E-Enterprise Transformation for Productivity Gains

The use of ICT to enhance productivity

ICT have -• changed the way we interact with each o

ther• transformed the way enterprises conduc

t business• streamlined supply chains• yielded significant productivity gains

The use of ICTs to enhance productivity

The use of ICT to enhance productivity

• The increase in labour productivity came mainly from the use of ICT

• Productivity enhancement is derived from -

• ICT production• application• content creation

Launching of IT Strategy

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• “Digital 21” IT Strategy launched in November 1998

• To build capabilities and infrastructure to support a thriving information economy

• To create a solid foundation for growth in IT uses

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Liberalisation of the telecommunications market• Liberalising telecommunications

market since 1995

• External capacity, currently at 480 Gbps, increased by ten-fold in past 10 years

• Broadband coverage reaches practically all commercial buildings and over 95% of households

• Internet charges among the lowest in the world, and broadband fees as low as US$13 per month with unlimited usage

Diffusion of ICT into the community

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• 60% of households have installed computers and 50% are connected to Internet

• Half of home Internet users are using broadband services

• 84% of our population have mobile phones

Diffusion of ICT into the business sector

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• Diffusion of ICT into different types of industries.

• Development of innovative e-business applications

• Convergence of media and technology

2001 Digital 21 Strategy

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• Launched the 2001 Digital 21 Strategy - “Hong Kong: Connecting the World” in May 2001

• Continue to enhance e-business environment

• Invite applications for local wireline-based fixed telecom licences

• Cyberport

Enhance e-business infrastructure

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• Further enhancement of public key infrastructure

• Cross-certification arrangements with certification authorities in other economies

• Launched the world’s first system for mobile digital certificates for community-wide adoption

• Review of Electronic Transactions Ordinance

Develop our Workforce for the Information Economy

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• Comprehensive policy to develop an IT-competent workforce

• Two-pronged approach: develop local talents and import overseas and Mainland professionals

Build E-government to lead by example

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• 65% of public services already online

• Provide e-option for 90% of public services by end 2003

• Electronic Service Delivery Scheme won Stockholm Challenge Award

• Further on-line operations in areas such as e-procurement

E-business transformation

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• Importance of entrepreneurial spirit and innovation of business people

• Continue to enhance e-business environment

• E-business transformation to achieve productivity gains and develop new business opportunities

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