Chinaโ€™s ICT spending for developing and operating

Digital businesses will total over $US2 trillion over the next four years IDC shared, during its IDC Directions event in Shenzhen, that Chinaโ€™s ICT spending for developing and operating digital businesses will total over US$2 trillion over the next four years. IDC shared expert insights, intelligence, and guidance to hundredsโ€ฆ

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Westpac Group launches digital mortgage and transforms branches

The changes are being driven by customers who want faster banking services Westpac Group has today announced the next steps in becoming a digital first bank and transforming the products and services offered for customers. The changes include a digital mortgage where customers can gain unconditional approval in as littleโ€ฆ

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Heading NSWโ€™s cyber security 2021 review

Tony Chapman, NSW Chief Cyber Security Officer provides an update on the Statesโ€™ cyber safety In 2021 the acceleration of remote working and digital adoption continued, with working from home now the new normal for many Australians. With the increased need for connectivity, alongside technological advancements and an evolving threat landscape,โ€ฆ

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Digital payments in India projected to reach $US10 trillion

Value of digital payments in India to increase three-fold. PhonePe, Indiaโ€™s leading digital payments company, in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), today unveiled a report titled, โ€œDigital payments in India: A $US10 trillion opportunityโ€. The report leverages BCGโ€™s industry expertise in payments and the fintech domain, along with PhonePeโ€™s deep insights and expertise as theโ€ฆ

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Transforming accounting close process with digital tech

Process resilience is key to a digital-ready accounting close. Three quarters of finance organizations are wasting time and resources by trying to optimize accounting close processes before they have established the ability to absorb the effects of new technologies and new ways of working. โ€œCorporate controllers have a once-in-a-generation chanceโ€ฆ

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Certis launches digital campaign

Firmโ€™s ongoing transformation includes digital upskilling for employees. Certis will boost its technology (tech) workforce hiring to develop more innovative, smart security solutions incorporating internet of things, robotics, and artificial intelligence to support the increased digitalisation amongst existing and potential customers following the pandemic. Asiaโ€™s leading smart security and integrated servicesโ€ฆ

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Singapore grows trust in the digital environment

National Digital Trust Centre and co-creates the future of AI standards and governance. Josephine Teo, Singaporeโ€™s Minister for Communications, and Information announced the launch of the Digital Trust Centre (DTC) to lead Singaporeโ€™s research and development efforts for trust technologies, and support talent development in this space. She highlighted that as technology evolves, newโ€ฆ

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Modernizing the international payment system

Securing an international monetary system fit for the digital age. The system of rules, mechanisms, and institutions that govern monetary arrangements and capital flows between countries has developed over the decades. And to continue promoting financial stability and economic development everywhere, it must continue to evolve and adapt in a rapidlyโ€ฆ

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BlueScope improves plant and energy efficiency

The team is now partnering with Microsoft. BlueScope is collaborating with Microsoft to deliver smart manufacturing solutions, applying digital technologies and skills to strengthen plant productivity and energy efficiency BlueScope, a global steel manufacturer, is embracing digital as a strategic priority. Since mobilising its global digital program in 2019, BlueScopeโ€ฆ

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