Expressing optimism, he said that the Intel Pakistan, in collaboration with educational institutions, was providing support to deserving students. He said that the use of technologies could help improve service delivery. He said that Intel would introduce fourth generation processors by the early next year. In 2013, he said that new technologies "will come online and 300 million people in the Asia would start looking for ways to connect with digital technologies".
He said that survey indicates that the consumerisation of IT would continue with the trend of taking new device to work. "2013 will be the year that consumers experience touch ramping as a mainstream feature in notebook and all-in-one PCs." Tablets, convertibles and new devices will enter the market. "As tablets become more popular at work, people will covet improved processing power. People will look to tablets for productivity, moving from consumption to multi-tasking." Consumers, he said, would be inundated with mobile device options. He said that the quality of the consumer experience would be a key to the success in term of device.
Naveed said: "The survey further revealed that encouraging entrepreneurs and innovation within their country would be a focus for governments across the region. Investing in the right infrastructure and industry partnerships can encourage, connect and support entrepreneurs."