Opinion

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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…

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Using Gen AI in healthcare puts lives on the line – here’s how to mitigate this

The future of healthcare depends on our ability to harness the power of data to improve patient outcomes. Scalable, secure, and flexible #data ecosystems are the key to unlocking new possibilities in care delivery, research, and innovation, paving the way for transformative advancements in the #healthcare landscape.

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China’s great leap forward from assembly lines to algorithms

A more nuanced perspective reveals China’s transition from an export-driven, investment-heavy model to one centered on domestic consumption and technological innovation. Far from being abandoned, its vast manufacturing infrastructure is being upgraded and redeployed to support a high-tech future. This evolution is a testament to #China’s resilience,…

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Innovation in alternative credit data & AI credit scoring is a double-edged sword for borrowers

Dynamic pricing has been a controversial practice as it raises ethical questions about fairness and transparency.

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From building more, to connecting more: Why the next frontier of cloud services lies in data center interconnectivity

Looking ahead, we clearly face a future where bandwidth demand will only grow, especially with the increasing pervasiveness of #AI and the resulting need for more capacity. As far as #datacenters are concerned, this means that in order to support this new future, the focus will need to move beyond simply building more – to connecting more.

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TikTok’s American reprieve: Byte-sized diplomacy

In the near term, TikTok’s return to U.S. app stores may feel like a reprieve for ByteDance, the platform’s creators, and millions of loyal users. Yet the fundamental tension - between a Chinese-linked enterprise and American lawmakers skeptical of foreign data harvesting - remains unresolved. 

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How to minimize financial risks in emerging businesses

Strategizing to protect a business from financial risks requires a multifaceted approach. Business owners must tick all the boxes to ensure maximum resiliency and strengthen financial stability. While risks are inevitable, there’s a method as to why other businesses continue to stay afloat despite volatile and uncertain market conditions. However, one thing…

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Rethinking cybersecurity in 2025

With #cybercrime costs projected to reach $12 trillion by 2025, businesses must adopt more resilient and innovative strategies. Reflecting on 2024’s trends reveals crucial lessons for fortifying defenses in this increasingly complex environment. #Cybersecurity has, undoubtedly, become a business imperative, with enterprises more invested than ever in…

The three technology cornerstones required for GenAI adoption

Organizations that plan to adopt #GenAI must first build a strong foundation of cloud computing and data analytics and nurture a culture of innovation. Putting these three building blocks in place ensures better cost management, faster adoption, and a more comprehensive transformation of an organization. 

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Smart city infrastructure of Southeast Asia and the AI advantage: A sustainable synergy

AI development and management demand specialized expertise, yet many South Asian countries face a shortage of professionals trained in #AI, #DataScience, and #Sustainable practices. Governments and industries must invest in capacity-building programs and collaborations with educational institutions to bridge this gap. This is only possible with a…