Dataforeningen

The Norwegian Computer Society
The NCS is the largest special interest society for information technology (IT) in Norway. It is an open, independent forum for Norway’s IT professionals and advanced IT users. The society encompasses the IT industry, corporations in general and research and development institutions. The NCS is an independent and wholly self-financed society with more than 10,500 registered members and more than 1,200 company members.

Advancement of optimal IT usage
The major goal of the society is to increase awareness of the possibilities of IT, and to contribute to the advancement of optimal usage of IT for business and society alike. This is done through membership meetings, seminars, conferences and exhibitions, publications and activities towards governmental, political and public institutions and authorities. Members on a voluntary basis operate most of the activity. The NCS has more than 60 working groups concentrating on such areas as computer safety, web 2.0, Data Warehousing, software testing and Databases.

Countrywide representation
The NCS has a countrywide representation, with nine local societies representing Norway’s districts from north to south. The society’s strategy and activities are coordinated by the main board, which is headed by the society’s president and in which each local society is represented by their chairmen.

International affiliations
The NCS is a member of the Nordic Data Union, the Council of European Professional Informatics Societies (CEPIS), and the Federation of Information Processing (IFIP). Furthermore, NCS has joint membership with ACM . The NCS attaches great importance to international work, which is a prioritized strategic area.