ICT Links

European-Wide Links:

European Commission – Information Society
Information about IT in the EU including regulations, events, news and research.
http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/index_en.htm
European Commission – Enterprise and Industry: Information Technology
Provides sector-specific information as it relates to the EU.
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/ict/index_en.htm
Organization for European Economic Cooperation and Development
Information regarding the European internet economy including telecommunications, information security and public sector innovation in the ICT industry including “e-Government”.
http://www.oecd.org/topic/0,3699,en_2649_37441_1_1_1_1_37441,00.html

Country-Specific Links:

Austria

ABA Invest in Austria – Information Technology
Investment opportunities and information about the IT sector in Austria.
http://investinaustria.at/EN/Home/Sectors/Information%20Technology/Information+Technology.aspx

Belgium

ICT Sector – Investing in Belgium
This website provides key information about investing in the Belgian IT industry.
http://business.belgium.be/en/investing_in_belgium/key_sectors/ict/
Invest in Brussels – ICT in Brussels
Information about the ICT sector and investment opportunities in Brussels.
http://www.investinbrussels.com/en/index.cfm/about-brussels/sectors/information-and-communication-technology-ict/

Bulgaria

Bulgarian ICT Watch
Information about the ICT sector in Bulgaria including latest news, articles and distributor and supplier company lists.
http://computerworld.bg/inenglish/
Landscape of IT in Bulgaria
Provides general information and statistics regarding the IT sector in Bulgaria.
http://www1.american.edu/initeb/vr8018a/about.htm

Czech Republic

ICT Sector- Investing in the Czech Republic
The link below provides key information about investing in ICT Sector in the Czech Republic
http://www.czechinvest.org/data/files/it-257-en.pdf
ICTU Association for Information Technologies and Telecommunications in the Czech Republic
http://www.ictu.cz

Finland

Ministry of Transport and Communications
Information regarding government policies and regulations in the communications industry in Finland.
http://www.lvm.fi/web/en/home
Finnish Federation for Communications and Teleinformatics
Organization of businesses in the IT industry. The organization seeks to enhance its members’ competitiveness in the market and promote business opportunities.
http://www.ficom.fi/inbrief/
Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority
Website with information for both consumers and businesses in the communications sector. Provides information on licensing and regulations, as well as statistical data.
http://www.ficora.fi/en/index.html

Germany

Bundesnetzagentur
Information about regulations and consumer rights in the German telecommunications market.
http://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/cln_1911/EN/Home/home_node.html;jsessionid=97B27AC21800F20CF5A0621678313AE6
Bundesverband Informationswirtschaft, Telekommunikation und neue Medien e.V.
Association of more than 1,700 businesses in the IT, Telecom and New Media industries in Germany.
http://www.bitkom.org/en/Default.aspx
Association of Telecommunications and Value-Added Service Providers
Represents 90 active telecom companies in the German market and works with government agencies to promote business interests in the telecom sector.
http://www.vatm.de/128.html

Greece

Kinonia tis pliroforias
Information Society in Greece with latest news and events relating to IT in Greece. Implemented by the Greek Ministry of Industry and Finance.
http://www.infosoc.gr/infosoc/en-UK/
SEPE
Association of ICT businesses in Greece.
http://www.sepe.gr/en/home

Hungary

Hungarian Association of IT Companies
Association that seeks to promote the success of IT companies within the Hungarian market.
http://english.ivsz.hu/engine.aspx?page=ivsz_en

Italy

Assinform (Italian ICT companies Association)
Represents more than 420 companies in the IT sector in Italy and is the major reference point for the Italian ICT industry.
http://www.assinform.it/english_version/_profilo_eng.htm
Confindustria Servizi Innovativi - Italian Federation of companies and associations in the telecommunication, broadcasting and information technology industries
Federation of Italian businesses in multiple sectors including telecommunications. The mission of the association is to defend and promote its members’ interests while increasing growth in each sector.
http://www.confindustriasi.it/sezione4.html
CLUSIT – Information Security Association
Group working to increase awareness about computer security. Provides seminars, information and other events related to information security.
http://www.clusit.it/homee.htm

Poland

Office of Electronic Communications
Official government website with information about regulations, institutions and investment opportunities in the Polish IT/Telecom market.
http://www.en.uke.gov.pl/ukeen/index.jsp?place=Menu07&news_cat_id=79&layout=0
Institute of Telecommunications (Instytut Ł_czno_ci)
The Institute’s website includes eminars, links, news, etc. relating to Polish telecommunications.
http://www.nit.eu/
Polish Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunications
Association of businesses in the IT/Telecom sectors that works closely with government, the media and other outside groups to promote its members’ business interests.
http://www.piit.org.pl/piit2/index.jsp?layout=3&news_cat_id=-1&place=Menu01

Spain

Spanish ICT Association
www.ametic.es
Spanish Telecommunications Commission
www.cmt.es
Secretariat of State for Telecoms and Information Society http://www.minetur.gob.es/telecomunicaciones/es-ES/Paginas/index.aspx

Sweden

The Ministry of Enterprise, Energy and Communications
Information on government policies and regulations.
http://www.sweden.gov.se/sb/d/2067
The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority
The Authority monitors consumer and competition issues and promotes efficient utilization of resources and secure communications.
http://www.pts.se/en-gb/
IT & Telekomforetagen
Trade association for ICT companies with around 1,000 members.
http://www.itotelekomforetagen.se/

Turkey

Turkish Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology
http://www.sanayi.gov.tr/Default.aspx?lng=en
Turk Card
Information about the Turkish calling cards offered through Turk Telekom
www.turkcards.com

United Kingdom

Intellect UK
Trade association representing companies in the UK Technology Industry
http://www.intellectuk.org/
Chartered Institute for IT
Institute and association of businesses and individuals in the UK IT sector.
http://www.bcs.org/
UK Tech City
Information about investing in the UK IT market.
http://www.ukti.gov.uk/pt_pt/uktihome/item/124866.html?null