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.…
Read MoreOrganizations 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,…
Read MoreEmbracing 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…
Read MoreFTC and DOJ Charge Amazon with violating child privacy
Proposed order to require Amazon to pay $US25 million The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have reached a settlement with Amazon regarding charges that the company violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule (COPPA Rule) and deceived parents and users of the Alexa voice…
Read MoreMobile services market in Hong Kong faces stagnation
5G only positive trend in an otherwise stagnant market According to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, the mobile services market in Hong Kong is expected to face stagnation, with limited overall revenue growth projected despite the anticipated surge in 5G service adoption. Here are some key insights from…
Read MoreAutomation 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…
Read MoreFujitsu 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…
Read MoreShanghai ranked world’s smartest city in 2023
Shanghai claimed the top spot due to several factors, including its Suishenban Citizen Cloud According to a recent study conducted by Juniper Research, Shanghai has been ranked as the leading smart city for the second consecutive year in 2023. Juniper Research, renowned experts in the sustainability and IoT market, evaluated…
Read MoreThe 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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