DATEC Fiji Pte Limited chairperson Isikeli Tikoduadua said technology should support environmental responsibility through the efficient use of resources.
While addressing participants at the 2026 Fiji Tech Summit being held at the Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa at Natadola yesterday, he said global members and partners expected this investment and commitment to help connect regional procedures with world-class technology and emerging innovations.
“Your mission really is to transform and turn this technology into practical solutions that strengthen organisations, communities, and our wider economy,” Mr Tikoduadua said.
Mr Tikoduadua said the two-day summit focussed directly and supported the National Digital Transformation Plan 2025-2030.
He said it also emphasised digital infrastructure, connectivity, cybersecurity, data protection, digital literacy, and speed development and sustainable innovation.
“Through strong cooperation between the public and private sector, digital strategy is positioned as an innovation hub for the digital city, while ensuring that the benefit of technology reaches every community.
“Our digital transformation journey ultimately depends on growth.
“We must continue to invest in digital skills, ICT education, scholarships, and upskilling well-paid and meaningful opportunities for women and young people to participate in and lead technological innovation.”
Mr Tikoduadua said technology played a pivotal role in improving public services while also strengthening business.
“The DATEC summit brings together innovators, business leaders, educators, and technology partners to shape our region’s digital future.
“This year, the DATEC Summit 2026 is another important chapter in that history, with more than 400 participants, and over 85 leading technology vendors and partners.
“This summit provides a powerful platform for collaboration, investment, innovation, and knowledge sharing across government, business, development agencies, and the wider recipient community.
“Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, sustainability, and digital transformation are shaping the economy.”
With artificial intelligence taking centre stage once again at this year’s summit, Mr Tikoduadua said one of its key roles in the tech sector was to support smarter decisions, better public service, and greater business productivity.
“The global AI boom is placing unprecedented pressure on computing infrastructure, driving supply constraints, and increasing the potential cost.
“This is no longer just an IT issue. It is a business continuity and investment planning issue.
“Organisations that assess future IT needs, prioritise critical investment, and procure AI will be best positioned to manage disruption and cost.
“In this environment, planning ahead is not simply a procurement practice, it is a whole business strategy.”
DATEC Fiji Pte Ltd CEO Vinit Nand escorts DPM and Minister for Industries Manoa Kamikamica on a tour of the vendors booth displaying latest information communication technologies (ICT) products during the Fiji Tech Summit 2026 held at InterContinental Fiji Resort and Spa in Natadola on Thursday. Picture: REINAL CHAND
