2023 Modern Manufacturing Expo: ‘Connected, Automated & Digital Transformation’

2023 Modern Manufacturing Expo: ‘Connected, Automated & Digital Transformation’

The Modern Manufacturing Expo is set to once again bring the industry together to explore and highlight the latest advancements and innovations in manufacturing during the highly anticipated 2023 Expo in Sydney this September. ‘Connected, Automated & Digital Transformation’ is set to be the focus of 2023 Modern Manufacturing Expo. International Exhibition & Conference (IEC) Group CEO Marie Kinsella. “The 2022 Modern Manufacturing Expo was an overwhelming success, visitors over the course of two days and highlighted the need for the industry to come together again for in-person events in a post-Covid environment,” says International Exhibition & Conference (IEC) Group CEO Marie Kinsella. “We expect this year’s edition to be even bigger and better than before with a focus on our 2023 theme: ‘Connected, Automated & Digital Transformation’.” “Automation has been in the spotlight with the recent worldwide popularity of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and our 2023 theme is intended to explore how these tools and technologies can be better harnessed by manufacturers and the industry at large,” she adds. The 2023 Modern Manufacturing Expo will take place from 20-21 September at the Sydney Showground in Sydney Olympic Park and like last year, is free to attend. “Free registration […]

Digital Transformation Jordan conference returns for third edition

Digital Transformation Jordan conference returns for third edition

The two-day event will feature 30-plus speakers from more than 10 countries who will take part in presentations and panel discussions on a range of topics. The third edition of the Digital Transformation Jordan Conference will be held under the endorsement of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship on March 6 and 7, 2023, at The Ritz Carlton Hotel & Residences, Amman, Jordan. The two-day conference is an annual meeting point for Jordan’s senior government decision-makers, industry leaders, leading international technology consultants and digital experts to share their experience and knowledge to help drive digital transformation forward. The event will explore the use of advanced next-gen technology and global trends for the country’s future digital transformation. The conference will also highlight the importance of machine learning and automation adoption in digital services. In-depth discussions at the conference will focus on the integration of advanced and emerging technologies in Jordan using artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, blockchain and the key role of cyber security in ensuring a successful digitalisation in the country. Speaking about the conference, Ahmad Al Hanandeh, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, said: “We are keen to modernise IT projects in Jordan and address e-government projects across […]

SEA banks well placed against fintech disruptors after successful digital transformation, says Moody's

SEA banks well placed against fintech disruptors after successful digital transformation, says Moody’s

Banks in Southeast Asia have made significant progress on their digital transformation journey, and incumbents that are willing to invest in technology are well placed to compete with fintechs, Moody’s said Thursday. The rating agency said in a note that Southeast Asian banks have invested significantly in digital transformation to compete with fintech disruptors. It said the outcome has been progress on multiple fronts: widespread customer adoption of their digital channels and improved product quality. “The competitive space for digital financial products will continue to evolve, but Southeast Asian banks are well-placed to compete, given their track record over the past few years, and more so for large banks with the scale to make necessary investments,” said Moody’s. According to Moody’s, banks have successfully transitioned their customers to digital channels. It noted that customer transactions at the region’s leading banks are now largely processed through internet and mobile channels. It is noted that not just in the payment space where there has been a sharp spike in digital adoption, new customer acquisitions across retail and small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) products are also increasingly done online. It said that most banks now offer a comprehensive suite of banking products […]

Comsol and Ericsson partner to accelerate digital transformation in South Africa's mining sector

Comsol and Ericsson partner to accelerate digital transformation in South Africa’s mining sector

Ericsson will provide Comsol with its Private 5G solution to expand enterprise business within South Africa’s mining industry. The partnership will also take the nature of a reseller agreement, giving Comsol the right to resell secure and sustainable solution to customers. Ericsson Private 5G is a platform for digitization which enables smart solutions to drive efficiencies and safety within the mining operations Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has signed a reseller agreement with Comsol at Mobile World Congress 2023, Barcelona, Spain to provide the Ericsson Private 5G solution that will enable Comsol to expand its enterprise business within South Africa’s mining industry. With Ericsson’s high-end connectivity solution and Comsol’s expertise in mining and systems integration, this collaboration is set to help the nation’s mining industry improve worker safety, increase operational efficiency, and realize its sustainability goals. Ericsson Private 5G is Ericsson’s next generation private network solution providing secure and reliable 4G and 5G connectivity through its single server dual mode core. Built for business operations, the solution comes pre-integrated to ensure rapid time to use and turning on advanced and intelligent operations in any environment. Taking the nature of a reseller agreement, Comsol will receive the right to resell the high-speed […]

NeutraDC, NAVER Cloud, and Cisco Collaborate to Boost Cloud Adoption, Drive Digital Transformation in Indonesia

NeutraDC, NAVER Cloud, and Cisco Collaborate to Boost Cloud Adoption, Drive Digital Transformation in Indonesia

NeutraDC has entered an MOU with NAVER Cloud and Cisco to offer advanced, secure cloud solutions and services to businesses in Indonesia, accelerating their opportunity for digital transformation. JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — NeutraDC, a brand of direct subsidiary of Telkom Indonesia, PT Telkom Data Ekosistem (TDE), entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NAVER Cloud and Cisco to accelerate the digital transformation of businesses in Indonesia by providing them with advanced cloud solutions and services. Continue Reading CEO Wholesale & International Business TelkomGroup, Bogi Witjaksono (center) after the signing Memorandum of Understanding between NeutraDC, Cisco, and NAVER Cloud by CEO Telkom Data Ekosistem (NeutraDC) Andreuw Th.A.F (third right), President, Service Provider, Asia Pacific and Japan Cisco, Sanjay Kaul (fourth left), and CEO of APAC Development at NAVER Cloud, Weongi Park (fourth right) on Wednesday (1/3). Businesses in Indonesia will benefit from the collaboration as NAVER Cloud and Cisco provide reliable, secure and efficient cloud-based services. The MOU enables all parties to leverage TDE’s local knowledge and data centre infrastructure to deliver reliable and secure cloud services to businesses in Indonesia. "We are happy to have NAVER Cloud & Cisco to support our flagship hyperscale data centre […]

Three Ways Enterprise Architecture is Driving Digital Transformation

Three Ways Enterprise Architecture is Driving Digital Transformation

The business world has been moving toward digital for more than a decade, with the pandemic accelerating that shift. Companies that have embarked on digital transformation, and those that haven’t, have had to transition as their businesses have shifted from in-person to online engagement. In the post-pandemic world, digital is the only way to compete and win, and Ed Granger, enterprise architecture product strategist at Ardoq, enumerates how enterprise architecture can enable that. The emergence of macro conditions like geopolitical instability and the potential for another recession hasn’t changed the need for organizations to continue their move toward digital. However, organizations must prioritize profitable transformation as they enact change. Given that IT is no longer the sole gatekeeper to technology resources, the role of enterprise architecture (EA) in enabling organizations to truly understand and optimize their assets, such as how they’re being used and valued versus spend, is more critical than ever. This type of overview is important for the CIO. As organizations grow and departments evolve, ownership of this information can become decentralized. Optimizing IT then becomes challenging, as the CIO no longer has direct access to information regarding spending, current trends, or risks. Here is where enterprise […]

How digital transformation is shaping travel insurance

How digital transformation is shaping travel insurance

What if buying travel insurance was as simple as ordering an Uber? It needs to be to keep up with the digital transformation happening across the global travel industry. Insurance is an essential but often overlooked part of travel. It can also be a high-margin ancillary for travel suppliers, but only when simple, highly relevant and flexible products are seamlessly integrated into the booking flow or part of subscription memberships and credit card perks. Just as technology changed how we book and pay for travel, digital transformation is set to remove payment friction and alter the entire insurance process, improving the customer experience all the way from purchasing a policy through to processing claims, issuing payouts and making reimbursement. Insurance also plays an integral but underappreciated role in the merging of travel and fintech. This trend rapidly accelerated post pandemic, in the race to own the traveler’s journey by building an all-in-one travel, payment and tech platform. The travel and financial industries are merging from both directions: Banking giants and fintech providers are entering the travel space while travel providers are building or integrating fintech products. These companies are going after the elusive opportunity to own the traveler’s entire […]

FedEx SME Connect Series Empowers Small Businesses with Digital Transformation Solutions

FedEx SME Connect Series Empowers Small Businesses with Digital Transformation Solutions

India: FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, announces its eighth edition of ‘SME Connect’ series on ‘ Future-Fit SMEs: Unlocking Growth Opportunities through Digital Transformation . The ‘SME Connect’ series is a thought leadership and knowledge sharing platform for SMEs to interact with industry and subject matter experts for solution-focused discussions that can bring value to their business. The current edition of FedEx SME Connect focuses on the need for SMEs to accelerate their digital capabilities, which is critical for business success. The engaging session throws light on how SMEs can build a purpose driven business model through digital transformation, overcome challenges during the transitioning phase, the tools they can leverage to scale their business globally, and the impact of the Union Budget announcements on the sector. Salil Chari, senior vice president, Marketing and Customer Experience – AMEA, FedEx Express said, “Keeping up with digital transformation has become imperative for SMEs to stay agile in a changing business environment. The adoption of digitalization opens doors for SMEs to expand their customer base and strengthen their market presence. With the eighth edition of FedEx SME Connect series, we aim to […]

DIGITAL ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION, INDIA PARADIGM: DIGITAL TALENT POOL AND DISTRIBUTION OF TALENT

DIGITAL ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION, INDIA PARADIGM: DIGITAL TALENT POOL AND DISTRIBUTION OF TALENT

“IT+IT=IT; Indian talent + Information technology = India Tomorrow” – Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi This is the sixth of the multi-part blog series titled ‘DIGITAL ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION, INDIA PARADIGM’ and captures the theme of Digital Talent in India from the standpoint of digital talent pool and digital talent distribution. For the purpose of the Digital Enterprise Survey and the ensuing report, digital talent refers to skills, skill sets, roles, and profiles required for executing digital transformation projects, including mainstream and emerging technology skills, as well as skills in design thinking and emerging tech development methods (DevOps, DevSecOps, Low Code-No Code). My previous blogs focused on the various facets of State of Technology Adoption in India and set the context for my present and upcoming blogs which encapsulate the key insights on digital enterprise transformation from an Indian end-user enterprise perspective. These insights have been drawn from the NASSCOM-Avasant “Digital Enterprise Survey” conducted in May’2022. Based on the analysis of the survey results, NASSCOM and Avasant formulated the “The Digital Enterprise Maturity Index ,” which forms a key constituent of the “ DIGITAL ENTERPRISE MATURITY 3.0: Boosting Business Resilience through Technology” Report published in July 2022. KEY INSIGHTS […]

Digital Transformation Firm InvestCloud Introduces White FMB+

Digital Transformation Firm InvestCloud Introduces White FMB+

InvestCloud , the global player focused on digital transformation for the financial industry with over $6 trillion in assets, has announced the release of the next evolution of InvestCloud White, called InvestCloud White FMB+ . The new product offering “includes integrated front, middle and back-office InvestCloud solutions, plus simple multi-channel wealth management services to provide comprehensive tools to advisors and other wealth managers.” The front-to-back InvestCloud solution “marks InvestCloud’s continued investment to support greater operational efficiency and simplify the complexity of business as usual for wealth management clients.” FMB+ includes the best of InvestCloud’s apps “for client communication, planning, trading and accounting, plus business process outsourcing (BPO).” InvestCloud’s BPO center is “in Carlsbad, California, and is currently used by clients such as William Blair in their SYSTM offering.” Mark Trousdale , Chief Marketing Officer of InvestCloud, said of the new White FMB+ offering: “There is a massive opportunity to provide huge gains in efficiency to wealth management clients due to the failures of existing players in this market. Many have made claims of offering an integrated platform, but in reality, they lack having a single platform. Their solutions are dispersed across numerous platforms, and each client implementation is a […]