Federal Agency of Communications (Rossvyaz) is a Federal Executive Body, executing functions of state property administration and telecommunication and postal state services rendering, including construction, development and utilization of communication networks, satellite systems, TV and radio broadcasting systems. Rossvyaz is under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Communications and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation
The FTTH Council Europe is an industry organisation with a mission to accelerate the availability of fibre-based, ultra-high-speed access networks to consumers and businesses. The Council promotes this technology because it will deliver a flow of new services that enhance the quality of life, contribute to a better environment and increase economic competitiveness. The Council consists of more than 150 member companies. www.ftthcouncil.eu Longing for a better Internet connection? Join “I want Fibre” page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/I-want-fibre/174248502650699
Association of Regional Telecom Operators (ARTO) is one of leading Russian associations of telecom market players and was founded in February 1995 (former name Association-800). ARTO is a non-commercial association of companies created for the purpose of coordination of business activities, representation and protection of general property interests of its members in the sphere of communications. Today the association unites 30 companies which are engaged in development and operation of mobile and fixed-line networks in RF and CIS countries. Primary goals of ARTO are assistance to regional operators in business and networks development, assistance in interaction with communications administration. ARTO effectively defends interests of regional operators, contributes to creation of liberal telecommunication environment and fair competition, pursues the policy of implementation of technical and economical integration of participants of communication development process on the territory of RF and CIS countries. ARTO cooperates closely with other specialized associations and alliances, participates in works on implementation of new technologies and services.
International Telecommunications Academy (MAC) is an international organization. It is a voluntary public association of academics, outstanding managers and highly skilled professionals. Co-operation is based on common professional interests, theoretical and practical issues in infocommunication development (Infocommunication = information + telecommunications (communication).
Russian National Strategic Outsourcing Association (ASTRA) is a community of the Russian outsourcing professionals. Since March 2010 ASTRA is the Official Partner in Russia of the IAOP (International Association of Outsourcing Professionals). The key goal of ASTRA is the consolidation of resources and efforts of the market leaders aimed develop the innovational industry of services and outsourcing in Russia and the CIS. The members of ASTRA are Jet Infosystems, CROC, SBSystems, EnergoDaya, IBS DataFort, Fujitsu Services LLC, in4media, OptimaServices, Outsourcing 24, BDO Outsourcing Division Russia, Intercomp Global Services, UCMS Group Russia.
The Russian Association for Electronic Communications (RAEC) was established in 2006.The Association's objective is to create a civilized information society, which will have its own legal system and the codes of professional activities that are to be accepted by both the users and the companies operating on the Internet.One of the key goals of the Association is to set up a dialogue between the state and the IT-companies.RAEC is actively involved in the solutions of socially important objectives aimed at the development of the information society in Russia and enhancing the image of Russia as of the responsible member of the global information community.
Global CIO – official portal for Russia’s IT directors created by the Russian Union of CIO (SODIT) and an action group supporting regional CIO associations. Directions for development of the portal and editorial policy are set by an Expert Council.
The tasks of the Global CIO as an information web portal are as follows:
• give CIOs an opportunity to spread the word about themselves and their accomplishments;
• provide CIOs with a platform for networking and exchanging best practices with fellow colleagues;
• improve CIOs’ expertise and raise the value of IT function for employers.
The GLONASS/GNSS Forum Association unites more than 80 key Russian companies and organisations engaged in GLONASS designers, manufacturers of satellite equipment and applications. Among the association members are satellite navigation technology users representing by regional and municipality administrations, regional executive authorities, ministries and departments. GLONASS/GNSS Forum Association coordinates the activites of various categories of company and organisation engaged in design production and commercial use of GLONASS-based equipment and applications.
The Moscow Center of International Business Assistance (MCIBA) - organization created and acting in the aim of Russian economy development, improvement of foreign-economic activity management, assistance to the participants of export-import operations.
Basic directions:
• the foreign trade transactions, assistance in the search of partners (customers, suppliers) abroad, financial support (letters of credit, bank guarantees);
• a full complex of services in realization of international projects: search of investors, credit financing of projects.
Spheres of activity: oil and gas, coal and chemical industries, logistics, transport, financial intermediation.
