EXCLUSIVE: OpenGovLive! Virtual Breakfast Insight: Digital To The Core – Harnessing The Power Of Technology To Increase Efficiencies, Reduce Operational Costs And Risks
Delegates from the public sector and tech experts gather to discuss how to leverage technology to maximise operational efficiencies and profitability and minimise costs and risks in the process of digital oilfield innovation.
Singapore’s MAS Promotes E-Payments to Reduce Carbon Emissions
The agency emphasised that they are promoting digital payments which will help slow the demand for physical currency, whose production has a significant environmental impact.
Tech Hubs Planned in Indonesia
Indonesia’s long-held plans to create a tech hub in the image of Silicon Valley appear to be taking shape, with work about to start on a multibillion-dollar project that will cover 888 hectares in West Java and be known as Algorithm Hill.
U.S. Government Emphasises SaaS Data Backup and Ownership
While SaaS applications improve efficiencies and reduce costs, they also have risks regarding data protection and privacy; agencies need to backup Saas data by storing it in the cloud.
India To Promote Demand-Based Tele Agriculture Advisories For Farmers
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Digital India Corporation (DIC) on Wednesday signed an initial pact to provide location-specific farm tele-advisories.
Implementing Virtual Reality in New Zealand’s Healthcare Sector
Researchers from the University of Otago in collaboration with Christchurch tech company launches its virtual reality technology that would be used to help patients overcome needle phobia.
Novel Solar Hydro Power Plant in Australia Gets Nod
The ‘solar hydro’ technology offers a renewable, modular and scalable solution to the emerging need for longer duration storage.
Taiwan’s Top-notch Technologies Shine
As efforts to accelerate Taiwan’s technological innovation ramp up, several ministries are collaborating to invite applications for a scientific breakthrough that applies to industries.
DOST Renews Call for New R&D Centres in The Philippines
The Department of Science and Technology renewed its call to universities for them to avail the agency’s assistance for R&D centres development.
Expanded 5G Coverage Set to Improve Indonesia’s Digital Transformation
Indonesia is set to implement its 5G coverage which would not only be beneficial to its people but also support Indonesia’s digital transformation strategy.
Digital Transformation in Vietnamese SMEs Amid COVID-19
Vietnam’s e-commerce market grew 18% last year to US$11.8 billion, equal to 5.5% of the country’s total retail and service revenue.
Singapore Adopts Smarter Waste Management Service
Internet of Things (IoT) linkages will be used to capture real-time information on the amount of refuse and recyclables collected.
New Zealand Deploys Applies AI for Environmental Sustainability
A New Zealand Artificial Intelligence company recently announced a new vertical of its business after securing funding to developing the latest AI solutions focusing on environmental issues.
DILG Urges Philippine LGUs to Update COVID-19 Vaccine Data
The agency reminded local government units in the country to ensure regular updating of their respective COVID-19 data in the Vaccine Monitoring System (VMS).