Digital Transformation
The checkout is no longer merely transactional – it’s an essential part of the brand experience
Driving conversions and building a loyal customer base are essential ingredients for long-term sustainable growth. A smooth #ecommerce checkout is an important part of this, but it has not typically been regarded as part of the #brand identity. That’s now changing, with #payments no longer seen as the ‘last stage’ of the customer transaction, but the…
Future-proofing businesses and talent through technology
Partnering with an #EOR service provider greatly reduces the time, costs, and complexities associated with setting up a formal entity in a new country, which helps to simplify the process significantly and reduces cost, making it easier to scale up or down as demand requires. #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork #EmployerOfRecord
Switzerland’s ABB invests $1M in New Digital Solutions and Training Center in Singapore
ABB, a Switzerland-based global technology company, has announced that it is investing $1 million to open a Digital Solutions & Training Center in Singapore, the first of its kind in Asia Pacific for ABB Electrification Service.
Indonesia’s Baskit secures $3.3M seed round to digitize distribution infrastructure for SMEs
Baskit plans to utilize the newly-raised funds to expedite its tech roadmap and extend its reach within #Indonesia. "Our goal is to harmonize the #supplychain, embracing transformative technologies while respecting traditional norms," says Baskit's CEO, Yann Schuermans. "To achieve this, we are developing cutting-edge tools that will be both functional and…
The tragedy of the data commons: Why new strategies are needed to bring harmony to IT
#Data, much like drinking water, is a critical resource. Developers need to use this data, and logically, they want to use it as much as possible as it enables them to build innovative applications and products. However, too much data flowing around a modern distributed #enterprise environment carries risks to the larger company.
Malaysia secures $1.79B investment commitments at London Tech Week – report
These investments are expected to create no fewer than 1,800 high-value jobs, the minister said at the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and the International Data Centre Authority (IDCA).
Netskope’s Colin Estep on managing cybersecurity risks amid “Great Resignation” [Q&A]
"Departing employees are not the only ones posing a risk. Virtually any employee can exfiltrate #data, whether inadvertently or on purpose. It would be a mistake for organizations to focus their attention on specific cohorts of employees, ignoring the broader risk of easy data exfiltration over ubiquitous cloud-based services. Our research showed most of…
NASDAQ-listed Equinix plans to open data center in KL in 1Q 2024
American digital infrastructure company Equinix plans to open its data center in Kuala Lumpur in the first quarter of 2024, following its expansion announcement last year to enter Malaysia with a data center in Johor.
Nokia, NAVER Cloud collaborate to bolster digital transformation in Southeast Asia
Finnish telecom equipment maker Nokia Nokia and South Korean technology firm NAVER Cloud Corp. announced Thursday that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster the digital transformation in the Southeast Asia (SEA) region.
Enhancing the customer experience with a human-centric approach to fashion retail [Q&A]
In this TechNode Global Q&A with key leaders from the World Mode Holdings Group (WMH) team, we learn about the company's strategic expansion into the Asia Pacific region, providing tailored solutions to APAC brands to enhance O2O capabilities, localization to address the needs of various target markets, talent development, partnerships, and a focus on…
