This Article is From Apr 13, 2012

Singapore, Kerala to enhance Information Technology cooperation

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Thiruvananthpuram: The state government is all set to intensify and strengthen the cooperation in the Information Technology (IT) sector with Singapore following a visit by Group of TechnologyCompanies (GTech), an official said on Thursday.

GTech, the strategic group of IT companies in Kerala, has taken the initiative to establish global linkages for the IT Industry in the state to help the small and medium enterprises scout for new business opportunities in the emerging markets.

Companies from Technopark and Infopark took part in the mission which was organised on the sidelines of the Pan Indian Institute of Techonology (IIT) Alumni conference held in Singapore, earlier this week.

GTech Secretary, Anoop Ambika said that they are developing a structural framework to build partnerships with institutions and business organisations in various countries to further fuel the growth of IT sector in the state.

"GTech team was able to showcase to the Singaporean business community the larger picture of Kerala growth story, outlined by the emergence of a vibrant IT Industry which is seeking a bigger role on the global stage," said Anoop.

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As part of the efforts, GTech held deliberations with the government agencies like Economic Development Board, Singapore and organisations like Singapore Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) and Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation.

GTech team also held discussions with the SR Nathan, the former President of Singapore who offered his support for initiatives to strengthen Kerala-Singapore business relations.
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