A model displays a laptop the ICT Exhibition 2008 in Yangon. Pic: Khin Maung Win, AFP

MYANMAR Information and Communication Technology Exhibition 2008, held from March 23-25 at Tatmadaw Hall in Dagon township showcased the nation’s brightest and newest info technology developments and products.

It was jointly organised by the Myanmar Computer Professional Association (MCPA), the Myanmar Computer Federation and the Myanmar Computer Industry Association.

Some 83 companies displayed their products and services at the exhibition’s 166 booths.

U Khun Oo, the MCPA’s president said some 10,000 people visited on every day of the event.

Myanma Post and Telecommunications used the expo to show off their new CDMA mobile phone system, intended for use in coastal regions, the WCDMA system and a video conferencing system.

E-trade Myanmar and Technomation Studios showed their new SMS software and other companies – including Toshiba, ASUS, MSI brands – presented their latest-model laptops, PCs and computer accessories.