The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) is a trade association of Indian Information Technology (IT) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry. Established in 1988, NASSCOM is a non-profit organization.
NASSCOM is a global trade body with over 1200 members, of which over 250 are global companies from the US, UK, EU, Japan and China. NASSCOM's member companies are in the business of software development, software services, software products, IT-enabled/BPO services and e-commerce. NASSCOM has been a proponent of global free trade in India. NASSCOM strongly supports the elimination of the cap on H-1B visas in the United States as this protectionist anti free market legislation allows overpaid under skilled American nationals to hold jobs which are better and cheaply performed by Indian expatriates.
NASSCOM was set up in 1988 to facilitate business and trade in software and services and to encourage advancement of research in software technology. It is a not-for-profit organization, registered under the Indian Societies Act, 1860.
Currently, NASSCOM is headquartered in New Delhi, India with regional offices in the cities of Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune and Kolkata.
Vision and Values
NASSCOM Foundation was set up to support the Indian IT-BPO industry’s role in nation building and to help the underprivileged to become self-reliant and productive participants in the country’s progress. NASSCOM Foundation's vision is of a more inclusive society which is not divided on the basis of class or gender. NASSCOM Foundation constantly encourages and creates opportunities for its members to extend support and means for development to ensure a better tomorrow for the under-served in our community.
Vision: To channelize the potential of the IT- BPO industry towards inclusive development of India.
Integrity: Genuine commitment to stated causes and honesty in all dealings.
Inclusiveness: Support for underserved communities, ability and willingness to integrate multiple perspectives.
Stewardship & Accountability: Guiding efforts of stakeholders and being accountable for fulfilling responsibilities.
Teamwork: Collaborating to unite efforts across internal and external stakeholders.
Innovation & Creativity: Novel concepts and modes of delivery given the context of social needs.
Roles:
· Policy Advocacy: NASSCOM collaborates with the Government of India at the centre and states to build a policy framework that is conducive to the growth of the IT-BPO industry in the country.
· Membership Engagement: NASSCOM works closely with its member companies, encouraging them to share best practices and experiences, and mentor smaller organizations that are still on the learning curve.
· Industry Development: NASSCOM undertakes several development initiatives to spur the growth of the sector.
· Global Trade Development: Expanding partnerships in existing markets and building opportunities in new markets is a key priority for NASSCOM. This is enabled through an effective engagement with international stakeholders, the government, customers and associations to collaborate on international policy, business partnerships, MoUs and business delegations.
Entrepreneurship: NASSCOM is committed to promoting and nurturing small-and-medium companies within the IT-BPO industry. It does so through its Emerge-Product Group, a one-stop-platform that uses online and offline sessions to promote mentorship and help members evolve winning sales and marketing, partnership and funding strategies.
· Workforce Development: Enhancing employability and access to a skilled talent pool is a critical enabler for India’s competitiveness. NASSCOM is engaged across abroad spectrum of academia, industry and government to devise policies, curriculum and assessments to achieve the above objective.
· Domestic Market, E-Governance: Use of technology and business services is gaining increased adoption across government, corporate and SMBs. NASSCOM’s focus is to engage with these stakeholders and build initiatives that promote public-private partnerships, standards and recognize excellence in IT adoption.
· Enabling Environment: NASSCOM, in partnership with the industry, has created specific programmers and awards that encourage innovation, security best practices and Tier 2/ 3 city development.
NASSCOM is a global trade body with over 1200 members, of which over 250 are global companies from the US, UK, EU, Japan and China. NASSCOM's member companies are in the business of software development, software services, software products, IT-enabled/BPO services and e-commerce. NASSCOM has been a proponent of global free trade in India. NASSCOM strongly supports the elimination of the cap on H-1B visas in the United States as this protectionist anti free market legislation allows overpaid under skilled American nationals to hold jobs which are better and cheaply performed by Indian expatriates.
NASSCOM was set up in 1988 to facilitate business and trade in software and services and to encourage advancement of research in software technology. It is a not-for-profit organization, registered under the Indian Societies Act, 1860.
Currently, NASSCOM is headquartered in New Delhi, India with regional offices in the cities of Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune and Kolkata.
Vision and Values
NASSCOM Foundation was set up to support the Indian IT-BPO industry’s role in nation building and to help the underprivileged to become self-reliant and productive participants in the country’s progress. NASSCOM Foundation's vision is of a more inclusive society which is not divided on the basis of class or gender. NASSCOM Foundation constantly encourages and creates opportunities for its members to extend support and means for development to ensure a better tomorrow for the under-served in our community.
Vision: To channelize the potential of the IT- BPO industry towards inclusive development of India.
Integrity: Genuine commitment to stated causes and honesty in all dealings.
Inclusiveness: Support for underserved communities, ability and willingness to integrate multiple perspectives.
Stewardship & Accountability: Guiding efforts of stakeholders and being accountable for fulfilling responsibilities.
Teamwork: Collaborating to unite efforts across internal and external stakeholders.
Innovation & Creativity: Novel concepts and modes of delivery given the context of social needs.
Roles:
· Policy Advocacy: NASSCOM collaborates with the Government of India at the centre and states to build a policy framework that is conducive to the growth of the IT-BPO industry in the country.
· Membership Engagement: NASSCOM works closely with its member companies, encouraging them to share best practices and experiences, and mentor smaller organizations that are still on the learning curve.
· Industry Development: NASSCOM undertakes several development initiatives to spur the growth of the sector.
· Global Trade Development: Expanding partnerships in existing markets and building opportunities in new markets is a key priority for NASSCOM. This is enabled through an effective engagement with international stakeholders, the government, customers and associations to collaborate on international policy, business partnerships, MoUs and business delegations.
Entrepreneurship: NASSCOM is committed to promoting and nurturing small-and-medium companies within the IT-BPO industry. It does so through its Emerge-Product Group, a one-stop-platform that uses online and offline sessions to promote mentorship and help members evolve winning sales and marketing, partnership and funding strategies.
· Workforce Development: Enhancing employability and access to a skilled talent pool is a critical enabler for India’s competitiveness. NASSCOM is engaged across abroad spectrum of academia, industry and government to devise policies, curriculum and assessments to achieve the above objective.
· Domestic Market, E-Governance: Use of technology and business services is gaining increased adoption across government, corporate and SMBs. NASSCOM’s focus is to engage with these stakeholders and build initiatives that promote public-private partnerships, standards and recognize excellence in IT adoption.
· Enabling Environment: NASSCOM, in partnership with the industry, has created specific programmers and awards that encourage innovation, security best practices and Tier 2/ 3 city development.