Malaysia ICT Sector Highlighted in MSE 2008

Jan. 9, 2008 - PRLog -- SHARJAH: MSC Malaysia’s presence within the GCC area is set to be further enhanced by its participation at the Malaysia Services Exhibition (MSE 2008), which will take place from January 13- 15 at the Sharjah Expo Centre.

Ten of the top MSC Malaysia-status ICT Services companies ranging from those involved in Software Applications and Services to Outsourcing Solutions and Services, will represent the ICT sector at MSE 2008. The companies are Basis Bay, Britesoft, SCAN Associates, Custommedia, CWorks, Extol Corporation, Microlink Solutions, N2N Connect, Nexustel, Outsourcing Malaysia, and Xybase.

According to Badlisham Ghazali, the CEO of Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) of Malaysia, ICT companies participation in MSE 2008 are examples of the comprehensive, credible and cutting edge ICT services we offer to world at competitive costs. MDeC is the lead agency spearheading the MSC Malaysia project. MSC Malaysia is a national initiative spearheaded by the Malaysian Government to promote both the national ICT industry and provide a test-bed for the global ICT industry.  

Currently, there are more than 1,900 ICT companies operating within the MSC Malaysia area, ranging from Internet-based business solutions and services providers to software application and services providers. Some of the sectors where Malaysian ICT companies can provide world-class applications include Financial Services Industry (FSI), Telecommunications (Telco) and e-Government services.

He added that MSC Malaysia industry development programs have produced globally competitive ICT companies delivering award winning solutions and world class service.  These leading companies have successes in their delivery across continents covering Asia, Europe, US, Africa and the Middle East.

They include N2N Connect, which provides mobile trading technology for the Financial Services Industry in over five continents; Custommedia with their world class software testing solutions and services; Britesoft – providers of most advanced non-coding software development tools and services; Xybase is today’s leading Total Airport Management System and services with more than 20 international airport implementations globally, just to name a few.

For MSE 2008, Badlisham will represent the ICT sector to speak at the industry forum with a topic entitled, “MSC Malaysia: Are You Ready for the New World?” on Tuesday, January 15 at 5.30pm to 7pm, focusing on world solutions provided by MSC Malaysia to optimize strategies and opportunities in the New World of developing nations and economic power houses.


Among others, he will provide the ICT industry outlook in Malaysia as well as the opportunities in the New World order emerging in the East and the entire region.  Badlisham will reinforce the MSC Malaysia messages and desire to be a strong partner with Middle Eastern Businesses and Governments, together bringing them to the next levels of excellence through ICT.

Badlisham will also deliver in his keynote, the opportunities within the Government-to-Government (G2G), Business-to-Government (B2G) and Business-to-Consumers (B2C) sectors. He will also speak on Kuala Lumpur’s preparation to host the 16th World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT 2008).

Business owners and multinational corporations in the region should not miss the opportunity to experience how MSC Malaysia empowers Governments and businesses through one-to-one business meetings and round-table discussions.

The MSE 2008, which will host over 160 Malaysian companies and showcase and brand a diverse range of Malaysian services in the region, is aimed at increasing collaborative possibilities between Malaysian service providers and businessmen in the region, especially in areas such as construction, education, engineering, energy and power generation, financial, healthcare, ICT, logistics and transportation sectors, management services, oil and gas.


About MSC Malaysia (www.msc.com.my)
MSC Malaysia is a national initiative spearheaded by the Malaysian Government to promote both the national ICT industry and provide a test-bed for the global ICT industry.  MSC Malaysia provides a condusive enabling environment designed to facilitate companies to harness the full potential of ICT and multimedia technologies.

With its ideal business environment coupled with the availability of talent resources, the MSC Malaysia has attracted participation from major global ICT companies to develop and host their leading-edge technologies in the designated MSC Malaysia Cybercities. MSC Malaysia also provides the ideal growth environment for Malaysian ICT SMEs to transform themselves into world-class companies.

Come explore the unlimited collaboration opportunities of the ICT world with MSC Malaysia and be part of our global network of businesses and connected communities.


About MDeC
Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) is a unique high powered government-owned corporation, established to facilitate the development and promotion of MSC Malaysia, the premier Malaysian ICT initiative. MDeC is tasked to advise the Malaysian Government on ICT legislation and policies, develop MSC Malaysia as a key growth driver of the economy and set breakthrough standards for ICT and multimedia operations. MDeC also promotes MSC Malaysia locally and globally, as well as supports companies which are located within the MSC Malaysia designated areas.
MDeC works closely with various parties and government agencies to ensure that MSC Malaysia offers a condusive enabling environment for companies to harness the full potential of ICT and multimedia technologies.

Website: www.msc.com.my