IT Committee

It is predicted that Hong Kong’s Internet economy will grow by seven percent per year -- faster than the forecasted GDP growth rate of four percent -- and will reach HK$146 billion by 2015.

Cyberport was established for facilitating the growth of local and regional ICT industry. Herman Lam, CEO of Cyberport, will give an overview of the potential of ICT and how to harness the industry in the future. He will also highlight what the Cyberport can offer to help companies growing with the industry.   

The majority of Hong Kong websites are out-of-date, uninspiring, and basically not fit for purpose. Your website should be your best salesman, and easily your best return on investment in sales & marketing. This seminar will provide tips and advice on how to make sure that your website is working to it's maximum potential.

Many companies are successfully using social media to engage with customers. Some are successfully generating new business… Unfortunately many, many more have bought into the concept without first developing a strategy. After the buzz of the launch, the reality is social media will take up considerable resources – and without a measurable ROI ultimately will fail with possible negative consequences to your business.

Tim is Managing Director of Pilot Simple Software developing web applications and digital solutions in Hong Kong for over 10 years. Tim speaks regularly at the British Chamber and other events on usability, search engine optimization, and website best practice.

 The first decade of the twenty first century was bookended with financial crises, and we are still dealing with many uncertainties as we forge ahead on the path to recovery. Controls on spending and investment have created a new baseline for IT shops worldwide, but the workload is starting to increase: business must move ahead and take advantage of opportunities to innovate.

The web is the great equalizer, it's very possible for the little guy to get noticed, and win his share of new business. Lots has been written about using social media in business. Twitter and Facebook can enhance your presence, but how do you maximise your ROI without exhausting your energies? And how do you avoid becoming a twit rather than a tweet?

 Just last week, HP (EDS) paid out GBP318 million to BSkyB in the UK to finally settle a dispute which arose out of an ill-fated systems development project in 2000. Pinsent Masons procurement and IT lawyers,both here and in London, have been watching this case unfold. Peter Bullock and Paul Haswell will discuss the lessons to be learned for professional services organisations (not just in IT) and their customers. 

  Join us for our Monthly Networking Drinks Event! Mingle and socialise in a relaxed, informal, welcoming setting. This month we're visiting La Bodega in Lan Kwai Fong for Cava, Sangria, and spanish snacks.

 An overview of what innovative websites are doing today to find and keep customers.

 Join us for our Monthly Networking Drinks Event! Mingle and socialise in a relaxed, informal, welcoming setting. This month the drinks will be held at the beautiful Conrad poolside deck area.

 China has emerged as a favourable destination for information technology and business process outsourcing. Edge will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of outsourcing in China.