Taipei initiative helps SMEs move into cloud business

TAIPEI - A cloud programme offering free downloads of business-related software has been launched in Taipei City, underscoring the local government’s commitment to promoting SME development. Wu Hsin-pei, Deputy Commissioner of Taipei City Government’s Department of Economic Development, says the initiative is in response to growing SME demand for assistance in overcoming challenges associated with operating a cloud business.

“More than 95 per cent of companies in Taipei are in this boat and many face financial and human resources limitations when attempting to expand into this potential-laden segment of the market,” Wu said. “The platform’s one-stop mechanism also frees SMEs from the tedious task of managing a variety of online transaction-related issues.” www.taiwantoday.tw (ATI).