CONNECT IT: Second International Exhibition for Connectivity & Information Technology

Pegasus Consultancy (Pvt) Ltd is the leading conferences and exhibition organising company of Pakistan that has created an ideal blend of professionalism, creativity and dynamism within the short span of its existence.
It plays its role as a relationship manager by bringing together manufacturers and buyers from all corners of the globe and identifying, targeting and matching their respective needs, not only within Pakistan but throughout the world.
Pegasus is currently involved in organising events in Pakistan related to the Textile, Defence, Construction, Food Processing, Printing & Packaging Technology, Telecommunications & Information Technology as well as Oil, Gas and Energy sectors.
CONNECT IT PAKISTAN 2006:
The second International Exhibition for Connectivity & IT- CONNECTit 2006 organised by Pegasus Consultancy - is poised to once again make its mark in Pakistan's IT & Telecom industry as it reappears at a much larger scale. Building upon the impressive commencement of this event in 2005, CONNECTit 2006 promises enhanced marketability avenues leading to establishment of beneficial business relationships on an international level.
CONNECTit will be the showcase of the latest technologies to match the rising need for telecommunication & information technology solutions in today's world. The show carries great value for the country's fast growing industrial, corporate and consumer markets that are in continuous search for modern technology.
CONNECT IT 2006 CONFERENCE:
The 2nd CONNECTit Conference will serve as a centre stage for technologists from around the world to present their technological marvels to the key personnel of Information & Communications Technology industry. Jointly held with CONNECTit exhibition, the event will create a wholesome package for a variety of professionals from ICT industry across the globe.
The conference will help boost Pakistan's image as a prolific platform for technological advancements in addition to imparting up to date technological issues. Serving as a platform for technologists from world over, the event as a whole will pose unlimited opportunities in terms of knowledge dissemination and showcasing best products from the ICT Industry.
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION:
-- Meet highly targeted visitor profile
-- Hold meetings with experts at an interactive platform
-- Easily approach key decision makers from your targeted markets
-- Identify path for future expansions
ConnectIT 2005 - Event Highlights
-- Presence of significant number of diplomatic and trade missions from countries including USA, Russia, Indonesia, Romania, Kenya, Saudi Arabia and UAE
-- Visits by over 6000 key decision makers including MIS managers, Chief Information Officers, IT heads of numerous local & international financial institutes as well as trade and industry concerns
-- Exhibits included a large assortment of Telecommunications, Call Centre Services & Technology equipment, Data Storage, Network Management and multimedia equipment
-- Thought provoking presentations by futuristic technologists and insights on continual evolution of technology trends at ConnectIT Conference.
-- Participation by 11 countries including China, Egypt, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, Turkey, UAE, UK and USA
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
TELECOM:
With its corporate profits climbing to an all times high, the Telecom sector has been branded as the biggest success story in Pakistan's recent economic era. Pakistan's total mainline and cellular subscriber base stood at 3.4% only in 2002. The country's teledensity has touched an astounding 13.67% during 2005, which is counted amongst the highest in the world.
The cellular market alone, boasting 6 mobile phone companies and a subscriber base of over 20 million, has grown by 181.6% from previous year. Adding to the sharp rise of 32% share in the country's total foreign direct investments of US $1,524 million, 183 licenses were issued to LDI, LL & WLL operators during 2005. At the same time, the 3G broadband and wireless CDMA technologies continue to enhance their share across the country.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
he IT Industry of Pakistan is turning out to be yet another exciting and dynamic sector of the country with its total exports projected at around US $75 million during 2005-06 and the annual turnover exceeding US $300 million.
The Government of Pakistan is taking various steps to enhance emergent information technology sector leading to a contribution of 3% to GDP in the coming 5 years. Tax exemptions for IT companies till 2016, allowance for 100% repatriation of profits and seven years' tax holiday for venture capital funds are some of the numerous incentives offered by the Government to escalate the nascent information technology industry.
With all major cities connected through fiber optic / digital cross connect system today; more than 250 ISPs are servicing the needs of a rapidly growing internet users market that is estimated to reach 2.5 million during 2005-06.
CALL CENTRES:
IT enabled services sector in Pakistan has set its mark with the share of Business Process Outsourcing sector exceeding $20 million. Over 25 call centre establishments have registered a 100% growth and are source of employment for 5000 individuals. Reduction in the cost of network connections and availability of redundant backup connectivity service by Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd have stimulated investors in BPO industry to establish their businesses at a base that is furnished with an ideal infrastructure.
EXHIBIT PROFILE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS:
-- Mobile Equipments and Services
-- Wireless Components
-- Telecommunications & Internet Services
-- Telemetric & Navigation
-- Voice, Data and Video Transmission
-- Infrastructure Components
LAN/MAN/WAN:
-- Network Components
-- Network Management
-- Network Storage and Security
-- Satellite Communication & Broadcasting
IT - EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS:
-- Computer Systems
-- Multimedia
-- Data Captures
-- IT Security Tools
-- Peripherals
IT - SOFTWARE & SERVICES:
-- Enterprise Solutions
-- Embedded Software
-- Multimedia Contents
-- E-learning
-- SI & Consulting
-- System Software
-- Web Application
-- Software Tools & Development System
CALL CENTRE SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY & HARDWARE:
-- Auto Attendant and Voicemail
-- Automated Call Distributors
-- Call Blending
-- Call Centre Message Boards
-- Call Centre Software
-- Call Management Systems
-- CTI & CRM
-- Database
-- Hardware
-- Headsets
-- Integrated Call Centre Systems
-- Infrastructure
-- IVR
-- Music & Messaging
-- On-hold, Inbound and Outbound
-- Recording & Scripting Software
-- Voice Based System Integration
-- Voice Processing
-- VoIP
-- Predictive Dialer
-- CDMA/TDMA
-- Ethernet
-- LAN/WAN/ATM Monitoring
-- PDH/T-carrier
-- SS7/IN/CAMEL/ISDN
-- DWDM
-- FTTx
-- Mobile Positioning
-- Optical
-- SONET/SDH
-- UMTS (3G)
SERVICES:
-- Installation and Maintenance Solutions
-- Network Monitoring and Optimisation Solutions
-- Solution Providers ie Troubleshooting
-- Telemarketing
-- Customer Service Centres
-- Sales Order Centres
-- Customer Support
-- Collections
-- Offshore BPO
-- Mortgage & Finance
-- Outsourcer