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Data analytics can play a critical role in supporting digital transformation

As companies advance their digitalisation plans, gaining the competitive edge by harnessing the insights from data and analytics would prove beneficial in the long run.

Aug 16 2021 7:08AM

Retailers need to diversify their channels to survive

While going online has become imperative for retailers to compete, should they totally abandon their traditional the brick-and-mortar shops?

Aug 13 2021 8:05AM

Has the pandemic been a boon or bane for the digital healthcare industry?

The pandemic has caused disruptions in healthcare and accelerated tech adoption across the region, at times forcing services to be available digitally. How has digitalisation impacted medical staff and patients, and how ready is the industry to embrace change?

Aug 10 2021 8:04AM

Successful cloud migration requires the right protocols to protect your data

Companies can mitigate uncertainties with a contingency plan or look at a SaaS model to start their cloud journey.

Aug 2 2021 8:14AM

How to prevent the ‘human element’ from being exploited in cyber breaches

As organisations act on their digital transformation plans to ensure business continuity, employees at the same time need to embrace a security mindset and culture.

Jul 28 2021 8:06AM

AIA Singapore retains the ‘personal touch’ while pivoting digital during COVID-19

When going remote during the pandemic, how do insurance companies ensure their customer outreach does not exclude policy holders with little experience interacting or transacting online. AIA Singapore shares how they addressed these user concerns with iTNews Asia.

Jul 28 2021 8:05AM

The network is key in providing the right AR/VR experience

The success of AR/VR technology depends on whether organisations possess the wherewithal to handle the intensive bandwidth and processing requirements. Can AR/VR be more boon than bane?

Jul 21 2021 8:11AM

How to best understand your audience, without cookies

Without being able to track users online, advertisers will gradually lose visibility on learning about consumer behaviour. What can they do?

Jul 21 2021 8:06AM

Putting Australian companies on the regional technology map

Despite the challenges wrought by the pandemic, JCurve sees them as a timely opportunity to step up its presence in Southeast Asia and take advantage of government support.

Jul 19 2021 11:28AM

Is your data strategy effective in supporting your business?

Despite organisations working towards a data-driven business model, delivering on this data strategy has proven challenging given the siloed systems and lack of an unified governance model.

Jul 7 2021 8:07AM

In a digital world, trust is vital to win new discerning customers

Interestingly, Asians are the most trusting of digital brands compared to other regions, despite many being more cautious about sharing their personal information.

Jul 7 2021 8:02AM

How ‘technical debt’ can impede your organisation’s ability to innovate

COVID-19 pushed many businesses to rapidly adopt new technologies to meet their digital transformation objectives. They want to be fast, but achieving speed often compromises quality. iTNews Asia looks at the risks of technical debt and seeks advice on how to mitigate them.

Jul 5 2021 8:03AM

Why the finance and accounting function needs to evolve if it wants to successfully transform

The finance function is often overlooked during an organisation’s digital transformation plan, despite the strategic benefits that can be gained from better data insights. It is also one of the toughest to change.

Jun 30 2021 8:07AM

Preventing fraud and ensuring payment security are vital for eCommerce to succeed, says Visa

Today one in five eCommerce transactions are still declined, leaving billions of dollars untouched. What can we do to more accurately identify and prevent fraudulent transactions?

Jun 23 2021 8:08AM

Where do brick-and-mortar shops stand in the future of retail?

There is an opportunity now for retailers to reshape the physical store and redefine the customer experience.

Jun 16 2021 8:05AM

How Singapore insurer Great Eastern is embracing digitalisation

From a traditionally face-to-face business, insurance players improve their digital capabilities to better reach their hyper-digital customers and to support their distributed workforce with their remote working arrangements.

Jun 14 2021 8:17AM

How COVID-19 has changed the data centre ecosystem

The digital transformation once considered as a multi-year evolution has been dramatically compressed. How is the data centre industry in Asia reacting to the shift?

Jun 11 2021 3:04PM

FSI organisations the prime target for credential stuffing attacks

Attackers have modified their phishing kits and adapted them around COVID-19 to hit FSI businesses.

Jun 4 2021 8:05AM

The CFO-CIO partnership: Why collaboration is critical for a successful digital transformation effort

A wrench in the CFO-CIO relationship is the lack of understanding on the CFO's part when it comes to the value of new technologies and IT operations.

Jun 2 2021 8:19AM

How protected are you from social engineering attacks?

Be careful of those seemingly harmless posts on birthday celebrations, or even home office setup photos – you could be putting yourselves and your organisations at risk.

May 28 2021 10:48AM