India public cloud services market to grow

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation efforts in India According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), the India public cloud services (PCS) market, which includes infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS), and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions, generated a revenue of $US6.2 billion in 2022. The market is projected to reach $US17.8 billion…

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Westpac offers Tap to Pay on iPhone

This eliminates the need for additional hardware or payment terminals Westpac, a financial institution, has announced the enablement of Apple’s Tap to Pay on iPhone contactless payment technology. This new feature provides business customers with an easy and secure payment option to accept in-person contactless payments using their compatible iPhone.…

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Organizations in India are embracing digital transformation

Indian organizations have shown a higher adoption rate of digital strategies According to a recent report by International Data Corporation (IDC), 69 per cent of organizations consider themselves “digital businesses” with well-defined digital strategies and widespread implementation of digital technologies. Another 22 per cent of organizations do not prioritize digitalization,…

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Embracing AI as an organizational role

Human-machine learning loop ensures human feedback and judgement According to Gartner, building an AI-driven finance organization for the future requires a combination of technical and business skills that many finance teams currently lack. During the Gartner CFO & Finance Executive Conference, analysts discussed the importance of incorporating new AI-focused roles…

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Automation can address burnout and improve job fulfilment

Employees are being asked to do more work with less support A survey commissioned by UiPath, a leading enterprise automation software company, reveals that 69 per cent of workers in Singapore believe that automation can alleviate burnout and enhance job fulfillment. This figure surpasses the global average of 58 per…

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Fujitsu and Microsoft announce global partnership

Fujitsu has also designated Microsoft as a premier Cloud Partner Fujitsu Limited and Microsoft Corporation have announced a five-year strategic partnership to expand their collaboration and drive the digital transformation of organizations worldwide. The partnership will involve investment from both companies to enhance Fujitsu’s Uvance business and leverage Microsoft’s cloud…

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The potential perils of generative AI

The risk of manipulating truth and undermining human rights In today’s digital age, the power to control information has shifted from the hands of traditional institutions to those who command artificial intelligence (AI). While George Orwell’s dystopian novel “1984” depicted the Ministry of Truth’s control over the past and present,…

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