IN 2010 IN ARMENIA "MICROSOFT" TO OPEN THE ONLY INNOVATION CENTER IN THE REGION

ARMENPRESS
MAY 20, 2010
YEREVAN

YEREVAN, MAY 20, ARMENPRESS: The Armenian office of "Microsoft"
during the four years of its establishment has carried out an active
work in Armenia. Director of "Microsoft" RA Grigor Barseghyan told
today at press conference in "Armenpress" press center that during
these years the office has greatly supported Armenia’s IT sphere,
established cooperation in educational system as well as promoted
the copyright protection.

"The office is company’s ambassador to Armenia. It presents Armenia’s
interests in the company and vice versa," Barseghyan pointed out.

According to him, today the Armenian office has 80 partners. "We
organize training classes for IT specialists. IT sphere is developing
very dynamically and the local companies must be aware of all the
novelties," he said.

Referring to the process of opening of "Microsoft" Innovation Center
in the Armenian State Architectural University, Barseghyan noted
that currently a tender of construction company is declared. He
said the center will be the only one in the region and each company
may establish cooperation with it. "The main idea of creation of
the Innovation Center is to make the high technology available for
Armenian specialists and companies. The goal is to create Armenian
products, Armenian services. It is very important for Armenia to have
its products which may be consumed abroad," Barseghyan said. According
to him, Armenia will have a functioning center which will be equipped
with up-to-date technology. It will be educational center where the
latest programs of "Microsoft" will be presented. The center will
also be used with scientific educational goals.