Initiated in 2001, SAVANT initially set out to showcase the products and solutions that the ICT and electronics industries in the country are capable of producing. The initiative has subsequently grown to provide a full range of resources to anyone around the world who may be interested in the sector.
It is therefore an ideal platform for these sectors to promote their products and services both to the domestic as well as international markets.
SAVANT has also served to improve information sharing and dissemination between government departments. Strong links have been formed between the various government agencies, associations and academic institutions. As a result, access to current developments and available expertise within the sector is greatly accelerated.
The objectives of the SAVANT programme are driven by a commitment from the DTI to support the growth of the South African ICT and electronics sectors by providing these industries with a global voice. In doing so, it seeks to promote export opportunities and foster international trade, promote investment opportunities and establish an information portal which spans the private and public sectors.
As a result, in addition to the publication of a regular newsletter, which is distributed around the globe, SAVANT offers a Web site, www.savant.co.za, which serves as a complete resource for any interested person.
Recognising the essential role of communication to create and identify opportunities and subsequently to foster trade, the DTI leverages its Foreign Economic Representative Network, which spans 36 strategic markets worldwide, to achieve significant impact with SAVANT. The programme therefore serves as the mechanism through which potential partners and customers are alerted to the capability of these key South African industries.
SAVANT provides a complete window into the latest on capability, innovation and development coming out of South Africa. As a result, the DTI invites you to visit the site regularly to keep abreast of all that these essential industries have to offer. Access is free and all industry sector players are encouraged to make use of this valuable marketing platform. South African companies seeking to showcase their offerings can register their details and offerings on the SAVANT Web site, at no charge.
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