COMPASS 2002

COMPASS organises 7th largest IT Show of Eastern India It was perhaps the best way to usher in the New Year. For four days between January 11 and 14, 2002, Netaji Indoor Stadium where the seventh annual IT exhibition of Computer Association of Eastern India, COMPASS 2002, was being held, became the one-stop destination for the people of Kolkata. The City of Joy, by the magic touch of an invisible wand, turned into an IT hub for four days. The entire city was abuzz with the latest innovations of Information Technology. This year, for the first time, global hardware majors like Seagate, LG, Kobian and Via Technology etc., directly participated in the exhibition indicating the growing importance and relevance of COMPASS Exhibition. In all 85 participants, representing almost all segments of the IT industry, took part in the exhibition to display an awesome range of products and services. The participants included hardware and software manufacturers, service providers, hardware, software and peripherals vendors, accessories and consumable companies, computer training institutes and IT infrastructure developers. The event housed a total number of 164 stalls and four pavilions. The International hard disk manufacturing major, Seagate, was the main sponsor of the event. This year, by yet another global hardware major, VIA Technologies of Taiwan cosponsored the event. The exhibition, in terms of its variety, size and importance ranks among the top IT events in India and undoubtedly the largest in eastern India. The exhibition opened new vistas for the IT industry in the region and helped identify new business opportunities, develop new business partners and clientele, and chalk out cost-effective solutions. The Exhibition proved to be the biggest launch pad for new products and innovative concepts. Besides, it displayed the latest trends in IT industry and allowed companies an excellent opportunity to highlight brand awareness. COMPASS 2002 was a tribute to the growing significance and role of the IT Industry in the region's development and its global integration with IT markets. The exhibition highlighted this region's capabilities in the key segments of Information Technology and Telecommunications and provided the broadest plank for delivering diverse content besides providing a forum for exhibiting state-of-the art technologies. The special events of the exhibition were: Participants Meet OEM Resellers Meet Dealers Meets IT Awards

Compass 2002