Armenian government, IBM corporation sign memorandum of understanding
21:31 - 20.05.13
Armenia's Government and the International Business Machines (IBM)
Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding to study the
possibilities of long-term cooperation.
Armenia's Minister of Economy Vahram Avetisyan and Kirill Korniliev,
Country General Manager, IBM Russia & CIS, signed the memorandum in
the presence of Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan.
The Armenian premier welcomed the mutually beneficial cooperation with the IBM.
`I am sure that the cooperation will give new impetus to IT
development in Armenia, which is among our government's priorities,'
the premier said.
Long-term cooperation implies the government unlocking the innovative
potential of educational institutions, IT organizations and small and
medium enterprises. Under the memorandum, the sides intend to draft an
agreement on establishing a Center for IBM Innovative Solutions and
Technologies in Armenia.
The sides will discuss Armenian educational institutions' involvement
in IBM education programs.
`In Armenia, like throughout the world, the IT sector is one of the
most important economic sectors, which greatly influences the other
sectors' efficiency. By combining the IBM's best international
experience and the local experience we intend to establish long-term
cooperation, which will contribute to steady economic growth and
development of the country's potential, a guarantee of competition in
the international market. We are happy about this opportunity of
long-term cooperation, which is supposed to enhance the Armenian IT
sector's efficiency and ensure the country's economic growth,' said
Kirill Korniliev.
Armenian News - Tert.am
21:31 - 20.05.13
Armenia's Government and the International Business Machines (IBM)
Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding to study the
possibilities of long-term cooperation.
Armenia's Minister of Economy Vahram Avetisyan and Kirill Korniliev,
Country General Manager, IBM Russia & CIS, signed the memorandum in
the presence of Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan.
The Armenian premier welcomed the mutually beneficial cooperation with the IBM.
`I am sure that the cooperation will give new impetus to IT
development in Armenia, which is among our government's priorities,'
the premier said.
Long-term cooperation implies the government unlocking the innovative
potential of educational institutions, IT organizations and small and
medium enterprises. Under the memorandum, the sides intend to draft an
agreement on establishing a Center for IBM Innovative Solutions and
Technologies in Armenia.
The sides will discuss Armenian educational institutions' involvement
in IBM education programs.
`In Armenia, like throughout the world, the IT sector is one of the
most important economic sectors, which greatly influences the other
sectors' efficiency. By combining the IBM's best international
experience and the local experience we intend to establish long-term
cooperation, which will contribute to steady economic growth and
development of the country's potential, a guarantee of competition in
the international market. We are happy about this opportunity of
long-term cooperation, which is supposed to enhance the Armenian IT
sector's efficiency and ensure the country's economic growth,' said
Kirill Korniliev.
Armenian News - Tert.am