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CEOs embrace hybrid work model, report increased productivity
2 days ago
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hybrid & remote work
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collaboration
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productivity
New research from International Workplace Group shows 91% of CEOs now use hybrid work models, boosting productivity, retention, and employee engagement.
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Study reveals SGD$2.4 trillion loss due to poor agreement management
2 days ago
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saas
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crm
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hcm
New research by Docusign and Deloitte exposes the Agreement Trap, causing a global loss of SGD$2.4 trillion annually due to outdated agreement management systems.
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The $2.7 trillion agreement trap: APAC's economic impact
3 days ago
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ai
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japan
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productivity
New research by Docusign and Deloitte reveals that poor agreement management causes a global economic loss of nearly AUD $2.7 trillion annually.
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DBS to launch Gen AI-powered customer service assistant
3 days ago
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cx
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martech
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ai
DBS to launch in-house developed Gen AI-powered CSO Assistant by late 2024 to boost customer service efficiency for 250,000+ monthly users.
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Equinix to acquire three Philippine data centres from TIM
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix will acquire three data centres in the Philippines from Total Information Management, marking its entry into the Filipino market.
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Green technology market to hit USD $122.69 billion by 2032
4 days ago
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iot
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power / energy
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ai
The green tech market is set to surge with a 22.4% CAGR from $16.25 billion in 2022 to $122.69 billion by 2032, driven by emerging regions and innovation.
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Device Technologies acquires Venusys & Infinity Group
5 days ago
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malaysia
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singapore
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cosmetics
Device Technologies Group has acquired Venusys and Infinity, marking its first Southeast Asia expansion into Malaysia and Singapore.
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Haruko expands to Southeast Asia, secures USD $6 million funding
Last week
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fintechs
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singapore
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london
Digital asset platform Haruko secures USD $6 million for Southeast Asia expansion, led by White Star Capital and MMC Ventures, boosting its total funding to USD $16 million.
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SATA CommHealth uses AI for advanced mammogram screening
Last week
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it training
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ai
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healthtech
SATA CommHealth in Singapore has deployed Lunit AI to boost mammogram accuracy and reduce patient anxiety, aiming for early and precise breast cancer detection.
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Pursuing an AI project? Get your data in order first!
Last week
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storage
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risk & compliance
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ai
Asia Pacific firms leveraging AI must prioritise data management to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and achieve long-term success in AI initiatives.
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NCS unveils AI & digital resilience solutions at Impact forum
Last week
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hyperscale
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network infrastructure
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public cloud
NCS unveils AI and digital resilience solutions at Impact forum, enhancing AI adoption and security across APAC with strategic partnerships and a focus on talent development.
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Cyberattack concerns grow among Singapore & Malaysia firms
Last week
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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malaysia
New research reveals alarming cyberattack trends in Singapore and Malaysia, with many companies resorting to paying ransoms.
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Australian businesses face infrastructure challenges with Gen AI
Last week
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
A new survey by Console Connect highlights that rapid adoption of generative AI could strain existing infrastructure, with Australian firms facing the most concern.
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Cloudflare Q2 report highlights surge in global DDoS attacks
This month
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ai
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singapore
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russia
Cloudflare's Q2 2024 DDoS Threat Report unveiled a 20% rise in DDoS attacks, with 4 million assaults mitigated.
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Westcon-Comstor appoints Ang Wee Lee as Singapore Country Manager
This month
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westcon-comstor
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distributors
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singapore
Westcon-Comstor names Ang Wee Lee as Singapore Country Manager amid 8% revenue rise to USD $3.69 billion, driven by cloud and cybersecurity demand.
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DE-CIX & Chief Telecom partner for East Asia interconnection
This month
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datacentre infrastructure
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digitalisation
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maps
DE-CIX and Chief Telecom initiate a strategic partnership to enhance interconnection services in East Asia, leveraging the Microsoft Azure Peering platform.
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Travel businesses struggle with payments, report reveals
This month
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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payment technologies
Research on the travel industry's payment challenges for 2024 highlights the post-COVID shift in Singapore's customer payment preferences.
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South East Asia leads in email security awareness
This month
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cybersecurity
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singapore
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malaysia
Zoho's report reveals SEA's lead in email security awareness among developing regions. SMEs lag behind larger enterprises and developed regions.
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SleekFlow appoints Gao Lei as new CTO to drive tech strategy
This month
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edutech
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data analytics
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cx
Singapore-based SleekFlow has named Gao Lei, former LinkedIn China CTO, as its new Chief Technology Officer to spearhead tech transformation and innovation.
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Linesight names Scott Halyday as new SE Asia regional director
This month
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devops
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apm
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software development
Linesight appoints Scott Halyday as Regional Director for Southeast Asia, leveraging his 19 years of expertise to drive growth in strategic sectors like data centres.