DICT, CISCO bolster PH gov’t digital transformation
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is tapping technology firm Cisco Philippines help to accelerate the government’s digital transformation.
The signed partnership aims to power DICT’s e-government master plan with Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration “collaboration pillar,” with the aim of enabling a harmonized, interoperable and integrated government ICT infrastructure.
“The initiative is set to enhance the government’s ability to collaborate more effectively and will greatly boost the government’s drive toward digital transformation. As we ink this memorandum of understanding, we place importance on the collaboration between the public and private sectors— a key towards effective and inclusive implementation of the nation’s digital agenda,” said Ivan John Uy, DICT secretary.
Enclosed in the agreement, Cisco will provide collaboration tools such as Webex boards, room kits and licenses as well as integrated security solutions to bolster DICT’s security posture.
“We look forward to leveraging our rich ecosystem and expertise in working with government agencies globally to help build a future-ready ecosystem in the Philippines through the deployment of innovative technology and solutions, starting with our secure collaboration portfolio to power hybrid work,” said Zaza Soriano-Nicart, Cisco Philippines managing director.
