January 24, 2013, Yerevan, Armenia

 

Today VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian and Director of Synopsys Armenia Hovik Musayelyan held a joint press conference at VivaCell-MTS Headquarters. 

The press conference summed up the joint programs of VivaCell-MTS in the sphere of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) in Armenia in 2012, as well as presented the vision and future plans for 2013. 

The development of the ICT sphere, discovering and encouraging young talents, training of competitive specialists and improvement of the quality of management - these are the major directions of activities in the frames of cooperation between VivaCell-MTS and Synopsis Armenia.       

For the implementation of long-term targeted projects in the sphere of ICT in 2012 alone, VivaCell-MTS allocated more than AMD 75 million. VivaCell-MTS stays committed to doing everything possible to guarantee Armenia’s progress in ICT sector by financing several programs on a continuous basis. 

VivaCell-MTS firmly believes that the ICT sector is a key for the economic development of the country, and that self-sustaining and long-term development of this sphere will help to secure a high ranking for Armenia in the world. An important step in that direction is the Global Award of the President of the Republic of Armenia for Outstanding Contribution to Humanity through IT (GIT Award), which has been sponsored by VivaCell-MTS for the past three years.  GIT Award annually honors a person, who has made extraordinary contributions to humanity through advancing the world of IT. The award is an opportunity to give momentum to developing ICT sector in Armenia and is very important for strengthening Armenia’s positive image internationally, at the same time attracting talented youth to ICT sector in Armenia. 

Future of a country depends on education system, especially for a country such as Armenia, where education is essential in boosting country’s competitive advantage. Therefore, VivaCell-MTS is involved in initiatives that encourage creative thinking and innovative skills. For the third year in a row VivaCell-MTS has undertaken the general sponsorship of the Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad of Armenia, initiated and organized by Synopsys Armenia. The Olympiad aims at stimulating further development of microelectronics in Armenia, discovering young, talented resources, increasing interest towards microelectronics among young specialists. During the past seven years the Olympiad has grown in size and geographic diversity to become an international event, attracting 418 participants from 14 countries in 2012.

VivaCell-MTS has also made solid investment in upgrading the quality of management in the sphere of ICT. VivaCell-MTS believes that effective management is one of the key factors to our country’s future growth. For the second year already, the Company extended hands to support the “Best IT Managers” Annual Award under the patronage of the Prime Minister of Armenia; the annual award aimed at increasing the professional qualifications of the Armenian managers working in the sphere of ICT by providing them an opportunity to take a post-graduate course in the most prestigious universities of the world. 

A competitive ICT sector cannot exist without a high quality workforce. In 2011 VivaCell-MTS has partnered with Synopsys Armenia to start a successful cooperation program with “European Regional Educational Academy” Foundation (ERA) to promote education in Micro-electronic circuitry and systems of the communication means in Armenia. The first educational lab was established due to VivaCell-MTS financial investments and educational packages of electronic automated design software provided by Synopsys. With the purpose in mind to continuously invest locally in professional development of young generation, VivaCell-MTS has sponsored the opening of the second classroom at European Regional Academy in November 2012. 

 

“Business should not stand apart from the society. It should consider itself as part of the society, as a corporate citizen with clear rights and responsibilities, which are not limited just to paying taxes honestly. VivaCell-MTS believes that business should support the long-term development of the society, by contributing to the spheres of the economy which have potential for the country's economic development, and ultimately, support the human development. It's not a secret that the development of applied science has no alternative in Armenia, a country with scarce and non-renewable natural resources. Successful operation obliges sharing with the society, supporting the youth in its endeavors, in its striving for better future in the Homeland. Most importantly, each of us, individually, and as a commercial entity, can and should contribute to the reduction of work migration and to the brain drain, our number one enemy, '' VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian told.     

“Synopsys firmly believes that the key to sustainable results is the continuous cooperation between government, business and academia”, said Director of Synopsys Armenia Hovik Musayelyan. “For several years now VivaCell-MTS has been our dedicated partner, providing a financial assistance to our joint long-term projects aimed at development of ICT. We highly appreciate this partnership not only because it directly supports the growing knowledge-based economy, but also because it promotes the culture of corporate social responsibility in our country.” 

The joint strategy of VivaCell-MTS and Synopsis Armenia aimed at the development of the economy through discovering and improving scientific potential and capacity will continue in 2013 also. 

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VivaCell-MTS (K-Telecom CJSC) is Armenia’s leading mobile operator, having the widest 2G/ 3.5G/ 4G networks reach and spreading a wide range of Voice and Data services all across Armenia. Having the best of the Armenian people interest at heart since its launch on 1st July 2005 and in a short period of time VivaCell-MTS has managed to build a nationwide network and a considerable customer base. VivaCell-MTS drives innovation and aims at always being at the forefront of any development serving the Armenian mobile communications market. For more information, visit www.vivacell.am

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Mobile TeleSystems OJSC (“MTS”) is the largest mobile phone operator in Russia and the CIS. Together with its subsidiaries, the Company services over 100 million subscribers. The regions of Russia, as well as Armenia, Belarus, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan, in which MTS and its associates and subsidiaries are licensed to provide GSM services, have a total population of more than 230 million. Since June 2000, MTS’ Level 3 ADRs have been listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker symbol MBT). Additional information about MTS can be found at www.mts.ru

 

About Synopsys, Inc. and Synopsys Armenia CJSC

Synopsys, Inc. accelerates innovation in the global electronics market. As a leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP, its software, IP and services help engineers address their design, verification, system and manufacturing challenges. Since 1986, engineers around the world have been using Synopsys technology to design and create billions of chips and systems. Synopsys established a presence in Armenia in 2004 as Synopsys Armenia closed joint stock company (CJSC). Synopsys Armenia CJSC provides R&D and product support in EDA, design for manufacturing (DFM) and the development of semiconductor intellectual property (IP). Employing several hundred qualified Armenian engineers, Synopsys is one of largest IT employers in Armenia. To encourage the highest levels of accomplishment for students in IT, the company sponsors awards and competitions such as the Annual Educational Awards of the Republic of Armenia (RA) President, and the Annual International Microelectronics Olympiad of Armenia. Synopsys Armenia is also the initiator of the Global IT Award of the RA President, as well as “Best IT Managers” Award. Synopsys Armenia’s investment in the community reaches well beyond IT. In 2010, Synopsys in Armenia was recognized as one of 12 finalists for the U.S. Secretary of State’s annual Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE), citing the company’s technology and financial leadership as well as its charity work and volunteer activities. Synopsys Armenia CJSC is located in Yerevan. Synopsys, Inc. is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and has approximately 70 offices located throughout North America, Europe, Japan, Asia and India. Visit Synopsys, Inc. and Synopsys Armenia online at www.synopsys.com and www.synopsys.am

 

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