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• How BT is shifting its engineers into the fast lane

  BT’s head of software engineering excellence lays out the telco’s route to streamlining development, modernising applications, automating deployments.

• ServiceNow makes platform ambitions clear with new workflow tools

  ServiceNow is doubling down on its move to become a digital workflow platform with its Paris code release, adding applications for industry verticals to push beyond its ITSM roots.

• Thai chemical manufacturer streamlines ERP through Accenture and SAP

  Accenture and SAP have been selected to help Indorama Ventures Limited “design, develop and deploy” a streamlined ERP system.

• Fujitsu strikes managed cloud services deal with Singapore University of Social Sciences

  SUSS has deployed managed cloud services delivered by Fujitsu to kick-start digital transformation efforts, underpinned by a new ERP solution.

• SAP promotes Verena Siow to run Southeast Asia, targets digital growth

  SAP has appointed Verena Siow as president and managing director of Southeast Asia, tasked with driving growth and digital transformation.

• Ring language upgrade focuses on WebAssembly

  A planned upgrade to the multi-paradigm Ring programming language, version 1.13, is set to feature WebAssembly accommodations.

• Wendy O’Keeffe takes charge of Asia at Nextgen

  Nextgen has appointed Wendy O’Keeffe as managing director of Asia, tasked with launching regional distribution operations from Singapore.

• Microsoft offers Office 365-loaded browser homepage to enterprises that use Bing

  The new 'Bing enterprise homepage' marries the company's online search tool with internal document discovery for companies.

• Arista reinforces multi-cloud edge networking software

  Arista has extended its connectivity software to better support edge networking with on-premise and hybrid cloud resources.

• Java’s move to GitHub set for September

  The OpenJDK Community effort to move the source code of standard Java from Mercurial repos to Git repos on GitHub is proceeding.

• Linux GRUB2 bootloader flaw breaks Secure Boot on most computers and servers

  The vulnerability can also affect Windows systems. A patch is available, but will require manual testing and deployment.

• Red Hat ramps up Malaysian cloud channel play, signs up VST ECS

  Red Hat has signed a distribution agreement with VST ECS in Malaysia amid plans to drive cloud adoption via the local channel.

• Microsoft will pitch virtualised Windows-as-a-subscription service, update and maintain VMs for customers

  Microsoft may be crafting a new device-as-a-service subscription offer for Microsoft 365 customers that won't actually include the device.

• 10 years on in Singapore, AdNovum builds on engineering foundations

  AdNovum is prioritising the development of “multi-market projects” after reaching the 10-year milestone in Asia Pacific.

• Crayon acquires Sydney-based Navicle, enhances Oracle offerings

  Crayon has acquired Navicle to strengthen Oracle on-premises and cloud licence optimisation capabilities, as Australian expansion plans accelerate at pace.