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Information technology (IT) in Asia-Pacific
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November 22, 2024
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Nov'24
Qlik expands cloud footprint to India
The data analytics and business intelligence software supplier is bolstering its presence in Asia-Pacific with a cloud region in India
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November 21, 2024
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Nov'24
Grab taps GPT-4o to improve mapping service
Regional ride-hailing giant and super app Grab is leveraging OpenAI’s GPT-4o model to build hyperlocal, dynamic maps, cutting costs and boosting accuracy
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November 19, 2024
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Nov'24
AI readiness stalls in APAC
Despite significant investment in AI, only 15% of organisations in Asia-Pacific are ready to deploy the technology today, according to Cisco’s latest regional AI readiness survey
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November 18, 2024
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Nov'24
How banks are navigating the AI landscape
Industry experts discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in banking, while addressing the challenges and governance implications of integrating AI into financial services
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November 15, 2024
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Nov'24
Nvidia powers AI development in Japan and Indonesia
Nvidia is deepening its presence in Japan and Indonesia through partnerships with local cloud providers and tech companies to build sovereign AI infrastructure and local large language models
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November 14, 2024
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Nov'24
Ping CEO on ForgeRock integration and future of identity
Ping Identity CEO Andre Durand discusses the company’s unified roadmap, commitment to customer stability and growth plans in the evolving identity landscape following the merger with ForgeRock
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November 12, 2024
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Nov'24
Pure Storage CTO: How AI is changing storage demands
Pure Storage’s CTO stresses the need for adaptable IT systems to support AI workloads, advocating for open architectures and flexible storage platforms to avoid supplier lock-in
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November 12, 2024
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Nov'24
How quantum computing could reshape financial services
Experts at the Singapore FinTech Festival predict quantum computing will improve risk management, investment strategies and fraud detection in the financial sector, while also posing new challenges for data security
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November 08, 2024
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Nov'24
Inside Grab’s platform strategy
Grab’s group CTO talks up the super app’s platform strategy, architecture and organisational structure behind its growth across diverse Southeast Asian markets
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November 06, 2024
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Nov'24
Snowflake brings AI to data for Australian businesses
At the Sydney leg of the Snowflake World Tour, the company showcased how its platform simplifies data management, reduces costs and drives AI adoption for Australian businesses
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November 06, 2024
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Nov'24
How enterprises can ride the AI coding wave
GovTech leader urges developers to prioritise value, security and compliance when implementing AI coding tools in enterprise environments
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November 05, 2024
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Nov'24
HCLTech to open AI lab in Singapore
The new facility in Singapore will be the latest in HCLTech’s network of global AI labs set up to help businesses deploy artificial intelligence applications and build local talent
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November 04, 2024
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Nov'24
How AI is impacting global connectivity
Jürgen Hatheier, international CTO of Ciena, discusses the role of connectivity in the age of artificial intelligence and how the company is helping service providers navigate this transformative period
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October 28, 2024
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Oct'24
Inside Google Cloud’s secure AI framework
Google Cloud’s secure AI framework that’s integrated into its Vertex AI platform offers practical tools and guidance to manage the lifecycle, data governance and operational risks of AI
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October 28, 2024
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Oct'24
How Manulife is empowering sales and call centre agents with AI
Canadian insurance giant is leveraging generative AI to personalise customer experiences, transform contact centre workflows and automate underwriting processes
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October 25, 2024
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Oct'24
How Infoblox is tackling multicloud complexity and boosting security
Infoblox CEO Scott Harrell discusses the company’s new Universal DDI service designed to address the growing challenges of managing network security in hybrid IT environments
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October 24, 2024
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Oct'24
Prudential taps AI to improve health insurance experience
Insurance giant Prudential teams up with Google Cloud to streamline claims processing, personalise healthcare journeys and improve health outcomes
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October 24, 2024
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Oct'24
Nvidia deepens investment in India’s AI ecosystem
Nvidia is expanding its presence in India through new partnerships focused on building AI infrastructure, developing Indian language models and training AI professionals
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October 23, 2024
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Oct'24
ServiceNow touts Now platform as AI engine for transformation
At the ServiceNow World Forum in Melbourne, company executives touted the transformative power of AI in streamlining workflows, improving user experiences and driving business value
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October 22, 2024
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Oct'24
Dell CTO: Enterprise AI poised to take off in 2025
After a period of experimentation, the building blocks are in place for wider enterprise adoption of AI, says Dell Technologies’ global CTO, John Roese
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October 21, 2024
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Oct'24
Techcombank’s tech investments set to fuel record profit
The Vietnam bank is targeting $1bn in profit in 2024 while maintaining a flat headcount and reducing physical branches, thanks to its investments in artificial intelligence and a data engine
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October 21, 2024
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Oct'24
Can AI be secure? Experts discuss emerging threats and AI safety
International cyber security experts call for global cooperation and proactive strategies to address the security challenges posed by artificial intelligence
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October 18, 2024
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Oct'24
How Philippine Airlines is transforming customer experience
The flag carrier of the Philippines discusses how its digital transformation journey has improved customer experience and streamlined internal processes
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October 16, 2024
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Oct'24
Philippines leaps forward in e-government with cloud-first strategy
A common infrastructure and a ‘once-only’ principle have propelled the Philippines up the UN’s E-Government Development Index, streamlining services and bolstering data sovereignty
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October 16, 2024
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Oct'24
SUSE sees growth in multi-Linux support and containers
SUSE CEO talks up the company’s double-digit growth, fuelled by demand for its multi-Linux support offering, Rancher container platform and focus on artificial intelligence
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October 14, 2024
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Oct'24
How Zoom is charting its course towards an AI-first platform
Zoom CEO Eric Yuan talks up his vision for the future of work, the company's transition to an AI-powered platform and what it is doing to stay ahead of rivals
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October 10, 2024
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Oct'24
Gartner: AI can be catalyst for new business models
Gartner expert Nicholle Lindner explains how companies like Klarna are leveraging AI to drive new revenue, and what businesses need to consider when embracing the technology
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October 10, 2024
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Oct'24
Australia bolsters cyber defences with security bill
Legislation tackles IoT security and establishes a Cyber Incident Review Board to bolster Australia’s cyber resilience
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October 09, 2024
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Oct'24
Zoom expands AI Companion capabilities, adds customisation options
Zoom reveals major advancements in AI Companion, including customisation options, personalised avatars and integration across the entire Zoom workplace platform
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October 09, 2024
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Oct'24
OpenAI to open office in Singapore to spearhead APAC expansion
OpenAI will establish a regional hub in Singapore later this year, partnering with the government and AI Singapore to boost AI development across the region
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October 08, 2024
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Oct'24
Foxconn and Nvidia to build Taiwan’s fastest supercomputer
The supercomputer, powered by Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture, will drive breakthroughs in cancer research, large language models and smart city initiatives
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October 07, 2024
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Oct'24
IBM: Data breach cost in ASEAN hits new high
The average cost of a data breach in ASEAN grew by 7% from last year, as organisations grapple with increasingly distributed IT environments and complex security systems
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October 04, 2024
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Oct'24
Meta fuels AI innovation in APAC with accelerator programme
Meta launches AI accelerator and incubator programmes to support startups and enterprises in building AI applications using its Llama model
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October 02, 2024
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Oct'24
India’s fintechs find fortune in underserved segments
Indian fintech companies are leveraging artificial intelligence and blockchain to address underserved customer segments, unearth hidden revenue opportunities and create innovative products
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October 01, 2024
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Oct'24
APAC organisations embrace generative AI
Study reveals a surge in GenAI adoption across APAC, with businesses looking to train their own models, likely to address specific regional needs and market dynamics
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September 30, 2024
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Sep'24
Google invests $1bn in Thailand’s cloud future
The five-year investment will bolster Thailand’s digital economy, create more than 10,000 jobs each year and support the country’s cloud-first policy
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September 27, 2024
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Sep'24
How UEM Sunrise is driving transformation with Salesforce and AI
Malaysian property developer UEM Sunrise is leveraging Salesforce and AI to boost sales and enhance customer experience while prioritising data sovereignty and a diversified cloud strategy
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September 25, 2024
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Sep'24
Splunk and Cisco integration moving apace
Splunk is rapidly integrating with Cisco’s technology to enable seamless transitions between their platforms while delivering advanced threat detection capabilities
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September 24, 2024
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Sep'24
How VMware is supporting AI workloads
VMware claims its Private AI Foundation with Nvidia platform that speeds up AI deployment in private cloud environments is gaining significant traction in the Asia-Pacific region
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September 22, 2024
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Sep'24
Zendesk debuts outcome-based pricing for AI agents
Zendesk customers only pay for successful AI query resolutions, easing the transition to AI-powered customer support and improving scalability during peak periods
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September 19, 2024
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Sep'24
CIOs urged to pace AI adoption
At the recent Gartner IT Symposium 2024 in Gold Coast, experts call for CIOs to pace their adoption of AI, manage costs and embrace ‘augmented leadership’
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September 18, 2024
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Sep'24
M1 ditches 70% of legacy systems in cloud transformation drive
Singapore telco M1 is switching off 70% of its legacy systems by the end of 2024 and leveraging Salesforce to offer more personalised services
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September 17, 2024
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Salesforce’s agentic AI platform to transform business automation
CRM giant’s Agentforce lets organisations build and deploy autonomous agents to automate business processes through advanced learning and data integration
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September 16, 2024
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Sep'24
Olam Agri to deploy S/4Hana on AWS
Olam Agri is enhancing its global supply chain by deploying SAP’s S/4Hana ERP suite on Amazon Web Services, leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline operations and mitigate risks
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September 13, 2024
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Sep'24
Municipal makeover: Indian cities embrace cutting-edge tech
From AI-powered stray dog management to blockchain-secured building permission certificates, municipal corporations across India are ditching outdated processes for digital tools
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September 11, 2024
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Sep'24
How Sonar is elevating code quality in the age of AI
Sonar’s code quality platform helps developers maintain secure, high-quality code amid the rise of artificial intelligence-based coding assistants, now expanding into the Asian market
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September 10, 2024
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Sep'24
ANZ CIOs to prioritise cyber security investments in 2025
Cyber security remains high on the agenda for ANZ CIOs, followed by data analytics, cloud and generative AI
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September 10, 2024
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Sep'24
Sony Research, AI Singapore to refine Sea-Lion for Tamil
Sony Research and AI Singapore are collaborating to enhance the Sea-Lion LLM for Tamil, a language spoken in Southeast Asia and India
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September 09, 2024
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Sep'24
How MongoDB is driving AI adoption in ASEAN
MongoDB field CTO Boris Bialek delves into how the company is supporting ASEAN organisations in their AI journey, highlighting the importance of data governance and real-time capabilities in driving successful adoption
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September 05, 2024
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Sep'24
Tencent Cloud debuts palm scanning tech in global markets
Tencent Cloud launches palm verification technology for global markets, offering AI-driven identity authentication to support contactless payments and security access management