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

Still some way to go towards robotic process automation maturity in APAC

Still some way to go towards robotic process automation maturity in APAC

While the pandemic has jumpstarted some awareness of robotic process automation amongst organisations, the impetus has not been significant with companies facing challenges of scale and obstacles.
Mar 10 2021 9:37AM
Is TikTok finally saying goodbye to India?

Is TikTok finally saying goodbye to India?

By slashing 800 jobs from its India operations, TikTok looks to be decamping out of the country, a market once among its largest globally. The social media company is now moving several core operations, including R&D, to the more benign environment of Singapore.
Mar 3 2021 8:10AM
Innovation must continue unabated for 5G, says MWC Shanghai keynote speakers

Innovation must continue unabated for 5G, says MWC Shanghai keynote speakers

While 5G is on the rise, technology challenges and business uncertainties remain. Industry leaders must not let up in their efforts if we want to create new possibilities for the future.
Mar 1 2021 8:52AM
MWC Shanghai kicked off last week, bringing large-scale events back to Asia

MWC Shanghai kicked off last week, bringing large-scale events back to Asia

While the pandemic has kept trade shows on the sidelines in 2020, exhibition organisers and associations are cautiously optimistic this year will be better, forecasting that the enforcement of safety measures and growing pent up demand will see global event revenues doubling in 2021
Feb 25 2021 8:03AM
Korea telcos reinventing themselves as digital tech providers

Korea telcos reinventing themselves as digital tech providers

The Korea telco market has stagnated, forced downwards by the pressures of the pandemic, increased regulation, and revenue declines the past few months. New monetisation opportunities for mobile providers no longer lie in voice and data but in digital innovation, with many developing customer-targeted services to entice new users.
Feb 17 2021 8:31AM
Secrets to a successful cloud adoption in the COVID-19 era

Secrets to a successful cloud adoption in the COVID-19 era

In order to get the full value from the cloud, you need to know where your business is heading, and understand that having a vision without a clear strategy would only remain an illusion
Feb 10 2021 8:58AM
Distilling and ‘democratising’ cyber threat intelligence

Distilling and ‘democratising’ cyber threat intelligence

We need to be aware about how cybercriminals can expose your digital assets by hijacking your brand, and take the measures to help preserve your customer trust and loyalty
Feb 8 2021 8:37AM
Digital transformation needs clear strategy and whole organisation approach to work

Digital transformation needs clear strategy and whole organisation approach to work

The pandemic’s impact and slowdown in 2021 are leading many companies in the region to slash budgets and IT spending. In this cash-strapped environment, how should companies plan their digital initiatives and which investments must remain critical to the continuity of their business? How can they balance recovery and their ability to grow when the market picks up?
Jan 26 2021 8:35AM
5G remains on track, led by the momentum from Asia Pacific countries

5G remains on track, led by the momentum from Asia Pacific countries

Cross-industry collaborations in the APAC region have resulted in a more cohesive 5G ecosystem
Jan 2 2021 2:11PM