The Ministry recognizes the integral role of the Internet in Indonesian society The Ministry of Communications and Informatics (MCI) and the National Digital Literacy Movement (GNLD) Siberkreasi have organized the Digital Literacy Week in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, as part of the #MakinCakapDigital campaign. The one-day workshop, held on May…
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Transforming Singapore’s I&C industry
Powering a global-Asia digital hub The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Lawrence Wong, recently launched the refreshed Infocomm and Media (I&C) Industry Transformation Map (ITM) in Singapore. The ITM aims to develop a strong and resilient I&C sector to drive the growth of the Digital Economy and reinforce…
Read MoreDigital workers seek participation in hybrid work models
Digital workplace leaders should provide visibility and audibility for participants A recent survey conducted by Gartner, Inc. reveals that 77 per cent of digital workers desire active involvement in shaping their hybrid work model. The survey findings highlight the significance of aligning worker preferences with organizational needs to maintain productivity…
Read MoreDigital workers call for improved information access
Employees struggle to stay afloat as information and applications flood their systems A recent survey conducted by Gartner, Inc. highlights the challenges faced by digital workers, with nearly half of them struggling to find the information required for their jobs. The study emphasizes the need for digital workplace leaders to…
Read MoreLeadership in a changing digital world
To forge a path forward for their organizations, many CEOs are redefining VUCA DC conducted a survey of close to 400 CEOs across the world, supplemented by several one-on-one interviews, and identified five mandates to help business leaders scale their digital businesses in a rapidly changing digital world. Our survey…
Read MoreChina’s ICT spending for developing and operating
Digital businesses will total over $US2 trillion over the next four years IDC shared, during its IDC Directions event in Shenzhen, that China’s ICT spending for developing and operating digital businesses will total over US$2 trillion over the next four years. IDC shared expert insights, intelligence, and guidance to hundreds…
Read MoreDigital-native business tech spending from 2022-2026
Digital-native businesses are defined by their use of new and emerging technologies According to a recent IDC Market Forecast titled Asia/Pacific DNB Tech Spending Opportunity Forecast, 2022–2026, Asia/Pacific DNB tech spending is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 20.8 per cent and reach $US128.9 billion by 2026. IDC expects Asia/Pacific…
Read MoreDigital transformation trends shaping the Middle East
Financial institutions are embracing global industry trends to create a new ecosystem As the financial landscape continues to rapidly evolve and industry players rethink their business models to establish the digital infrastructure required to drive future growth, International Data Corporation is delighted to announce that the Middle East edition of…
Read MoreNokia partners with Lightstorm
Upgrading digital infrastructure in India Nokia today announced that it has entered a partnership with Lightstorm, in India, to supply the latest WDM optical network solutions for Lightstorm’s network expansion into the Eastern and Northern regions of India. The deal includes integration and consulting services to assist Lightstorm in deploying…
Read MoreLaos-China railway company enables digital ticketing
Allows easy purchase of Laos-China Railway train tickets on mobile phone Laos-China Railway Company Limited (LCR) have launched an App on Google Play, iOS, and Huawei to allow passengers to purchase LCR train tickets on their mobile phones using UnionPay cards, making purchase of LCR tickets easy, fast, convenient, and…
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