Vice President Parmananda Jha inaugurated the sixth edition of SoftTech amid a function.[break]
Computer Association of Nepal (CAN) is organizing the event with the objective of promoting information communication technology (ICT) in the country.
In his inaugural address, Vice President Jha stressed the need to increase ICT throughout the country in order to accelerate economic growth.
“Though ICT has become a major tool to achieve economic goals, it is unfortunate that we are lagging behind,” Jha said. “We need to make people aware of the benefits of ICT and promote ICT education.”
Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Science, Technology and Environment Umakantha Jha said Nepali ICT industry lacks sufficient manpower. “Also, people should be made aware of the benefits of ICT. We are celebrating September 17 and Science Day; this will certainly contribute in the development of ICT industry,” he added. He also vowed to bring policies and regulations supportive to the ICT sector.
CAN President Binod Dhakal said the event aims to reduce digital divide between people having access to ICT and those who don´t have. Emphasizing on the need to develop ICT industry, Dhakal said there is a need to systematize the growing use of ICT in the country.
The sixth edition of SofTech has a total of 120 stalls of different companies.
Subisu, the title sponsor of the event, is launching business solution products like Managed Video Presence and Managed Hosting Services during the SofTech. Similarly, Dish Home, the platinum sponsor of the event, has announced the distribution of exclusive HD channels. Similarly, KRB Software -- the silver sponsor of the event is offering - Kohinoor, web-based accounting software, at a discounted rate of Rs 9,999.
According to CAN, software solution providers, internet service providers and telecom operators, among others, are showcase various software regarding education, computer security, banking, information management, account management, antivirus, security solution, wireless solution, printing solution and power solutions at the event.
CAN is expecting footfall of more than 100,000.
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