Information technology (IT) in Asia-Pacific
Read the latest Asia-Pacific information technology (IT) news and articles for the ASEAN and Australia / New Zealand regions, covering IT management topics, including information security, data storage, networking, data centre, cloud computing, mobile applications, virtualisation, big data and more.
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News
15 Nov 2024
Nvidia powers AI development in Japan and Indonesia
Nvidia is deepening its presence in Japan and Indonesia through partnerships with local cloud providers and tech companies to build sovereign AI infrastructure and local large language models Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Nov 2024
Preparing for future AI energy disruption
The explosive growth of AI is set to outstrip the capacity of global power grids, threatening to derail deployments. With datacentres facing power shortages and some countries halting construction, organisations must act now to secure their AI future Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Jul 2018
New blockchain network to ease pan-Asian trade
Singapore-based Global eTrade Services (Gets) has launched an open trade blockchain (OTB) network to boost cross-border trade between China and the rest of Asia. Aligned with China’s Belt Road ... Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2018
How Splunk is ‘splunking’ data for APAC enterprises
Splunk’s regional vice-president talks up the company’s business strategy and how its customers are using big data analytics in security and IT operations Continue Reading
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E-Zine
18 Jul 2018
CW ASEAN: Defend against disruption
The security of industrial control systems (ICS) has come under the spotlight with several high-profile incidents affecting power plants and other critical infrastructure in recent years. What are the threats to these systems in ASEAN, and what is the common approach to securing ICS systems? In this month’s issue of CW ASEAN, we take a closer look at how ICS operators are improving the visibility of ICS environments without jeopardizing operations, addressing security vulnerabilities and enhancing cooperation between IT and operational technology teams. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2018
Singapore to bolster threat intelligence sharing in financial sector
Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency has partnered the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Centre to glean cyber threat intelligence for the country’s financial industry Continue Reading
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E-Zine
17 Jul 2018
CW ANZ: Fix the weak links
Recent reports have suggested that cyber threats are increasingly aimed at critical information infrastructure such as power grids, water treatment plants and transportation networks. While the scale of the problem that Australian industry faces is hard to quantify, no one disputes the threat is real. In this edition of CW ANZ, we look at how Australia is securing its industrial control systems and how it is bridging the security gap between IT and OT teams. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jul 2018
An insider’s look into the dark web
A principal research scientist at Sophos offers a glimpse into the abysses of the dark web in a bid to uncover what cyber crooks are up to Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2018
Rio Tinto transports iron ore with autonomous train
The 280km journey in Western Australia was made under Rio Tinto’s autonomous train programme aimed at improving the productivity and safety of workers Continue Reading
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News
15 Jul 2018
New industry network to bolster data protection in ASEAN
The Data Protection Excellence network will assist organisations and individuals new to data protection laws by providing hands-on training and professional certification courses Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2018
How Singapore’s MyRepublic hones its IT chops
MyRepublic’s CIO shares how the company’s IT strategy has enabled the internet service provider to spread its wings into new markets Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2018
Indonesia leads ASEAN region in AI adoption
The sprawling archipelago of more than 260 million people is becoming a hotbed for adoption of artificial intelligence, led by digital native companies such as Go-Jek and Kaskus Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2018
Siemens and Alibaba Cloud eye Chinese IoT market
The two bigwigs will develop industrial internet of things offerings for China’s manufacturing industries that are being digitised through various state-led initiatives Continue Reading
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News
11 Jul 2018
DevOps gathers pace in APAC
Large enterprises such as DBS Bank have been shaking up their software development practices to fend off disruption from more nimble rivals Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2018
Singapore to build speech recognition system to speed up emergency response
Emergency responders in the city-state could be able to react more quickly in future with the help of the world’s first mixed-lingual speech recognition engine, to be developed at a new artificial intelligence speech lab Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2018
Analysts question Australia government’s IBM deal
Industry analysts and experts have called the wisdom of the A$1bn IBM IT deal into question, with one claiming that the federal government should have used a range of suppliers instead Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2018
Inside one of the world’s largest bug bounty programmes
Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative may be the top external supplier of software bug reporting for Microsoft and Adobe, but that does not mean it purchases every type of bug Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2018
Bosch teams up with Singapore Polytechnic in IoT training push
Bosch and Singapore Polytechnic have set up two learning labs to train students on the use of the internet of things in advanced manufacturing Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Jul 2018
How APAC airlines are harnessing the IoT
By Kimberly Chua In recent years, airlines have been able to trying to lower operating costs by taking advantage of internet-of-things (IoT) devices and satellite connectivity to gather real-time ... Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2018
Australian startups team up to keep wind turbines humming
Using acoustic sensors and nanosatellite connectivity, two Australian startups hope to identify potential turbine problems before they occur to secure the country’s wind energy Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Jul 2018
How APAC enterprises and telcos are preparing for 5G
From Singapore to Tokyo, enterprises and mobile operators across Asia have been readying themselves for the next big leap in mobile connectivity that promises to speed up business operations and improve lives Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2018
Singapore company turns to blockchain to improve food security
SMC Nutrition is using a blockchain distributed ledger developed by a Singapore-based company to gain visibility across its supply chain and ensure food security Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2018
Inside Alibaba Cloud’s Southeast Asia playbook
Alibaba Cloud is working closely with local customers in joint innovation projects, and has started to launch new services for Chinese and international customers simultaneously to narrow the service gap Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2018
Singapore’s Fullerton Health gears up for the cloud
Private healthcare service provider Fullerton Health is moving business applications to Microsoft’s cloud services before rolling out data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance operations and patient care Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2018
Australian government grappling with digital transformation woes
Digital transformation in Australia’s public sector has been beset by soaring rhetoric and vague aspirations by government, a new report reveals Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2018
University of Melbourne claims quantum computing breakthrough
Australian scientists have simulated the power of quantum computing on classical computers to solve a mathematical problem, paving the way for future breakthroughs in the nascent field Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2018
Global IoT security standard remains elusive
Despite the lack of a global internet of things security standard, existing security frameworks are on the same page in areas such as device upgradability and data stewardship Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2018
Malaysia makes good progress in building analytics talent
The country’s talent development and funding schemes have brought the benefits of big data to many organisations, but the quality and volume of its analytics talent can be improved Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2018
SAP outlines approach to data management
Through its Hana Data Management Suite, SAP hopes to alleviate the challenges of managing data amid growing data security needs in an increasingly hybrid IT landscape Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2018
How Australia is gearing up for 5G
From trialling 5G networks at the recent Commonwealth Games to flying drones in surf sport lifesaving, Australia is becoming a test bed for 5G services with its dense cities and wide-open spaces Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Jun 2018
APAC CIO interview: Kwong Yuk Wah, National Trades Union Congress, Singapore
As a veteran in Singapore’s IT industry, Kwong Yuk Wah has played a part in major IT initiatives over two decades, starting with the government’s computerisation programme that paved the way for ... Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2018
M1, Huawei to transmit VR content in 5G live trial
Mobile operator M1 and Huawei will be streaming virtual reality content in Singapore’s first 5G live trial in June Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2018
Palo Alto Networks opens cyber range in Australia
The first of its kind in Asia-Pacific, the cyber range training facility will let Australian IT and security teams hone their skills through cyber security exercises Continue Reading
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E-Zine
20 Jun 2018
CW ASEAN: Banking on buckets of data
Organizations across ASEAN are starting to turn to object storage due to the explosive growth of data from new sources such as sensors, mobile apps and social media. In this month’s edition of CW ASEAN, we look at how enterprises have benefitted from object storage, the roadblocks to wider adoption and the future of the technology in an increasingly software-defined world. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
20 Jun 2018
CW ANZ: Object storage hits a sweet spot
Enterprises in Australia are only getting started on object storage, which does away with the traditional file directories, making it easier to access and move data in a heterogeneous IT environment. In this issue of CW ANZ, we look at how Australian companies are dipping their toes into object storage, the challenges they are facing and the state of the market. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
20 Jun 2018
More APAC consumer goods firms expected to adopt blockchain
The adoption of blockchain technology is likely to increase in the consumer goods industry as more businesses use the technology to address fraud and improve supply chain management Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2018
Singapore remains hotbed for cyber threats
Singapore was a victim of advanced persistent threats, phishing and website defacements in 2017, according to the latest threat landscape report by the Cyber Security Agency Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2018
Singapore faced cyber attacks during Trump-Kim summit
Russian attackers allegedly scanned IP phones in the city-state for vulnerabilities, although it was unclear what they were after or whether they were successful Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2018
Bank uses AI to select job candidates
Singapore’s DBS Bank is using artificial intelligence to automate parts of its recruitment process Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2018
Equinix, Digital Realty and NTT lead datacentre colocation market
NTT had the biggest market share in Asia-Pacific, while Equinix ranked third in the region during the first quarter of 2018, according to market research data Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Jun 2018
The SAP link in Cirque du Soleil’s Toruk
Fans of Cirque du Soleil’s highly-anticipated Toruk – The First Flight were encouraged to whip out their smartphones during the performance in Singapore recently – with full blessings from the ... Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2018
Australian university reaches for the stars after HPC boost
The University of Sydney has upgraded its supercomputing infrastructure to answer big questions on cosmology and keep pace with growing research needs Continue Reading
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News
12 Jun 2018
Alibaba Cloud touts AI smarts to keep pigs healthy
The Chinese cloud supplier has developed an AI program that has improved the yield and productivity of pig farms Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2018
Singapore career website hit by PageUp malware scare
A Singapore government career website was among others affected by a malware attack on an Australian recruitment technology supplier Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jun 2018
How Australia is keeping pace with ICS threats
Besides bridging the security gap between IT and operational technology teams, Australia is driving efforts to bolster the security of IoT devices Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2018
APAC remains a hotbed for software piracy
The Asia-Pacific region is still seeing the highest use of unlicensed software installations globally, making enterprises more susceptible to cyber attacks from malware Continue Reading
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News
10 Jun 2018
Singapore government to regulate eSIM technology
The government is gathering feedback on key proposals such as forbidding telcos to lock embedded SIM-enabled devices to their networks Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2018
What SAP C/4 Hana means for the APAC enterprises
The cloud-based CRM suite could find takers, but it may not be enticing enough for Salesforce.com CRM customers that also run SAP’s ERP software to make the switch Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2018
Singapore government to form AI advisory council
New council will develop standards and guidelines to address ethical issues arising from the growing use of artificial intelligence Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2018
Australia’s chief scientist calls for AI regulations
The proposal would require companies to apply for a trustmark so they know from the outset how their AI is expected to behave Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Jun 2018
Cyber resilience key to securing industrial control systems
Operators of industrial control systems can build greater cyber resilience by getting IT and operational technology teams to work more closely together and improving the visibility of their infrastructure, among other security measures Continue Reading
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Blog Post
01 Jun 2018
Markets will drive AI adoption: Gartner
Amid the growing arms race between the US and China to dominate the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence (AI), it is industry players and markets that will really drive adoption of the ... Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2018
Australian workers apprehensive about digital transformation
Nearly four in 10 workers in Australia are worried that they do not have the right skills to compete in the digital economy, survey finds Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2018
AWS to bolster cloud skills development in Singapore
The training arm of Singapore’s labour movement is rolling out training courses in cooperation with Amazon Web Services to improve cloud computing literacy among SMEs Continue Reading
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News
27 May 2018
Dedicated HPC infrastructure still rules, says Huawei
A Huawei executive makes the case for dedicated high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, despite the growth of public cloud services that have democratised access to HPC and AI capabilities Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 May 2018
Data protection as a competitive advantage
By now, many consumers in Asia and elsewhere would have received at least a couple of e-mails from merchants asking for consent to continue receiving marketing messages under Europe’s General Data ... Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2018
Grab outlines its approach to cyber security
Singapore-based ride-hailing company prefers detective controls rather than preventive ones to deter cyber threats – an approach it claims is less intrusive and costly to implement Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2018
How AWS keeps its rivals at bay
A relentless focus on building for customers and inking partnerships with enterprise software bigwigs while lowering prices has given AWS a leg-up over rivals in the ANZ market Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2018
Singapore to adopt European e-invoicing standard
The city-state is the first country outside Europe to embrace the Peppol e-invoicing standard to speed up business transactions and lower operating costs for SMEs Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2018
Thailand’s Ascend Money finds agility with OpenShift
Besides implementing Red Hat’s OpenShift application platform, Ascend Money adopted an open source governance model to keep IT teams aligned with business goals Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2018
APAC organisations could lose $1.75tn from cyber attacks
A study by Frost and Sullivan has found that losses from cyber security incidents could account for 7% of the region’s GDP in 2017 Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 May 2018
E-commerce in APAC is thriving, but so is online fraud
E-commerce in Asia-Pacific is booming, with 71% of consumers in the region already shopping online. But so is the risk of fraud, with one in five consumers falling victim, according to new report ... Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2018
Singapore ropes in local polytechnics in AI talent boost
AI Singapore is working with three polytechnics to train lecturers and students on artificial intelligence while boosting AI adoption among SMEs Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2018
AI is more than just doing things cheaper and faster
Choose the parts of AI to deploy to demonstrate return-on-investment and differentiate your brand, says Volkswagen Australia’s chief customer officer Continue Reading
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E-Zine
16 May 2018
CW ASEAN: Connect your people with UC
Unified communications has changed the way we access information and make decisions. However, the adoption of UC varies across Southeast Asia, with Singapore and Malaysia ahead of the curve, followed by Indonesia and Vietnam. In this issue of CW ASEAN, we take a closer look at how ASEAN enterprises are embracing UC tools, factors that organizations should consider when developing a UC strategy, and the emergence of start-ups that have been shaking up the marketplace. Download the ezine now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
16 May 2018
CW ANZ: Australian firms connect people in new ways
Australian organisations such as BPay are turning to unified communications (UC) to create workplaces where employees operate in a flexible and open work environment. But IT and user experiences can differ greatly. What has been the journey of ANZ enterprises when delivering a seamless UC experience for employees? In this issue of CW ANZ, we look at how companies are approaching UC, the state of the market and what organisations need to do to be successful. Download the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2018
Google opens third availability zone in Singapore
The latest Google Cloud Platform availability zone in Singapore follows recent efforts by rivals to extend their lead in the region Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2018
Oracle claims positive traction for autonomous database in ASEAN
Oracle’s newly minted autonomous database could leave database administrators unemployed, but that has not stopped a Thai payment services provider from jumping onto the bandwagon Continue Reading
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News
14 May 2018
Inside the rise of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres
A blended strategy of building and acquiring datacentres, as well as forming local partnerships, has contributed to the rapid rise of one of the fastest-growing datacentre providers in Asia Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 May 2018
Hybrid cloud finds takers among Asian carriers
A growing number of Asian airlines are looking to the hybrid cloud to reduce IT costs. In October 2017, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) embarked on a massive project with TCS to migrate its core datacentre ... Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2018
Citrix touts digital workspace app in services play
Software supplier Citrix’s cloud-based workspace app is part of its efforts to deliver integrated services that support the modern workplace Continue Reading
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Feature
10 May 2018
Object storage is inching into Australian enterprises
Even as Aussie firms such as Bauer Media and Redbubble are lapping up object storage, others are facing visibility and analytics issues with the technology Continue Reading
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Opinion
10 May 2018
Hacking the internet of things just got easier – it’s time to look at your security
Are you taking security for internet-connected devices seriously enough? Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2018
How enterprises can cope with digital disruption
Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst says enterprises can take a leaf from DevOps and build modularity into their technology infrastructure to prepare for the forces of digital disruption Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2018
Singapore organisations not paying heed to data veracity
Most Singapore respondents in a global Accenture survey said they have not invested in capabilities to verify data used in decision-making Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2018
Oracle’s autonomous database could leave DBAs unemployed
The long-term future of database administrators could be at risk if every enterprise adopts the Oracle 18c autonomous database Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2018
Red Hat teams up with Microsoft in hybrid cloud, container push
Building on a strategic alliance first announced in 2015, the two software companies are working together on Red Hat OpenShift on Azure to reduce the complexity of managing containers in a hybrid cloud environment Continue Reading
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News
07 May 2018
ASEAN seeks to tame data deluge with object storage
Led by Singapore and Thailand, the object storage market in Southeast Asia is expected to grow at a double-digit rate in the next few years Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 May 2018
AI skills matter more than technology
A new study by Seagate has revealed that APAC organisations are warming up to artificial intelligence (AI), but a significant number have not invested in the data and technical solutions required ... Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2018
Workday to continue investing heavily in APAC
Cloud applications supplier has increased its investments in the region by more than 50% in the past year, and is looking to maintain its double-digit growth in international markets Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2018
Australia government earmarks A$70m to refresh supercomputers
The investment will fund replacements for two supercomputers at the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre in an effort to bolster Australia’s research capabilities Continue Reading
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Blog Post
27 Apr 2018
How machine learning is used to detect fraud
One of machine learning’s most well-known use cases is fraud detection, an area that has drawn the attention of a growing number of technology suppliers looking to develop the best algorithms and ... Continue Reading
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News
27 Apr 2018
Data analytics is about culture, not technology
Enterprises need to figure out the business problems they are trying to solve and foster a data-driven culture to benefit from data analytics Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Apr 2018
Can Huawei untangle the AI mess?
Huawei is building a digital platform with “device-cloud synergy” to support artificial intelligence applications, but enterprises should be wary of being locked into a single AI stack Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2018
Malaysia’s Supahands finds agility with the cloud
Regional workforce crowdsourcing startup relies on the cloud to keep its infrastructure agile enough to scale up and down, according to customer demand Continue Reading
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News
24 Apr 2018
CenturyLink takes aim at APAC market post-Level 3 merger
The US telecoms giant is expanding its footprint in Asia through its merger with Level 3, and hopes to bring its offerings on par with that of rivals in the region Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2018
The dawn of open banking in Australia
Financial services firms will need to embrace DevOps and modernise their IT infrastructure to compete with more nimble fintech companies in an open banking regime Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2018
AI is renewing interest in high-performance computing
Growing adoption of artificial intelligence is spurring interest in high-performance computing beyond research institutions Continue Reading
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News
22 Apr 2018
Thales to open ‘digital factory’ in Asia
India and Australia are potential candidates for Thales’s new coding centre that will support digital transformation efforts Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2018
Alibaba to set up digital hub in Thailand
Chinese e-commerce and technology giant Alibaba is expanding its Southeast Asian footprint with a new digital hub east of Bangkok that is expected to boost Thailand’s digital credentials Continue Reading
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Blog Post
19 Apr 2018
Huawei’s industry vision offers glimpse into its priorities
At Huawei’s annual analyst summit in Shenzhen this week, the Chinese technology giant unveiled its predictions about what the future holds from a technology perspective in its Global Industry ... Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Apr 2018
Blockchain: Paving the way for broad adoption
The foundations have been laid for organisations to begin standardising on the technology, talent and platforms that will drive future blockchain initiatives Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Apr 2018
CW ANZ: OpenStack gains a foothold in Australia
In this issue of CW ANZ, we look at how OpenStack has changed the way Australian enterprises operate their IT infrastructure. Also read how Australia’s Citic Pacific Mining is digging into IoT technology to track vehicles, and how Telstra is investing in two submarine cables to bolster Asia-US connectivity. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Apr 2018
CW ASEAN: SD-WAN helps find best route to cloud
This year, more enterprises will adopt a “cloud-first” SD-WAN architecture to support their increasingly cloud-based application mix. In this issue of CW ASEAN, we take a closer look at how ASEAN enterprises are gearing up for this eventuality. Also, read how a new HPE facility in Singapore will help build collaborative partnerships across the internet of things, and how communications service providers should embrace microservices and DevOps to thrive in the digital economy. Continue Reading
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News
18 Apr 2018
Australian supermarket chain hit by IT outage
Thirty-minute glitch knocked out checkout systems at half of Woolworths’ stores in Australia Continue Reading
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Opinion
18 Apr 2018
Protecting your intellectual property in a digital world
Your business is creating innovative computer code, slick user interfaces, and is using digital technology to solve new problems. How do you protect your investment? Continue Reading
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News
18 Apr 2018
APAC is becoming a hotspot for DDoS attacks
The region’s largest and most-connected economies are most vulnerable to distributed denial-of-service attacks, according to CenturyLink Continue Reading
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News
17 Apr 2018
Nginx debuts in Australia amid growing demand for microservices
The supplier of an open-source application platform is counting on the growing usage of microservices in the perennial search for agility and responsiveness among enterprises Continue Reading
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News
17 Apr 2018
Huawei wants to unlock ASEAN’s digital potential
The Chinese technology supplier is working with communications service providers such as Converge in the Philippines to bolster their networks to support new digital services Continue Reading
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News
16 Apr 2018
Singtel, VMware to set up hybrid cloud sandbox
The hybrid cloud sandbox environment will let companies test their cloud workloads and software-defined networks Continue Reading
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News
15 Apr 2018
Australian healthcare services most hit by data breaches
Nearly a quarter of data breaches reported under Australia’s new mandatory data breach regime took place in the healthcare sector Continue Reading
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News
12 Apr 2018
Machine learning is the new normal: AWS
Cloud supplier AWS wants to put machine learning capabilities into the hands of more people in the nascent market for cloud-based AI services Continue Reading