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Information technology (IT) in Asia-Pacific
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November 28, 2017
28
Nov'17
IoT and artificial intelligence dominate APAC tech landscape in 2017
Businesses across the APAC region have started to dip their toes into AI and the internet of things to improve operations and stay competitive
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November 22, 2017
22
Nov'17
DataRobot to boost AI in Singapore with new APAC headquarters
Boston-based supplier of artificial intelligence tools DataRobot is investing around $11m in a regional office and research outfit in Singapore
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November 15, 2017
15
Nov'17
How the biggest cyber security disasters could have been avoided
The headline-grabbing breaches that hit Accenture and Equifax in 2017 could have been averted had basic cyber hygiene been in place
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November 13, 2017
13
Nov'17
DBS teams up with Equinix to reduce datacentre footprint
Building on earlier efforts to harness cloud computing to support growing compute workloads, DBS’s new private cloud datacentre will be smaller, greener and cheaper to run
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November 01, 2017
01
Nov'17
Personal data of 46.2 million Malaysia mobile subscribers leaked
The massive data breach is yet another example of a ‘low and slow’ attack that stays dormant inside networks for years, without anyone noticing
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October 23, 2017
23
Oct'17
Microservices are about organisational change
Microservices technology can pave the way for companies to decentralise the way they build software to deliver innovation and reduce the cost of failure
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October 05, 2017
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Oct'17
Singapore’s public sector finds agility and speed in AWS
City-state’s government has been able to meet peak demands and address security issues through a cloud-based web-hosting platform powered by Amazon Web Services
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October 04, 2017
04
Oct'17
How Australia is tackling cyber crime
Telcos such as Telstra and industry associations in Australia are chipping in to help enterprises that are being targeted by cyber criminals with phishing and social engineering exploits
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September 27, 2017
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Sep'17
RHB Bank rolls out chatbot for loan applications
The Malaysian lender hopes to improve the loan application experience and grow its personal loan business by 60% through a new chatbot
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September 22, 2017
22
Sep'17
Nation-state actors responsible for most cyber attacks
Companies of all sizes may find themselves faced with highly capable state-sponsored cyber attacks, but steps can be taken to shore up defences
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September 19, 2017
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Sep'17
Veritas takes stock of data management play
Software supplier Veritas says it has delivered on its promises but there is still work to do in realising its data management vision
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September 14, 2017
14
Sep'17
Technology vital to healthcare in Asia-Pacific
The opportunities for technology to improve healthcare services were explored at HIMSS AsiaPac17 in Singapore, but experts warned that challenges must be addressed before innovation can truly transform the sector
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August 22, 2017
22
Aug'17
SAP Ariba gaining ground in APAC
Companies like Woolworths and DuluxGroup in Australia are using the cloud-based service to reduce procurement costs and risks
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August 14, 2017
14
Aug'17
Higher IT salaries in Australia and New Zealand amid talent crunch
IT professionals in Australia and New Zealand are earning more compared with last year, a TechTarget survey has found, but more needs to be done to address the gender gap
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August 03, 2017
03
Aug'17
Keeping Australia’s aeromedical service connected to the cloud
The Queensland section of the Royal Flying Doctor Service has improved its access to cloud apps without spending more on bandwidth
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July 20, 2017
20
Jul'17
Singapore begins quest for high-rise datacentres
Huawei, Keppel Data Centres and the Singapore government will assess the feasibility of building high-rise facilities amid growing demand for datacentre capacity in the region
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July 14, 2017
14
Jul'17
Australia to push ahead with decryption plans
The Australian government remains undaunted in requiring tech firms to provide access to encrypted communications in law enforcement efforts
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July 13, 2017
13
Jul'17
The dawn of a new era for Dell EMC
Dell EMC’s Paul Henaghan is no stranger to industry consolidation, having worked for tech companies that were acquired by Oracle and Software AG. Here, the president of Dell EMC in South Asia and Korea shares what it is doing to streamline its ...
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July 13, 2017
13
Jul'17
What Singapore can learn from Israel’s cyber security playbook
A former Unit 8200 captain from the Israel Defense Forces shares what Singapore can learn from Israel’s approach to cyber security
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July 12, 2017
12
Jul'17
Australia’s Whispir dials into global market
Fast-growing cloud-based communications service provider expects to more than double its workforce within a year, and grow its business in the double-digit range
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July 07, 2017
07
Jul'17
Europe takes measured approach to 5G, driven by ROI concerns
European operators may be more concerned with getting the maximum value for money from their 3G and 4G networks than rushing to roll out 5G
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July 06, 2017
06
Jul'17
Kaspersky researcher in Asia develops cyber forensics tool
The open source tool lets cyber forensics investigators access infected machines remotely to collect malware artefacts without compromising system integrity
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July 04, 2017
04
Jul'17
Collaboration is key to combating cyber crime
Interpol has called for speedy and effective information-sharing between law enforcement agencies, governments, businesses and cyber security companies to counter growing cyber threats
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June 30, 2017
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Jun'17
Dreamscape to merge with Singapore hosting provider in regional expansion
The Australian hosting provider will tap Vodien’s infrastructure to address the needs of mobile-first businesses in Southeast Asia that are going online for the first time
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June 29, 2017
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Jun'17
Petya ransomware hits Aussie businesses
The latest ransomware attack has reached Australia’s shores, prompting calls to dump on-premise IT infrastructure for the cloud
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June 28, 2017
28
Jun'17
Singapore authorities issue alert on Petya ransomware
The country’s emergency response team has called for users to boost their cyber defences as the Petya ransomware rages through IT systems in Asia and Australia
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June 21, 2017
21
Jun'17
Pirated software used to spread malware in APAC
A regional study by a Singapore university has found that counterfeit software distributed through discs and file-sharing networks is plagued by malware
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June 20, 2017
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Jun'17
NTT Docomo turns to SAP Hana to boost customer experience
Japanese telco NTT Docomo rolls out in-memory database in eight months to analyse data from retail outlets and customer call centres in a bid to improve service levels
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June 16, 2017
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Jun'17
Australia’s decryption plan seen as untenable
Experts say efforts to get technology and social media firms to cooperate with the authorities in decrypting communications will be hard to achieve
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June 14, 2017
14
Jun'17
Mobile data traffic in ASEAN, Oceania to grow 11-fold by 2022
The expansion of 4G and IoT networks in ASEAN and Oceania will lead to a data deluge and drive cellular subscriptions to new levels
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June 07, 2017
07
Jun'17
Malaysia’s Cyberjaya to get smart city boost
Tipped as Malaysia's Silicon Valley, the Cyberjaya township will pilot a slew of smart city projects, including e-payments and mobile bus ticketing
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June 06, 2017
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Jun'17
Digital economy to contribute 7% of Australia’s GDP
Besides improving living standards, digital technologies could also lead to a resurgence of manufacturing in Australia
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June 01, 2017
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Jun'17
Australia’s Icon Group taps IBM Watson to boost cancer care
Watson for Oncology will provide oncologists with medical information and treatment options to support clinical decision making
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May 31, 2017
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May'17
Singapore to pave the way for tech startup IPOs
The agreement between the Singapore government and the local bourse will lower barriers to capital markets and make the city-state a more attractive destination for startup fundraising
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May 30, 2017
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May'17
Taiwan’s OwlTing taps blockchain to improve food safety
The e-commerce company is using blockchain technology to provide consumers with greater transparency on food sources and production processes
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May 24, 2017
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May'17
Singapore government to spend S$2.4bn on technology initiatives
Funding will go towards building a national sensor platform, boosting the government’s cyber security capabilities and driving the use of robots
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May 17, 2017
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May'17
SAP wants to be cloud leader in APAC by 2020
The business software supplier expects its cloud portfolio to contribute at least a third of its revenues in a region that includes key markets such as Australia, Japan and Southeast Asia
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May 12, 2017
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May'17
Singapore universities hit by advanced persistent threat attacks
The attacks on NUS and NTU networks appear to be the work of APT actors and not casual hackers
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May 11, 2017
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May'17
Tech packages to help Singapore SMEs go digital
Small and medium-sized enterprises in Singapore can now take advantage of a slew of pre-approved IT products to stay competitive
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May 08, 2017
08
May'17
HPE ramps up investments in Singapore
Enterprise tech giant HPE will invest $140m over five years in its new regional headquarters and a startup incubator programme
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May 03, 2017
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May'17
Singapore to form data science consortium
Led by the National Research Foundation, the academic and research group will spearhead adoption of data analytics among Singaporean companies
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April 06, 2017
06
Apr'17
New subsea cable to connect Australia and Southeast Asia
The Indigo submarine cable will provide additional capacity to mitigate disruptions caused by fibre cuts, as well as meet the growing demand for internet services in the region
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April 05, 2017
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Apr'17
Australia’s Commonwealth Bank unveils data analytics platform
Free platform made available to bank’s customers at a time when only 34% of the country’s SMEs are making data-driven decisions
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March 31, 2017
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Mar'17
How IT can be more defensible
A renowned Google engineer calls for the IT industry to build devices capable of being defended and for enterprises to take a balance sheet approach in managing risks
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March 28, 2017
28
Mar'17
Singapore to shutter 2G services by April 1
2G is making way for 3G and LTE networks in the city-state, but the legacy technology will remain in other markets with significant machine-to-machine investments
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March 26, 2017
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Mar'17
HPE, Tata Communications to build world’s largest IoT network
The Lora-based network will benefit around 400 million people in India who can expect improvements in water quality and public safety
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March 24, 2017
24
Mar'17
Serco uses HR technology to cut recruitment bill
International outsourced services supplier Serco is investing in HR recruitment technology to help it hire 15,000 to 20,000 people a year
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March 24, 2017
24
Mar'17
Cisco unveils new Spark collaboration platform in APAC
Spark will be the future platform for integrating all of Cisco’s collaboration technologies, according to a Cisco regional executive
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March 17, 2017
17
Mar'17
Singapore startup partners IBM to pilot blockchain technology
Invictus’ distributed ledger prototype will offer financing options for small and medium-sized enterprises
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March 15, 2017
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Mar'17
APAC topped the world in number of cyber attacks in 2016
The prevalent use of pirated software is one of the possible reasons for the APAC region’s poor showing in Trend Micro’s annual study on the state of cyber security