The computer engineering undergraduate program in our branch campus in Quito organized the online talk titled: "The use of ICTs in times of  Covid 19", where ICT experts from public and private companies spoke about their experiences, challenges and business opportunities. 

The speakers were Bertha Bravo, former IT manager of BanEcuador, Juan Palacios, executive president of Libélula, David Sanchez, IT manager of Aristaviva. 

Bertha Bravo spoke about some limitations when not having appropriate platforms, such as difficulties with telework. It is important to train workers and change paradigms in order to face this situation.

Palacios stated that people and businesses have presented weaknesses in the use of ICTs. "It is important to migrate towards cloud technologies with safe and efficient systems. We need to adapt to new technologies and acquire new skills because a radical change is underway. Regarding e-commerce, we must change our perspective, focus on clients and their needs. That's where we'll have great opportunities". 

"In our case, there was a 50% increase in training and courses, a 30% increase in visits to the website and 20% in messaging. Knowledge is required on the use of technologies, collaboration criteria, change of ways of working, unified communications to improve productivity ", said Sánchez.

Some recommendations given by the experts were: establish communication and action protocols, management of collaborative environments, reinforce infrastructure, improve services and security on platforms. The session was moderated by professor Walter Gaibor, 100 people were connected, including students professors and the general public.