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SailPoint unveils cloud enhancements for identity security

SailPoint launches enhanced Identity Security Cloud to better manage identities across people, machines, and partners amid growing AI and cloud use in Singapore.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025

Generative AI

Singaporeans embrace AI but trust remains low, report finds

Nearly half of Singaporean online adults use generative AI, but a Forrester report finds consumer trust remains low amid concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Southeast Asia faces USD $165.5m IT outage cost as AI rises

Southeast Asian businesses face up to USD $165.5m annual losses from IT outages as AI adoption surges, demanding smarter observability and system monitoring.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Singapore launches world-first index to measure design's impact

Singapore launches the world's first Design Power Index to measure how design drives economic growth, innovation, and social progress across sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Data Analytics

StarHub launches Dynamic Ad Pods for personalised live TV ads

StarHub has launched Dynamic Ad Pods in Singapore, enabling personalised real-time ad replacement during live TV broadcasts for targeted viewer experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

HLF Digital app sees SGD $1 billion in transactions since launch

Hong Leong Finance's HLF Digital app has topped SGD $1 billion in transactions since August, boosting fixed deposits and customer engagement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025

Surveillance

Canon launches Workplace AI to boost security & efficiency

Canon unveils Workplace AI, an Edge AI surveillance solution enhancing real-time security and efficiency across sectors, supporting Singapore's SGD $1bn AI strategy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025

Customer Experience

Osome users report higher satisfaction than traditional firms in Asia

Surveys show Osome users in Singapore and Hong Kong report higher satisfaction and loyalty than clients of traditional accounting firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Cloud Security

Singapore IT sector faces burnout, skills gap & talent drain

Singapore's IT sector faces severe burnout and a widening skills gap, with 64% of cybersecurity professionals experiencing stress amid rising talent drain.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025

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Artificial Intelligence

L'Oréal reveals ten startup finalists for SAPMENA beauty tech

L'Oréal unveils ten startups shortlisted for its 2025 SAPMENA Beauty Tech Innovation Programme, competing to pilot projects and gain mentorship across 35 markets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

DevOps

SmartBear partners with Adactin to boost APAC software quality

SmartBear teams up with Australian firm Adactin to distribute AI-powered software testing tools across Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and India in key sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Data Analytics

Mortar & Firehouse merge to form Mortar Tech for global growth

Mortar Group and Firehouse Technology have merged to form Mortar Tech, enhancing their global capabilities in tech development and marketing intelligence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Fintech

RYT event to spotlight blockchain's role in national systems

RYT will host a TOKEN2049 event in Singapore, highlighting blockchain's shift from pilot projects to core national systems like digital ID and payments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Encryption

AI & quantum threats redefine priorities for Cybersecurity Month

As Cybersecurity Month nears, experts warn AI and quantum tech pose rising digital threats, urging firms to boost policies, behaviour change, and cryptographic defences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Firewalls

Exclusive: Garland Technology on safeguarding critical infrastructure

Critical infrastructure in Asia-Pacific faces rising cyber threats as organisations tackle complex IT-OT divides and adopt AI for enhanced security visibility.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025

Hyperscale

OVHcloud named 'Star' as Asia blockchain sector hits USD $57bn

OVHcloud was named a 'Star' for the second year as Asia's blockchain sector nears USD $57bn, boosted by Singapore's rapid market growth and strong infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025

Physical Security

India leads Asia Pacific in AI adoption & institutional trust

India leads Asia Pacific in AI adoption with 56% of metro adults using generative AI in 2025, driven by high AI literacy and strong institutional trust.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025

Unified Communications

Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift

Success with AI in Asia Pacific and Japan requires clear strategy, skilled talent, and strong partnerships, according to Dell Technologies.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

UAE tops world ranking for tech dependency & daily screen use

The UAE ranks as the world's most tech-dependent nation, with residents spending nearly 8 hours daily on digital devices and universal internet access.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

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Multi-factor authentication

AI drives surge in phishing as UK sees rise in secure logins

A Yubico survey finds 62% of Gen Z interacted with phishing scams last year, raising alarm over AI threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025