commenced in Bangalore with academicians and technology enthusiasts
from over the world.
The keynote speaker was Research Scientist, MIT (Massachusetts
Institute of Technology) Center for Digital Business, George Westerman
who spoke on –'Digital Transformation: A Manifesto for Business and
Technology Leaders'. He had some nuggets for enterprises keen on
achieving digital transformation based on the findings of a study of
CEOs 175 global companies.
Explaining digital transformation, Westerman said it is the use of
technology to radically improve performance and reach of the
enterprises.
"Innovations are not the preserve of the large global firms, but of
technology-focused companies," said Westerman.
The summit also had a session by MIT Research Scientist, Marie-Jose
Montpetit. She spoke on how the age of the seamless video consumption
and highlighted how the rise of smart phones and tablet computers has
changed the way we live.
She highlighted an emerging trend in Social televisions (televisions
that support social interactions) and a mesh of access networks and
end devices has replaced the linear delivery-chain of the recent past.
Other notable speakers were JC Bose National Fellow, TIFR, Mumbai, RK
Shyamasundar and Practice Director, HCL Technologies, Sudeendra
Koushik.
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