IDC Philippines Reveals TOP ICT Predictions for 2019 and Beyond.

IDC Predicts for 2019 and beyond by 2020, at east 30% of organizations and companies will push for "digital determination" by re-imagining the future through innovative business models and digitally enabled products and services transformation their respective markets, operations and businesses.

"To be digitally determined, Philippine organizations require more than just resilience; they need a 'blueprint' that consists of a unified enterprise strategy, a long investment plan based on the principle that digital is inherently valuable to the business, and a single digital platform to scale technology innovations," said Sudev Bangah, Managing Director for IDC ASEAN. "But aside from these technical aspects, digital determination involves having the will to make the required organizational and cultural changes to better adapt in today’s digital transformation age," he added.

Bangah added, "New technologies are changing paradigms for individuals, businesses, industries, economies, and governments. The race to the future enterprise has begun. And with digital disruption becoming the new normal, no one and no entity will be spared of the need to at least reset or reboot themselves, if not reinvent."IDC puts together 10 Key Trends Opportunities and Challenges for IT Managers for 2019 and Beyond.

IDC puts together 10 Key Trends Opportunities and Challenges for IT Managers for 2019 and Beyond:

#1: Digital determination. By 2020, at least 30% of organizations will be digitally determined, transforming markets and reimagining the future through new business models and digitally enabled products and services.

#2: Digital trust. By 2020, 40% of CIOs will initiate a digital trust framework that goes beyond preventing cyberattacks and enables organizations to resiliently rebound from adverse situations, events, and effects.

#3: Digital KPIs. By 2023, 55% of entities will have incorporated new digital KPI sets – focusing on product/service innovation rates, data capitalization, and employee experience – to navigate the digital economy.

#4: Data monetization. By 2021, 40% of large enterprises will create data management or
monetization capabilities, thus enhancing enterprise functions, strengthening competitiveness, and creating new sources of revenue.

#5: BizOps. By 2021, 45% of CIOs will expand agile/DevOps practices into the wider business to achieve the velocity necessary for innovation, execution, and change.

#6: Digital twin. By 2023, 30% of the Philippines' top 1,000 companies will have implemented advanced digital twins of their operational processes, which will enable flatter organizations and onethird-fewer knowledge workers.

#7: AI-driven edge. By 2023, over 30% of organizations' cloud deployments will include edge computing, and 15% of endpoint devices and systems will execute AI algorithms.

#8: Blockchain-enabled DX platforms. By 2023, prominent in-industry value chains, enabled by blockchains, will have extended their digital platforms to their entire omni-experience ecosystems, thus reducing transaction costs by at least 30%.

#9: AI is the new UI. By 2024, AI-enabled user interfaces and process automation will replace onethird of today's screen-based applications. By 2022, 30% of enterprises will use conversational speech technology for customer engagement.

#10: AI governance. By 2022, 30% of enterprises will task CIOs to transform and modernize governance policies to seize the opportunities and confront new risks posed by AI, machine learning, and data privacy and ethics.

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Microsoft joins DICT in National ICT Summit 2018!

"Empowering the Filipino through Digital Transformation”. That is the theme of this year’s National Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Summit held in Davao City. The summit is the culminating event of a month long celebration of ICT in the Philippines.

President Rodrigo R. Duterte with the delegates of the NICT Summit 2018. In the photo are keynote speakers from Microsoft Philippines, Joanna Rodriguez, Public Sector Director and Atty. Raul Cortez, Corporate, External and Legal Affairs Director. (Photo courtesy of CIOFF Foundation, Inc)

Since 2008, June of every year has been celebrated as ICT Month by virtue of Proclamation No. 1521, series of 2008. This is in recognition of the power of ICT as a strategic tool in governance, in delivering government services, and in driving economic growth.

The National ICT Summit was well attended, with over 500 government executives, ICT managers and practitioners, local government officials, academics, the private sector, students, and ICT industry players participating in the event.

Gracing the event was President Rodrigo Roa Duterte who was guest of honor and speaker at the two-day summit.”

A faster and more efficient Government

In today’s digital world, it’s clear how huge ICT’s role is in the development of government services. Throughout the entire month of June, the DICT showcased projects that harnessed ICT to improve the efficiency of government processes that positively impact the Filipino public. Through seminars, conferences, fora, focus group discussions and technical trainings, they have presented and discussed emerging ICT technologies, products, services and new paradigms.

At the summit, the DICT showed how ICT transforms the way government flagship and mission-critical projects particularly the "Build, Build, Build" Program and the "Ambisyon Nation 2040" are efficiently implemented, monitored and managed.

To empower the Filipino, the government is looking to ICT to improve access to accurate information and develop more efficient services.This is through complementing government ICT plans, programs, policies, guidelines and standards affecting processes and the delivery of information and services to the people.


Digital transformation, cybersecurity, and AI

Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio testing the virtual reality features of the Hololens as showcased by Ellinov, a Microsoft partner. Microsoft Philippines leadership team was present as well to welcome the Mayor. (Photo courtesy of CIOFF Foundation, Inc)

Also present at the National ICT summit was Microsoft, a digital transformation leader who presented global best ICT practices, emerging technology solutions, tools and paradigms that will allow the Philippines to leap-frog development stages.

In a keynote presentation, Microsoft Philippines discussed the economic impact of digital transformation, the hidden costs of cybersecurity, the future that is artificial intelligence, as well as the value of ICT in the development of the country.

“ICT remains a core component in the transformation and development of the Philippines. As the world moves toward a more digital way of life, so must our country. Technology is the great equalizer, and the key towards reaching our full potential,” said Christian Lim, Country COO - Microsoft Philippines.

As the country embraces digital technologies, Microsoft urged attendees to be vigilant and reminded them of the value of cybersecurity -- in terms of economic loss and loss of trust. Similar to the Comelec breach in 2016, breaches can come from anywhere, so it is extremely important the government’s data is secure.

Moreover, AI is a technology that is becoming more pervasive and can be a big contributor to the Philippines’ digital transformation. In particular, Microsoft highlighted conversational AI, such as chatbots, and how it is already making waves around the world. In fact, AI is already being utilized to serve local communities in other Asian nations like China and Japan.

“Microsoft is all about empowering people and organizations with technology. So it goes without saying that we are staunch supporters of the administration and the DICT’s mission to empower Filipinos through digital transformation,”said Lim. “Through the digital transformation of our government processes, we don’t just address operational inefficiencies, but create meaningful economic impact as well, leading to further development of the Philippines.”

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Successful 5th Year for Taiwan Excellence 2018 in the Philippines

Taiwan Excellence concluded on a high note showcasing smart technology for smart living for Filipinos at the first-ever Taiwan Excellence Day in SMX Aura Convention Center in Taguig on June 15 to 16!

The event held an assortment of Taiwan Excellence Products from House Goods, Sports and Leisure, and ICT and Gaming. From Bikes to Scooters, Health Products,IP cameras, Smartphones, Computer Hardware, Network and among others.

Household brands presented were Tuma, EMS, Oprog, Tatung, XTGL. Arofly, Departure, Johnson, KMC, Kymco, PX, Saekoo, Tern for Sports and Leaisure. As for ICT and Gaming - ADATA, ASUS, Aver, BENQ, D-Link, Edi, Gigabyte, INWIN, KINGMAX, PaperShoot, Thermaltake and Transcend.

Officials from Taipei Economic Cultural Office and Taiwan Trade Center opened the trade show with a ceremonial toast. They were join in by Philippine counterparts and representative from their brand partners.

Asus Philippines represented by Head of Marketing, Anvey Factora participated in showing their line of products from Notebooks, Laptops, to smartphones for which they emphasized devices should be fully utilized by Filipinos. Therefore Asus presented one of their latest Smartphone - Zenfone Max Pro M1, 6 inch Full View Smartphone with Snapdragon 636 14mn Processor matched 5000mAh Battery that can cater to needs of Filipinos for limitless gaming and days of usage on a single charge.

Zenfone Max Pro M1

Mr Joson Li, President for Atop discussed they solutions for smart living with their smart car parking and transport solutions. Gigabyte through their Product Trainer - Mary Grace Martinez has introduce their Aorus Gaming series for which they would like to attract gamers and modders to use their new gaming hardware from motherboards and peripherals.

Filipino consumers were also welcome to check out and try these new smart technology for smart living. To liven up the event, musical performances from Yeng Constatino and Billy Crawford wowed the crowd. Happy Hour Raffle where visitors won folding bikes, smartphones and other great prizes!

The 5th Year for Taiwan Excellence is a success with great partnership and products that aims to make life easier with smart technology and solutions. We can't wait for next year on what innovative products they will feature next! See you Next Year!

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