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to help and advise
companies in the development, marketing and export of computer
hardware and software.
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to supply software
and hardware to the member institutions.
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to avoid duplication
of effort.
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to achieve economy of
scale.
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to provide a measure
of standardization throughout the country.
What is ICIA?
Indian Computer
Institute Association (ICIA) is into Research and Development
in the field of Information Technology. ICIA co-ordinates with renowned
universities and IT companies in various Research and Development
projects. ICIA also aims at popularizing the use of Information Technology
in general and strengthening Information Technology throughout the
academic and commercial communities in India. In view of
developing a rich pool of Quality Software Development professionals who
can lead India to the forefront of Information Technology and set High
Standards for the budding professionals to follow, ICIA provides access to
various resources for Educational and Research purposes to Member
Institutions.
ICIA was set up with an
initiative to implement the suggestions put forward by Professor
Bannerjee and Professor Y. Balasundaram, and it now has the membership of
various renowned Institutions, Universities, Engineering Colleges,
Polytechnics and Research and Development establishments throughout the
country. In addition to providing hardware, software and Training Services
to Member Institutions, ICIA also organizes training courses, seminars and
conferences to help the Member Institutions learn more about the latest
developments in the IT sector. The state-of-the Art Technical support
center based at Bangalore serves as a Nerve Center for the Member
Institutions to get help regarding any technical problem in Hardware and
Software. Professionally trained Staff in diverse platforms are
available to provide Technical assistance to Member Institutions.
Board of Governance
ICIA is supported by
many government bodies, state governments and other organizations from India and Abroad. It also has a trading function which generates a
small, though significant, additional income. ICIA doesn’t charge
any professional fees from Member Institutions and the membership is
absolutely FREE. However, at present only Government and Government aided
Organizations/Institutions and other Non-Profit Educational and Research
Institutions can avail the membership.
The Governing Body of ICIA consists of Eminent Personalities from renowned Institutions and the
Information Technology industry. An Executive Panel also functions under
the auspices of the Governing Body which oversees the functioning of the
Association.
Board of
Governors
ICIA is a thoroughly
professional body and has at its helm an elected Chairman assisted by a
Vice Chairman. The official duties and responsibilities assigned to the
Secretary and the Treasurer involve maintaining of the accounts and other
financial functions of the Association. In addition to these Office
Bearers, there are 8 Board Members who take important policy decisions as
and when required.
Main Office
Bearers
Dr. A. Mohamad Ashik –
Chairman
Dr. S. Akilan - Vice Chairman
Dr. T.H. Sanjeev Kumar - Secretary
Mr. V. Raghuram L.L.B., - Treasurer
Board Members
Dr. V. Seenappa - Official
Representative, Director of Technical Education,
Govt. of Karnataka.
Mr. S. Sanjeevi L.L.B.,
Dr. P. Derick Egbert
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