Dear Visitor,

The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays a major role in modern Society, and the proper utilization of ICT appears to be the Number One priority in current business developments. This could be seen not only from the ICT-driven globalization of world's biggest enterprises but also from the increasing IT budgets of companies worldwide.

An adequate utilization of ICT means not only greater profits for enterprises but also more effective collaboration and distribution, which would inevitably lead to less consumption of energy. This is not only good for the environment but also for customers for whom the goods would be more affordable. Thus, it is not surprising that ICT developments receive huge attention within the European Union.

This inspired us to establish the Interdisciplinary Institute for Collaboration and Research on Enterprise Systems and Technology, foreseen to become a major IT R&D player in Bulgaria, while receiving at the same time essential management and expert support from Greece, Portugal, Switzerland, The Netherlands, and United Kingdom, via key participants in the organization. This is how we all intend to contribute to the ICT developments within the European Union, targeted at the European citizens.

I would be happy and honored to contribute to the achievement of these goals. Come together!

Dr. Boris Shishkov, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO IICREST