What Syrian Computer Society does

The Syrian Computer Society (SCS), formally the Syrian Scientific Society for Informatics, is a Damascus-headquartered non-profit scientific society founded in 1989 under the supervision of Syria's Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor. It operates a portfolio of interconnected technology services, publications, and community programs aimed at advancing ICT across Syria. Core offerings include an Internet Service Provider (scs-net.org), a secure data center (trustdc.net), an Arabic-language e-content platform (eSyria, with ~45,000 content items, 4,800+ indexed Syrian sites, and 300+ Syrian books), and technology incubators in Damascus, Homs, and Latakia. SCS also runs the CBT-Plaza training platform, delivers ICDL and specialized IT certifications, and manages 40+ telecenters across all 10 Syrian governorates, including 4 major professional IT centers and 5 mobile units.

SCS is both a publisher and a national competition organizer. It produces multiple monthly Arabic-language publications under Cabinet license — Informatica Magazine (since 2005/2006, 162+ issues), Little Digital Engineer for ages 7-14 (since 2017), and the Informatica Research Journal — plus a bilingual ICT dictionary and 11+ translated IT books. On the competition side, SCS holds national-partner status for the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI, 60+ countries), the World Robot Olympiad (WRO, since 2015), and the ACM Programming Contest (since 2011); it also runs the annual Fikra university project competition and the Abtal mobile-app competition. The flagship commercial event is the annual Sham IT Exhibition, one of the largest ICT fairs in the Middle East, spanning 15,000+ sqm and drawing 200,000+ visitors.

Commercially, SCS generates revenue from ISP and data-center services for universities, banks, and insurance companies; booth and sponsorship revenue from the Sham Exhibition; ICDL and specialized training fees; publication subscriptions; CMMI accreditation services for Syrian software companies; and modest annual membership dues (1,000 SYP). Its customer base spans government ministries (notably the Ministry of Communications and Technology and the Syrian Development Agency), universities, financial institutions, IT professionals, students, rural communities, and children. International partners include UNDP (which funded 40 rural access centers), WITSA, IASP, IEEE, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation, Egyptian SECC for CMMI, and now the Lebanese Professional Informatics Association following the 2026 Syrian-Lebanese Cooperation Forum.

Name

Syrian Computer Society

Legal name

الجمعية العلمية السورية للمعلوماتية (Syrian Scientific Society for Informatics)

Website

https://scs.org.sy

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Syrian Computer Society is a Damascus-based non-profit scientific society founded in 1989 that operates Syria's national ICT ecosystem, running ISP, data-center, and training services, technology incubators, 40+ telecenters, Arabic ICT publications, and national competitions including IOAI, WRO, and ACM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Information Technology Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

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Certification & Licensing Exam Management Platforms (EDAFADAG)

Keywords

• Information technology services
• Internet service provider
• Technology incubation
• ICT professional certification
• Digital content publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Damascus

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from working and associate members. Registration fee: 1,000 SYP, Annual subscription: 1,000 SYP. Members receive access to publications, training, and participation in society activities.
2. Training and Certification Services: ICDL certification programs, specialized technical training courses in programming, cybersecurity, AI, and network management. Revenue from course fees and certification exams.
3. ISP and Data Center Services: Internet service provision and data center hosting for universities, banks, insurance companies, and large enterprises. Services include ADSL, leased lines, and server hosting.
4. Publication Sales and Subscriptions: Revenue from magazine subscriptions and information technology books published by the society's authoring committee.
5. Event and Exhibition Revenue: Annual Sham IT Exhibition attracts hundreds of companies. Revenue from booth rentals, sponsorships, and visitor attendance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Syrian Computer Society (SCS) is a non-profit scientific society that delivers a portfolio of information technology services in Syria, including an Internet Service Provider (scs-net.org), data center hosting (trustdc.net), technology incubation across Damascus, Homs, and Latakia, ICDL and specialized ICT training, the eSyria digital content platform, national technology competitions (AI Olympiad, World Robot Olympiad, ACM), monthly Arabic ICT publications, and a network of 40+ community telecenters spanning all Syrian governorates.

Product overview

Syrian Computer Society (SCS) is a non-profit scientific society established in 1989 that operates a portfolio of interconnected technology services, publications, and community programs. Its core offerings include an Internet Service Provider (ISP), data center hosting, and technology incubators in Damascus, Homs, and Latakia. The society publishes multiple magazines (Informatica Magazine, Little IT Engineer Magazine, IT Culture Magazine, Informatica Research Journal) and IT books, and maintains the eSyria digital content platform. SCS organizes major technology competitions including the Syrian AI Olympiad (SOAI), ACM Programming Competition, World Robot Olympiad, and Fikra university project competition. Additional services include the annual Sham Exhibition, telecenters for community access, CMMI software development improvement support, and ICT dictionary reference tools. The society's infrastructure spans all Syrian governorates through administrative committees and provides ICDL certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eSyria (مدونة وطن): Portal hosting over 45,000 digital content pieces covering Syrian topics, including 13 provincial sites, a Syrian books directory, and a Syrian sites guide.
• SCS ISP (مزود خدمة الإنترنت)
• Infomag (مجلة المعلوماتية)
• Little Digital Engineer (المهندس الرقمي الصغير)
• SCS-IJIR (مجلة أبحاث المعلوماتية)
• Sham Expo (معرض شام)

Products and services

• Internet Service Provider (ISP) - SCS Net Internet connectivity service providing ADSL, leased lines, dedicated IP, and value-added services to individuals, universities, banks, insurance companies, and large organizations across Syria.
• SCS Data Center Secure and reliable electronic hosting services for servers and data targeting banks, insurance companies, universities, and government institutions requiring business continuity.
• eSyria Digital Content Platform Arabic digital content platform with 13 provincial Syrian websites, weather service, Syrian Book Directory (300+ books), Syrian Sites Directory (4,800+ sites), and approximately 45,000 content items documenting Syrian events, places, and personalities.
• IT Technology Incubator Damascus Technology business incubator supporting ICT startups with office space, mentorship, training, and consulting, in cooperation with Damascus University.
• IT Technology Incubator Homs Technology business incubator established in cooperation with Al-Baath University, supporting startups in ICT sector with consulting, training, and workspace.
• IT Technology Incubator Latakia Technology business incubator in Latakia with 270 square meters facility capable of hosting 9 ICT projects, operational since 2010.
• Telecenters Project

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully organized Syrian AI Olympiad with 800+ applicants narrowing to 29 finalists for IOAI 2026 participation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lebanese Professional Informatics AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Joint Syrian-Lebanese Cooperation and Investment Forum organizing cross-border tech cooperation, automation solutions, and AI services. ICC Group served as sponsoring partner for the first forum.
• SYNC OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2026Joint organization of SYNC Spring virtual conference connecting Syrian tech talents, with activities broadcast through SCS facilities in 10 Syrian governorates and 25,000 job opportunity target.
• International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2025SCS obtained national partnership status for IOAI, enabling Syrian high school students to participate in the annual international AI competition with 60+ countries. SCS organizes the national selection competition and training for the Syrian national team.
• World Robot Olympiad (WRO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 March 2015SCS serves as the national organizer for the Syrian National Robot Olympiad, selecting and training teams for international WRO competitions targeting students aged 10-25.
• ACM Programming ContestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011SCS organizes the Syrian Collegiate Programming Contest (ACM) annually for university students in IT and computer science, promoting algorithmic problem-solving and team collaboration skills.
• Syrian Development AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2009MoU for cooperation on ICT infrastructure for Syrian Development Agency projects, including Massar project in Lattakia and rural access centers. SCS provides internet connectivity and IT equipment.
• Ministry of Communications and Technology (Syria)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Joint cooperation on rural access centers project, aiming to establish 85 telecenters across Syria for rural development and digital inclusion.
• Damascus UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Cooperation agreement for organizing activities to support young graduates in establishing small and medium enterprises, with focus on ICT sector development.
• Bedaya FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Partnership to facilitate incubator graduates and young entrepreneurs in obtaining microfinance loans for startup ventures in the ICT sector.
• SEBC Syrian Enterprises Business CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Cooperation agreement for experience exchange and training opportunities for incubated startups in Syria.
• Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009MoU to support Arab entrepreneurship, providing resources and funding for Syrian startups in the ICT sector through the foundation's regional programs.
• UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Partnership on small environmental grants project and rural knowledge network program. UNDP funded establishment of 40 rural access centers across Syria.
• WITSA (World Information Technology and Services Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009International membership providing global networking, market intelligence, and advocacy for Syrian IT industry development.
• Egyptian SECC (Software Engineering Competency Center)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2009CMMI certification partnership with Egyptian SECC authorized by Carnegie Mellon's SEI. Supports Syrian software companies in achieving CMMI Level 2 or 3 certification for international competitiveness.
• Mercy CorpsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009International NGO partnership supporting development projects in Syria, including rural access center operations.
• IASP (International Association of Science Parks)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009International membership enabling networking with global science parks and technology incubators for knowledge exchange.
• MENA Business Incubation NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2009Regional network membership providing cross-border incubation support and investor connections for MENA region startups.
• Arab International UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Syrian private university partnership for ICT education, research collaboration, and student development programs.
• Syrian Virtual UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Partnership supporting virtual education delivery through SCS internet infrastructure and access centers across Syrian governorates.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IEEE Computer Society: Computing-focused professional society within IEEE offering certifications, publications, and member services; SCS is a member of IEEE and operates a structurally similar computing professional society model, including conferences, publications, and credentialing.
• Association for Computing Machinery (ACM): Global computing professional society that runs the ACM-ICPC programming contests — the same international competition that SCS organizes nationally for Syria. Highly comparable membership, certification, and competition organization model.
• BCS — The Chartered Institute for IT: UK national professional body for IT that issues certifications and chartered credentials (closely paralleling SCS's ICDL and certification programs) and runs member-driven publications and events.

Broad incumbents

• Internet Society (ISOC): Global non-profit focused on internet development, access, and education through chapters and grants — a structurally similar non-profit with comparable ISP/connectivity, training, and digital inclusion mission overlap.
• World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA): Global consortium of national ICT industry associations — already an SCS partner — providing networking, advocacy, and awards; serves as the umbrella body for organizations like SCS at a global level.

Others

• Association for Progressive Communications (APC): International non-profit network of civil society organizations working on ICTs for social justice and digital rights — thematically adjacent to SCS's telecenter-driven digital inclusion work in rural Syria.

Regional players

• Jordan Computer Society: Jordanian national IT professional society operating across training, certification, and events in a similar MENA regulatory and economic context; the most direct regional peer for SCS.
• Computer Society of India: National professional society for IT practitioners in India, with chapters, publications, conferences, and student activities — closely mirrors SCS's national society model, but operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/scs.org.sy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scs-syria

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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