"Father of Indian Software" Faqir Kohli to Deliver Keynote at ITechLaw Asian Conference.WAKEFIELD, Mass. and BENGALURU, India -- The keynote speaker at the International Technology Law Association's (ITechLaw) Third International Asian Conference kicking off today in Bengaluru is Dr. Faqir C. Kohli, founder of Tata Consultancy Services Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS Limited company) is one of the world’s largest providers of information technology, consulting, services and business-process outsourcing which commenced operations in 1968. As of 2007, it is Asia's largest And India's No. (TCS (Transportation Control System) A widely used integrated information system for railroad transportation developed by the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It was later implemented by Union Pacific when the companies merged. ) of India. Widely known as "The Father of the Indian Software Industry," Dr. Kohli pioneered the offshore delivery model for IT services with the founding of TCS in 1968. Part of one of Asia's largest conglomerates, the TATA Group, TCS has since grown to become one of the world's leading IT companies with operations in 34 countries across the globe. The theme of the conference is "The Challenges of Globalization." The two-day event, Feb. 14-15, is focused on the many legal issues surrounding globalization, including recent trends in mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property rights, employment law, and security, and features presentations from leading legal practitioners, regulators and industry experts. Conference sessions will cover a wide range of topics, including: Indian securities law and IPO (Initial Public Offering) The first time a company offers shares of stock to the public. While not a computer term per se, many founders, employees and insiders of computer companies have found this acronym more exciting than any tech term they ever heard. exits; M&A deal structuring; regulatory and risk perceptions in IT outsourcing; multi-jurisdiction patent litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. ; managing employment law issues globally; the European Acquired Rights Directive; globalization of university-industry collaborations; net neutrality; and the legal ramifications ramifications npl → Auswirkungen pl of IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) Also called "TV over IP," IPTV delivers scheduled TV programs and video-on-demand (VOD) via the IP protocol and digital streaming techniques used to watch video on the Internet. . The second day's keynote address, "Mass-Market Licensing and Control of Content: The Conflicting National Schemes for Implementation of the WIPO WIPO World Intellectual Property Organization WIPO World Intellectual Piracy Organization (satire website) WIPO Write in Poll Option WIPO Wing Information Protection Office (USAF) Treaty," will be delivered by Prof. Charles McManis, Thomas and Karole Green Professor of Law, and Director of the Intellectual Property & Technology Law Program at Washington University School of Law Washington University School of Law, is a private American law school located in St. Louis, Missouri. The law school is one part of the seven graduate and undergraduate schools at Washington University in St. Louis. , St. Louis. More information about the conference is available at: www.itechlaw-india.com/2007program.htm Opening keynoter key·not·er n. One who gives a keynote address. Dr. Kohli is the former Deputy Chairman of TCS which he served as Director-in-Chief from 1974 to 1994. Under Dr. Kohli's leadership, TCS carried out complex assignments for banks, telephone companies and the government in early 1970s, pioneering India's IT Revolution and helping the country to build its IT industry. Dr. Kohli has been involved in many public and industry initiatives during his distinguished career, and he has received a number of awards, including the prestigious Dadabhai Naoroji Memorial Award in 2001. He was awarded the Padma Bhusan, India's highest civilian award, in 2002. About the International Technology Law Association Founded in 1971, ITechLaw (formerly the Computer Law Association) is the world's premier organization representing lawyers in the technology sector. The organization has nearly 1,000 members worldwide, representing six continents and a broad spectrum of expertise. For more information, visit the ITechLaw Web site at www.itechlaw.org or call (+1) 781-876-8877. Editor's Note: a photo of Dr. Faqir Chand Kohli is available at www.itechlaw.org. |
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