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The rise of regional startup hubs in emerging markets

Communication is central to any startup in 2025. Whether increasing security through one-time passwords (OTPs), delivering real-time updates, or enabling efficient customer service, timely and effective communication has become the hallmark of a successful startup.

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Creating a culture of data resiliency starts at the top

Aligning the C-Suite and team leaders on a data resiliency strategy is an essential derisking initiative ensuring companies are well protected when disaster strikes.

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AI at the crossroads: What does DeepSeek’s rise and the regional AI investment surge mean for Asia Pacific?

Organizations need to take a blended and multi-layered approach that combines threat intelligence, behavioral AI, detection engineering and semantic #AI to block, detect and respond to more advanced threats and data loss incidents. This holistic human-centric approach alerts on behaviors that are not usually spotted with traditional, content-centric only…

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Beyond algorithms: Prioritizing a balanced approach to AI-ready infrastructures

The path to AI-readiness requires thoughtful planning. The best way to effectively manage the #AI workload spread is to take a fit-for-purpose approach that relies on processors and accelerators, with the choice depending on the specific requirements of the tasks and strategic investment.

How AI agents will be instrumental in fintech innovations in Southeast Asia

As both startups and established players collaborate with regional VCs, the widespread adoption of #AIAgents in #fintech will likely redefine how consumers and businesses engage with financial services—highlighting a more inclusive and innovative digital economy across the region.

Real-time communication: The missing link in Singapore’s smart device revolution

Singapore's unique position as a smart nation pioneer and technology hub makes it an ideal environment for advancing #AI-powered innovation. Based on our experience, the success of these initiatives depends not just on technological capability, but on creating solutions that genuinely enhance daily life.

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Trust and observability in the age of AI-driven automation

As AI gains autonomy, job roles are evolving to support and enhance its learning. Specialists are needed to engineer model prompts and produce curated datasets that can fine-tune models and address unwanted behaviors. Data and AI engineers can bridge the gap between human expertise and machine learning, requiring #AI skills and domain knowledge only…

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APAC businesses face rising AI-driven cyberattacks in 2025

Continuous vigilance and proactive security measures are key to mitigating AI-driven cyber threats. Businesses that stay ahead of emerging threats and implement comprehensive #CyberSecurity strategies will be better positioned to withstand the challenges of an #AI-driven digital world.

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How data analytics and business intelligence are driving discovery and innovation in healthcare

Innovation in the #HealthCare industry is not a choice but a need to generate cost-effective solutions and better patient outcomes. The balance of data analytics and #BusinessIntelligence with due diligence spurs potential areas of discovery, optimizes regular operations, and elevates healthcare quality.

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Partners in synergy: How SariSuki is keeping things fresh in tackling food insecurity

Rising cost, lack of accessibility, inefficient distribution, and a very weak supply chain have made the Philippines the country with the most severely food-insecure people in #SoutheastAsia. Helping to close these hunger gaps and providing a future for many of these marginalized is SariSuki, one of the largest online groceries in the #Philippines which…