The huge increase in the use of digital technologies throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has led to far greater numbers of connected devices, increasing the attack surface for cyber criminals. How can governments, companies and individuals keep up, who is responsible for securing safety online and what should our priorities be? These were the questions put by moderator Ioana Stupariu, Executive …
Sustainability and climate change are among the defining issues of our time. Digital technologies are important tools in helping governments and industry tackle the challenge. But the ICT sector also needs to address its own environmental footprint in terms of energy use, global standards and e-waste in particular – as experts from government, international organizations and businesses large and small …
Opening this highly interesting session on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on humanity, its tremendous potential in meeting major global challenges such as health or climate change, and the fundamental issue of trust, moderator David Kirkpatrick, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Techonomy Media asked the panel of experts for a definition. Is AI really just software that can learn or make …
Digital skills are necessary to survive and thrive in the digital world, but who should be responsible for delivering and funding training, and how can we create an inclusive, meaningful roadmap to the digital future? asked moderator Paul Conneally, Head of Global Communications, Livetiles, as he set the scene for a fascinating panel discussion on upskilling us all in the …
Tech sector regulators are carving out a new role as facilitators and enablers to address the new realities of our digital world. Multi-stakeholder engagement and collaboration are critical to balance competing needs to boost innovation and infrastructure deployment whilst protecting consumers, regulating data usage and creating a level playing field, explained expert moderator Sofie Maddens, Head of Regulatory and Market …
Setting the tone for this final ITU Digital World 2021 Ministerial Roundtable, Chaesub Lee, Director of ITU’s Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, called for united efforts to collaborate and cooperate across sectors, nations and regions to advance together on digital transformation for all. “Digitalizing daily life has become an absolute necessity,” he said. “Our experience of the COVID-19 pandemic is a powerful …
From cloud storage or crypto services to cybersecurity and fintech applications, the ITU Digital World 2021 Virtual Exhibition demonstrates the types of solutions helping drive digital transformation globally. Over 120 companies from SMEs to major corporates, from Viet Nam, the ASEAN region and around the world, are showcasing tech innovations, products, services and applications in virtual booths. Explore Viettel’s digital …
In the first Ministerial Roundtable addressing the role of government services and content in driving digital transformation, moderated with refreshing energy by ITU’s Nur Sulyna Abdullah, discussions focused on maintaining the momentum of digital adoption in the post COVID-19 era, the importance of national strategies uniting all areas of government – and the urgent need to extend access, skills and …
National Pavilions on show at ITU Digital World 2021 National pavilions at the ITU Digital World 2021 Virtual Exhibition highlight the technologies and strategies powering the digital economies and driving digital transformation in Viet Nam, Japan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and Laos, through dynamic 3D multimedia experiences. Focussing on resilient digital Viet Nam, the impressive Viet Nam pavilion …
What is digital transformation? asked ITU’s Mario Maniewicz, Director, Radiocommunication Bureau, in opening this session on how governments can boost digital infrastructure. Some say it is a cultural change, others the fourth industrial revolution or the digitalization of products and services. It increases productivity and efficiency, automates operations and processes and makes businesses and governments more efficiently organized, he explained. …
