TechExpo
Towards digitalisation
BCS Digital Expo 2009 continues until Saturday
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The world is heading towards complete digitalisation. And in this case, Bangladesh is NOT lagging behind. Over the recent months, Bangladesh has taken several initiatives in the form of different kinds of fairs, events, seminars and many other mediums focussing on a digital lifestyle. And keeping that very focus in mind, Bangladesh Computer Samity (BCS) in cooperation with ICT Business Promotion Council of the Ministry of Science and ICT (Information and Communication Technology), yet again, has created immense buzz by organising another four-day grand exhibition at the Bangladesh China Friendship Conference Centre (BCFCC). Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina by cutting the ribbons on March 25, inaugurated this magnificent exposition called BCS Digital Expo 2009, leading to a modern world showcasing a digital lifestyle. Keeping in line with their target, the theme of this year's expo is "Towards a Digital Bangladesh". The aim behind this expo is to create a digital connection and interaction between the country's sci-tech industry and the people, in order to make the nation more aware of how to experience and enjoy a digital life using different kinds of technologies for the daily activities. A total of 62 stalls and 16 pavilions (put up by 54 local and foreign exhibitors) have spread over the 200,000 square feet of the venue displaying computers, notebooks, mobiles, home theatre systems, HDTV, gaming consoles, home networking and security systems, digital kitchen appliances, digital fashion, technology in cars, imaging products, media streaming and many other modern products which makes life simple and easy for people from various walks of life. One of the biggest attraction this year's BCS Digital Expo is offering of the system of E-ticketing. This is the process of pre-booking your single or season ticket via a single click over the net. By booking your ticket online, you can also get a 50% discount. By doing so, the use of the internet is being promoted, which is a huge step in contributing to digitalisation. Laptops and notebooks were being displayed in almost every stalls and pavilions. Discount and freebies are being offered along with the purchase of different models of notebooks. Lenova, one of the major sponsors for this year's grand exposition displayed a wide range of their laptops which could be assessed, accessed and browsed by the visitors. Apart from that, Acer, Apple and Toshiba have various models of their own notebooks on display. Companies like Ryans, Computer Source, Comp Valley, Dreamland Computers amongst many are following the same trend by exhibiting laptops of HP, ASUS, DELL, BenQ and Fujitsu in their stalls and pavilions. Another pavilion set up by Intel catches the eye a great deal. This is because on display they have their new Intel Core i7 Processor Extreme as well as their Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9400. Along with their displays, they are also offering the visitors a chance to actually experience digitalisation via playing different games on the fastest desktop processors on the planet. The pavilion put up by Daffodil is also highly impressive. Within their pavilion they have settled in their variety of business activities, which has grown rapidly overtime and benefitted the ICT industry massively. The concerns under Daffodil include Daffodil Computers Ltd, Daffodil Software Ltd, Daffodil Web & E-Commerce, Daffodil International University, and Daffodil TechnoKids amongst many more ICT and education ventures. The Banglalion Company has also been creating a lot of hype within the fair as they were introducing WiMAX in Bangladesh for the 1st time at 2.5 Ghz. WiMAX which refers to Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access which provides a speedy wireless internet line with up-to-date wireless broadband technology and nationwide coverage. This will improve the way we live, work and play. Banglalion is also the ISP provider for the BCS Digital Expo and provides the Wi-Fi connection throughout the venue. LCD monitors along with digital cameras/camcorders and printers were also highlighted at this year's exposition. Samsung, another major sponsor is flaunting these products within their pavilion. Jan Associates, the sole distributor of Canon products were also displaying their variety of Canon Digital & SLR camera, Canon Bubble Jet & Laser printers, Large Format Printer, Scanner, and Multimedia Projector. Even a stall by Rahimafrooz Distribution Ltd were showcasing their different products ranging from batteries, tyres, lubricants, emergency power products, CNG conversion and re-fuelling stations and automotive after sales service. Aktel is also participating in this year's fair. They have been promoting their services such as Aktel Call Blocks, Aktel Directory Service, Aktel Phone Backup, Instant Internet and Goongoon. They are also sponsoring this year's BCS Digital Expo 2009. Several software companies have taken part to bring the world's various types of softwares to help make different sectors like banking, government, hospitality, education, and even training more interactive, modern and digitalised. The companies include DataSoft Systems Bangladesh Limited, Orange System, Unique Business Systems and many more. In congruent with the theme of this grand fair, several seminars, roundtable discussions and a ramp and dj show have been organised which is open for all to attend. A few have already taken place, however there are many more in line that can still be attended. Roundtable discussions on "Digital Governance: Public Services at Doorstep" and "ICT for Education: Foundation for Digital Bangladesh" are being held today from 10am to 12:30pm and 3pm to 5:30pm today. There is even a ramp and dj show for all to attend today between 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Apart from that another roundtable discussion on "Connecting People: Priority for Digital Bangladesh" is due to be held tomorrow from 10:30am to 1:30pm. Tomorrow is also the last day of the fair, and to end this grand fair on a high note, President Zillur Rahman is expetected to attend as a chief guest in the concluding programme. This mega exposition is a true example that explains our genuineness and sincerity of achieving a digital Bangladesh as an entire nation. By organising more similar fairs and discovering and introducing different technologies and softwares we can make the people of our country more aware of a more contemporary lifestyle and get them adapted to the different appliances and gadgets that make life easy, simple and digital.
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