"Strategic's 2nd Eastern Mediterranean IT & TELECOMS Forum 2002",
The New Realities of Digital Economy in E. Mediterranean, subject of an International Conference in Cyprus

Athens, 14 December 2001 - Perhaps, the most important event for IT, Telecoms and Internet in E. Mediterranean, will be held on the 25th and 26th of February 2002, at Çilton Hotel in Nicosia, under the basic theme "The Digital Economy in E. Mediterranean and The New Realities - Growth Strategies in a Global Competitive Environment".
The Forum is organized by Strategic International / K.Kataras SA, the well-known Strategy Consulting Firm in Telecommunications, Information Technologies, New Media and the Digital Economy.
The meeting takes place at a time when Cyprus and E. Mediterranean countries (Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, etc.) are in search of new successful strategies in a strongly competitive environment.
On the one hand, the high tech industry in E. Mediterranean is setting out to create regional networks and move upwards as the IT, Telecoms and Internet markets are growing rapidly.

On the other hand, Technology Users are pressing, more than ever, about efficiency and cost reductions in an unstable global economic environment. In addition, the countries of the region are in search of new collaborations and attract investments in the technology field.
The Forum will cover the main areas of Digital Economy (IT, Telecommunications, Internet, e-commerce etc.) presenting the latest developments with about 40 distinguished speakers, while the participants will have the opportunity for high profile business contacts and networking from E. Mediterranean and Europe in general.

Key Thematic Areas
The main key topics that will be discussed at the Forum are:

- The Networked Economy: The New Agony of Nations
- The New Telecommunication Environment: Survival Strategies
- New Telecom Services for Increased Efficiency
- Future Directions for Information Technologies
- The IT Industry Reshaping its Future
- e-Software for the Digital Company
- Internet Business in the Post dot-com era.


Who should Attend
The forum is designed to provide new ideas and new strategic options for participants. It is addressed in particular to: Presidents, Managing Directors, General Managers, CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, CKOs, Strategic Planning Managers, Senior Officers, Business Consultants, Analysts, Telecom Services/ Equipment Officers, Telcos, Telecom Managers, IT Managers, EDP Managers, Development Managers, Marketing Managers, e-commerce Managers, Channel Managers, Financial Sector Officers (Banks, Stock Market, Venture Capital, Financial Services, Investment Banks), Bankers, Brokers, Investors, Financial Analysts, Academic Community, Policy Makers, Public Administration, Municipal Authorities and in general High - Profile Officers related to Telecoms, Information Technology, Information Systems, Knowledge Management etc.

Data and Analyses
In addition to the above, this second event of Strategic International SA concerning the E. Mediterranean countries, will also offer a unique set of analyses, statistics and data concerning Telecommunications and IT in this region.
According to market statistics at the end of 2000, the total number of PCs is estimated at 7,89 millions only in Mediterranean countries. The share of business PCs, and Home PCs is estimated at about 80% and 20% respectively.
Regarding Internet users at the end of 2000, the total number in Mediterranean countries is estimated at 4,68 millions, while Israel, Cyprus, Lebanon and Malta present the higher Internet penetration between 6,7 and 17,41 users per 100 inhabitants.

In Cyprus, in particular, Telecoms and IT markets represent the 7% of the country's GDP for 2000, while the growth rates of IT, for 2000, were extremely high (25,81%), according to Strategic International estimates.

Information
For more information concerning "Strategic's 2nd Eastern Mediterranean IT&Telecoms Forum 2002", visit the forum site: http://www.strategic.gr/events/itandtelecomsforum2002 or call (Tel:(+3)-01-(0) 7229571).

About Strategic International S.A.
The Forum is organized by Strategic International SA, a firm with long - standing experience in organizing international conferences. Strategic International SA (www.strategic.gr) is a Strategy Consulting firm specializing in Telecommunications, Information Technologies, New Media and the Digital Economy. The company has deep knowledge in the field, based on Market Research, Creative Analyses, International Customers and a strong network of partners in Europe. Main services include: Consulting, Market Research, Publications, Events and Training.