Illustrative image (Source: FPT Corporation) Hanoi (VNA) – A scientific seminar to offer strategic forecasts about the future of the Vietnamese digital economy took place in Hanoi on December 14. The event was co-organised by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) and the Australia-based Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s Data 61 project. Speaking at the event, expert Nguyen Thu Nga from the VASS said the Vietnamese government has tapped into the potential of digital economy by issuing a master plan on the development of e-commerce and a national high technology development programme. The number of Internet subscribers soared 320-fold to 64 million in January 2018 from nearly 200,000 in 2000. Australian digital economy expert Jessica Antherton said digital economy is one of the pillars of economic growth as countries worldwide are embarking on the fourth industrial revolution. She pointed out seven key trends impacting … [Read more...] about Seminar talks future of Vietnamese digital economy
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Prediction for PH ICT in 2019: Go digital to succeed in the global economy
Prediction for PH ICT in 2019: Go digital to succeed in the global economyIt’s that time of the year again. Industry analysts, technology insiders and geek bloggers are looking into their respective crystal balls to divine what lies ahead for ICT in 2019. Technology solutions provider Yondu came out ahead of the pack by unveiling its projections for the Philippines as early as the third quarter of 2018. Yondu’s major prediction is that Philippine organizations must become digital native enterprises to succeed in an increasingly digital and highly competitive global economy. This main premise has two aspects: the world is on the road towards digitization and integration and local businesses must keep in step or be left behind. The rest of Yondu’s projections derive from this essential perception of what’s in store in 2019. Here’s a rundown of selected upcoming trends. Out-of-the-box thinkers to lead the way. Disruptive CIOs, who think out of the box, will … [Read more...] about Prediction for PH ICT in 2019: Go digital to succeed in the global economy
Apple likes Peanuts; GE Digital to spin off; Starbucks will deliver
Chronicle Staff and News Services Published 2:31 pm PST, Friday, December 14, 2018 Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang are heading to Apple. (Peanuts Worldwide) Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang are heading to Apple. (Peanuts Worldwide) Photo: Peanuts Worldwide / TNS Photo: Peanuts Worldwide / TNS Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang are heading to Apple. (Peanuts Worldwide) Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang are heading to Apple. (Peanuts Worldwide) Photo: Peanuts Worldwide / TNS Apple likes Peanuts; GE Digital to spin off; Starbucks will deliver 1 / 1 Back to Gallery China is hitting the brakes on tariffs China … [Read more...] about Apple likes Peanuts; GE Digital to spin off; Starbucks will deliver
Enduring Nostalgia: Movie stores linger in Houston despite digital takeover
Julian Gill, Houston Chronicle Published 9:51 am CST, Friday, December 14, 2018 Movie Exchange, a store in Houston that buys back old DVDs, CDs and video games, offers hundreds of unique titles at its three locations in the city. Customer Chuck Broadnax browses the new releases at the store at 11803 Murphy Rd. on Friday Dec.14,2018. less Movie Exchange, a store in Houston that buys back old DVDs, CDs and video games, offers hundreds of unique titles at its three locations in the city. Customer Chuck Broadnax browses the new releases at the ... more Photo: Dave Rossman, Contributor Photo: Dave Rossman, Contributor Image 1 of / 39 Caption Close Image 1 of 39 Movie Exchange, a store in Houston that buys back old DVDs, CDs and video games, offers hundreds of unique titles at its … [Read more...] about Enduring Nostalgia: Movie stores linger in Houston despite digital takeover
The PC – The True Workhorse for Digital Transformation
When we talk about digital transformation, mobile devices usually play an important role in the story. But start listing the emerging technologies the market is buzzing about that’s driving digital transformation — AI, data-driven decision making, VR/AR and digital prototyping among others — and it quickly becomes clear that digital transformation won’t be possible without the PC. Across the business landscape, the PC is still the premier tool for powering the greatest contributions from people across the enterprise. There’s no question mobility affords greater flexibility to boost productivity – and sitting in front of a PC, whether on the go or in the office, means getting business accomplished. To remain competitive throughout a digital transformation journey, companies require powerful enterprise-focused PCs that deliver the tools for IT Teams to manage and help secure the systems they oversee, while simultaneously providing their employees the … [Read more...] about The PC – The True Workhorse for Digital Transformation