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China residents against use of facial recognition tech

China residents against use of facial recognition tech

Alibaba and the China government taking steps to prevent against intrusions into personal privacy
Feb 2 2021 9:18AM
Thailand IT spending to grow 5% this year

Thailand IT spending to grow 5% this year

Enterprise software spending will see the largest growth of 13.6%
Feb 2 2021 8:43AM
Will digital documents and e-signatures become de rigueur for businesses in APAC?

Will digital documents and e-signatures become de rigueur for businesses in APAC?

The pandemic has wrought trenchant changes across industries and forced businesses to turn to digitisation, with digital documents becoming key to boosting their work productivity in 2020.
Feb 2 2021 8:37AM
APAC organisations unprepared for shift to remote working, says Cisco study

APAC organisations unprepared for shift to remote working, says Cisco study

Asia Pacific is the region with the largest proportion of organisations to experience an increase in cyber threats globally.
Feb 2 2021 8:27AM
uCloudlink and Vision aim to power Japan’s digitisation efforts with better connectivity

uCloudlink and Vision aim to power Japan’s digitisation efforts with better connectivity

The enhanced connectivity is an important enabler as Japan continues its pursuit of regulatory reform geared to digitalisation
Feb 1 2021 9:15AM
Global IT Spending on track to surpass $4 trillion this year

Global IT Spending on track to surpass $4 trillion this year

Businesses are redoubling investments in IT, but their spending patterns are continually shifting.
Jan 29 2021 9:26AM
Celcom aims to help Malaysian enterprises go digital with cloud service

Celcom aims to help Malaysian enterprises go digital with cloud service

Faced with the challenges from the pandemic, businesses are looking at adopt affordable digital solutions to ensure business sustainability
Jan 29 2021 9:18AM
Informa Tech, IMDA, and STB announce launch of Asia Tech x Singapore 2021 in July

Informa Tech, IMDA, and STB announce launch of Asia Tech x Singapore 2021 in July

Announcement follows memorandum of intent signed last November to launch a new flagship tech event for Asia
Jan 28 2021 1:28PM
IBM appoints Martin Chee as ASEAN general manager

IBM appoints Martin Chee as ASEAN general manager

Chee is tasked with bolstering the company’s presence and collaboration with partners and clients through the adoption of emerging technologies
Jan 28 2021 9:13AM
January 28 is Data Privacy Day. How secure is your business in 2021?

January 28 is Data Privacy Day. How secure is your business in 2021?

Commemorated annually, Data Privacy Day aims to inspire dialogue and empower individuals and companies globally to act to safeguard their data.
Jan 28 2021 8:18AM
DBS builds Future Tech Academy to equip its technology workforce

DBS builds Future Tech Academy to equip its technology workforce

The Singapore bank will sponsor training for 200 Singaporeans to enhance the local technology talent pool
Jan 27 2021 2:11PM
Oppo sets up 5G innovation lab to support multiple regions

Oppo sets up 5G innovation lab to support multiple regions

The 5G lab will be the first for the phone manufacturer to be based out of China
Jan 27 2021 9:04AM
Netskope expands NewEdge network with new data centre in Singapore

Netskope expands NewEdge network with new data centre in Singapore

The move enhances Netskope’s security private cloud network to deliver web, cloud and SaaS security across the region
Jan 27 2021 8:54AM
Industry veteran Pun Kok Lim joins Bitglass as VP Asia-Pacific & Japan

Industry veteran Pun Kok Lim joins Bitglass as VP Asia-Pacific & Japan

PK brings more than 30 years of sales and management experience in Asia to Bitglass
Jan 26 2021 8:43AM
Kasikornbank in Thailand overhauls IT department in mobile banking push

Kasikornbank in Thailand overhauls IT department in mobile banking push

The bank was able to leverage Red Hat’s platform, container, and messaging technology with agile and DevOps approaches
Jan 26 2021 8:30AM
IBM: Singapore C-suite execs are accelerating digital transformation

IBM: Singapore C-suite execs are accelerating digital transformation

Although there is a willingness for change, a disconnect remains between employers and employees over what the organisation can offer and what staff see as a priority
Jan 25 2021 3:45PM
APT chooses Ericsson for first 5G multi-operator core network in Taiwan

APT chooses Ericsson for first 5G multi-operator core network in Taiwan

With the deployment, APT will be able to dynamically operate between 4G and 5G networks
Jan 25 2021 2:50PM
HSBC and Silent Eight announce collaboration to fight financial crime globally

HSBC and Silent Eight announce collaboration to fight financial crime globally

New Alert Resolution capability set for implementation within HSBC's global compliance organisation
Jan 25 2021 2:08PM
Vertiv: Data Centers reaching utility-like criticality

Vertiv: Data Centers reaching utility-like criticality

With the increased usage of the digital space, energy consumption and efficiency is becoming crucial for long term sustainability
Jan 25 2021 1:47PM
NTT partners with GSPARX for renewable energy solutions at Malaysia data centre

NTT partners with GSPARX for renewable energy solutions at Malaysia data centre

In a bid to meet their long-term environmental sustainability goals, NTT will be utilising solar energy in their data centre
Jan 25 2021 1:39PM