The IT Industry at a Crossroads

Anders Halvorsen, Sr. Program Manager

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WCIT 2004 -Athens, Greece May 19 – 21, 2004

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The IT Industry at a Crossroads

Internet Governance

1998: ICANN established

Transition to private sector

Private sector leadership threatened by ITU

Security vs. Privacy

Security and Privacy Essential to Building Trust

e-Commerce Undermined by Incompatible Laws

Must strike balance between privacy and security

Openness of Trade

Failure of Cancun Ministerial disrupts timetable

Full market access essential

Existing commitments apply to evolved services

e-Government Procurement

Creates value in relationship with citizens

Current procurement practices vary

Open and transparent procurements needed

Offshore Outsourcing

Industry must remain pre-eminent in world markets

Companies must stay competitive in global market

Open markets will level the playing field

Balance

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