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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Twitter CTO moves into CEO position
After 16 years at the helm of Twitter, Jack Dorsey steps down. Jack Dorsey, Twitter co-founder stepped down from his position as CEO, effectively immediately. Dorsey made his announcement on the social media app. The Twitter Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Parag Agrawal as CEO and a member of the…
Read MoreIT spending in India to reach US$100B in 2022
An increase of 7% from 2021. IT spending in India is forecast to total $101.8 billion in 2022, an increase of 7% from 2021, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc. “The digital transformation trajectory that began as a pandemic response is here to stay for the next few…
Read MoreSingapore’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…
Read MoreAMP appoints Felicia Trewin as CTO
Will start in the role in March 2022, reporting to AMP Chief Executive Officer Alexis George. Felicia Trewin as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and member of the group Executive Committee. Trewin will be responsible for leading the group’s technology strategy and accelerating the adoption of digital and data…
Read MoreEnabling 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)…
Read MoreIndian hybrid workers consider themselves more productive when working remotely
Digital worker experience in the spotlight. On the 24th of November DBS Singapore suffered an outage, which the bank identified as a problem with our access control servers and this is why many of you have been unable to log in. Tse Koon, DBS Singapore Country Head said that the…
Read MoreFuture-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,…
Read MoreUN 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…
Read MoreJockey 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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