Industry stakeholders urged to support digitalevolution

Cebu, Philippines —Business decision makers in Cebu are called to change the way they do business, and initiate to support the strengthening of the digital ecosystem.

Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) chairman Lito Tayag made this call at the height of digital disruption that could make or break a business.

Tayag, who is also the country managing director of Accenture Philippines, emphasized the need for industry stakeholders or the private sector, academe, and the government to work hard together in putting Cebu ahead in digital adaption.

According to Tayag, it is important to build a strong ecosystem and put forward a tight collaboration to address the challenges and exploit the opportunities of digital disruption.

Tayag was in Cebu Wednesday to speak before the distinguished business owners and leaders in Cebu on the Southwestern University (SWU) Phinma Business School (B-School) hosted event dubbed “Business Next.”

The by invitation only event, was attended mostly by the members of Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), as well as Cebu Business Club.

“Everything now is digital, including business, and it is inevitable. That is why we are having this discussion and we invited Lito Tayag to share his thoughts, experiences, and tips on how business can survive and thrive in a dynamically changing environment,” said SWU Phinma B-School dean Danny Saracin.