The agreement was signed this morning by both parties establishing a cooperation framework between both entities. With the aim of supporting and promoting the priorities of the Andalusian Government’s digital strategy.
The Junta de Andalucía prioritizes digitization and employment
The Counselor for the Presidency, Interior, Social Dialogue and Administrative Simplification of the Junta de Andalucía, Antonio Sanz Cabellohas shown its satisfaction with this agreement and has ensured that The “digital revolution promoted by the Andalusian Government is a reality and a sure path towards a more accessible, competitive and attractive Andalusia. We are talking about a sector that could become the third economic engine of Andalusia, for everything it mobilizes”.
The counselor added that this agreement with Microsoft is “ambitious, it has a validity period of two years and covers all the Ministries of the Board and its instrumental entities. The agreement opens up a unique opportunity for us that we are going to make the most of. Serving us to be protagonists and referents of the technological and innovative future that is coming”.
The words of Alberto Granados, president of Microsoft Spain
He has noted that “Digitization -and the promotion of talent to carry it out- are decisive in the recovery cycle of the Spanish economy. We are pleased to collaborate with entities such as the Junta de Andalucía. Showing a clear commitment to improve the competitiveness of the economy, through innovation. Together we will explore new ways to position Andalusia as a benchmark for sustainable digitization. Assuming a boost for the growth of companies and public bodies, the promotion of digital talent and employment, as well as the development of better services for Andalusian citizens”.
Microsoft and the Board will study the implementation of joint initiatives and projects. Where the application of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) or the cloud help promote modernization. Improving the competitiveness of the Andalusian administration and economy. This is a clear commitment by the Andalusian government to the sustainable digital transformation of public and private entities in the region, with a special focus on SMEs. The ultimate goal is to improve the well-being of its inhabitants and visitors, by promoting improvements in citizen services provided by the public administration.
Digital talent to improve the economy and employment
The agreement also contemplates the development of the technology-based entrepreneurship and the formation. promoting the digital talent to achieve economic growth and the creation of job In Andalucia.
The current economy is increasingly digital and requires specific skills to be able to take advantage of all the advantages of this digitization. Thus improving the competitiveness of companies and inducing growth. Any company that wants to prosper and offer differential services will have to adopt innovative technologies. Like Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, Data Science or Quantum Computing. For this reason, working to improve the digital training of citizens is one of the objectives of the Junta de Andalucía.
Training the entire population
Microsoft will make available technology training plans aimed at the Andalusian population. As well as the implementation of professional recycling initiatives in the business field. Likewise, Andalusian public administration professionals will be trained and certified in Microsoft AI and cloud solutions.
Thus, thanks to the agreement with Microsoft, the Board will offer the alternative of discovering and delving into all the possibilities and applications of Artificial Intelligence in the public sector. Via Microsoft AI Business Schoolsomething that will train officials in order to optimize citizen attention.
The agreement signed today reaffirms the Andalusian Executive’s commitment to the student training. As well as the digital transformation of schools from Andalusia. These can incorporate free tools of the platform Microsoft 365 for Education. Where an educational environment of collaboration and safe communication is facilitated. It also complies with privacy and data protection regulations.
Likewise, Microsoft will offer training and support to teachers from schools, universities and other educational entities. So that they can take advantage of all the advantages and benefits that technology brings in the application of their educational methodologies.