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Innovation in ICT is now a global economic driver, even more than telecoms

Innovation in ICT is now a global economic driver, even more than telecoms

5G will add close to US$3 trillion to the Chinese economy in the next five years, predicts Huawei.
Jul 1 2021 8:54AM
Creating a sustainable ‘New Electric World’

Creating a sustainable ‘New Electric World’

Eighty percent of unnecessary energy consumption in buildings can be saved by using digital technologies.
Jul 1 2021 8:45AM
GlobalFoundries establishes a new fab in Singapore

GlobalFoundries establishes a new fab in Singapore

The Singapore facility is the part of GlobalFoundries’ plan to expand its global manufacturing footprint to meet increasing worldwide customer demand.
Jul 1 2021 8:35AM
LinkedIn denies data breach with 700 million records

LinkedIn denies data breach with 700 million records

Personal information on members found for sale.
Jun 30 2021 4:03PM
Why the finance and accounting function needs to evolve if it wants to successfully transform

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
Online merchants need to be ready for the unexpected costs of false declines

Online merchants need to be ready for the unexpected costs of false declines

Many businesses hope to achieve zero fraud, which is a difficult and unrealistic goal.
Jun 30 2021 8:03AM
Cyber attackers increasingly targeting video gaming users

Cyber attackers increasingly targeting video gaming users

With many gaming platforms weak on protection, the industry is seeing rising volumes of cyber breaches – from credential stuffing to SQL injections and DDOS attacks.
Jun 30 2021 8:01AM
Axiata to launch commercial OpenRAN in Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka

Axiata to launch commercial OpenRAN in Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka

Axiata claims this will be first global Open RAN deployment with satellite backhaul that can cover wider rural areas.
Jun 30 2021 8:01AM
Jio and Google Cloud partner to provide Indian consumers with better connectivity

Jio and Google Cloud partner to provide Indian consumers with better connectivity

The partnership is an effort to provide 5G to Indian consumers, connecting them to a faster and better internet, and helping businesses in their digital transformation.
Jun 29 2021 8:07AM
IATA engages Rimini Street to improve operational scalability

IATA engages Rimini Street to improve operational scalability

With the impact of COVID-19, IATA sought to improved its IT productivity through a unified support solution – freeing up IT resources to focus on recovery and expansion.
Jun 29 2021 8:03AM
EY report: Asia Pacific is pulling ahead in 5G investments

EY report: Asia Pacific is pulling ahead in 5G investments

Bulk of respondents feel that telco operators, when compared to IT vendors, still lack the competence for digital transformation.
Jun 29 2021 8:00AM
Attacked by ransomware – should we pay or not pay?

Attacked by ransomware – should we pay or not pay?

Don't rush into a decision and consider all your options. Paying the ransom should really be the last resort.
Jun 28 2021 8:16AM
How prepared are we to manage the next supply chain disruption?

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
A blended recovery approach can make a difference in the digital transformation of APAC businesses

A blended recovery approach can make a difference in the digital transformation of APAC businesses

Going digital does not mean being distant, on the contrary it can help increase customer engagement and better understand their needs.
Jun 25 2021 8:30AM
Mitsubishi Motors works with Cyfirma to strengthen its cyber security posture

Mitsubishi Motors works with Cyfirma to strengthen its cyber security posture

By utilising Cyfirma’s DeCYFIR platform to predict cyber threats, Mitsubishi Motors was able to become more business resilient.
Jun 25 2021 8:24AM
Cybereason study shows that paying for ransomware can encourage even more attacks

Cybereason study shows that paying for ransomware can encourage even more attacks

Among APAC organisations suffering a second attack, a quarter faced the same threat actor from before.
Jun 25 2021 8:17AM
‘In a WFH setup, every employee is a potential vulnerability.’

‘In a WFH setup, every employee is a potential vulnerability.’

Take note – a piecemeal approach often results in an unwieldy patchwork of solutions that makes enterprise systems unnecessarily complex and resource-intensive.
Jun 24 2021 7:33AM
Estonia’s e-residency initiative will enable businesses and entrepreneurs to go global

Estonia’s e-residency initiative will enable businesses and entrepreneurs to go global

The Estonian government is pioneering an e-Residency programme touted as the world’s first digital residency initiative.
Jun 24 2021 7:31AM
Preventing fraud and ensuring payment security are vital for eCommerce to succeed, says Visa

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

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