Cloud computing, big data, mobility and social networks will top the agenda at a seminar titled Viet Nam Information and Communication Technologies Outlook to be held in HCM City this week.— Photo quantrimang

HCM CITY (Biz Hub)— Cloud computing, big data, mobility and social networks will top the agenda at a seminar titled Viet Nam Information and Communication Technologies Outlook to be held in HCM City this week.

Information security on new platforms would also be discussed at VIO 2013, Chu Tien Dung, chairman of the HCM City Computer Association (HCA), said.

Experts would provide an overview of new technology trends and applications, development of ICT infrastructure, and opportunities and challenges in the country's ICT industry, he said.

Many local and foreign firms like F5, Cisco, Sao Bac Dau, Trend Micro, and EMC will display their latest technologies and products.

To be organised by the HCM City Department of Information and Communication and the HCA on September 20, the 18th annual seminar will see the participation of leading local and foreign ICT experts, state agencies, businesses, and ICT users.

The HCA also said it would organise a function to give away awards to the country's top ICT enterprises on September 19, the day it marks its 25th anniversary.

The awards are given away every year to recognise, popularise, honour, and encourage firms in the ICT industry, to promote and raise their competitive ability. — VNS