PSEB - better than before, but..
Thursday, April 10th, 2008Pakistan Software Export Board, IT ministry’s wing to look after the interests of IT companies, has improved a lot in past 2 years. However, a lot needs to be done by the board which even includes reviewing of its name.
Why do they call it a “Software Export” board? Does it not deal with companies that do not export software? PSEB also looks after companies that deal with ICT and other allied domains. In my opinion, PSEB should be renamed. Some suggestions are PITB (Pakistan IT Board), PICTB (Pakistan ICT Board), PICTA (Pakistan ICT Authority), NITB (National IT Board), NICTB etc. I remember, I once talked to a PSEB official around a year back and he revealed to me that PSEB is already considering changing of its name.
It is encouraging to see that PSEB has held various events during last year. Software Accelerator program, trainings, international image building tours, media interactions, website uplift and monthly newsletters etc. are all steps in the right direction by PSEB.
Like PASHA (Pakistan Software Houses Association), PSEB should have started IT industry awards long ago. Similarly, PSEB should hold international level exhibitions and events in Pakistan. There are lot of other steps that PSEB should take. I will continue on them in my next post.