Top 10 predictions for the future of industry ecosystems

Digital transformation (DX) was accelerated by the need for remote work and collaboration. International Data Corporation (IDC) announced its Future of Industry Ecosystems predictions for 2022 and beyond. Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, a “digital divide” emerged where companies that invested in digital before 2020 progressed more quickly…

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Singapore’s Tong Lee Huat embracing digital transformation

Solution to address both internal and external challenges. Tong Lee Huat Pte Ltd (TLH), a premier supplier and full-spectrum service provider for shipping cargo containers in Singapore and beyond. As a part of this strategic partnership, Tong Lee Huat will leverage HokuApps’ application development platform to build an integrated operations management system. This…

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Enabling Singapore government invoices to be sent through InvoiceNow

All government agencies can already receive e-invoices using InvoiceNow. Businesses can now reduce cost and processing times when they transact with the Housing & Development Board (HDB), JTC and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) through the InvoiceNow nationwide e-invoicing network. Launched by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)…

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Future-proofing tech talent in Japan

Strategy to boost business performance In 2020 specialist professional recruitment firm Robert Walters Japan announced its recent survey results regarding the topic of skills mismatch. The survey was answered by 300 companies and 4,062 company employees working in Japan (mainly in Tokyo and Kansai). In response to the survey results,…

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UN will use technology and medical capacity to improve peacekeeping

Will be hosted for the first time in Asia.   The Seoul UN Peacekeeping Ministerial will be hosted for the first time in Asia and will serve as a platform for Member States to strengthen their support to UN Peacekeeping. Hundreds of people from across the world including foreign and defence ministers, heads…

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Jockey Club appoints Ramez Younan as Executive Director, Information Technology and Sustainability

Will lead the development of the Club’s long-term IT strategy in alignment with its business needs. The Hong Kong Jockey Club has hired Ramez Younan to join the Club at Executive Director, Information Technology and Sustainability (Designate). He will assume the role of Executive Director, Information Technology and Sustainability from…

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