Asia-Pacific Broadcasting (APB) July 2017 Volume 34, Issue 5 | Page 9

NEWS & VIEWS July 2017 9 Advance in Asia’s digital strategy and roadmap on showcase SINGAPORE – For the first time, BroadcastAsia, CommunicAsia and EnterpriseIT were held this year over a three-day period from May 23-25, drawing over 40,000 trade visitors. More than 1,800 exhibitors showcased innovations featuring the latest in the Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics, cloud, artificial intelligence, robot- ics, cybersecurity, satellite com- munications, virtual reality (VR), IP broadcasting, over-the-top (OTT) and 5G, among others. The shows also successfully addressed technologies and strat- egies for smart cities and digital ecosystems driving the digital strategies and transformation roadmaps of governments and enterprises in Asia, said the shows’ organiser, UBM SES. Victor Wong, project director, UBM SES, added: “As organisers, we are proud to present an event that aligns to the region’s initiatives and push in advancing Asia’s digital transformation. “Committed to delivering a 2018 will see the introduction of ConnecTechAsia, which encompasses Broadcast­Asia, CommunicAsia and NXTAsia, which will replace EnterpriseIT. BroadcastAsia2017 saw visitors checking the latest broadcast equipment, including the latest camera offerings. platform that fosters international collaborations, BroadcastAsia, CommunicAsia and EnterpriseIT are at the forefront of technological evolution with a global showcase of game-changing innovations that our attendees can look forward to discovering every year.” 2018 will see the introduction of ConnecTechAsia, where technol- ogy, ideas and business converge, UBM SES has described. Connec­ TecAsia encompasses Broadcast­ Asia, CommunicAsia and the newly minted NXTAsia, which will replace EnterpriseIT. “NXTAsia will be the definitive guide on emerging technologies and enterprise solutions for com- panies across sectors,” said Susan Tan, director, Marcom, UBM SES. ConnecTechAsia2018 will be held from June 26-28 at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre and Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre.