What COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the most is the importance of digital transformation. The latter was key to overcome the challenges brought about by the pandemic. With a new normal in the horizon, ICT companies should leverage the current situation to come out of it stronger and more resilient.
In the framework of the series of virtual panels launched in June, Telecom Review will hold its upcoming virtual panel under the theme “Digital transformation: A necessity amid COVID-19” on September 22nd.
Panelists will discuss the following topics:
- How COVID-19 highlighted the importance of digital transformation
- Emerging technologies in the response to COVID-19
- Gaps existing at the level of access to digital technologies
- End to end automated service assurance for telcos and service providers
The necessity of digital transformation was put under the spotlight, especially given the role that technology has been playing to overcome the challenges posed by the pandemic. Industry leaders will tackle how important it was for businesses to digitalize their operations during these challenging times and the role that emerging technologies have played.
In addition, the panelists will share their insights on how businesses can accelerate their digital transformation today and will shed light on how telcos can contribute. End-to-end automated service assurance will also be addressed during the panel discussion.
Moreover, COVID-19 has exposed a huge gap at the level of access to digital tools and technologies. The panelists will explain how the gap was amplified by the pandemic and what needs to be done to guarantee digitalization for all.