The Ultimate Guide to Digital Transformation
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Digital Transformation.
What to know about Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation is a pivotal topic shaping the future of business, technology, and society. This extensive collection of stories highlights how organisations across industries and regions are navigating the complexities of digital change, leveraging emerging technologies such as AI, cloud computing, IoT, and automation to enhance operations, customer experiences, and competitive advantage.
From global expansions and strategic partnerships to AI-driven innovations and challenges involving legacy systems, skills gaps, and cybersecurity, the narratives offer deep insights into the multifaceted nature of digital transformation. Readers can explore case studies of enterprises revamping their infrastructure, government initiatives accelerating digital services, and the evolving roles of leadership in driving technology adoption.
Engaging with these stories will provide readers with a broad understanding of current trends, practical strategies, and forward-looking perspectives essential for thriving in an increasingly digital world. Whether you’re a business leader, IT professional, or technology enthusiast, this tag offers valuable knowledge on embracing transformation to foster resilience, innovation, and growth.
Asian Digital Transformation News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
ANA builds cloud hub with Equinix, cuts setup time
Passenger services and operations at ANA should benefit as network provisioning times fall by about 80%, helping it manage surging data volumes.
AI traffic surges 30% as Philippines braces for bots
Businesses in the Philippines may face higher costs and slower sites as AI-generated internet traffic rises 30% in five months, Fastly said.
Saviynt launches Zuma AI identity security platform
The platform targets firms struggling to govern AI agents and machine identities, as Saviynt tops USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue.
Sofitel Bangkok boosts revenue after IDeaS system switch
A faster, more flexible pricing model helped the Bangkok hotel lift room revenue, as revenue per available room rose 10% in 2025.
Multiplier raises USD $35 million to buy specialist firms
The fresh capital will fund more acquisitions as the Singapore-based group uses AI to help specialist firms serve more clients without cutting staff.
Apple Pay launches in the Philippines for shoppers
Shoppers in the Philippines now have access to Apple's contactless payment service across stores, apps and websites, with banks and merchants on board.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Digital Transformation
Kyndryl launches agentic modernisation service platform
8x8 revenue hits record as AI adoption more than doubles
Tencent rolls out Hy3 internationally for enterprise AI
Rocket Software named Challenger in Gartner modernisation
Skillsoft launches AI Coach to widen workplace access
Featured News
CrowdStrike report: AI is rewriting rules of cybersecurity
Organisations now have just 48 hours to patch most flaws, as AI helps attackers weaponise vulnerabilities far faster than before.
Theorem study: friction between pre-sales and executed media ads
Theorem's new survey finds friction remains the biggest barrier in enterprise pre-sales, despite widespread automation adoption.
Cohesity mitigating shadow AI by empowering staffers
Approved AI tools are cutting shadow use by staff, but Cohesity warns the bigger risk is corrupted enterprise knowledge and weak governance.
Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword
AI is shrinking the gap between vulnerability disclosure and real-world exploitation to hours, forcing security teams to adapt fast.
Meet the man behind the Saas-Pocalypse: Emergent's Mukund Jha
The new cash will help Emergent broaden from coding tools into an operating system for small and medium businesses as demand surges.
Manufacturers strengthen OT security as threats intensify
Production line shutdowns and safety risks are pushing manufacturers to invest in OT defences built for ageing industrial systems.
Resilience over prevention as AI reshapes security landscape
Rising ransomware speed is pushing ANZ firms to increase spending on recovery strategies as AI gives attackers new ways in.
Check Point: Be the best, or get out the way
Rising AI-driven attacks are compel security buyers to cut vendor sprawl, though Check Point warns over-consolidation can still raise risk.
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Check Point: Hackers are already in. Act accordingly
Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in hours or minutes, leaving many organisations compromised before defenders spot the breach.
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OnBoard says board AI policy key, but lags behind in adoption
Most boards are using AI, but formal guidelines are still missing as adoption races ahead of governance, OnBoard's survey found.
Agentic AI creates enterprise challenge beyond LLM boom
Enterprises face rising costs and governance gaps as thousands of AI agents begin operating alongside staff across multiple systems.
Data-driven transport: The future is here
Australia's truck driver shortage is set to triple by 2029, pushing fleets towards data tools that could make autonomy viable.
How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech
AI pilots are faltering where firms still judge success by hours saved, leaving customer value and workforce design unresolved.
Tech reinvent as Hejaz teases 'Wahda' superapp launch
Weeks before a planned August debut, the app aims to entice more than 2 billion Muslims with chat, video and faith-based AI tools.
Exabeam: Ruthless efficiency can make agentic AI malicious
Behavioural analytics is becoming essential as AI agents can pursue tasks so efficiently that they may cause damage without any malicious intent.
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Reco COO Zoe Hillenmeyer says enterprises typically underestimate their AI agent exposure by a factor of ten and that gap is widening.
Dext: Transformative AI made easy for accountants and bookkeepers
Accountants could cut errors and save time as Dext AI Assist brings prompt-based automation to bookkeeping workflows.
Riverbed says go from ticket queues to zero disruption
AI-driven support tools could cut employee downtime, as Riverbed argues that fewer tickets may still hide unresolved problems.
Dell Technologies makes all the hardware cool again
Renewed AI spending is boosting demand for Dell's secure, certified infrastructure as companies chase faster deployment and lower cloud costs.
Expert Columns
Supercharged security: Cyber risk in the age of frontier AI
Why enterprise AI must learn to act, not just talk
What Role Does Data Quality Play in Data Governance?
The Hidden Cost of Identity Friction in Retail
Global payments got faster. The last mile didn't
Why Southeast Asia is becoming a global fintech growth hub
SonicWall joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing to find flaws
Managing your supplier risk isn't a deadline. It's about your resilience
AI in action: From conversations to real business outcomes
Post-quantum cryptography: are we sleepwalking into the next Y2K moment?
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Digital Transformation News
GFF AI launches in Singapore with enterprise intelligence
The launch targets regulated industries seeking tighter control over data, governance and AI spend as firms shift from pilots to core operations.
TBC Uzbekistan launches digital car loans in pilot mode
Selected customers can now secure vehicle finance in the app, with approval in a minute and delivery within 24 hours.
Hyundai Card launches Alphabet Card for younger spenders
Younger South Koreans could get clearer savings on everyday spending as category-based credit cards gain ground over broad rewards schemes.
HDBank & TerraPay launch real-time Vietnam payments
Vietnamese customers and small firms will gain faster overseas transfers as HDBank taps TerraPay to reach 156 markets without overhauling systems.
Singapore Management University modernises operations
The overhaul has already triggered nearly 3,900 workflows and onboarded more than 10,000 suppliers, tightening controls across campus operations.
Adyen report finds Singapore shoppers split by age
Younger Singaporeans are driving higher retail spend, while payment errors and AI adoption are reshaping how retailers compete.
Fenergo launches Fen-AI platform for bank compliance
Banks could cut onboarding and compliance workloads as Fenergo's Fen-AI ties every AI action to a full audit trail for regulators.
DBS adds agentic AI to virtual assistants for customers
Banking tasks for millions of customers can now be completed in one chat as DBS upgrades its virtual assistants with agentic AI.
ITSEC Asia signs cyber deal with PT INTI in Indonesia
The tie-up opens access to government and state-owned enterprise contracts as Indonesia seeks to bolster cyber defences and specialist skills.
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Visa, Lianlian complete first B2B AI agent payment
Small businesses could save time on procurement as an AI agent in Greater China sourced, ordered and paid for a sample without manual input.
Telin & BW Digital land new Indonesia-Singapore cable
New capacity and route diversity for enterprises and cloud providers comes as Batam strengthens its role in Indonesia-Singapore data traffic.
SmartKargo to power Sun Phu Quoc Airways cargo push
Vietnam's expanding air cargo market could give Sun Phu Quoc Airways an early edge as it builds freight operations around new digital systems.
TBC Uzbekistan named among world's top fintechs again
Its return to CNBC and Statista's fintech ranking underscores TBC Uzbekistan's growing influence in a fast-expanding digital banking market.
TerraPay & TPBank boost Vietnam cross-border payments
Vietnamese customers will gain faster overseas transfers as TPBank taps TerraPay's network for real-time payments to 156 countries and territories.
AI drives Singapore firms to hire beyond local market
Talent shortages and AI adoption are pushing Singapore employers to recruit abroad, with 89% saying they would hire internationally if it were easier.
Sber says AI shift is moving towards autonomous agents
AI projects that remain stuck in pilot stages may miss the shift to agentic systems able to manage tasks with limited human oversight.
Gemini app use in Southeast Asia more than doubles
Local language support and mobile-first use have helped drive Gemini adoption across a region where younger users are setting the pace.
QuikBot names Howie Lau as Board Adviser for strategy
The Singapore startup is seeking stronger public-sector and industry links as it pushes its autonomous delivery software into buildings and logistics.
Hong Kong shoppers embrace AI, but not at checkout
While discovery is already mainstream, 45% of Hong Kong shoppers still balk at letting AI complete purchases, the survey found.
Singapore investors use AI widely but still seek advisers
Yet only 8% of investors in Singapore said AI drove their last major decision, underscoring demand for human validation.
Job Moves
QuikBot names Howie Lau as Board Adviser for strategy
Google Cloud names new country heads in Indonesia & Thailand
Red Alpha names Neo Say Beng Chief Business Officer
Salesforce names Paul Carvouni to lead ASEAN AI push
Renato Garcia returns to lead Exclusive Networks Philippines growth
Techcombank reappoints Dr Jens Lottner as CEO to lead next phase
SMFG taps Ahmed Mazhari to lead Singapore AI venture launch
Denodo appoints Richard Jones to lead APAC data strategy push
Kazunori Fukuda named Managing Director as Sansan expands in Asia
