Fiserv, a US-based provider of financial services technology, said financial technology or fintech firms will play a crucial role in the digital transformation of local businesses.
Tech4ED is a national digital inclusion initiative establishing eCenters that provide e-government and ICT-enabled services in communities with minimal or no access to information and government services.
The USHER system consists of an accelerometer and a Web portal for 24/7 monitoring of the structure. The device logs in building vibrations before and after a quake, and analytics assessment of the data determines the current safety status of the structure for continued occupancy.
The rollout of the fiber optic cables will also form part of the DICT's Free Public Wi-Fi network to reach the unserved and underserved areas in the country.