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The Federation of Hellenic Information Technology & Communications Enterprises (SEPE) is a non-profit organisation, established in 1995.

Over 350 companies are currently members of SEPE and collectively they hold more than 95% of the country's turnover in the Information Technology and Telecommunication Industry.

The main objectives of SEPE are to promote Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) in Greece and to enlarge ICT Industry's market. SEPE also represents the interests of the Greek ICT Enterprises vis-à-vis the Greek Government, the European Commission and other bodies of influence..

SEPE's IMPERATIVES SEPE is an advisor to many national and international bodies, as well as the Government, the Academic and Research Communities, Business Bodies and Fora. Utilising this role, SEPE is currently lobbying for:
 * The rise of the public awareness on the importance of ICT and the transition of our society to an information society for all.
 * The modernisation of Public Administration with the use of Information Technology.
 * The development of a high - speed telecommunication network to address and assist the current Communication Infrastructure
 * The design and implementation of programs aimed at addressing the needs of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and improving their competitiveness in the market
 * The engagement of Information Technology into all levels of the educational system and the evolution of computing literacy and technology expertise.
 * The cooperation between the ICT market and the educational system in order to coordinate the design of the study curricula according to the market needs.
 * Joint Ventures, International Alliances and Investment in the ICT Industry.

SEPE represents the interests of the Greek ICT Enterprises via its membership to the European Industry Association for Information Systems, Communication Technologies and Consumer Electronics (DIGITALEUROPE), the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA),and other bodies of influence.

World Congress on Information Technology 2004 - The future is now Information and Communication Technologies inspired the theme of the 14th World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT 2004) which held in Athens, Greece, May 19-21, 2004. The official host of the Congress was SEPE.

WCIT2004 was the world's premiere technology forum that brought together top corporate executives, policymakers from national and international organizations, Government executives, distinguished academics and leading personalities from the ICT sector.