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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

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Are firing employees over a Zoom call acceptable?

Employers are rethinking their staff management as more work remotely. While going virtual has improved work collaboration, a negative impact could be a decline in performance and employees feeling unfairly treated.

Sep 6 2021 8:02AM

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Why banks struggle with change, and how did DBS get it right?

For many years, banks have sought to go digital and come up short. DBS bank’s transformation was not overnight, but a result of years of rethinking people, business processes and strategy.

Aug 11 2021 7:57AM

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Why the recruitment industry needs to evolve

Most recruitment firms are placing the employer at the centre and continuing to commoditise talent, at a time when the right people are in short supply.

Jul 26 2021 8:07AM

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Priming Telstra for growth in the Asia enterprise network landscape

Telstra’s advantages lie in its rich legacy in local markets, as well as intimate knowledge and experience with customers, where it can play a role as a trusted advisor.

Jul 21 2021 8:03AM

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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

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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

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How prepared are we to manage the next supply chain disruption?

To cope, organisations must reprioritise flexibility and adaptability into their supply chain and ensure greater robustness.

Jun 28 2021 8:03AM

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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