INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
PSEB interacts with Industry Associations in order to innovate and promote the IT Industry as a whole. It’s our firm belief that affiliation with Industry Associations is essential for promotion of innovative products/services and for the advancement of information technology on various platforms around the world.
Following are some of the renowned IT associations of Pakistan.
- PASHA
- CSP
- OPEN
- TIE
- ACCO
- PCA
PAKISTAN SOFTWARE HOUSES ASSOCIATION (PASHA)
Pakistan Software Houses Association (PASHA) was formed in the last quarter of 1992 by nine software houses. By 2003, PASHA had grown to over 200 members. Its main objective is to promote and develop the software and services industry in Pakistan and to protect the rights of its members.
The software and services industry is growing at an enormous pace in Pakistan and PASHA, along with its members, is playing an important role in making their presence felt, both nationally and internationally.
COMPUTER SOCIETY OF PAKISTAN (CSP)
The Computer Society of Pakistan (CSP) is the national organization of Information Technology professionals in the country. It was established in 1973 to promote the use of computers, increase general awareness among the public and to look after the professional interests of the IT personnel in the country.
The Society holds lectures, seminars and technology forums which provide an excellent platform for the interaction of professionals. It organizes annual computer exhibitions and software competitions all over the country with the objective of fostering a better future for IT in Pakistan.
The Computer Society of Pakistan sponsors students to take part in the international software competitions in various countries as well as organizes various programs for the youth. The current membership of the Society is over 2000 professionals working in over 350 public and private sector organizations.
ORGANIZATION OF PAKISTANI ENTREPRENEURS OF NORTH AMERICA (OPEN)
 The Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs (OPEN) is a voluntary not-for-profit association dedicated to providing leadership opportunities for our members and community. The organization was formed in 1998 by a group of Pakistani-American entrepreneurs and corporate executives and registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the year 2000. The association's charter is to provide networking opportunities and enhanced business opportunities for entrepreneurs and professionals who work in high- tech, finance and biotech fields in North America. OPEN meetings and events are open to the public. OPEN has chapters in New England, Silicon Valley, New York, and Washington DC.
OPEN Chapters have boards comprising the most successful Pakistanis in the areas of finance, technology, telecommunications, biotech and consulting in North America. OPEN regularly organizes events pertaining to current issues in business and entrepreneurship. In addition to OPEN'S highly successful Board of Directors, OPEN is comprised of executive committees of seasoned entrepreneurs and professionals from a multitude of industries and professions that help plan, coordinate, and execute OPEN's mission.
THE INDUS ENTREPRENEURS (TiE)
 A global not-for-profit network of entrepreneurs and professionals dedicated to the advancement of entrepreneurship. TiE's mission is to foster entrepreneurship globally through mentoring, networking, and education. TiE, The Indus Entrepreneurs, also known as Talent Ideas and Enterprise is a global, non-profit network dedicated to the advancement of entrepreneurship.
Founded in 1992, in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior professionals with roots in the Indus region, the organization today has over 10,000 members across 44 chapters in 9 countries.
Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to the community, TiE's focus is on generating and nurturing our next generation of entrepreneurs. In order to achieve this, the organization has built programs to energize and inspire its constituencies. Prime example of this is their flagship event TiEcon, the largest conference for entrepreneurs worldwide.
The one constant guiding the evolution of TiE has been its philosophical framework. It has kept the vision and decisions of TiE's leadership true to its basic beliefs that wealth creation and giving back to society are invaluable human endeavors, and that an open, inclusive and forward-looking organization is the right vehicle in which to reach their objectives.
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ASSOCIATION OF CALL CENTER OPERATORS (ACCO)
ACCO is an organization rich in information and experience with a wealth of knowledge and wisdom in its members. The key to continuing success is the sharing attitude among its members. The industry in Pakistan is now in a growing phase and many organizations require advicethe investment in their contact centre in terms of enhanced customer service. ACCO is in a unique position to assist today's contact center market place in their quest for improved delivery.
ACCO provides valued services, at both individual and organization level, encouraging the promotion of best practices and professional standards.
ACCO is established as a pivot for building new memberships with other professional bodies, government departments, overseas organizations and other agencies who have an interest in the successful development of contact centers, organizing the said conference is evidence to this commitment.
PAKISTAN COMPUTER ASSOCIATION (PCA)
Pakistan Computer Association (PCA) was established in December 2000 as an autonomous, non political, non partisan, non-profitable and service oriented organization. The Computer Association has been formed with the involvement of professionals, specialists, manufacturers, institutions and the related organization of Computer and Information Technology within the country.
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