Raymond Tan

Raymond Tan is a seasoned veteran in the technology, media, entertainment, broadcast and travel industries, covering enterprises, telco, government, SMEs and start-ups.

Recent articles by Raymond Tan

How to get ready for Quantum - a guide for enterprises

How to get ready for Quantum - a guide for enterprises

Quantum is providing a window to build quantum-safe thinking into our current enterprise architecture, rather than bolting it on too late.
May 29 2026 12:31PM
A data-first AI strategy is critical to managing security threats in 2026

A data-first AI strategy is critical to managing security threats in 2026

The challenge is not the tools we use, but the lack of visibility, as well as a governance model that is yet to catch up with AI adoption.
May 11 2026 10:54PM
How the public sector can ensure their cloud sovereignty

How the public sector can ensure their cloud sovereignty

Sovereignty can be the foundation for open, interoperable, hybrid architectures.
Apr 10 2026 12:56PM
Beware the pitfalls of using a ‘DIY security’ approach

Beware the pitfalls of using a ‘DIY security’ approach

To bolster their security in 2026, companies should look first to simplification, and then smarter integration.
Mar 18 2026 12:56PM
Half of firms that cut customer service staff due to AI will rehire by 2027

Half of firms that cut customer service staff due to AI will rehire by 2027

Most layoffs stem from economic headwinds rather than AI adoption.
Feb 25 2026 7:04PM
How severe will ransomware attacks become in 2026?

How severe will ransomware attacks become in 2026?

Take heed - AI-fueled ransomware-as-a-service platforms may empower hackers to unleash polymorphic malware that mutates on the fly.
Jan 15 2026 11:22AM
Why APAC organisations must rethink their cloud and AI security

Why APAC organisations must rethink their cloud and AI security

Many organisations here are still in the early stages of building their cloud strategy, at a time when identity-related risks are the leading cause of cloud breaches.
Nov 12 2025 12:56PM
How is AI changing storage and data centres?

How is AI changing storage and data centres?

As the AI infrastructure evolves, we need to rethink the architecture of data centres. We also need to ensure we can mitigate the environmental impact and costs from rising carbon use.
Oct 27 2025 3:25PM
Agentic AI demand surpasses supply, Gartner warns of market correction

Agentic AI demand surpasses supply, Gartner warns of market correction

However, this is unlikely to lead to any crisis or impact long-term investments.
Oct 17 2025 1:10PM
Is data readiness the key to successful AI adoption?

Is data readiness the key to successful AI adoption?

The road to AI success often begins with the less glamorous, but critical task of building a robust and well-structured data infrastructure.
Oct 1 2025 1:18PM
How making identity a priority can help bring clarity to AI chaos

How making identity a priority can help bring clarity to AI chaos

Many IT leaders lack confidence in their organisation's ability to recognise deepfakes.
Aug 28 2025 12:18PM
Proofpoint CEO: A tool-based approach for cybersecurity is impractical

Proofpoint CEO: A tool-based approach for cybersecurity is impractical

What’s changed in the threat landscape? It's much wider now, and criminals are using AI and sophisticated tools to attack in volume.
Aug 7 2025 1:59PM
Agility a key motivation behind many digital transformation initiatives

Agility a key motivation behind many digital transformation initiatives

Despite uncertain times this year, companies in Asia are not holding back from digital transformation.
Jul 30 2025 2:19PM
How can we bolster our resilience against AI-enabled e-mail attacks?

How can we bolster our resilience against AI-enabled e-mail attacks?

When a new vulnerability is found on platform or device, organisations only have hours to patch, not days.
Jul 22 2025 12:21PM
Your organisation’s physical security can be a gateway for cybercriminals

Your organisation’s physical security can be a gateway for cybercriminals

Businesses that rely heavily on physical security and data protection need to look towards a converged surveillance strategy.
Jun 24 2025 1:38PM
Strategies for companies to overcome struggles in data management

Strategies for companies to overcome struggles in data management

Are the traditional methods of how organisations collect and manage their data today no longer viable?
Jun 19 2025 11:14AM
Malaysia BIG Caring Group streamlines retail operations with SAP

Malaysia BIG Caring Group streamlines retail operations with SAP

On AWS as a cloud platform to meet customer demands.
Jun 4 2025 3:51PM
BCG: Successful AI transformation requires a focus on core functions

BCG: Successful AI transformation requires a focus on core functions

A gap, however, exists between ambition and reality among CEOs in realising value from AI.
Jun 2 2025 12:36PM