(TechNews)BASIS workshop on IT upgrade project held

Dr Theis Wittig speaks at the event

Bangladesh Association of Software & Information Services (BASIS) in collaboration with University of Bermen, Germany and Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry organised the 'Final Dissemination Workshop on IT-Upgrade Project' at Windy Town of Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Center (BCFCC) on September 13.

The IT-Upgrade Project-“Know-how Transfer and Training in the area of software development and production” is co-financed by European Commission. The aim of the project is to upgrade the knowledge and capabilities of IT professionals for enhancement of quality and process management to meet the expectations and requirements of EU companies for outsourcing.

Under the project, 35 BASIS member companies were selected to participate in the training course. The training was given in three fields 'System Software (which includes Acquisition, Proposal, Contact; Development Process; Quality Assurance and Acceptance; Configuration Management and Delivery, Maintenance and After Sales)', 'Multimedia (which consists of Video Games Product Development Process; Games Designing and Prototyping; Games Technology and Production and Games Programming and Engines)' and 'Clustering'.

The participants of the project were trained by the trainers from Germany, France and BASIS.

At the occasion Feroz Ahmed, secretary, Ministry of Commerce was present as the chief guest. Among others Dr Stefan Frowein, ambassador, Commission of European Union in Bangladesh, Rolf Reinhard, charge d'affaires, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Sophie Clavelier-Khan, deputy trade commissioner, Economic Department, Embassy of France attended as special guests. Project Coordinator, 'IT-Upgrade Project' Dr Engineer Bibhuti Roy from University of Bermner, Germany, Dr Theis Wittig, Representative of the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CCIP), BASIS Secretary General Nahid Ahmed were also present.

While speaking at the event the chief guest said BASIS as the leading IT and ITES providing association, should take more proactive roles in addressing the supply-side constraints particularly relating to human resources development. He also hoped that EU in future will continue to assist BASIS to make significant contribution to the development of Bangladesh's IT professionals and ultimately the expansion and strengthening of IT export. He also said although Bangladesh Government is trying its best to help boost IT sector, but it's the IT sector itself has to play the pioneer role in boosting the sector.

Dr Stefan Frowein, ambassador, Commission of European Union in Bangladesh said that EU is delighted to participate in this IT-Upgrade Project. He said EU will help boost Bangladesh's IT in rapidly growing business. He also said EU is committed to help Bangladesh in trade related technical assistance.

“I see huge potential in IT sector in Bangladesh as Bangladeshis are talented and professional,” said Dr Engineer Bibhuti Roy.

Dr Theis Wittig suggested that Bangladesh should take up chances, be proactive and should not wait until it comes. Bangladesh should let its potential clients know what it's capable of.

Rolf Reinhard, Sophie Clavelier-Khan and Nahid Ahmed also spoke on the occasion.

BASIS President Habibullah N Karim chaired the session and Project Director, IT-Upgrade Project TIM Nurul Kabir moderated the session.

Certificates were also distributed among the participants of these training programs.