Siti Bahari

Siti Bahari is a journalist with the iTNews Asia team

Recent articles by Siti Bahari

How modern app development platforms support digital transformation

How modern app development platforms support digital transformation

Digital transformation has been top of mind for organisations since the start of the pandemic – but are they aware of the role that app development platforms play in meeting their transformation goals?
Nov 16 2021 5:14PM
What you need to do to ensure the security of your database in the cloud

What you need to do to ensure the security of your database in the cloud

Many APAC organisations are still behind when it comes to establishing the necessary precautions for their databases when they move to the cloud.
Nov 9 2021 10:28PM
Singapore’s Fullerton Health breach sees massive loss of data from 400,000 people

Singapore’s Fullerton Health breach sees massive loss of data from 400,000 people

This is another lesson to not let our guard down – even with third party vendors – and to assume that threat actors can always infiltrate your infrastructure anytime.
Nov 1 2021 4:44PM
Cloud security not keeping pace with changing APAC landscape

Cloud security not keeping pace with changing APAC landscape

McAfee report shows that four countries in the region – India, Australia, Japan, and Singapore – are the most vulnerable in 2021, and it may get worse due to talent shortage
Oct 27 2021 8:04AM
Bringing the iconic Robinsons brand online

Bringing the iconic Robinsons brand online

Transitioning to an e-commerce model meant reshaping the customer experience to set Robinsons apart – through a better online experience, enhanced brand offerings, as well as improved customer service.
Oct 18 2021 8:03AM
5G can boost the digital economy, but be mindful about the risks

5G can boost the digital economy, but be mindful about the risks

With 5G, cyber criminals now have more entry points – from insecure connections, weak digital supply chain links and access to billions of hackable smart devices – to penetrate your network.
Oct 13 2021 8:06AM
The vulnerabilities of APAC databases put them at risk from data breaches

The vulnerabilities of APAC databases put them at risk from data breaches

Australia, Singapore, China, and Japan rank above the global average of 39% with at least half or more of their databases deemed vulnerable.
Oct 13 2021 8:04AM
The evolution of the programmatic experience in the post-pandemic digital world

The evolution of the programmatic experience in the post-pandemic digital world

The prediction is that advertising in Asia Pacific will shift from traditional advertising to digital advertising and programmatic advertising will, within the next three to five years, become the main source of media buys.
Oct 6 2021 8:02AM
Tips and lessons to successfully deploy AI in your business

Tips and lessons to successfully deploy AI in your business

While the benefits are irrefutable, remember that AI is only as good as the data it accesses.
Oct 4 2021 8:01AM
What will the future post-pandemic workplace look like?

What will the future post-pandemic workplace look like?

The reality is that COVID-19 cannot stop work. When we continue to adjust, how should organisations begin preparations to create an effective hybrid work environment for themselves and their employees?
Sep 29 2021 8:07AM
How ONE Championship kept fan engagement strong during the pandemic

How ONE Championship kept fan engagement strong during the pandemic

While physical sports events were unable to take place, viewership, especially in martial arts and gaming, has not abated. Instead they have shifted and grown online.
Sep 17 2021 8:03AM
Tata Communications: The state of AI and where it needs to go

Tata Communications: The state of AI and where it needs to go

The adoption of AI is no longer a question of 'if' but 'when' across many industries. How can we fully realise the potential of AI? How important are the responsibilities of companies and users in how they should be used?
Sep 15 2021 8:04AM
The ‘Chief Data Officer’ still needs to find his feet in Asia

The ‘Chief Data Officer’ still needs to find his feet in Asia

The lack of clarity and definition on the role of a Chief Data Officer has made it difficult to develop a strong data-driven culture in APAC. In Singapore, this function is especially new and hard to determine.
Sep 8 2021 8:01AM
How prepared is the healthcare industry to ward off cyber breaches?

How prepared is the healthcare industry to ward off cyber breaches?

With the high cost of medical equipment and practitioners slow to embrace digital technologies, is the sector a ticking time bomb for an attack that will have ramifications beyond data loss and be fatal to critical-life services?
Sep 1 2021 8:07AM
Best practices of data-driven organisations

Best practices of data-driven organisations

We often hear of the benefits of a business culture led by data – but for many this remains an elusive goal. We look into companies in Asia you can take a cue from.
Sep 1 2021 8:05AM
How to establish digital trust with a distributed workforce

How to establish digital trust with a distributed workforce

As the hybrid working model becomes the default, cyber criminals can exploit security loopholes to get access into organisations. How then do we ensure that information is being accessed by who it’s intended for?
Aug 30 2021 8:04AM
How to tap the power of data science, even though talent is short

How to tap the power of data science, even though talent is short

It is not just analytics. Data science can be applied by anyone with the domain knowledge to solve business problems.
Aug 30 2021 8:02AM
APAC faces more disruption compared to other regions during pandemic

APAC faces more disruption compared to other regions during pandemic

The diversity of countries and cultures within the APAC region proved a challenge when transitioning to a hybrid working arrangement.
Aug 27 2021 8:12AM
How effective is your technology stack for the new work paradigm?

How effective is your technology stack for the new work paradigm?

As organisations get a better foothold against the pandemic, they need to ensure that their current network security architectures are seamless and secure for remote workers.
Aug 18 2021 11:00AM
Lessons for the F&B industry in managing fluctuating supply and demand

Lessons for the F&B industry in managing fluctuating supply and demand

During the pandemic, trying to forecast how much the business will shrink, how much to reduce your exposure and when demand will pick up is challenging if you don’t have the data insights.
Aug 17 2021 8:27AM