In 2020, the Economist Intelligence Unit conducted a survey to measure the relative acceptance of digital currencies and other digital payment methods, finding that a cashless trend was strong with consumers globally. In February and March of 2021, a new survey set out to...
An IDC report, The Impact of Digital Sovereignty in Asia/Pacific Governments, revealed how Asia/Pacific (AP) governments motivations to create digital sovereignty will shape technology investment priorities, regulatory frameworks, partnerships and skills in 2024. IDC defines digital sovereignty, from a government perspective, as ‘the capacity for...
Central to the SMEs Go Digital programme since its launch in 2017, sector-specific Industry Digital Plans (IDPs) will be progressively refreshed to introduce a greater breadth and depth of solutions. This will ensure that the IDPs remain relevant to the evolving needs of small and medium enterprises...
Payoneer Inc., a global payment and commerce-enabling platform, has announced a multifaceted relationship with Mastercard. Beginning with the Payoneer Digital Purchasing Mastercard, targeted at SMBs, eCommerce sellers and freelancers worldwide, Payoneer and Mastercard will work closely to better meet the needs of the B2B market. This...
The Cisco 2023 Consumer Privacy Survey highlights how younger consumers are taking deliberate action to protect their privacy, as 42% of consumers aged 18-24 exercise their Data Subject Access Rights, compared with just 6% for consumers 75 and older. Many say they have lost...
It seems almost a cliché to say that one’s business is committed to quality; after all, the products and solutions offered by tech companies form the foundations of both work and leisure in the modern world, and customers have come to expect rock-solid quality assurance.
Amid the reopening of global economies and as we settle into some semblance of normalcy, businesses have to embrace agility in their operations, so they can continue to thrive, not just survive, in today’s digital era. Markedly, business transformation is key to avoid being left behind in...
Hackuity has shared its latest findings on current cyber threats, including the most critical red flags in Asia Pacific (APAC) and how businesses can defend against them. This comes amid a surge in cyber threats as attackers shift their focus to the region. “Enterprises...
NTUC LearningHub and international cyber education leader Cybint have launched the Cybint Bootcamp in Singapore, offering an accelerated path for Singaporeans seeking a promising new career in cyber-security. Developed by experts using military training methodologies from the Israel Defence Force, the Cybint Bootcamp is an intensive, 12-week...
Kantar has identified Amazon as the global media brand in which consumers enjoy ads the most. Adverts on the Amazon platform were cited by consumers as more relevant and useful than others. Media Reactions 2022, the third edition of Kantar's global Ad Equity ranking...