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
TBC Uzbekistan launches car buying in app in Tashkent
Customers in Tashkent can now complete vehicle selection, finance and paperwork through TBC Uzbekistan's app in about 24 hours.
Singapore law body adds AI tools to LawNet platform
More than 75 per cent of Singapore lawyers use LawNet, so the AI upgrade is set to shape legal research, sentencing queries and drafting.
Hong Kong retailers face fraud & licensing hurdles
Nearly 88% of Hong Kong retailers surveyed reported payment fraud in the past year, as expansion abroad brought added costs and compliance strain.
Convera & JustLogin add cross-border payroll payments
Businesses in Southeast Asia can now pay staff in up to 16 currencies from JustLogin, cutting payroll delays and compliance headaches.
Hyundai Card & E-Mart turn card data into ready meals
The five dishes have sold more than 140,000 units, showing how spending data can help supermarkets spot restaurants with loyal customers.
Southeast Asia's universities are running on patchwork software. That has to change
Manual, disconnected systems are slowing enrolment, reporting and student support as universities across the region chase faster growth.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Digital Transformation
F5 named Market Shaper in Gartner AI security quadrant
GuidePoint adds AI identity services as gaps widen
AI drives bigger data storage needs, Western Digital study
Appian tops Gartner BOAT rankings in two use cases
Tokenmaxxing won't fly in APAC. How to shrink AI spend without limiting security
Featured News
Workiva: The secret compliance and reporting arms race
Driven by improved tooling, finance teams are meeting higher standards as regulators and analysts scrutinise disclosures faster.
Exclusive: ABBYY says AI build costs will drive buying
Enterprises could cut AI spend by up to 80% by shifting document workflows away from custom builds and into standard platforms.
Interview: Cloudera bets on hybrid AI growth in JAPAC
Banks and large enterprises in Asia-Pacific are rethinking cloud-first AI plans as costs, sovereignty and regulation favour hybrid deployments.
Docusign's next move: Own the contract, not just the signature
Rapid adoption as Docusign's IAM platform cuts contract delays and turns signed agreements into AI-driven workflows.
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.
Open source is powering the next generation of frontier AI
Rising inference demand and custom hardware needs are pushing AI infrastructure beyond standard cloud setups, boosting open source tools.
Exclusive: Cloudera builds Hadoop-free future platform
Existing customers get six years of support as Cloudera shifts new AI and analytics workloads to a Hadoop-free platform due in November.
Managing energy, water constraints critical to Australia's AI ambitions
Policy should focus on technology inside new data centres, as an expert says smarter regulation could curb power and water strain while supporting AI growth.
Mimecast CEO: Agentic AI threat novel but not entirely new
Hidden AI risks are already widespread in workplaces, with Mimecast saying users are driving shadow tools and most exposure still starts with people.
The internet times are a'changing Fastly
Bot traffic is forcing Fastly to adapt its edge cloud tools as publishers and AI firms battle over caching, access and data protection.
Trusted identity cuts across physical and logical systems
Unified identity systems can cut admin overhead and shrink attack surfaces as remote work and cyber threats blur physical and digital access.
Customers at the centre of Adobe's new AI evangelist role
Adobe is using the post to help customers navigate AI adoption while feeding regional priorities back into its global product strategy.
Cvent says event success lies in genuine human interaction
Hybrid formats are helping organisers broaden reach without losing the in-room relationships that still drive trust, leads and donations.
Zendesk's outcome-based pricing balances AI with human touch
Businesses will pay only for closed support cases under Zendesk's new model, as the software group ties AI automation to human fallback.
AI will fade, says Dell Technologies' ephemeral Chief AI Officer
Dell says agentic AI should shift routine tasks below the machine line, freeing staff for expert work while making the role temporary.
Schrodinger's ERP both dead and alive, says Rimini Street
Businesses can avoid costly ERP rip-and-replace projects by layering AI and automation onto existing systems, Rimini Street says.
Autonomous IT boom fuelling LogicMonitor's APAC growth
APAC customers are fuelling LogicMonitor's AI growth, with Australia among the earliest adopters of its Edwin AI platform.
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.
Expert Columns
The data center math has changed
Southeast Asia's universities are running on patchwork software. That has to change
AI fuels M&A deals across Australia & Southeast Asia
Why trusted 'Customer Context' is critical in the agentic AI era
Are Australian organisations adopting AI faster than they are building workforce capability?
From Clipboard to Cloud: Why manual temperature checks are a food safety gap of the past
SonicWall cloud secure edge expands global network with three new points of presence
Building trusted access into Australia's next generation of data centres
The Next E-commerce Interface May Not Be a Screen
5 takeaways for tech leaders at the CIO Innovation Summit 2026
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Digital Transformation News
Automaid launches AI hub for agents that keep working
It targets users who want AI to keep tasks moving across email, Slack and web apps after a chat ends, challenging manual automation tools.
Singapore Tourism Board revamps site with Adobe cloud
Cloud migration has cut maintenance costs and given Singapore Tourism Board a faster way to tailor VisitSingapore.com for seven markets.
Google Cloud opens Singapore engineering centre for AI
The site will link AI research with product development, as Google Cloud uses Singapore to build tools for global customers and regional deployment.
TEPCO Power Grid centralises 30,000 cameras with Genetec
Regional teams can now monitor incidents more quickly as TEPCO Power Grid unifies video from 30,000 cameras across 1,600 sites.
Mphasis strikes AI modernisation pact with TechnoPro
Japan-based clients in finance and manufacturing will gain AI tools to replace legacy systems and speed software development under the pact.
Malaysia ranks second in ASEAN digital nations index
The report says ASEAN must turn national gains into a shared market as the region targets a USD2 trillion digital economy by 2030.
Singapore leaders split on AI failure accountability
Concerns over legal, reputational and data risks are rising as nearly all Singapore companies use AI, yet trust in its accuracy stays low.
Singapore firms expect autonomous AI within a year
Pressure is mounting on Singapore companies to overhaul systems and controls, as 70% expect rivals to use autonomous AI for key work within a year.
45% of ASEAN scam cases remain unresolved, GSMA says
Unresolved fraud is eroding confidence in Southeast Asia's digital economy, with scam victims often switching providers after losses.
DigitalBridge opens Tokyo office to expand in Japan
The Tokyo base gives DigitalBridge closer access to deals as Japan's demand for data centres and network links rises with AI and cloud growth.
Hyundai Card blends AI & staff in PR writing tests
Blind contests showed AI can speed PR drafting, but Hyundai Card still prefers human judgment for final messaging and brand voice.
Snom signs Malaysia distribution deal with Telediant
Malaysian businesses should get faster access to Snom's IP phones and conferencing gear as Telediant takes on distribution and support.
GSMA adds speakers for M360 ASEAN 2026 in Kuala Lumpur
Participants will hear fresh evidence on scams and digital trust as Southeast Asia weighs tougher rules for a fast-growing digital economy.
Huawei Cloud launches CodeArts Agent across Singapore market
Singapore firms gain access to an AI coding agent aimed at complex software work as Huawei Cloud deepens its regional enterprise push.
LG opens Singapore innovation centre for display buyers
Businesses can now test LG's commercial displays and software in Singapore before committing to wider roll-outs across Asia.
Creative resilience in the era of AI
Fear over AI is giving way to a sharper test for creatives: who can use the technology without losing human context and taste.
The next stage of HR AI adoption in Asia starts with two things
Asia's HR teams risk inaccurate or exposed employee data unless AI is built on unified records and tightly governed access.
Filigran launches XTM One to speed threat response
Cybersecurity teams could cut manual handoffs as Filigran ties intelligence, validation and remediation together in one AI workflow.
The next capability centre won't have more seats-it will have more valuable ones
Smaller firms are adopting micro-GCCs as AI and cloud tools make specialist offshore teams viable without large headcount or campuses.
Asian corporates embrace AI & embedded FX services
Asian firms want faster FX hedging, but weak bank API links could slow automation in treasury systems despite rising AI adoption.
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
