SCHOOL FOR PREPARING IT SPECIALISTS TO OPEN IN 2007

Armenpress
Oct 25 2006

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 25, ARMENPRESS: During the past two years the
programming works of the Dutch "Metris" company, which is developing
programs for medical devices, are being carried out in Armenia.

"Metris IT Solution" company established here is particularly dealing
with the study of algorithmic issues and with their solution. The
orders are usually received from abroad, here Armenian specialists
are carrying them out, and afterwards they are being exported to the
international market. During the two years this company has developed
5 programs which were used by well-known pharmaceutical companies.

Technical manager of the Dutch "Metris" company Levon Baghdasarian
told today at a press conference in Armenpress that for consolidating
Armenia’s position in the international information technology market,
a school, where necessary specialists will be prepared, is expected
to be established in Armenia from January 2007. He said that with
that aim the Dutch government is ready to provide grant amounting to
half million euro.

Levon Baghdasarian said that the products of the "Metris" company are
not being consumed in Armenia as there are no such pharmaceutical
companies which may use such expensive devices. But according to
him, in case of demand the devices will be provided to the Armenian
companies by their prime cost. He said the Dutch government and the
company have reached preliminary agreement over it.

"Metris" company which is functioning in the European and USA markets
has branches in Russia, Japan, Hong Kong. The company is cooperating
with world-famous Phillipsmedical System, Siemens and other companies.

The company has also participated in the DigiTech 2006 international
exhibition conducted October 6-8 within the framework of Month of
Information Technology in Armenia.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress