E-Enterprise Transformation for Productivity Gains

The use of ICT to enhance productivity ICT have - changed the way we interact with each other transformed the way enterprises conduct 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 4 “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

5 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 6 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 7 Diffusion of ICT into different types of industries. Development of innovative e-business applications Convergence of media and technology

2001 Digital 21 Strategy 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 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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