Digital Thailand Big Bang 2018: Dassault Systemes signs MOU with depa for key projects driving the 'Digital Thailand’ strategic plan

          -Under MoU, Depa plans to implement Dassault Systemes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform
          -Key projects aim to cultivate Thailand's workforce of the future and smart cities as the country transforms into a digital economy
          -3DEXPERIENCE platform is already enabling digital training programs in Australia and smart city projects in Singapore and Jaipur

          Dassault Systemes has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), the operating arm of Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES), to implement the 3DEXPERIENCE platform in key projects driving agency's 'Digital Thailand' strategic plan for the new 'Thailand 4.0' economic model. The projects will cover two key domains: re-designing the education system and vocational training in Thailand to cultivate the country's workforce of the future; and future "smart city" developments in Thailand.
          The agreement was signed during depa's flagship exhibition, "Digital Thailand Big Bang 2018", from September 19 to 23, 2018 at Challenger 1-3 IMPACT, Muengthong Thani, to promote social awareness of Thailand's national plans and policies to drive the country's transformation into a digital economy.
Dassault Systemes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform, already instrumental in the development of the 'Virtual Shipyard' industry digital training program in South Australia and implementation of smart city projects in cities such as Singapore, Jaipur, India, and Rennes, France, will be leveraged in key "Digital Thailand" projects defined by depa in consultation with government entities.
          "depa is escalating projects to establish Thailand as a leading IoT hub in Asia, which includes turning seven cities into 'smart cities' by 2023. To achieve this, developing a digitally-capable workforce is imperative. We chose to work with Dassault Systemes for its world-leading technologies that are at the forefront of Industry 4.0 and proven expertise," said Dr. Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin, the President/ CEO of depa.
          Mr Masaki Sox Konno, Dassault Systemes' Managing Director, Asia Pacific South, said. "depa shares our vision in leveraging digital technologies to transform Thailand's industries, cities and workforce of the future. These are projects that will require long-term close collaboration, not just in implementing the right solutions, but also in studying the specific skill sets and infrastructure that can best capitalise on the country's future growth engines. We look forward to working with depa to herald in the 'Thailand 4.0' era."
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          Dassault Systemes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations. Its world-leading solutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported. Dassault Systemes' collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world. The group brings value to over 220,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 140 countries. For more information, visit www.3ds.com.
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