By Edward Lim As enterprises double down on AI and personalisation in 2025, a new tussle is taking place between marketing and technology leaders. Who truly owns the customer journey? A key finding of Adobe’s […]
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BIG Caring Group accelerates digital transformation with SAP on AWS solution
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La Trobe Uni deploys NVIDIA DGX H200 for medical and biotech research
La Trobe University has become the first Australian university to commission the NVIDIA DGX H200 supercomputer. Hosted at NEXTDC’s M2 data centre in Melbourne, the new system is set to accelerate breakthroughs in immunotherapies, cancer […]
M1 announces SEA’s first 5G RedCap network for enterprises
M1 has launched its commercial 5G RedCap network services for enterprise customers, the first publicly known deployment of RedCap for enterprises in Southeast Asia. 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) is a next-generation technology that bridges legacy […]
Singapore accelerates tech adoption with industry partnerships
Singapore is accelerating technology adoption among enterprises with new partnerships announced at the opening of ATxEnterprise by Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How (above). Part of the nation’s Digital […]
Google Cloud and Komdigi launch AI accelerator for Indonesian startups
Google Cloud and Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) have launched the Google for Startups Accelerator Southeast Asia: Indonesia, AI-Focused programme. Announced at Google Cloud Summit Jakarta 2025, the collaboration aims to nurture […]
GlobalFoundries and A*Star partner to boost advanced packaging in Singapore
GlobalFoundries (GF) is partnering the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) to to fast-track the development of advanced packaging solutions — an increasingly critical area as artificial intelligence (AI) and data-intensive applications fuel new […]
Dell reveals software-driven data centre innovations
Dell Technologies has unveiled a suite of software-driven, disaggregated infrastructure solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of modern IT environments. Revealed at Dell Technologies World 2025 in Las Vegas, the new offerings aim to […]
HPE intros private cloud portfolio to accelerate hybrid IT modernisation
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has launched a private cloud portfolio that aims to transform the way enterprises modernise their hybrid IT environments. The new suite is designed to deliver cloud-native agility, robust security and seamless […]
Apollo and Car Inc roll out China’s first AV rental service
Baidu’s autonomous driving unit, Apollo, has teamed up with auto mobility provider Car Inc to offer China’s first autonomous vehicle (AV) rental service. The new service will allow users to reserve self-driving vehicles in advance […]
Tenable welcomes Chief Product Officer
Tenable has appointed Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer (CPO) in charge of leading the global product organisation, overseeing strategy, innovation and execution across its growing cybersecurity portfolio. Doerr brings nearly three decades of experience […]
Symbio expands digital experience capabilities in Singapore
Symbio Holdings has expanded its digital experience capabilities in Singapore. The launch of a new API stack, coupled with enhancements to its Tier 1 network, will streamline and modernise number management for communication service providers […]
Gitex expands to Vietnam
Gitex will make its debut in Hanoi, Vietnam on October 1 and 2, 2026. The event was officially announced during Gitex Asia x AI Everything Singapore. Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and KAOUN International […]
SAP makes leadership appointments
SAP has appointed Liher Urbizu (left) to succeed Verena Siow (right) as President and Managing Director of SAP Southeast Asia (SEA). Siow will take on a new role as Regional Business Suite Leader of SAP […]
SoundHound and Tencent partner to bring AI voice to cars
SoundHound AI and Tencent Intelligent Mobility have joined forces to deliver advanced conversational AI solutions to intelligent cockpits of major automotive brands worldwide. The collaboration aims to integrate SoundHound’s voice AI technology with Tencent’s smart […]
NVIDIA to build AI supercomputers in the US
NVIDIA plans to manufacture its AI supercomputers entirely within the United States for the first time, marking a significant shift in the global technology supply chain. In partnership with leading manufacturers such as TSMC, Foxconn, […]
Gitex Asia to debut in Singapore
Singapore is solidifying its position as a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and technology innovation with the debut of Gitex Asia x AI Everything at Marina Bay Sands from April 23 to 25, 2025. […]
MongoDB names VP of Asean and India
MongoDB has promoted Sachin Chawla to Area Vice President of Asean and India. With more than 20 years of experience in sales, including leadership roles at Amazon Web Services and BMC Software, Sachin joined MongoDB […]
Google Cloud gets new Malaysia Country Manager
Google Cloud has appointed Hana Raja as its new Country Manager for Malaysia. Raja will oversee the local go-to-market strategy and operations for Google Cloud and Google Workspace, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive […]
NCS and Globe Telecom take majority stake in Yondu
Singapore’s NCS and the Philippines’ Globe Telecom have teamed up to acquire a 51 percent in Yondu. The transaction values Yondu at PHP 1.87 billion (aboutS$44 million), with NCS paying a net consideration of PHP […]
MongoDB Atlas now available in Malaysia and Thailand
MongoDB Atlas is now available on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Regions in Malaysia and Thailand to support growth in Southeast Asia. The fully managed, multi-cloud database service is already available across cloud regions in Australia, Hong […]
Selangor launches Teraju AI initiative with Google Cloud
Selangor’s state government has launched the Teraju AI Selangor initiative to equip state government agencies with the tools and expertise needed to develop and implement custom AI solutions that address real-world challenges. Funded by the […]
Dell and ITE to set up hybrid cloud VDI Centre
Dell and Singapore’s Institute of Technical Education (ITE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a hybrid cloud Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Centre at ITE. Powered by Dell VxRail, the centre will support […]
Adobe Summit: Delivering personalised customer experiences at scale
By Edward Lim At Adobe Summit last week, Adobe introduced a suite of AI-driven innovations aimed at transforming the landscape of customer experience orchestration. The company has integrated AI agents and models across its platforms […]
Meta and Singapore government launch Llama Incubator Program
Meta and the Singapore government have partnered to launch the Llama Incubator Program to foster open-source AI capabilities among startups, local SMEs and public sector agencies. Meta’s first such venture in the Asia-Pacific region involves […]
Microsoft expands AI Pinnacle Program in Singapore
Microsoft has expanded its AI Pinnacle Program in Singapore with public and private sector collaborations for AI adoption at scale in Singapore. By partnering with key stakeholders from both sectors, Microsoft aims to create a […]
Telkomsel and Tencent Cloud collaborate on AI and cloud solutions
Telkomsel and Tencent Cloud have teamed up to develop AI and cloud-based solutions development. The collaboration will leverage a range of innovative solutions for both businesses and consumers. Telkomsel will utilise AI-powered technologies such as […]
GTC2025 to reveal future of AI
NVIDIA’s GTC this year will focus on the future of AI and quantum computing. To be held in San Jose from March 17 to 21, the AI conference is expected to bring together 25,000 in-person […]
IOH is first in SEA to deploy AI-RAN
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) is collaborating with Nokia and NVIDIA to deploy Indonesia’s first artificial intelligence radio access network (AI-RAN), which is expected to significantly improve the 5G experience for millions of Indonesians. The first […]
Zyxel Networks names new President
Zyxel Networks has appointed Ken Tsai as its new President. Tsai brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having spent 19 years with the Zyxel Group. Throughout his tenure, he has held key […]
Maxis positions for growth with Nokia’s data centre upgrade
Malaysia’s Maxis is modernising its data centre infrastructure to enhance its connectivity and scalability capabilities, positioning the telco for business expansion. The upgrade involves the deployment of Nokia’s cutting-edge 7220 Interconnect Router (IXR) data centre […]
Vietnam’s maritime industry gets 5G boost
Singapore’s M1, Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), and SSI Solutions have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to implement 5G technology in Vietnam Maritime Corporation’s (VIMC) operations. The collaboration aims to leverage M1’s […]
STT GDC breaks ground for HPC data centre in Johor
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has conducted the groundbreaking of its first data centre facility in the STT Johor data centre campus – STT Johor 1. The campus is situated in the Nusa […]
Nokia and Cellcard bring 10Gbps speeds to homes in Cambodia
Nokia and Cellcard are upgrading Cambodia’s residential fibre broadband network to transform the online experience for residents and bring multi-gigabit internet speeds to homes and businesses. Cellcard will deploy Nokia’s XGS-PON technology to enable internet […]
Amazon expands Singapore footprint with AWS APAC hub
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened its new Asia Pacific hub in Singapore, underscoring the nation’s growing importance as a strategic hub for digital transformation in the region. As the anchor tenant in IOI Central […]
X0PA AI powers talent recruitment with Agentic AI Suite
Singapore-based X0PA AI has unveiled its Agentic AI Suite designed to streamline and enhance the recruitment process. In its initial release, Agentic AI Suite features two powerful AI agents — Alex and Kate. Alex is […]
Ant International gets Chief Innovation Officer
Ant International has appointed Jiang-Ming Yang as Chief Innovation Officer (CIO), who is responsible for driving the synergised development of Ant International’s product and technology teams. He will also lead the CIO Organisation, the team […]
StarHub and Nokia unlock 5G potential with network API partnership
StarHub has teamed up with Nokia to leverage network APIs and create new revenue opportunities for its customers. The collaboration aims to support developers in creating innovative 5G and 4G applications for industries such as […]
ST Logistics transforms operations with AI-powered warehouse solutions
ST Logistics has embarked on a transformative journey to leverage cutting-edge AI and automation technologies across its warehouses. In partnership with Lenovo, the Singapore-based logistics firm aims to transform its supply chain processes, driving innovation […]
Telstra brings on Global Head of Wholesale
Telstra International has appointed Sarah Mills as Global Head of Wholesale. Based in Singapore, Mills has extensive expertise in international digital infrastructure. She formerly with Vodafone in the UK, where she led the Wholesale Fixed […]
Equinix promotes Adaggra to APAC President
Equinix has promoted Cyrus Adaggra as President of Asia-Pacific (APAC) where he will be responsible for the management, strategy and growth plan in the APAC region. He will continue to execute the regional strategy while […]
Cohesity becomes world’s largest data protection software provider
Cohesity has completed its merger with Veritas’ enterprise data protection business to become the world’s largest data protection software provider. The newly combined entity boasts an impressive customer base of more than 12,000 enterprises, including […]
Alibaba Cloud shifts to AI-focused partner strategy to acceleration innovations
Alibaba Cloud has unveiled its “Alibaba Cloud Partner Rainforest Plan” aimed at fostering innovation and driving growth in the AI and cloud computing sectors. Unveiled at the Alibaba Cloud Partner Summit 2024, the revamped strategy […]
STT GDC and Zenlayer partner to boost global data centre connectivity
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has teamed up with Zenlayer to enhance its global data centre platform with high-performance private connectivity. Initially focusing on select markets in Southeast Asia, the collaboration provides STT […]
FPT and UTP to advance AI research and education
FPT and Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) are collaborating to advance artificial intelligence (AI) research and education in Malaysia. Under the partnership, UTP has received a software donation of US$2 million from FPT and will gain […]
Equinix and NUS to launch sustainable data centre facility in Singapore
Equinix and the Centre for Energy Research & Technology at the National University of Singapore’s College of Design and Engineering plan to establish a co-innovation facility (CIF) in Singapore. Aimed at accelerating the development of […]
Accenture sets up AI Refinery Engineering Hub in Singapore
Accenture has establised an AI Refinery Engineering Hub in Singapore to drive AI-led innovation and intellectual property development in Southeast Asia. Supported by Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB), the hub is an extension of Accenture’s […]
Singtel and Ericsson combine to develop world’s largest fully automated port
Singtel and Ericsson are partnering to deploy advanced 5G connectivity solutions at Singapore’s Tuas Port, set to become the world’s largest fully automated port by the 2040s. The collaboration aims to transform port operations by […]
Proofpoint names SEA and Korea VP
Proofpoint has appointed JP Yu as Vice President of Southeast Asia and Korea (SAK) to lead sales organisation in the region, which includes Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and […]
NVIDIA and SoftBank to propel Japan into AI leadership
At NVIDIA AI Summit Japan, NVIDIA and SoftBank have announced a series of initiatives to make Japan a global artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse. SoftBank is building Japan’s most powerful AI supercomputer using NVIDIA’s Blackwell platform. […]
CrowdStrike appoints ANZ VP of Sales
CrowdStrike has appointed Louis Tague as Vice President of Sales for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). Tague brings with him close to three decades of cybersecurity and IT leadership experience. He is responsible for driving […]
Leighton Asia seals data centre deal in Hyderabad
Leighton Asia has been awarded a contract to construct a state-of-the-art data centre in Hyderabad. Commissioned by an unnamed multinational technology corporation, this deal marks the Cimic Group subsidiary’s second engagement with this client. The […]
Taiwan takes AI leap with Foxconn’s Blackwell-based AI supercomputer
Foxconn and NVIDIA have joined forces to build the island’s fastest and most powerful supercomputer, positioning Taiwan as a formidable contender in the global AI race. Revealed at Hon Hai Tech Day, the Hon Hai […]
Meta launches AI Accelerator 100 startups in Singapore
Meta has introduced its AI Accelerator programme to support 100 startups on their journey to harness the power of generative AI and Llama, Meta’s large language model. Providing access to the latest open source models […]
SAP pumps S$12m more into innovation programme in Singapore
SAP will invest another S$12 million in its Digital Innovation Accelerator in Singapore. Launched in 2019, the programme is supported by Digital Industry Singapore (DISG). The additional investment will focus on developing practical applications of […]
IGC upgrades cross-border DWDM network
International Gateway Company (IGC) is modernising its existing dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) network, which connects Thailand’s east to Cambodia and south to Malaysia. The upgraded network, enhanced by Nokia’s Photonic Service Engine (PSE) chipset, […]
Gartner: BI software revenue to reach US$113m in India this year
Business intelligence (BI) software revenue in India is forecasted to reach US$113 million in 2013, a 16 percent increase over 2012 revenue of US$98.1 million, according to Gartner. This forecast includes revenue for BI platforms, analytic applications and corporate performance management (CPM) software.
“Pressures from consumers, environmental policies, government and industry regulations, international standards of quality, and internal operational efficiency are forcing enterprises to improve their operations and processes to become both agile and efficient in a volatile marketplace, “ said Bhavish Sood, Research Director at Gartner. “These internal and external pressures are driving increased adoption of analytics solutions across the country.”
India BI Software Software Forecast Estimates (US$m)
| Subsegment | Data |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
|
Analytic Applications and Performance Management |
Sum of Revenue (M) |
14.2 |
16.8 |
20.0 |
23.6 |
27.8 |
|
Growth (%) |
14.24 |
18.94 |
18.45 |
18.07 |
17.87 |
|
|
CPM Suites |
Sum of Revenue (M) |
18.6 |
22.0 |
26.0 |
30.7 |
36.1 |
|
Growth (%) |
11.97 |
18.32 |
18.03 |
17.85 |
17.62 |
|
|
BI Platforms |
Sum of Revenue (M) |
65.3 |
74.1 |
84.0 |
95.1 |
107.4 |
|
Growth (%) |
13.86 |
13.43 |
13.40 |
13.11 |
12.93 |
|
|
Total Sum of Revenue (M) |
|
98.1 |
113.0 |
130.0 |
149.3 |
171.2 |
|
Total Growth (%) |
|
13.55 |
15.15 |
15.05 |
14.82 |
14.67 |
Gartner (June 2013)
hybris announces first commerce solution specifically designed for telcos
hybris has announced the industry’s only commerce solution specifically designed to help carriers sell more phones, plans and value-added services on the web and in the store. The new hybris Telco Accelerator comes bundled with the industry acclaimed hybris Commerce Suite and includes capabilities aimed at helping carriers launch fully functional wireless phone commerce experiences that drive higher average revenue per user (ARPU) in as little as three to four months.
“hybris has long been recognised as offering the best multi-channel user experience for selling anything online” according to Ariel Ludi, CEO of hybris. “Now, the hybris Telco Accelerator makes it much easier and faster for wireless carriers to implement a feature-rich commerce solution specifically designed to deliver a rich shopping experience for their customers regardless of channel.”
hybris Telco Accelerator includes the rich set of B2B and B2C commerce functionality rated by both major IT analyst firms as “leader” and among the top 2 or 3 general-purpose commerce platforms in the world – and now tailored for telcos.
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