The Union of Information Technology Enterprises (UITE) was founded in 2000 as a non-profit, non-governmental association of ICT companies of Armenia. UITE was specially set up by the private sector representatives to consolidate industry issues for advocacy, to facilitate business and encourage advancement of research in the ICT sector. At the moment the number of UITE members grows rapidly. By May 25, 2010 UITE counts 42 members, 30 of which are full members, and 12 are associated members. The members of UITE are the local and international companies, which operate in Armenia as well as abroad. UITE members involved in software product development, Internet technologies and E-commerce, IT services, R&D, chip design etc. Several UITE members take advanced positions in international markets.
