Julia Vieira de Andrade Dias Emendabili, Digital Innovation Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), United States

Julia Vieira de Andrade Dias Emendabili, Digital Innovation Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), United States

Bookmark Oleh Si Ying Thian Meet the Women in GovTech 2024. Julia Vieira de Andrade Dias Emendabili, Digital Innovation Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), shares her journey. Image: Julia Vieira de Andrade Dias Emendabili 1. How do you use technology/policy to improve citizens’ lives? Tell us about your role or organisation. I lead the Inter-American Development Bank ’s (IDB) Code for Development initiative, the first open-source program office at a multilateral development bank. We empower governments in Latin America and the Caribbean to adopt open-source solutions that drive innovation and improve public services. Code for Development has curated a repository of over 200 open-source tools, including 65 developed by the IDB , and built a network of over 2,000 government developers called Code4Dev. This network facilitates knowledge sharing, hosts implementation workshops, and connects governments with strategic partners. A recent example of our work is the implementation of UrbanPy in Brazil, an open-source tool developed by the IDB that we are reusing to optimize school infrastructure planning. This tool enables governments to identify the best locations for new schools and assess expansions based on data-driven metrics such as demand, travel times, and current capacities. By leveraging this solution, governments can […]

Innovative Path to NATO: Ukraine's Digital Transformation

Innovative Path to NATO: Ukraine’s Digital Transformation

Ukraine has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at curbing corruption and facilitating progress towards NATO membership. The newly established State Logistics Operator, known locally as DOT, has shown promising results by streamlining the procurement of nonlethal military supplies. DOT’s CEO, Arsen Zhumadilov, highlighted the agency’s achievements in securing 95% of requested supplies while saving 25% in the process. This initiative is part of Ukraine’s broader efforts to reform its defense sector, plagued by corruption scandals under previous leadership. Despite facing resistance from traditional bureaucratic practices, DOT continues to prioritize transparency through its digital system, DOT-Chain. Western officials are monitoring these reforms closely, as Kyiv strives to meet NATO’s anti-corruption standards. (With inputs from agencies.)

Emilija Stojmenova Duh, former Minister of Digital Transformation, Slovenia

Emilija Stojmenova Duh, former Minister of Digital Transformation, Slovenia

Meet the Women in GovTech 2024. Emilija Stojmenova Duh, former Minister of Digital Transformation, Slovenia, shares her journey. Image: Emilija Stojmenova Duh 1. How do you use technology/policy to improve citizens’ lives? Tell us about your role or organisation. Until October, I served as the Minister of Digital Transformation of Slovenia. The Ministry for Digital Transformation oversees and analyzes the state of digital transformation and the information society at the national level. As a minister, my responsibilities encompassed various domains, including the information society, electronic communications, digital inclusion, digital competencies, data economy, the management of information and communication systems, and the provision of electronic public administration services. In October, I returned to the University of Ljubljana, where I am an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering. While my role as a minister was largely focused on policy-making, I remain actively involved in shaping policy. However, my current position allows me the valuable opportunity to engage in research and integrate these insights into policy recommendations. One of the aspects I deeply appreciate about my role at the university is working with and teaching young people who are developing the technologies of the future. It is particularly important to […]

Digital Innovation Conclave 2025: Redefining Industry Transformation

Digital Innovation Conclave 2025: Redefining Industry Transformation

Digital Innovation Conclave 2025: Your Ultimate Gateway to Innovation in 2025 In an era of rapid technological advancement, leveraging cutting-edge digital solutions has become a necessity for businesses to maintain their competitive edge. The integration of digital technologies into organizational strategies is not just reshaping industries but also fostering innovation and redefining operational efficiencies. Recognizing this need for transformation, the much-anticipated Digital Innovation Conclave 2025 is set to take place on January 28, 2025 , at Feathers – A Radha Hotel, Chennai . Digital Innovation Conclave 2025: Exploring the Digital Frontier The Digital Innovation Conclave 2025 will shine a spotlight on the transformative role of emerging technologies across key sectors driving India’s economic growth. With the theme “Fostering Industry Transformation,” the event will explore how industries such as Manufacturing, Automobile, Ports, Logistics, Healthcare, Pharma, Life Sciences, Agriculture, BFSI, and Transportation & Mobility can harness digital innovation to enhance efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability. ALSO READ | Tech Startup Run: New Study Reveals Key to Tech Startup Success Why Attend? This premier event offers a platform for industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to connect, share, and learn. Attendees can expect to gain insights into: Revolutionizing Business Models: Learn how to design […]

Digitizing Payments to Enhance Public Service Quality

Digitizing Payments to Enhance Public Service Quality

Sofrecom, digital payments Typography Medium Default Share This In emerging countries, the digitization of financial transactions between governments and their citizens is often a cornerstone of public service dematerialization and digital transformation efforts. It addresses issues related to cash payments and can sometimes directly facilitate access to public services. While it offers numerous benefits, its success relies heavily on key factors for effective implementation. Cash Transactions: Costs, Risks, and Challenges In emerging countries, the collection of taxes, fees, and stamp duties by government agencies and public entities, as well as the distribution of benefits such as allowances, pensions, subsidies, and scholarships to citizens, often relies on cash transactions. These cash-based transactions present several disadvantages for both public authorities and citizens: Public Authorities: Establishing and managing payment counters incurs significant costs including personnel expenses for customer service, cash handling, and accounting oversight; administrative costs for documenting payments; and operational costs for running the counters. Additionally, cash operations are prone to risks such as errors, limited traceability, difficulties in tracking inflows and outflows, and security concerns. Citizens: The challenges faced can hinder access to public services. In remote areas, citizens may need to undertake long and potentially costly journeys to make […]

The future of managed file transfer (MFT) in the era of digital transformation [Q&A]

The future of managed file transfer (MFT) in the era of digital transformation [Q&A]

In a time when there’s a greater need than ever for remote and online collaboration, the secure transfer of information and digitized records is a non-negotiable essential. As more enterprise employees create and share increasing amounts of sensitive content, organizations need to be able to manage all of their sensitive data transfers between partners, customers, users and systems, have complete visibility and control over where data goes and ensure the highest levels of security. We spoke to Eve Turzillo, developer advocate, senior at Progress , to find out what this means for MFT solutions and how they’re evolving to meet the changing needs of organizations. BN: What are today’s biggest challenges for organizations to store and share data securely? ET: When it comes to data exchanges, the primary challenges are data security and compliance. While many organizations are legally required to safeguard their data (PCI-DSS, HIPAA and GDPR), others grasp the necessity to mitigate the risks associated with data transfer activities and implement measures to enhance their security strategy for protecting sensitive data. Aggregating needs for encryption, user access controls and integrating compliance-driven logging and reporting requirements can seem complex for organizations. Especially those that aren’t focused on replacing […]

Retail Digital Transformation Market to Witness Excellent Revenue Growth Owing to Rapid Increase in Demand

Retail Digital Transformation Market to Witness Excellent Revenue Growth Owing to Rapid Increase in Demand

Press release from: AMA Research & Media LLP Retail Digital Transformation Advance Market Analytics published a new research publication on "Global Retail Digital Transformation Market Insights, to 2030" with 232 pages and enriched with self-explained Tables and charts in presentable format. In the Study, you will find new evolving Trends, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities generated by targeting market-associated stakeholders. The growth of the Retail Digital Transformation market was mainly driven by the increasing R&D spending across the world. Major players profiled in the study are: Amazon Web Services Inc. (United States), Alphabet Inc (United States), Microsoft Corp. (United States), Intel Corp (United States), Flipkart Internet Private Limited (India), Alibaba Group Holding Limited (China), Ebay Inc. (United States), Rakuten, Inc. (Japan), Juntoz.com (Peru) Get Free Exclusive PDF Sample Copy of This Research @ https://www.advancemarketanalytics.com/sample-report/179117-global-retail-digital-transformation-market?utm_source=OpenPR&utm_medium=Vinay Scope of the Report of Retail Digital Transformation Emerging technologies to seek out new ways in which to drive revenue and build innovative business models. As digital tools and technologies emerge, they’re progressing to have a substantial impact not solely on the services offered by the corporate however additionally on its organization of the progress. It offers reducing prices, enhancing efficiencies, and streamlining processes. Digital transformation in […]

Transforming Enterprises with Generative AI: A Vision for the Future of Digital Transformation

Transforming Enterprises with Generative AI: A Vision for the Future of Digital Transformation

Nishant Rathi NeoSOFT is leading the charge in the next phase of digital transformation with the launch of its cutting-edge Generative AI solutions, which promise to reshape the way enterprises harness the power of artificial intelligence. With AI driving change across industries, our Generative AI offerings are set to revolutionise how businesses operate, engage with customers, and leverage data. From content creation to predictive analytics and customer service automation, these solutions represent a leap forward in both the functionality and impact of AI on business processes. Generative AI enables businesses to create, analyse, and deploy AI-driven content and data models with unprecedented accuracy, speed, and personalisation. Unlike traditional AI models, which typically focus on analysing and processing existing data, Generative AI empowers organisations to generate entirely new data models, content, and even customer interactions. This capability unlocks new avenues for creativity, business optimization, and deeper engagement with customers. NeoSOFT’s Generative AI solutions are designed with industry-specific applications in mind. Whether it’s the healthcare sector leveraging predictive analytics for better patient outcomes, the retail industry offering hyper-personalised shopping experiences, or the manufacturing sector improving operational efficiency, the customisability of these solutions ensures they align with each client’s unique needs. For […]

Digital Transformation Week Global 2025

Digital Transformation Week Global 2025

Share this story: Other tags: Digital Transformation Week Global is a two-day conference consisting of top-level content and thought leadership discussions exploring Digital Transformation trends, strategies and innovations. Join us on 5-6 February, 2025 at Olympia, Londonand hear from leading digital experts and discover key strategies for making your digital efforts a success. Explore the critical technologies and approaches needed to make more informed business decisions, improve operational efficiency, improve customer engagement and drive your organisation’s digital culture. Find out more and register today. Digital Transformation Week is the leading event to hear from industry experts and gain valuable knowledge to revamp your digital transformation strategy. Who attends? Over 7000+ attendees are expected to join this event including CIO’s, CTO’s, COO’s, Chief Digital Officers, Chief Strategy Officers, CTO’s, Head of Digital Transformation, Heads of IT and IT Directors, Directors of Business Transformation & Innovation, IOT / AI Infrastructure Providers, Cloud Service Providers, Business Analysts, Solution Architects, Network Managers, Information Security Managers and more. What to expect The event consists of live and on-demand sessions from speakers sharing their unparalleled industry knowledge and real-life experiences in the forms of solo presentations, expert panel discussions and in-depth fireside chats. There will […]

Get Up To Speed on Digital Twins

Get Up To Speed on Digital Twins

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