Opinion

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Are HR reps being replaced by AI? The future of human resources

AI is revolutionizing HR by automating routine tasks and providing data-driven insights. However, the human element—empathy, ethics, and leadership—remains irreplaceable. The most successful organizations will leverage #AI for efficiency while empowering #HR professionals to focus on what truly matters: people.

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Cyber risk is business risk: Five tips for business leaders in Singapore to consider

In today’s turbulent business and geopolitical landscape, executives in Asia Pacific are juggling growth, efficiency, and resilience while navigating shifting trade policies and economic uncertainty. These pressures are driving up costs, complicating global supply chains, and limiting market access. Yet, amid this high-stakes environment, one critical…

Behind the scenes of Synagistics’ historic de-SPAC listing

For Synagistics, its de-SPAC last October represented a strategic opportunity for the Singapore-based data-driven digital solutions provider. Co-founder Zanetta Lee said the listing gave it a platform to grow its business in both Southeast Asia and Greater China.

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Why leadership and talent are your trump cards in Asia’s data center industry

With management structures continually evolving to match the fast pace of the market, executives can no longer afford to operate strictly within traditional roles or silos. Leaders across functions are now expected to be flexible – taking on responsibilities beyond their original job titles and actively engaging in strategic decision-making, operational…

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The ROI imperative: Navigating tech spend amidst 2025’s challenges

In today’s evolving landscape, technology investments must be viewed not as standalone expenses but as strategic enablers of operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and resilience. Leaders need to evaluate investments through a long-term lens, prioritizing business outcomes over short-term cost considerations.

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Innovating to improve cybersecurity is forever a work in progress

This is the nature of cybersecurity innovation. Different companies come up with different solutions and offer various sets of features and functions. Upon closer scrutiny, some will probably find similarities in features or overlaps between cybersecurity platforms marketed under different acronyms or categories.

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AI is crucial for anti-counterfeiting success in Southeast Asia

AI and innovation are essential in the fight against counterfeits. They give businesses the tools to protect their products and restore consumer trust. As the market evolves, entrepreneurs and tech leaders have a unique chance to build smarter, scalable solutions that shape the future of global commerce.

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Telcos turn to the cloud to power AI innovation

Resilient, scalable cloud infrastructure empowers Asia Pacific’s Telcos to sustainably drive new revenue streams, enable AI-powered customer experiences, and accelerate modernization initiatives

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The future of multi-AI agent security technology in enterprise systems

Enterprise systems' future for multi-AI agent security technology is promising. Enterprises using the power of collaborative #AI can construct strong, flexible, and scalable security ecosystems able to protect against even the most sophisticated cyber threats.

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How APAC leads the world in fighting crypto fraud

Cryptocurrency fraud has been growing globally for several years now, leading to various financial losses. APAC countries are taking a stance in this fight, leading the charge with stronger regulations, advanced technology, intelligence sharing, and other practices. Entrepreneurs and businesses must understand and adopt similar efforts to protect their…