At a young age of nearly 30, Ho Viet Anh, CEO of OSAM Cloud Innovator, has made great achievements. OSAM is now the only company specialising in cloud computing in Vietnam. Although it was established just around two years ago, OSAM has made an amazing digital journey to engage local startups and the business community in the changing world of technology. OSAM was established on growing demands for Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) features/services for computing, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning, as well as AI and Internet of Things (IoT) among fast-growing businesses and startups in Vietnam. OSAM supports new users who might not know where to start with AWS and other technology providers’ services by providing consultation activities which can design cloud adoption road maps for them. “In the recent two-three years, I saw startups turning towards the technology of Industry 4.0 such as Internet of Things (IoT), big data, and machine learning among … [Read more...] about Startups in Vietnam head to digital transformation
Difference between cloud computing and web services
Dare to learn with AWS to succeed in digital age
Business has transformed in Vietnam over the years. The conversation technology providers like us have with enterprises is wholly different now. A few years back, we had to address a lot of fear and doubt, which is very normal to any new business adopting technology. The big questions we had to answer were “Why cloud?”, “What are the benefits of the cloud?”, “How security on the cloud is run?”, and “What are the latencies?” Now it is all about “How?” because they now see evidence for the gains in digital business in the industry leaders who have adopted with great success. The conversation has turned from “Why do I need the cloud?” into “What is the best way to adopt technology?” – and that is only with traditional businesses, there is not even a conversation with digital native businesses because most of them were already born in the cloud. Similar to most markets in the ASEAN, we see tremendous … [Read more...] about Dare to learn with AWS to succeed in digital age
Cloud computing trends to witness in the future
Thus, it is no doubt that people are really appreciating cloud computing, which is not only a way used to leverage the infrastructure but also a multifunctional tool. A lot of methods are being discovered to take advantage of cloud so that businesses can reach their goals in the upcoming years. In a few years ago, the cloud computing was just someone’s storage tool and now it has become a big company’s storage system. That is the reason why cloud is providing organizations with chances to corporate more effectively. By contrast, a big problem that many cloud service vendors are coping with currently is to ensure their service safety and security. There are a lot of companies considering whether they should make a move into cloud or not. In this year, however, it is predicted that the choice will mostly depend on cloud mobility instead of efficiency or cost. Below are some numbers related to cloud that can be seen through conversations made about this topic. … [Read more...] about Cloud computing trends to witness in the future
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 19/12
VN wood and furniture firms eye Mexico, Canada Mexico and Canada will be promising markets for Viet Nam’s wood and furniture products when the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) takes effect in early 2019, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Deputy Minister Tran Quoc Khanh said exports to Canada were worth over US$129 million last year and are expected to top $140 million this year. “The CPTPP will open opportunities for products such as wood flooring and bars to Canada because the market will immediately scrap the import tariff of 3.5 per cent when the agreement comes into effect. “Products such as plywood, picture frames, door frames and especially furniture will also have an opportunity because import tariffs of between 6 per cent and 9.5 per cent will be eliminated as soon as the agreement comes into effect. “Wooden handicrafts will also benefit when Canada agrees to abolish the 7 … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 19/12
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 10/12
Fayfay.com announces strategic partnership with Ho Chi Minh City tourism Hong Kong-based Fayfay.com on December 6 announced that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Centre to promote tourism in Vietnam, with a special focus on the city. The MoU was signed by Tran Ngoc Dong Quan, deputy director of the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Centre, along with Kingston Lai and Kelvin Wu, the co-founders of Fayfay.com, at Bep Nha Luc Tinh Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, in the presence of industry experts and members of the media. “Ho Chi Minh City is an important destination on Fayfay.com and we look forward to partnering with the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Centre to showcase the city’s vibrant architecture, rich culinary scene, and authentic local experiences,” said Lai. “We believe strategic joint promotional activities with the Tourism Promotion Centre will enable us to leverage our online platform and … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 10/12