MASIT is the official partner of the 100% virtual event S2TECH Sustainable and Smart Technologies Virtual Fair and Congress This event aims to overcome the difficulties in doing business and to introduce companies and organizations in the represented sectors. In a fully virtual environment, S2Tech will provide the opportunity for virtual meetings where all participants can participate. During the two days of the event, exhibitors, presenters and visitors will have the opportunity to communicate, visit booths, attend conferences and meet new potential customers, suppliers or potential partners for their project virtually. The platform is designed to offer virtual reality, where interaction with others online is a major factor. To access the platform, you will only need a computer, tablet or mobile phone with an Internet connection and, once connected to the platform, attendees will be able to communicate via voice message from a digital avatar. * All details and a wider description of the virtual event can be found in the attached document (No. 2 S2TECH official guide) Participating sectors Energy storage Professional audiovisual Smart cities and buildings Energy efficiency Electronics Solar energy Lighting Smart technologies S2TECH will have a pavilion exclusively for startups where the stands will have a reduced price of 250 euros You can see all the details regarding the price list on the attached document (No. 2 S2TECH official guides). More information Download PDF

MASIT together with MIOA signed a memorandum of cooperation aimed at affirmation of areas of common interest, the realization of joint activities, and other forms of mutual cooperation. This memorandum aims to ensure cooperation between MASIT and MIOA in order to use the competencies and reference knowledge of the issue and ICT. Special emphasis in the memorandum is placed on: Mutual consultation in all processes of adoption of strategies, laws, bylaws, and other acts that are important for achieving the goals of the ICT industry in the Republic of Macedonia. Macedonia Improving the efficiency of the work of the ICT sector and ICT staffRaising the level of digital literacy among the citizens by organizing training Improving the conditions for efficient and sustainable competition in the electronic communications market Encouraging investments in public electronic communications networks by introducing new technologies and services, and especially by introducing the next generations of public electronic communications networks

The project “Digitalization Path” – funded by the USAID Economic Development, Governance and Enterprise Growth Project and implemented by MASIT (North Macedonia) in partnership with STIKK (Kosovo) and ICT Net (Serbia) is announcing the open call for applications from companies operating in the sector of agriculture and processing, light manufacturing (apparel and textiles, wood processing), and tourism (eco-tourism, rural tourism, and adventure tourism), for financial support in acquiring web site or e-commerce solutions.  Application process for financial support for purchasing web sites and e-commerce solutions In the frame of the project, an application process is open for all companies from the sectors mentioned above, and will offer financial support for purchase only on 2 types of basic IT solutions: websites and e-commerce solutions. This call is set as a response to the current COVID-19 crisis that companies are facing, which is influencing the significant reduction of physical sales and need digital solutions to introduce or improve their online sales. The implementation of the IT solution is planned for October and November 2020. Who are we looking for? Companies registered in North Macedonia, Serbia or Kosovo Companies that comes from one of the targeted sectors: agriculture and processing, light manufacturing (apparel and textiles, wood processing), and tourism (eco-tourism, rural tourism, and adventure tourism) Companies that have plans to have a new web site of the company or e-commerce solution or to improve their existing web site/e-commerce solution Companies that already have initiated procedure for purchasing new web site/e-commerce solution, or who are currently in the process of purchasing a web site/e commerce. *It is preferably the IT providers to be company member of MASIT/ICT Net/STIKK. What can you expect? Financial contribution of up to 50% or up to 1500 USD per company, from the project At least 30% or 900 USD must be contributed by you Support in acquiring offers from ICT companies and a contribution of 20% from the IT company provider in form of: calculated discounts, additional functionalities/ services or training related to usage of IT solution, etc.. *llustrative example: for a web site or e-commerce solution with market price of 3000 USD, 50 % or up to 1500 will be contributed by the project, 30% or up to 900 will be contributed by you and 20% will be contributed by the IT company. Eligible companies that may apply: Small: 5 – 50 full-time employees or Medium: 51 – 250 full-time employees The company to exist at least one year The company should not have a turnover higher than 1.000.000,00 euros per year The application deadline for this call is 14.10.2020. Companies that meet the criteria for applying, will be selected on the “first come – first served principle” within the deadline for application. *Note: At least 30% of the value of the selected IT solution is obligatory as a contribution from the selected company. The interested companies should apply by sending the Expression of interest template to the following e-mail addresses considering to the country they operate in:   North Macedonia – Elena Petrushevska, Project coordinator, elena.petrushevska@masit.org.mk, Serbia – Marina Blagojevic, Project coordinator, marina.blagojevic@ict-net.com Kosovo – Art Navakazi, Project coordinator, art.navakazi@stikk.org The detailed information related to this call can be found on the link below. Download PDF

#COVID19 did put a strain on most of the business and while navigating through the uncertainty, firms tend to improve internal business processes and build resilience. Support through this process is invaluable.  Correspondingly, “NetSuite supporting the growth of MASIT Skopje” is a real example how a cloud ERP can facilitate the management of resources in the fastest growing association gathering about 100 leaders in ICT industry. Representing the sector “in charge for the digital world”, MASIT is heading a step forward to meet the needs promptly. Handling multiple projects and supporting an innovation-driven economy, MASIT embraces NetSuite cloud platform to ease management of its complex projects. Apart of detailed financial reporting main advantage is the functionality to drill down to simple transaction and activity. NetSuite designed for non-profit means: Comprehensive features, including GL, AR, AP, cash management, statistical accounting, allocation schedules, and real-time financial reporting Consolidated processes within one system Automated financial processes and improved productivity with approval routing workflows for Journal Entries, Purchase Orders and Vendor Bills Real-time access to the financial and operational performance Automated transactions and reduced manual data entry / errors A combined Statement of Revenues and Expenditures which includes the Net Asset categorizations, can be filtered for a single grant or provide a comparative view of all grants For the third year in a row, Gartner Inc. has evaluated Oracle NetSuite in the Leaders quadrant of its Magic Quadrant for Cloud Core Financial Management Systems. The first ERP system to be built for the cloud from the ground up, NetSuite has been able to reap the advantages of companies moving from on-premises systems. Gartner noted the shift in the report. Perfect suit for distributed workforce: ease of access any time, from anywhere with only a browser and an internet connection. Harnessing MASIT’s data with NetSuite, the goal is to grow their own mission. More info about NetSuite for non-profit is available at https://www.netsuite.com/portal/industries/nonprofit.shtml

We would like to inform you that we have received new information from WITSA for the WITSA Global ICT Excellence Awards 2020. Due to the current situation with the Corona virus, WITSA will hold its first Virtual Global ICT Excellence Awards on September 15, 2020, as part of the event. broadcast live – Road to WCIT Malaysia ”(September 14-16) – organized by the National Association of ICT of Malaysia (PIKOM). In addition to the existing categories, three new categories of COVID-19 awards have been added to the Global ICT Excellence Awards 2020 list. As part of its activities for the WITSA Virtual Global ICT Excellence Awards 2020, MASIT is again organizing a selection of “MASIT Awards for Innovative ICT Solutions” for outstanding achievements in the field of information technology for 2020. MASIT as a member of the WITSA (World Information Technology and Services Alliance) http://witsa.org/witsa-wp-site/, will nominate first-place solutions in the following categories at the 2020 WITSA Virtual Global ICT Excellence Awards. We invite you for nominations for the “MASIT Awards for Innovative ICT Solutions” which will cover the following categories: COVID-19 Tech Solutions for Cities & Localities Cities and sites that successfully use technology-assisted solutions in the fight against COVID-19 can be nominated in this category. Candidates must demonstrate that the technologies or solutions adopted have had a clear positive impact on mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on their geographical locations. COVID-19 Tech Solutions for Countries or Regions In this category can be nominated countries or regions that demonstrate vision and leadership in terms of using digital tools to successfully respond to the crisis COVID-19, including engaging with vulnerable groups, as well as implementing innovative digital technologies to solve not only short-term problems, but also for the development of the elasticity of society against future health crises in cooperation with industry and other stakeholders. COVID-19 Best Industry Solutions In this category can be nominated all companies or individuals who successfully use information and communication technology, artificial intelligence, data or similar in the fight against SOVID-19. Examples of solutions include tele-health applications, respect for privacy, social distance implementation, contact and monitoring technologies, and vaccination and testing solutions. Nominees must demonstrate that technology or solution has had a real impact on mitigating the impact of SOVIDE-19. Public/Private Partnership Award In this category, solutions can be nominated that have helped to find new solutions and strengthen finances with successful cooperation between the public and private sectors in ICT. Digital Opportunity/Inclusion Award In this category can be nominated solutions that have significantly increased the digital opportunities for the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia, in terms of opportunities to use IT and Internet access. Sustainable Growth Award In this category can be nominated solutions that promote sustainable economic growth, which is defined as the ability to improve the financial and social situation in the country. There are three key challenges: climate change, resource degradation and pollution. At the heart of all three is energy efficiency and the role of ICT in achieving it. Innovative eHealth Solutions Award Solutions that make great efforts to use ICT as a tool to promote health and health care, such as telehealth, mHealth, e-health or e-learning, e-health files, legal regulations, can be nominated in this category. or social media. Solutions can range from providing information on public health, community health support, and support systems in health care facilities. Digital Innovation Award Solutions that have introduced significant innovations in technology that promote business and IT can be nominated in this category. Digital innovations that show progress in the productivity and potential of business applications, as well as technology that significantly contributes to an organization’s improved efficiency, productivity, and performance, or more broadly, help deliver the digital age promise to all. E-Education & Learning Award In this category can be nominated solutions and the best projects that through electronic learning use innovative new technological tool, or existing electronic tools for learning in an innovative way. Solutions that will facilitate and support learning through the use of information and communication technology. All ICT companies that will nominate their own solutions implemented by end users in the Republic of Macedonia have the right to participate, while the participation in “MASIT Awards for Innovative ICT Solutions” for MASIT members is free, while for non-members it is 50 euros + VAT. You will nominate your solution by submitting therequired documents to: praktikant@masit.org.mk no later than 15.07.2020: In anticipation of your applications, we wish you success in your selection. Превземи PDF

The Swiss Program for Increasing Market Employability – IME, through the Pay-for-Performance (P4P) tool, offers subsidized support to small and medium-sized companies in the ICT sector who want to introduce a certain standard or certificate in order to expand them and their markets and customers or become more competitive and improve their operations. Despite the current restrictions due to Covid-19, the certification process for ICT companies takes place regularly because the sector allows the certification process “remotely”. The tool is available for the following small and medium ICT companies: Software companies Companies working on the development of new, original software products and solutions Profit organizations that offer training for ICT staff Companies wishing to activate support via the P4P instrument should use the services of consultants and certification bodies with which IME cooperates. For more information on the instrument, sectors and sub-sectors that IME supports, as well as a catalog of consultants, consulting firms and certification bodies with which IME cooperates: https://ime.org.mk/pay-for-performance/  The Employment Market Increase Program – IME is financially supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and is implemented by Palladium. The program aims to strengthen the business sector in the Republic of Northern Macedonia and create a favorable environment in three sectors that have been identified as sectors with development potential: sustainable agribusiness, active tourism and information and communication technology (ICT). For more information: www.ime.org.mk

MladiHab is launching a second training cycle that will be fully digital, which means it is open to the whole country. For those applying for the first time: • Training is free • In order to participate in the trainings and receive a certificate, you need to do community service • You can combine one day and medium training or just participate in the advanced The number of participants is limited and fills out quickly, so apply immediately at the following link > ://form.jotform.com/200904772058051

As part of its activities for the selection of the WITSA Global ICT Excellence Awards 2020, MASIT is re-organizing the selection of the “MASIT Awards for Innovative ICT Solutions” for outstanding achievements in the field of Information Technology 2020. MASIT, as a member of WITSA (World Information Technology and Services Alliance) http://witsa.org/witsa-wp-site/, will nominate the first award winners in the categories below at the “2020 WITSA Global ICT Excellence Awards”,to be nominated for participation in the selection of the 2020 WITSA Global ICT Excellence Awards at the World IT Congress on September 14-16, 2020 in Penang, Malaysia. This year, we invite you for nominations for the “MASIT Innovative ICT Solutions Awards” that will cover the following categories: Public / Private Partnership Award In this category, solutions can be nominated that have significantly helped to find new solutions and boost finances through successful collaboration between government and private ICT sectors. Digital Opportunity / Inclusion Award In this category we can nominate solutions that have significantly increased the digital opportunities for the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia, in terms of possibilities for using IT and internet access. Solution for sustainable growth In this category, solutions can be nominated that promote sustainable economic growth, which is defined as the ability to improve the financial and social situation in the country. There are three key challenges: climate change, resource degradation / decline, and pollution. At the heart of the three is energy efficiency and the role of ICT to achieve it. Innovative healthcare solutions Solutions that make outstanding efforts to use ICT as a health promotion and health promotion tool, such as telehealth, mHealth, e-health or e-learning, electronic health records, legislation, can be nominated in this category. or social media. Solutions may vary from providing information on citizens’ health, support for public health in the community, support systems to health facilities. Digital Innovation Award Solutions that have introduced notable innovations in technology that enhance business and IT can be nominated in this category. Digital innovations that showcase the productivity and potential of business applications, as well as technology that significantly contributes to an organization’s improved efficiency, productivity, and performance, or beyond, help deliver on the promise of a digital age for all. E-Education and Learning Award This category may include nominated solutions and best projects that utilize e-learning using an innovative new technology tool, or existing e-learning tools in an innovative way. Solutions that will facilitate and support learning through the use of information and communication technology. All ICT companies are entitled to nominate their own solutions implemented by end users in the Republic of Macedonia, while the participation of “MASIT Awards for Innovative ICT Solutions” for MASIT members is free. You will nominate your decision by submitting the following documents to: praktikant@masit.org.mk by 16.04.2020 at the latest: Completed application form for the MASIT IKT awards (attached to “Prijava za MASIT IKT nagradi 2020”), together with the supporting documents listed therein; Power Point presentation for its solution. Note: Participation for the MASIT ICT Awards for MASIT member companies is free of charge, and for all other companies is 50 EUR + VAT. Awaiting your applications, we wish you success in your selection.

The 14th Regular Annual Assembly of MASIT will be held at Hilton Hotel on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. In addition you can view the agenda of the event. Download PDF

MASIT as a partner in MALDI HUB – Digital Youth project announces a call for proposals for the implementation of digital skills training for the second cycle of trainings to be conducted in the period April 2020 – June 2020. You can find all the details on the terms and conditions of application in the attached document. Proposals should be sent by email to: biljana.prlichkova@masit.org.mk and gordana.kolova@nms.org.mk by 16.03.2020 at the latest. Download PDF