CRN Network, March 12, 2010, 1200 hrs
During a seminar organized recently by FICCI and Mahratta Chambers of Commerce Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA), speakers laid special emphasis on software asset management (SAM)—an ISO standard for measuring policies and procedures of companies for IT assets—to enable growth in Maharashtra.
“Software Asset Management is a key enabler for higher productivity and business growth especially where ERP and SAP packages are used as tools for higher efficiency. SAM involves people, processes and technology, and needs to be factored into the business cycle,” said Lizum Mishra, Director, BSA (India) Operations.
MV Bhagat, Joint Director of Industries, District Industries Center (DIC), Government of Maharashtra added, “Maharashtra’s IT policy offers many incentives and facilities for the IT and ITES companies in the state.” He also emphasized on the importance of using licensed software.
The seminar also included several addresses by experts from Ernst and Young, KPMG and Symantec, who projected Maharashtra as the number one investment destination—with a sustainable competitive advantage.
During the seminar, the plans for state-of-the-art industrial convention and trade center that can accommodate 2,500 delegates being in Pune and Progressive Maharashtra Project which is PPP between FICCI and the Government of Maharashtra to build sustainable competitive advantage were also announced. |