ITWire

Asia Pacific demand for electronic data systems by the pharmaceutical industry is set to increase significantly now that companies in the sector have recovered after weathering the impact on their businesses from the global recession.

A new outsourcing industry body has been launched this week, vowing to be the leader in facilitating debate on policy reform in the ICT sector, and signalling its intent to 'fearlessly' engage government and industry on a wide range of public policy issues facing the ICT sector.

The telecoms industry is showing strong signs of recovery from global financial woes, with revenues back on track following weak performances last year and growing carrier confidence in undertaking business initiatives previously delayed be the downturn.