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Eaton: Digitalisation, innovation and sustainability dictating the future of power management

In APAC, there is no one solution in power management. Businesses here face challenges which are diverse and which need to be addressed individually.

Jun 23 2021 8:07AM

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How to make sure your tech investments deliver the results you want

Given tight constraints from the pandemic, should organisations cut their IT budgets to save costs or use this time as an opportunity to rebuild and innovate for the future?

Jun 10 2021 8:02AM

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New SAP CEO shares the insights he learnt from the pandemic

‘You're not doing a business transformation when you are just migrating to the cloud’, says CEO Christian Klein at SAP’s recent Sapphire conference.

Jun 8 2021 8:00AM

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Mapping Digital Realty’s transformation into a technology company

Data centre provider Digital Realty is now firing on all cylinders and setting an ambitious growth path in 2021 with six new data centres being launched in Asia Pacific, and more to come in the coming years.

Jun 7 2021 8:03AM

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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

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Advice for business leaders: ‘Get the right insights to create a meaningful customer experience’

Where organisations can differentiate is leveraging customer empathy – combining their depth of customer and product knowledge to drive greater insight into the friction points of the customer journey.

Jun 2 2021 8:14AM

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Employers take heed: Digital exhaustion among your staff is a serious concern

The demands of working remotely is causing a sense of displacement and undermining staff morale, with almost half of Singapore workers considering leaving their jobs.

May 27 2021 7:50AM

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Can businesses still grow in a pandemic?

The closing of borders during COVID-19 has not deterred some organisations from expanding into new markets. How did they do it? Think creative and use the cloud.

May 20 2021 8:24AM

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Brand trust a key barometer for business leaders to build consumer confidence, says Forrester

A growing number of consumers feel that if a company has contradicted its values, they would stop doing business with that company permanently.

May 19 2021 8:04AM

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How can we better cope with the pandemic’s impact on our employees’ mental health?

A prolonged period of working remotely is impacting the mental well-being of many employees. The ongoing pandemic continues to exacerbate the situation.

May 12 2021 8:07AM

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Chief Data Officers have a responsibility to drive innovation, but are stymied in their roles

CDOs in APAC are struggling with finding data literate staff and developing an organisational culture that understands the reasons and benefits of changing technology.

Apr 28 2021 8:09AM

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'We have to become better business navigators and experts,' says Oracle JAPAC President

What’s the best value proposition? Focus on your business needs and the value you get, not the size of your contract.

Apr 26 2021 8:07AM

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How to protect your organisation against ransomware threats

Did you know that three-quarters of Singapore companies who suffered ransomware attacks last year had to pay the ransom in full or part?

Apr 23 2021 9:38AM

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Will smart cities cause a digital divide?

You can have all the innovation and cutting edge technologies but a smart city can’t be considered successful until every citizen is able to benefit.

Apr 23 2021 9:25AM

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What are digital security skills and how to develop them

The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital solutions and created new cyber security challenges that are different from just five or 10 years ago. Reskilling the tech workforce is critical for organisations to keep in check with the threats out there.

Apr 21 2021 8:01AM

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How HR can manage the transition into a hybrid workplace

Transitioning into a hybrid workplace is easier said than done. HR needs to reinvent the way they work, digitise business processes to enable more automation and flexibility, as well as find insights that can help motivate and support remote employees.

Apr 19 2021 8:13AM

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Can events return in a big way in 2021?

If hybrid or virtual is the way to go, can it fully replace the convenience and intimacy of a physical connection? How can they be different, and yet be successful for event organisers and attendees? iTNews Asia explores…

Mar 24 2021 8:26AM

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APAC organisations can do more to improve their insights and analytics capabilities

Adobe’s latest Digital Trends report sees legacy technology and systems, workflow issues and a lack of digital skills as barriers that prevent companies from acting on their data assets

Mar 11 2021 9:40AM

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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

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APAC organisations risk stringent fines if they do not comply with data protection guidelines

European regulators have shown their willingness to use enforcement powers and we are poised to see an oncoming wave of steep GDPR-style fines on companies across the region. Regulators are no longer sympathetic to organisations who have not met their data protection obligations. What should APAC companies do?

Feb 24 2021 8:37AM