About BITS

Mission

BITS provides leadership in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) by developing and promoting professional development. By endorsing, reviewing developing, information, quality standards, practices, research, and certification within a professional framework.

Values

Professionalism

Education, Training, Awareness and Knowledge development

Innovation and creativity

Accountability

Goals and Objectives

To promote professionalism with the ICT industry.
To determine, develop and maintain the integrity and competence of professional and individuals active in ICT
To advance the research, theory and practice of ICT in Bahrain and GCC.
To promote the professional networking and free interchange of ICT knowledge.
To establish a public awareness of the potential impact of ICT and to protect the public and individuals against the misuse of ICT.
To maintain competency and ethical standards for local certification.
To provide timely, relevant and quality knowledge, information and services to support and enhance the role of the IT professional.
To improve marketing and communications to raise the profile of BITS and attract individuals to pursue professional certifications/designations.
To participate in relevant public policy debates on behalf of members, the ICT profession and the public.