Asian Stories

Jobstreet's 2024 report surveys hiring trends in Singapore

Jobstreet's 2024 survey unveils Singaporean hirers' optimism for an active job market early in the year, with plans to grow staff numbers and a focus on compensation and benefits.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024

Digital Transformation

Singapore & Hong Kong lead in global tech budget growth

Businesses in Singapore and Hong Kong anticipate leading global tech budget growth, with Singaporean IT leaders predicting over a 10% surge.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024

Customer Experience

Singapore leads global shift towards international online shopping

Over half the global consumers expect to increase their international online shopping by 2024, with a focus on flexible payment and shipping options, according to a report by Airwallex.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

Fintech

New study highlights financial literacy gap in Southeast Asia

A recent study indicates concerning financial habits among Southeast Asians, underscoring the urgency to enhance financial literacy and implement comprehensive planning initiatives in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

Unified Communications

AI reshapes Singapore's labour market, highlights skills disparity

Alteryx's new research reveals AI's transformative impact on Singapore's labour sector, exposing a mismatch between current hiring practices and skills needed.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

Data Analytics

Orion Health introduces Unified Healthcare Platform to Southeast Asia

Orion Health rolls out their cutting-edge Unified Healthcare Platform in Southeast Asia, aiming to transform the healthcare experience with consolidated patient data, predictive analytics, and seamless interoperability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

AI Models

Vultr & Singtel enhance cloud GPU capacity in Southeast Asia

Vultr boosts its NVIDIA GPU capacity in Southeast Asia by reinforcing its strategic partnership with Singtel, stimulating the development of AI factories.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

Marketing Technologies

Kartik Mehta appointed Channel Factory's head of Asia growth markets

Kartik Mehta, tech sales expert with a background in global growth initiatives, is set to steer Channel Factory's expansion in Asia's emerging markets as the new Head of Growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

Hybrid Cloud

BDx acquires full ownership of OneTen Paya Lebar data centre in Singapore

BDx Data Centers has bought out the OneTen Paya Lebar data centre in Singapore from the Hwa Hong Corporation, solidifying its commitment to the local market and paving the way for customised digital solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

Identity and Access Management

Okta appoints Sylvia Ng as regional VP for Greater ASEAN

Okta, Inc. boosts its senior team in ASEAN with the appointment of Sylvia Ng as Regional Vice President and Country Manager for Singapore.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Microsoft

IWD 2024: A founders advice on breaking cybersecurity stereotypes

A Singapore-based female founder offers advice on overcoming cybersecurity stereotypes and enhancing gender equality within the male-dominated industry.

By Camellia Chan • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Hyperscale

BDx secures $155m debut loan in Singapore for data center expansion

Asia-Pacific's fastest-growing data center platform, BDx Data Centers, has secured a $155m debut loan from DBS Bank and OCBC for purchasing Singapore's OneTen Paya Lebar and future plans.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Marketing

Bonzai to enhance digital ad viewability performance

Digital advertising platform Bonzai releases 'Fillboard', a premium ad format designed to optimise viewability and maximise brand engagement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024

Gaming

APJ manufacturers face mounting API cyber threat, says Akamai

Akamai's latest SOTI report reveals almost 15% of 2023 web attacks in the APJ region targeted APIs, particularly hitting manufacturers.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024

EduTech

Asia-Pacific businesses set to invest USD $3.4bn in GenAI

Generative AI (GenAI) investments in the Asia-Pacific are projected to accelerate at a staggering rate of 140%, the fastest globally, with spending expected to reach USD $3.4 billion across key nations, according to Infosys Knowledge Institute's research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024

Digital Transformation

Infosys & PIL form strategic tech partnership for digital transformation

Global digital services leader, Infosys, joins forces with shipping titan Pacific International Lines to accelerate digitalisation, modernise customer portal and enact transformative changes across the logistics sphere.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024

Human Capital Management

Singapore staff favour hybrid work models, study shows

The majority of Singaporean professionals have voiced strong preferences for hybrid or entirely remote work, despite company endeavors to increase office attendance, a Global Workplace Guide survey reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Data Analytics

Tangram expands operations with new hires in UK & Singapore

Tangram boosts its global footprint, recruiting ex-Ogilvy talent, Sai Chiu in the UK, and data specialist, Jun Hao Woo, in Singapore.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024

Support

IWD 2024: Empowering and inspiring inclusivity for women at all levels

IWD 2024 focuses on 'Inspire Inclusion', promoting diversity and empowering women at all facets of their lives and careers through shared experiences and mentorship.

By Belinda Pervan • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

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