Digital transformation imprint of Quang Trung Software Park
Established in 2001, Quang Trung Software Park (QTSC) in District 12 has so far attracted 165 IT enterprises, including 6 enterprises with a scale of over 1,000 people with 650 products and solutions, and is a place to serve 21,831 people to study and work regularly. In 2023, QTSC's revenue will be over 1,200 billion VND, with after-tax profit of over 200 billion VND.
QTSC has established the Ho Chi Minh City Digital Transformation Support and Consulting Center (DXCenter). Taking advantage of QTSC's advantages, DXCenter has so far coordinated with many agencies in Ho Chi Minh City such as the Department of Information and Communications, the Department of Science and Technology, the Department of Education and Training to implement digital transformation projects and at the same time deploy digital transformation consulting projects for many organizations and businesses in provinces such as Tien Giang, Dong Nai, Binh Duong, etc.
Speaking with Lao Dong, Mr. Phan Phuong Tung - Director of DXCenter - said that the demand for digital transformation is very large, but the unit's human resources and facilities are still limited, leading to difficulties in participating in activities to develop the digital transformation ecosystem.
In addition, exchanges between digital transformation organizations and innovative startup groups are encouraged for the purpose of creating motivation, exchanging experiences, or exploring cooperation opportunities, but have not been widely implemented.
Ho Chi Minh City's ambition with QTSC expansion
In 2024, Ho Chi Minh City aims to have the digital economy contribute 22% to GRDP (gross regional product). This rate will increase to 25% in 2025 and 40% in 2030. Labor productivity will increase by at least 7% in 2025 and 9% in 2030. The rate of people with payment accounts will be at least 60% in 2025 and 85% in 2030.
To achieve this goal, Ho Chi Minh City has planned to expand Quang Trung Software Park in Thu Duc City.
“The construction of the QTSC model in Thu Duc City can be based on the successful experiences from the current QTSC model in District 12.The QTSC model is considered a successful model that contributes greatly to the construction and development of information technology infrastructure, attracting investment capital, brainpower from the technology sector as well as high-quality human resources,” Mr. Phan Phuong Tung analyzed.
This is also the first step in the roadmap to build and expand the model of a concentrated information technology park in Ho Chi Minh City, which plays a very important role in the digital transformation of Ho Chi Minh City and contributes to achieving the goals set by the city by 2030.
According to Mr. Tung, the expansion of QTSC will bring 6 major benefits in the digital transformation and digital economic development of Ho Chi Minh City.First, it will promote digital and technological infrastructure, enhance digital human resources by training and developing technology human resources; promote digital transformation for businesses by supporting digital businesses, and improve access to technology through building an innovation ecosystem.
In addition, the expansion of QTSC will support the development of key industries such as manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, education, etc. These are the areas that Ho Chi Minh City is focusing on developing and digital transformation will play a decisive role in improving the productivity, quality and competitiveness of these industries.
In addition, the expanded QTSC will become a key area for piloting smart urban solutions, from energy management, transportation, to public services. This will directly contribute to the digital economy and GRDP of Ho Chi Minh City, helping the locality become an attractive destination for global technology corporations, helping the city expand international cooperation and attract foreign investment in the fields of information and communications technology (ICT); helping the city access the latest technology initiatives and solutions in the world...
