SaaS market bounces back from pandemic slump
Global demand is surging for vertical software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions aimed at specific industries, according to new research.
Stories by Leon Spencer
FPT targets oil and gas IT market with Halliburton software deal
Vietnam based IT services group FPT is building out a new practice aimed at leveraging exploration and production segment software solutions from US multinational Halliburton.
Vietnam’s Vingroup tightens ties with Google Cloud amid transformation efforts
Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup has deepened its ties with Google Cloud, inking an agreement aimed at supporting its ongoing digitisation strategy.
Accenture aims for Asian data dominance with BIIT Consulting acquisition
Accenture is hoping to bolster its AI and data transformation prowess in Southeast Asia thanks to the acquisition of Malaysian data management and analytics firm BIIT Consulting.
Singapore’s Toku targets regional remote working market with Zoom deal
Toku has inked a strategic collaboration deal with Zoom that sees it join the unified communications vendor’s Phone's Provider Exchange Program.
Infosys and SAP team up for business process transformation play
Infosys has teamed up with German software vendor SAP to build out and provide a new business process transformation-as-a-service (BPTaaS) offering to customers.
AWS brings public sector start-up program to Southeast Asia
The program provides technical design and architecture reviews, mentorship, credits and support with go-to-market plans.
Telenor stands by Myanmar withdrawal, laments ‘deteriorating’ situation
Calls for Telenor to maintain its local presence have clearly not been enough to convince it to stay, with the company indicating that its continued operation in Myanmar is not tenable.
Proofpoint shakes up regional distribution play after major channel review
The new distribution arrangements are part of a broader consolidation and optimisation of the company's channel go-to-market strategy.
Singapore tables online takedown powers to combat ‘foreign interference’
Would give the Minister for Home Affairs powers to issue directions to operators of social media services, relevant electronic services and internet access services.
Asian banking players take on Red Hat tech in flight to cloud
Malaysia’s Alliance Bank and the Philippines’ Asian Development Bank have turned to open source solutions provider Red Hat to help with their respective journeys to the cloud.
Singapore’s Epsilon Telecommunications sold to Korea’s KT Corp
South Korean telco company KT Corp has acquired Singapore headquartered connectivity provider Epsilon Telecommunications in a move that works to broaden its Asia Pacific reach.
Asia Pacific data centre investment to hit new record this year
Regional data centre investment in the first six months of 2021 reached 80 per cent of last year’s full-year investment.
Here’s how much COVID-19 is driving regional network security growth
The Asia Pacific network security market is estimated to hit US$7.32 billion by 2025, driven by remote work trends and an increase in cyber threats.
Singapore boasts top business tech adoption rate in Asia
But complex legacy systems and a shortage of technology talent remain challenges to technology adoption.
