Exxon to salute businesses contributing to digital innovation

ExxonMobil PNG has announced the inaugural SME Digital Innovation Awards to recognise achievements of local businesses contributing to digital innovation.
The 2018 SME Digital Innovation Awards will be presented at the PNG Apec Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (Msme) Summit in September.
It will be focused on SMEs that utilise digital technology innovation as part of their processes, or that provide a service using technology and will be done in partnership with the Ibbm Enterprise Centre.
Awards will be presented across three categories including micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
ExxonMobil managing-director Andrew Barry said the company was committed to recognising and encouraging SMEs that used technology platforms to continue evolving in an ever-growing digital world.
“It is important that we, as a company, contribute to developing capacity and assist smaller organisations to remain competitive and ensure equal participation in economic activities,” Barry said.
“The digital innovation awards will encourage Msmes to be creative and diversify into operational areas that utilise technology to ensure growth and sustainability across the country.”
The 2018 SME Digital Innovation Awards are sponsored by ExxonMobil PNG and managed by its long-standing partner, the Ibbm Enterprise Centre. Award submissions are open to micro, small and medium-sized businesses operating in Papua New Guinea.
Each business which applies and is nominated for an award will receive a complimentary business assessment by Ibbm as part of their submission. Award winners will be announced at the Abac SME Summit being held in Port Moresby on Sept 10-11.
Winners will receive training provided by the Ibbm Enterprise Centre and equipment to support future digital endeavors.