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WITSA Signs Global Industry Letter, Warns Against Chinese Proposed Restrictions on Data Flows

Fairfax, VA: The World Innovation, Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) has co-signed a global industry letter providing comments on China’s draft Standard Contract Provisions for the Exit of Personal Information (“Standard Contract Provisions”). The letter is in response to an open consultation by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) and argues that it is important […]

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DESI 2022 PUBLISHED

The European Commission has published the results of the 2022 Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI). The Index measures EU Member States’ progress of different aspects of the digital world.  Overall, Member States have made significant progress in digitalisation. However, closing the digital skills gaps remains a major challenge. Other areas that require more attention […]

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WITSA Signs Global Industry Statement on WTO ITA Expansion (ITA-3)

An expanded ITA would grow the global GDP $800 billion over the next decade Fairfax, VA:  The World Innovation, Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) on May 16th signed a global industry statement calling on WTO Information Technology Agreement (ITA) member countries to launch a new round of negotiations to expand its product coverage (ITA-3). The ITA, […]

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NEW INFOGRAPHICS ABOUT CEPIS

CEPIS produced new infographics. The first one shows what CEPIS stands for. The second one shows what the benefits of being a CEPIS member is. For more details here.

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The World Innovation, Technology and Services Alliance Appoints New CEO

Fairfax, VA: The World Innovation, Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) today appointed Dato Dan E. Khoo as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Khoo will work alongside Secretary General Dr. Jim Poisant until his retirement on September 30, 2022. “After many years at the helm of WITSA, Jim will be retiring at the end of […]

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NEW „DIGICOMP 2.2” RELEASED

CEPIS produced new infographics. The first one shows what CEPIS stands for. The second one shows what the benefits of being a CEPIS member is. For more details here. The European Commission has released the updated Digital Competence Framework for Citizens – DigComp 2.2. This updated version provides more than 250 new examples of knowledge, skills […]

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