Research firm releases its technology trends for the coming year. Recent IDC data shows that actual market performance has been stronger than suggested by survey and market indicators, especially in the US, due largely to cloud and remote work support. Service provider investments to meet demand for cloud and digital…
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Despite a global pandemic the Australian tech sector remains resilient when it comes to growth. Continued wage rises in the tech sector appear untroubled from the turbulence caused by COVID-19, according to the latest tech salary and staff attrition report from Australia’s peak industry representative body for innovation technology, the…
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Funding will support enterprises looking at remote working to continue their business and services during the epidemic. The Technology and Innovation committee of Hong Kong the Government, under the Anti-epidemic Fund has allocated an additional provision of $1 billion to the Distance Business Programme, to help support enterprises adopt IT…
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Could have implications for technology companies The Australian Government has announced significant reforms to the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 since its introduction. These reforms will ensure that our foreign investment framework keeps pace with emerging risks and global developments, including similar changes to foreign investment regimes in comparable…
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Relaxation of technology programme to is to facilitate early adoption of tech. Hong Kong’s Innovation and Technology Commission has relaxed the requirements for the Government’s Technology Voucher Programme (TVP). The aim of the relaxation is to facilitate a business applicants’ early adoption of relevant technological services or solutions for improving…
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Both countries establish science and technology innovation centres To align with the New Southbound policy, Taiwan’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has been providing funding for academic institutions in the country, as well as south and southeast Asian countries. This will help to establish “Science and Technology Innovation Centres (STICs)…
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Entered a new era of cloud modernisation COVID-19 has unexpectedly launched a new era of cloud modernization, found GlobalData, a data and analytics company. Gregg Willsky principal analyst at GlobalData said for many enterprises, COVID-19 has simplified the decision to adopt a cloud-based solution. “COVID-19 has suddenly made it evident…
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Coronavirus outbreak means CIOS play a central role in navigating the crisis CIOs are facing the greatest challenge of their careers, writes Aamer Baig senior partner; Klemens Hjartar senior partner in the Copenhagen office; and Steve Van Kuiken is a senior partner at McKinsey and Company. In a blog on the impact of COVID-19 on…
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The Ministry of Science and Technology organised selection committee with 20 Taiwan startup ecosystem partners To keep up with the global competitiveness of technological innovations, in recent years, Taiwan’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has set up Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) to integrate domestic entrepreneurial ecosystem resources. It has…
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The future of Japan as a science and technology nation depends on young researchers. During the 48th meeting of the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation at Prime Minister Abe’s office, discussions were held about the future of tech innovation in Japan. The Council and the Prime Minister Abe discussed…
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