adminThe event will focus on strengthening relationships with the public sector, creating a platform for debate on key service delivery issues as well as create an opportunity to demonstrate and highlight how innovative technology solutions are designed and optimised to aid government in accelerating service delivery.
Ntutule Tshenye, B2G and Corporate Citizenship lead at Samsung Electronics Africa, said his company understood that meeting the development needs of the country required a number of players working together as well as requiring tailored solutions to optimise multi-stakeholder approach.
“To this end, we are excited to be able to create this platform for discussion as well as to demonstrate how our comprehensive government based offering incorporates the latest technology innovation that is not only as energy efficiently as possible but also takes cognisance of the unique challenges of the public sector,” he said.
The event is a key component of the Samsung Africa Forum, scheduled for Cape Town from yesterday..
Covering several areas such as health, education, job creation, safety and security and communications, through the Smart Government Conference, Samsung aims to engage with government stakeholders as well as develop a platform for these stakeholders to come together to understand the needs of the country from a broad perspective, what is expected of them and which solutions and partners can help them achieve this.
Samsung Smart Government solutions transform internal and external relationships through the use of technology meaning citizens are able to engage with government more easily than before.
By facilitating technology-driven government processes, productivity and efficiencies are improved while saving costs and enhancing service delivery. Under Smart Education, the Samsung Smart School mobile learning solution establishes an interactive multimedia classroom environment by leveraging Samsung smart devices and e-board solution.
Smart Comms harnesses the various Samsung unified communication and collaboration solutions to bring elements such as Web conferencing and instant messaging to a mobile workforce.
Meanwhile, Samsung will be hosting learners from private, public and underprivileged schools at the Samsung Africa Forum 2013.
They will have the opportunity to experience Samsung’s technology first hand, with the focus of demonstrating how sustainable product use can have a positive impact on their personal lives, education and the economy of South Africa.
“We want to provide learners with the chance to engage with advanced technologies that can empower them to live a brighter future in the inter-connected world.
“Having access to specialists in the field will give them greater understanding of how pervasive technology has become in every aspect of our lives,” said Michelle Potgieter, head of Corporate Marketing and Communications at Samsung Electronics South Africa.
Samsung aims to host a significant number of school children at the expo centre.
A tour will include the Samsung Solar- Powered Internet School and Smart School zone-initiatives underpin Samsung’s commitment in investing in the South African youth and supporting their educational needs. – CAJ News.
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