Promoting the application of information technology and telecommunications in Nghe An province
(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of January 22, in Vinh City, the signing ceremony of the Cooperation Agreement on application and development of information technology (IT) and telecommunications for the period 2019 - 2023 took place between the People's Committee of Nghe An province and the Viettel Military Industry - Telecommunications Group.
Attending the signing ceremony were Mr. Le Ngoc Hoa - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Mr. Nguyen Thanh Nam - Deputy General Director of Viettel Military Industry and Telecommunications Group.
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Overview of the signing ceremony. Photo: Phu Huong |
According to the agreement, the two sides will jointly invest resources and implement the contents of the cooperation agreement to promote the application of IT and telecommunications in Nghe An province in the period of 2019 - 2023.
On that basis, build and improve the effectiveness of IT and telecommunications application in state agencies in Nghe An province, especially in the fields related to education, health, tourism, agriculture, security... ensuring synchronization, unity, and modernity from the province to the grassroots, contributing to improving the operational efficiency of state agencies.
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Representatives of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee and Viettel Military Industry and Telecommunications Group signed a cooperation agreement. Photo: Phu Huong |
Accordingly, Viettel will support the People's Committee of Nghe An province to build and develop IT and telecommunications infrastructure in the province according to the province's approved IT and telecommunications plans; develop IT application solutions, solutions to ensure information security and network security; coordinate and support in promoting propaganda and widely disseminating the application and development of IT and telecommunications in Nghe An province.
At the same time, research and support the construction of a Software Center located in Nghe An to attract highly qualified workers from Nghe An to become the core of research and development of IT applications in the province's industries and fields; gradually advise and support the province in building Nghe An Software Park, developing diverse IT industries in the future.
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Viettel Group donated a smart urban monitoring and control center worth 3 billion VND to the People's Committee of Nghe An province. Photo: Phu Huong |
Within the legal framework, Nghe An Provincial People's Committee creates favorable conditions for Viettel Group to participate in implementing the contents of the general agreement.
Representatives of both sides agreed to provide and exchange information promptly and regularly on relevant issues to serve the tasks of each side. Facilitate participation in target programs, strategies and development plans of the parties to provide specific and practical support and enhance efficiency through cooperation. The contents of cooperation are agreed upon by both sides and there is a plan for coordinated action.Specific actions to be implemented in each phase on the basis of compliance with current regulations.