The Government Big Data Institute (GBDi) is set to depart from the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) to serve as a key national driving force for big data analytics following high demand, while the move is expected to help unlock the limit of its budget support.
The GBDi, which was established in 2019 to promote the analysis and management of big data for state agencies, will change its name to the National Big Data Institute (NBDi) and increase the number of staff from 70 to 200 by the end of 2022.
The departure plan was approved by the National Digital Economy and Society Committee in November but still requires cabinet approval, which is expected to take place in March 2022.
Depa president and chief executive Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin said data analytics and cybersecurity are crucial for the overall economy and enterprises in the digital ecosystem.
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