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CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Agentic AI: Changing the game of business innovation in 2025In 2025, Agentic AI is poised to transform the business landscape across Asia, driving unprecedented innovation and efficiency. As organizations increasingly adopt AI technologies that mimic human-like decision-making, the focus will shift from basic automation to the establishment of agentic capabilities. Companies will harness AI to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and foster data-driven strategies. Emerging trends will include the integration of AI in traditional industries, a surge in data governance initiatives, and an emphasis on ethical AI practices. This evolution will empower organizations to navigate complex challenges and seize new opportunities in an ever-evolving market....2025-02-1420 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCFO: AI trends shaping the future of financeIn 2025, the integration of AI into the finance function in Asia has the potential to reshape operational frameworks and decision-making processes. Current industry research suggests that AI technologies are gaining traction among finance professionals navigating a complex landscape marked by rapid change.At FutureCFO, we will likely see finance practitioners dabble in emerging technologies in the quest to enhance real-time decision-making, optimise invoice-to-cash and source-to-pay workflows, and allows CFOs to prioritise strategic initiatives over routine tasks. Emerging trends such as autonomous finance, predictive analytics, and the application of AI in fraud detection are becoming vital c...2025-01-2813 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: The business value of AI and other emerging technologiesThe Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies 2024 highlights four dynamic areas: autonomous AI, developer productivity, total experience, and human-centric security and privacy programs, encompassing 25 groundbreaking technologies.While some of these innovations are still in their infancy, often lacking proven use cases and the expertise to implement them, they present both a challenge and an opportunity for CIOs and CTOs. The question arises: why should leaders invest their attention and resources in these nascent technologies? And in particular, how should CTOs and CIOs approach these technologies in their quest to drive innovation, growth and profitability?In...2024-09-0426 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO/FutureCFO: The imperative of a CFO-CIO collaboration post-2024When speed is of the essence, budgets are limited, resources are strained, and the risks for failure are high, the collaboration between CFOs and CIOs may spell the difference between growth and profitability, or the end of the road for the company.As organizations navigate digital transformation and rely heavily on data for decision-making, the partnership between these two roles has the potential to significantly enhance operational efficiency and strategic alignment. CFOs bring financial acumen and risk management expertise, while CIOs contribute technological insight and innovation. Together, they can leverage technology investments to drive shareholder v...2024-08-2710 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCFO: Upskilling finance to realize business outcomesGartner discourse with finance leaders reveal that these very same leaders see a future for finance that is digital, scalable and data-rich. At FutureCFO conferences around Asia, a common thread keeps coming up in discussions about digital transformation, delivering value and becoming partners to the business – the importance of upskilling finance teams. Gartner says CFOs must redefine the digital function to attract and retain the next generation of finance talent.In this PodChats for FutureCFO, we are joined by Ms Giselle Arellano-Geronimo, Vice President, Head of Finance Accounting & Procurement at Shearwater Health.1. In review...2024-07-0519 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: How inclusion deepens customer experience in 2024In Asia, the importance of inclusion in enhancing customer experience cannot be overstated. With its diverse population comprising various ethnicities, cultures, languages, and traditions, creating an inclusive environment is crucial for businesses to effectively cater to their customers' needs and preferences. By embracing diversity and fostering inclusion, companies can better understand the unique perspectives and requirements of their customers, leading to more personalized and tailored products and services.In this PodChats for FutureCIO, we look at how inclusive practices play a significant role in building trust and loyalty among customers in Asia. And how by i...2024-04-0917 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCFO: The evolving partner role of finance in 2024In recent years, the role of chief financial officer (CFO) has never been more challenging as it is fulfilling for those who hold this position. From geopolitical uncertainties to changing market dynamics, from technological innovations that are paving the way for new business models, and from calamitous weather disturbances that are reminding business leaders about the importance of addressing climate change today for a sustainable future tomorrow, the CFO has an important seat in directing the future of the company, the industry and society.Recognising the differences in regulation and market dynamics, FutureCFO has approached CFOs from...2023-12-2217 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: The evolving future of low code/no-codeIn a joint Harvard Business Review and Google Cloud report 97% of business leaders surveyed believe that democratising access to data and analytics across their organization is important to business success. The same study revealed that only 60% of these leaders believe their organization is very effective at giving employees access to data and analytics tools.With business leaders now seeing greater autonomy in deciding their technology directions, this may have led to the rising adoption of low-code and no-code methodologies for developing applications. Both approaches use visual programming and automation to create software solutions rather than...2023-12-1917 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Overcoming resistance to digital transformation adoptionA digital adoption platform (DAP) is a software layer integrated on top of another software application or website to guide users through tasks and functions. Digital adoption platforms aim to help new users quickly learn how to interact with a website or application or assist returning users in learning newly added functionality. This improves onboarding for new users and drives the adoption of new features that may otherwise go ignored.These tools are also commonly used to train new employees on software used in-house. Some DAP offerings are made specifically for other popular software applications, with companies...2023-07-0119 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCFO: How finance should embrace AIWithout a doubt, Artificial Intelligence is now a topic of interest among CFOs. How to properly channel this interest into the finance function remains to be seen.Gartner says: To build an AI-driven finance organization for the future will require a combination of technical and business skills that many finance teams do not have today.In today's PodChat for FutureCFO, we are joined by Mark D McDonald, Senior Director Analyst, Gartner Finance Practice, to share with us his views on how finance should embrace AI.Mark, welcome to PodChats for FutureCFO.1. What...2023-06-2019 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Modernising network management for the hybrid enterpriseNetwork operations teams are struggling with the rapid change in the cloud and dynamic resource orchestration, rendering older technology inadequate for troubleshooting problems. In fact, networking issues cause a large portion of IT outages, and Uptime Institute found nearly 40% of organisations that suffered outages were caused by human error. As organisations look for ways to improve the operation and management of their networks, advances in network management tools as well as cloud-native solution services offer heads of network infrastructure as well as CIOs with options to consider to keep networks agile, responsive and possibly easier to manage i...2023-06-0114 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Picking up the data after staff turnoverGeorge Leung Siu-kay, CEO of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, reveals that companies in Hong Kong are struggling with an emigration wave that has pushed turnover rates above 20%, with the loss being felt especially keenly in their middle ranksWhile helping, increasing salaries alone should not be seen as a cure-all for the situation, as not every organisation can afford to battle a wage war.For heads of departments and HR left to contend with the aftermath of staff departures, challenge assessing what's been left, what may have been taken intentional...2023-06-0113 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Taming the complexity of digitalizationDigital transformation is easy to say, arguably hard to implement and failures continue to occur even as we learn from our own experiences and those of others. Why is digital transformation difficult? Some argue it is because transformation refers to a change to something that's core to the business. That it is not only about using new technologies and optimizing processes, but it encompasses all aspects of a business from the backend to the front and everything in between.In this PodChats for FutureCIO, we will look into one aspect that is characteristic of the digital transformation...2023-05-0915 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Infrastructure trends for Asia Pacific in 20232022 was a colourful year for Asia Pacific with the continuing pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia war combining to strain even further the global supply chain of which APAC is a major part.Into 2023, we remain hopeful that economies in the region will pick up from 2022 and continue their recovery journeys. One of the notable technology trends that saw significant adoption from 2020 onwards is cloud computing. While there was a notable shift in the adoption of this service, FutureCIO discussions with heads of technology, be it infrastructure, software or security, is that on-premises investments are not going anyway anytime...2023-01-1812 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChat for FutureCFO: Finance as strategic enabler through analyticsHiring and retaining staff is the most difficult task facing CFOs over the next 12 months, according to a survey from Gartner. This is also reflected in CXOCIETY’s FutureCFO summits held in five key markets in Asia including Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore.Gartner posits that the tight labour market is part of a trifecta of factors including persistent inflation and supply chain disruptions that are set to continue challenging corporate profitability through 2023.Beyond talent, two other issues among CFOs participating in the Gartner survey forecasting at 36% and cutting the right costs at...2022-11-2413 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Solving the death by personalisation dilemmaBack in the day before personal computers and smart devices, before artificial intelligence and machine learning, customer satisfaction was measured by how well the store you frequented knew your preferences and your special moments.Fast forward to today, technology has matured to the point where a company knows sufficiently enough about you to the point where you feel like your privacy doesn’t exists. The combination of aggressive marketing in the form of notifications, text messages and emails, drives you to the brink of disconnecting yourself totally from what was once a favourite place to order gifts fo...2022-10-1616 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Securing third-party appsOne of the defining characteristics of the digital economy is our increased dependence on third-party organisations. Whether we are manufacturers, retailers, hotels, financial institutions or government, we rely on a network of suppliers and business partners to create and deliver goods and services.While this interdependence allows us to achieve economies of scale, it also introduces risks to our business.Consider the case of Japan automaker, Toyota. In February 2022, Toyota shut down operations in Japan after a major plastic supplier, Kojima Industries, suffered a data breach. Kojima had remote access to Toyota manufacturing...2022-10-1611 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: How CIOs get ahead on sustainability and ESGDuring the 2022 FutureCFO vSummit series held across Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines, one topic that stood out as a point of interest for many of the participating senior finance leaders was around the organisations’ commitment to sustainability goals.But what about the head of technology? According to Gartner there is an opportunity for the CIO to take a lead role in addressing this demand.Gartner says “Digital sustainability uses information and technology (I&T) to enable ESG transparency, automation, accuracy, and traceability. Sustainable technology is a framework to improve ESG. CIOs...2022-10-0611 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Addressing the application vulnerability in the cloud eraThe Forrester State of Application Security 2022 report noted that applications are the top cause of external breaches. Software supply chain concerns added complexity.Forrester says security professionals need to find a way to move beyond a tactical and reactive mindset to rebuild an application security that integrates tightly with development and focuses on strategic concerns.In this PodChats for FutureCIO, we are joined by Rick McConnell, CEO of Dynatrace, to talk about application vulnerability and how organisations in Asia need to address the issue as they establish operations in the cloud.Rick, welcome...2022-09-0606 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Activating data in real-timePodChats for FutureCIO: Activating data in real-time“Data has become the most important asset of any organization and data and analytics is more critical than ever. New use cases for data to support machine learning, artificial intelligence and analytics are endless. As the rate of change continues, embracing flexibility, agility and adapting to new challenges is a must,” said Donald Feinberg, Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner.In today’s PodChats for FutureCIO, we are joined by Deb Dutta, General Manager - Asia Pacific & Japan, DataStax, to share with us how to activate data i...2022-07-3110 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Demystifying layered voice analytics“According to research, face-to-face communication is conveyed with 55% non-verbal, 38% vocal, and only 7% words in the words spoken.” – Albert Mehrabian, Prof. Psychology and a researcher of body language.In the paper, Stress and Deception in Speech: Evaluating Layered Voice Analysis, the authors posit that human oral communication contains features, which can be used to provide useful information about a speaker apart from the linguistic content, or meaning, of what was said, and that this indexical information can prove exceedingly helpful in forensic work.In today’s PodChats for FutureCIO, we are joined by James Ellender, CEO, Beh...2022-06-0116 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: The business case for open hybrid cloudAs enterprises face increasing urgency to execute on digital initiatives, Gartner predicts that for 2022, cloud will be the centrepiece of new digital experiences. Successful IT leaders will pursue cloud-native platforms and practices to build and transform application portfolios in support of digital competitiveness. Milind Govekar, distinguished vice president at Gartner, said there is no business strategy without a cloud strategy, and that a “cloud-first” policy for onboarding of new workloads will be the norm.In this PodChats for FutureCIO, we look at Open Hybrid Cloud which utilizes a mix o...2022-01-2916 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Combating fraud risks in financial services in 2022The Open Risk Manual defines fraud risk as unexpected financial, material or reputational loss as the result of fraudulent action of persons internal or external to the organization.Deloitte noted that according to the 2016 ‘Report to the Nations’ by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, professional fraud examiners estimate that a typical organisation loses 5% of its revenue to fraud. In a competitive market, that could be your profit margin! The median losses from fraud in Asia-Pacific is US$245,000 – 104% more than that of the US. In today’s PodChats f...2022-01-1614 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Towards a single pane of glassAs infrastructure and operations (I&O) moves toward integration and operations, various management and monitoring tools need to be brought under one comprehensive tool to better drive agility and business value. Jeremy Hewitt, VP analyst for Gartner acknowledges that there might never be a true single pane of glass when it comes to I&O tools. Nonetheless, Gartner expects increased vendor merger and acquisition activity to get as close to a single tool as possible. In this PodChats for FutureCIO, we speak to Matthew Oostveen, Chief Technology Officer & VP, Pure Storage, on the growing importance of...2021-12-2812 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Bracing for ransomware in 2022Gartner predicts that by 2025, at least 75% of IT organizations will face one or more attacks, as free-rein researchers document a dramatic increase in ransomware attacks during 2020, pointing to sevenfold or higher rates of growth.One security specialist noted that ransomware attacks are often misunderstood, thought of as a single, isolated attack similar to the 2016 Wannacry event. The reality, however, is that ransomware is deployed as part of a larger attack that may involve penetration of a network, stealing of credentials for critical systems accounts, attack on the backup administration console or data theft.In this...2021-12-1314 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Securing the cloud of a data-driven enterpriseWith hybrid cloud, the direction enterprises in Asia are taking, issues around security rise above the discussion as organisations mix and match on-premises, public and private IT operations in a bid to find the sweet spot for their computing needs.On another topic, an Accenture study revealed a direct correlation between high performance and becoming what we call a “data-driven enterprise”—a company that can use the cloud as a catalyst for maximizing the value of data and treating it as an asset differentiated by its completeness and quality.In this PodChats for Future...2021-11-0917 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Understanding the 5 3s of multi-cloud StrategiesGartner predicts that by 2021, over 75% of midsize and large organisations will have adopted a multicloud and/or hybrid IT strategy. A multi-cloud approach offers significant advantages to organizations seeking to optimize the Three Cs of Cloud: Cost, Capabilities and Compliance. However, with all the advantages to be gained with a multi-cloud approach, executives should be aware of the downsides.In today’s PodChats for FutureCIO, we have with us Bidhan Roy, managing director, commercial enterprise & mid-market segment, APJC at Cisco to elaborate on the challenges and options available for organizations looking to tap the...2021-09-2512 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: the financial services paradigm post-pandemicAccording to the EY Future Consumer Index, consumers in Southeast Asia have turned to digital channels to meet their financial needs following restrictions on mobility and physical contact. To the credit of traditional financial institutions, these have responded by leveraging new technologies to broaden customer engagement across customers’ preferred channels.Similarly, insurers have ramped up their digital efforts, shifting to online and migrating to the cloud. Fund houses and distributors have tapped into Fintech to improve the customer experience, beef up direct-to-consumer capabilities and gain access to the broad range of data needed to decode today’s fast...2021-09-2526 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: data storage trends and opportunities post-COVIDData storage has come a long way from the punch cards of 1725. But while we have certainly improved the technology on all counts – performance, availability, security and reliability – the scale at which we create data continue to surpass how efficient we can be at managing data growth.Businesses expect double-digit growth in the next two years for many storage technologies. By 2022, an additional 20% of companies plan to use cloud storage infrastructure, and there will be significant gains for high-capacity hard disk drives (17%), all-flash storage (14%), and cloud file-sharing services (10%).In today’s PodChats for FutureCIO, we speak...2021-09-1311 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Hurdles and opportunities of cloud ERPERP is at a few decades old technology including in Asia. However, IDC says COVID-19 was a tipping point accelerating enterprise application investments as organizations apply speed to their journey of digital transformation.According to Mickey North Rizza, program vice president, Enterprise Applications and Digital Commerce at IDC, the application of big data, artificial intelligence, machine learning, conversational UI, virtual assistants/chatbots, predictive analytics, and natural language processing is enabling a new and more modern and modular enterprise experience. "Moving beyond rationalization, modernization and transformation are reshaping the enterprise for the future."Sampath K...2021-09-0112 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: How enterprise STaaS transforms IT operating modelsWithin the enterprise, Storage-as-a-service (STaaS) spans deployment environments and can be delivered both on-premise or in the cloud. It offers the ability to deliver consumption-based “pay for what you use” or OpEx capacity model along with a range of additional value-added services. IDC found that the technical and business benefits of STaaS offerings are driving the adoption. But there are more factors impacting the adoption and trend.Gartner predicts that by 2025, managed, consumption-based storage systems and hybrid IT will serve as the foundation for more than 70% of corporate enterprise storage workloads. It also predicts that by 202...2021-08-2211 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Cloud considerations for capital market firms in AsiaAccording to Accenture, prior to the world awakening to the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, capital market firms were in a steady but slow progression towards the cloud.Then almost overnight, the industry turned on its head as firms rushes to mandate remote work and in the process scramble to make internal and external services available on the cloud.The scalability, resiliency, flexibility, and accessibility of public cloud services became more attractive as firms sought to manage uncertainty. But while public cloud services have their appeal, many in the capital markets also realized that a...2021-08-0920 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: How startups can thrive in times of crisisIn the beginning, startups face high uncertainty and have high rates of failure, but a minority of them do go on to be successful and influential. Some startups become unicorns; that is privately held startup companies valued at over US$1 billion.CBInsights’s analysis of 101 startup postmortems suggests that the top 3 reasons why startups fail include lack of market need; running out of funds and not having the right team. But that’s a global view.On this episode of PodChats for FutureCIO, Paddy Tan, managing partner at BlackStorm Consulting, shares his...2021-07-2923 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Optimising digital touchpoints for greater customer satisfactionsense of purpose. Indeed, one of the few beneficiaries of the pandemic in 2020 was the telecom sector which received a much-needed boost as public and private sector organisations shift to remote work, and move business applications to the cloud.With customer experience the continuing battleground for telecom operators, what are the data-driven use cases for telecom operators to drive sustainably profitable business?In this PodChats for FutureCIO, we speak to Ms Yessie Yosetya, director & chief information-digital officer, XL Axiata, and Phil Scanlon, vice president of sales engineering, Asia Pacific, Japan & Middle East, Solace, on the...2021-07-2120 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: How AI reshapes the customer engagement of tomorrowAI and machine learning are coming of age, and 2021 is set to become the year that AI dominates the customer service call centre, by providing real-time feedback, predictive analytics, and in-depth analysis. AI is enhancing the customer experience while improving the lives of call centre employees.But how exactly do you make this happen is the subject of this episode of PodChats for FutureCIO?Ravi Saraogi, co-founder and president of Uniphore Asia Pacific, speaks to FutureCIO and answers his responses to the queries below:1. Briefly describe the evolution of contact centres in Asia Paci...2021-07-1613 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Digitizing wealth management post COVID-19Capgemini’s 2021 World Wealth Report (WWR) has revealed the new generation of high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) are significantly more tech-savvy. 71% of APAC HNWIs say that they prefer digital self-service over receiving human assistance, while 72% of HNWIs are investing in cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. The report also noted that technology breakthroughs, changing social dynamics, new ecosystem players, the democratization of investment management, and the rise of digital channels and assets necessitate a new competitive game plan for wealth management firms.Just exactly what that means is the subject of this PodChat for FutureCIO with Cap...2021-07-1117 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Improving your ERP oddsEnterprise resource planning solutions, and their earlier incarnations, have been around for nearly half a century. In recent years, large ERP solutions have slipped to the bottom of IT management’s agenda to make way for trendier topics like digital, big data, cloud and agile.But the business benefits of ERP, that of enablement of seamless, end-to-end integration across functions and the process standardization across geographies and business units, have not gone away and continue to make ERP a fundamental asset for enterprises. The maturing cloud infrastructure and processes, has also extended the adoption of ERP across bu...2021-07-0316 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureIoT: Securing the Internet of ThingsInternet of Things are devices that connect to the Internet. Some are sensors that collect telemetry data about their surroundings and relay it to a collecting device via wired or wireless connection to the internet. Others not only monitor but also control the activity of the device they are attached to like an air conditioner or lights. Still, others provide information like the navigation system in a vehicle or a power reactor.As the applications of IoT in industrial, government, consumer and commercial continue to grow, it is drawing the interest of cybercriminals recognising a burgeoning opportunity.2021-07-0315 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCFO: Accelerating cash collection through innovation & technologyIn an increasingly uncertain world, companies must build stronger relationships across their ecosystems if they are to achieve future growth. The way we use technology has completely streamlined the way we live, communicate and do business across the globe. Therefore, companies must build and create ways to retain business resiliency, particularly on the cash collection cycle. In this episode of PodChats for FutureCFO, Albert Leong, managing director of Esker Asia, shares his views on how building a harmonious business ecosystem will help you accelerate your cash conversion cycle, encourage positive-sum growth and speed up cash co...2021-07-0212 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPopdChats for FutureCIO: A working roadmap to startup-incumbent collaborationThe Capgemini and Efma report, ‘World FinTech Report 2021’ highlights how FinTechs demonstrated resilience during COVID-19. With some verticals recording double-digit growth, and FinTechs beginning to mature, there is greater pressure on incumbent banks to embrace digitalisation far deeper and with more commitment than ever before.During this period, FinTechs proved themselves to be not only competent competitors but also partners. Banks have the edge over FinTechs when it comes to reach and trust, however, to remain relevant they must overcome their weaknesses: in particular, addressing issues with legacy IT, and delivering a better customer experience.So h...2021-06-1913 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: How Agile 2 re-aligns Agile for the New NormalAgile started off as a discussion on how to improve product development. That was in 2000. 20 years on, is the context in which it was conceived still relevant?In this episode of PodChats for FutureCIO, Cliff Berg, founder of Agile 2 and consultant and founder of Agile Griffin, and Lisa Cooney, principal agile coach at Axios. They share their views on how Agile 2 addresses the limitations of the original Agile manifesto.They are two of the seven co-authors of Agile 2: The Next Iteration of Agile, available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle format. What d...2021-06-1335 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: How UCC must evolve to meet the new way of workingHow business was conducted changed dramatically in 2020 due to COVID-19, driving companies of This 2021, IDC expects worldwide UC&C growth to be driven by customers across all business size segments (small, midsize, and large) with interest especially in video, collaboration, UCaaS, mobile applications, and digital transformation (DX) projects. In this episode of PodChats for FutureCIO Peter Quinlan, VP of business collaboration for Tata Communications speaks about how UCC needs to evolve to meet the new way of working.Peter, welcome to PodChats for FutureCIO.1. How will the nature of work continue to evolve? 2...2021-06-1022 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: SRE in cloud-first business operationsGartner says site reliability engineering (SRE) enables organizations to fulfil their reliability needs at scale to support the demands of digital business. Site reliability engineering (SRE) promises methods to improve resiliency in organizations while they pursue agility in digital transformation. In this episode of PodChats for FutureCIO, Wes Hummel, Vice President of Site Reliability and Cloud Engineering at PayPal sheds light on the value of SRE in cloud-first business operations.Questions covered include:1. Site Reliability Engineering – what is it and why is it important in the context of today’s multi, h...2021-06-0718 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Second life for in-house data centresSome time back Gartner proclaimed "The Data Centre is Dead". Gartner was clear that the days of the traditional enterprise-owned data centre serving as the sole location to source IT services were waning.According to Statista, in 2021, the US had over 2,670 data centres. China was a distant 4th place with 416 data centres.Should companies still own their own data centres - co-located or on their own private property? Large banks with deep pockets will argue "yes" and part of this can be attributed to the risk posture their industries need to...2021-06-0716 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: passwordless authenticationA 2020 study commissioned by NordPass revealed that most people, on average, have about 100 passwords to remember. That number increased by 25% from 2019 and is attributed in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, with people doing more things online, and thereby introducing the necessity to generate new accounts.Just how many of these 100 passwords are iterations of a few is up for speculation. The obvious danger of repeated use of the same or similar passwords is a compromised of one password exposes the others exponentially.With the most used password, 123456, still in use today, we invited Andrew Shikiar, Executive...2021-06-0714 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Closing the holes in data protection strategiesThere has always been a need for protecting private data, but long gone are the days when sensitive customer documents were locked on a filing cabinet at the end of the workday. In our digital world, customers share more information about themselves than ever, across a variety of platforms. We often hear in media and at conferences about advances in technology to catch up with regulations on data protection. Yet we also continue to read about breaches like the Colonial Pipeline breach of May 7, 2021 and AXA Asia a week later. In this PodChats for FutureCIO, we speak t...2021-05-2322 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: The winning combination in privacy and resilienceIt goes without saying that the workforce experienced a cataclysmic shift to remote models due to COVID-19. Businesses were forced to digitalise in a matter of days, a process that would have traditionally taken months if not years. With the entire workforce working from home, cyber-attackers saw this as an opportunity to step up their criminal activity and exploit vulnerable employees.In today’s PodChats for FutureCIO, we cover the delicate debate between privacy and enterprise resilience. With us today is Jonathan Jackson, Director, Pre-Sales APJ, BlackBerry.Topic covered on this PodChat:1. What is cyb...2021-05-2314 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: The human equation of HR transformationIn a blog post, Brian Kropp, group vice president at Gartner, wrote “no one would dispute that 2020 upended business models, priorities and plans as organizations were forced to navigate a rapidly changing environment. HR was at the forefront of initiatives to respond to a wide range of internal and external transformative trends, from employee well-being to new workforce models and social justice.”One of his predictions for 2021 is a shift from managing employee experience to managing the life experiences of their employees.FutureCIO spoke to Peck Yeow Gan, human resources director, AXA...2021-05-0611 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Role of the CIO in the success or failure of digital transformationDigital transformation is more important as we progress into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Today the lines between the physical, digital, and biological worlds are blurring, as consumers and businesses embrace the realities of a more digitally connected economy. Yet some experts argue that as much as 70 percent of digital transformations fail. Why is that?In today’s PodChats for FutureCIO, we are joined by Julio Bermudez, Vice President of Amplitude, Asia Pacific and Latin America, to discuss more of the topic of digital transformation and the role of the CIO in the success or failure of...2021-05-0314 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Redefining banking services in AsiaAccording to the World Retail Banking Report 2021, sponsored by Capgemini and Efma, “42% of bank executives polled said that they were not sure how to integrate and streamline mid-, back- and front-office functions effectively, and 46% said they are unsure how to embrace open banking, orchestrate the ecosystem or become a truly data-driven organization.” At the same time, consumers adjusted to the lock-down reality by embracing digital experiences that saved them time and money … in every industry.In this episode of PodChats for FutureCIO, we speak to Erich Gerber, SVP EMEA APJ, TIBCO, about the challen...2021-05-0209 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Leadership is more than walking the talkLeadership is both a research area, and a practical skill encompassing the ability of an individual, group or organization to "lead", influence or guide other individuals, teams, or entire organizations. U.S. academic environments define leadership as "a process of social influence in which a person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task.It can be argued that there are many definitions and ideas as to what constitutes leadership. In today’s PodChats for FutureCIO, Ms Honnus Cheung, mentor and co-founder of Mojodomo Group shares her view on what le...2021-05-0213 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: How AIOPs is transforming IT operations and managementGartner defines AIOps as AIOps combines big data and machine learning to automate IT operations processes, including event correlation, anomaly detection and causality determination.How AIOPs is transforming IT operations and management as organisations approach the next phase of their digital transformation journey is the subject of our PodCHats for FutureCIO. With us is Carlos Gómez Gallego, Chief Technology Officer, APJ at Aruba.2021-04-2418 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Orchestrating a data-driven enterpriseDespite all the advances in technology, including advanced analytics, data management, artificial intelligence and machine learning, the CEOs that participated in the EY study, acknowledged significant gaps remain in their organisations’ ability to generate value from their data.In this episode of PodChats for FutureCIO, TJ Chandler, Managing Director, APAC at Fivetran, talks about strategies for orchestrating a data-driven enterprise.2021-04-1724 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: The future of cloud security services in Asia PacificAs powerful and innovative as the cloud is, it’s also complex and ever-changing. From a security standpoint, this creates lots of challenges and loopholes.In this PodChat for FutureCIO, Cathy Huang, associate research director, at IDC Asia-Pacific to talk about cloud security – what it is, what we are doing wrong, and what we are doing right about it.2021-03-2119 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: data protection strategies in the cloudification of businessAnalysts like IDC and Gartner agree that cloud adoption in Asia continues to accelerate in 2021, thanks in part to the disruption to work caused by COVID-19 in 2021. Also, a big thank you to digital transformation which is another beneficiary of the pandemic.While the initial challenge for many organisations was figuring out which cloud approach works best for their business, those involved in the operational aspect of ensuring applications are running also have to contend with the less interesting to business leaders and users – data management and data protection.In this PodChats for FutureCIO, Anthony Sp...2021-03-1613 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Strategies for becoming the leader you are meant to beThe annual International Women’s Day is just around the corner. FutureCIO is running a series of interviews with women leaders from across industries and functions as our way of contributing to the gender equality movement.As our contribution to this year’s International Women’s Day, we continue the series with a candid discussion with Ms Grace Cheong, Vice-President, HR, Asia Pacific, China and Japan at F5.2021-03-0811 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Getting started and succeeding in a man’s worldThe annual International Women’s Day is just around the corner. FutureCIO is running a series of interviews with women leaders from across industries and functions as our way of contributing to the gender equality movement.Dana Nino, Senior Vice President for Global Growth, Customer Success and Partnership at global Fintech company Nium, lends her experience and expertise on how women can succeed in a man's world.2021-03-0222 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodchats for FutureCIO: Addressing app vulnerabilities in the cloudWhat do firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDSs), virtual private networks (VPNs), and network traffic encryption and authentication have in common?They are network security measures designed to protect the enterprise’s perimeter from external attacks.What they do not do is protect an organisation from vulnerabilities from within like poorly designed business applications. As organisations accelerate the migration of workloads to the cloud, CIOs and CISOs will need to work in tandem with the development team to enhance web application security.In PodChats for FutureCIO, we look to address app vulnerabilities in the cl...2021-02-2213 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Cybersecurity challenges with software and cloud-first strategies in 2021One of the conclusions of the Cisco 2021 Security Outcomes Study for APJC is that organizations that proactively upgrade technology report more security success, how this translates into the importance of software and cloud-first strategies is the subject of our Podchats for FutureCIO for today.Kerry Singleton, Managing Director, Cybersecurity, APJC, for Cisco, talks about the on-going cybersecurity challenges organisations in Asia-Pacific and Japan must face as they settle into the new normal way of work.2021-02-2225 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Data trends that will drive the next normal in 2021Organisations obtain competitive edge by building expertise in data management to fuel their business strategy. G2 predicts that in 2021, data-driven leaders will be reassessing their data management strategies due to the evolving technology environment. Organizations will prioritize investments in scalable data platforms to effectively secure, govern and analyze data across business functions through a single unified platform. These platforms will provide greater control over and allow seamless access to their data, irrespective of where the data is, and ultimately helping them gain valuable insights and make better business decisions. In this PodChats for FutureCIO, Sunil Mahale, vice pr...2021-02-1711 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: ERP trends for 2021 and beyondEnterprise Resource Planning or ERP applications have come a log way from the early systems used in manufacturing in the 1960s. Gartner forecasts the global ERP marketplace to reach US$44 billion by 2022. Accenture says securing and building the capability to take advantage of modern ERP solutions will be a key enterprise challenge.To tackle the issues of business needs versus technical capabilities, amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, FutureCIO is joined by Guruprasad Gaonkar, Oracle’s Global Go-to-Market Leader, Cloud ERP & Digital Supply Chain.2021-02-1318 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Building a foundation for edge adoption in 2021In the report, 2021 Strategic Roadmap for Edge Computing, Gartner analyst Bob Gill wrote that Edge computing is entering the mainstream as organizations look to extend cloud to on-premises and to take advantage of IoT and transformational digital business applications. Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) leaders must incorporate edge computing into their cloud computing plans as a foundation for new application types over the long term.In today’s PodChat with FutureCIO, we look at edge computing, the hype surrounding it and the realities of the technology. Helping us to understand what all the fuzz is about is...2021-02-1220 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCFO - Tax Management Challenges in 2021Tax management is a challenge for many organisations because how the finance function manages it can mean either an expensive exercise or an opportunity to save money. The operating conditions caused by COVID-19 has also added both constraints as well as new opportunities for organisations looking to come out of the pandemic at the top of their game.In this episode of PodChats for FutureCFO, we speak to Laura Houldsworth, SVP and General Manager for SAP Concur. She shares how organisations can use digital transformation and technology to better ride the tax management challenges in 2021.To read...2021-02-1213 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCFO - Bridging the confidence gap in financial dataBlackline recently published a report titled, Finance & Accounting: in a Post-COVID World: Navigating the Changing Landscape. The report noted that 43% of respondents to the study say their organisations have become more focused on scenario planning and stress testing as a result of the pandemic.Speaking to FutureCFO on the topic of Bridging the confidence gap in financial data is Terry Smagh, senior vice president & general manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, BlackLine. 2021-02-1214 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Securing the enterprise post IT-OT convergenceAs enterprises continue to push the envelope of digital transformation, they also embracing the Internet of Things or IoT. Many IoT devices are built from standalone technologies that tend to fragment processes and information across the enterprise value chain. Today CIOs are revisiting the IT-OT convergence IoT continues to get immersed into the enterprise fabric, and in the process reveal its potential to impact the security of the enterprise.In today’s PodChats for FutureCIO, we look at the technology behind securing this converged future of OT and IT. Joining us is Geoff Mattson, Senior Vic...2021-02-0113 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: IT’s role in mitigating the risks of financial crimeThat this remains true today is sadly reaffirmed in the results of a survey conducted by Vanson Bourne in the fourth quarter of 2020. Coming from enterprise banking, investments, crypto, insurance and fintech organisations, 87% of Asia Pacific respondents acknowledged that they consciously choose to violate laws and incur anti-money laundering fines “all the time”, “regularly” or “occasionally”.Such an attitude among banking leaders and compliance professionals no doubt undermines global and APAC governments’ efforts to fight financial crime, which has been on the upswing since the onset of Covid-19. Crime rates have been rising due to the vast amounts of pub...2021-01-3011 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Financial crime from the perspective of the CIOFinancial crime and IT are two things we don’t usually connect together. Typically, financial crime is something I’d happily discuss with the CFO and finance team. But given the amount of technology used at businesses today and the technologies available to the finance team to fight financial crime, perhaps today is a good day to discuss financial crime from the perspective of the CIO.In this PodChats for FutureCIO: Financial crime from the perspective of the CIO, Dev Dhiman, Managing Director of Asia Pacific (APAC), GBG, talks about how the CIO should be looking at financial crim...2021-01-3009 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCFO: The value of invoice factoring to CFOs in 2021Invoice factoring or the practice of selling receivable-invoices to a third-party at a discount in exchange for getting the cash now is a legitimate option for businesses that know they cannot rely on banks or governments to keep them afloat.Why should a chief financial officer be interested in invoice factoring is the subject of PodChat for FutureCFO’s dialogue with Morgan Terigi, co-founder and CEO, Incomlend, an invoice exchange platform for connecting businesses and private funders on a global level.2021-01-2316 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCFO: How 2021 will be the year of AI in FP&AAs 2021 approaches, many companies have begun preparing for new technology investments. According to analysts, financial planning and analysis solutions (FP&A) will make up a significant portion of that investment. In addition, as companies emerge from the pandemic, there will be an accelerated need for solutions that allow for increased agility and faster decision making.In today’s PodChats for FutureCFO, we speak to Mark Velthuis, President APJ, Jedox. He shares his views on the challenges that COVID-19 has imposed on the finance team and the CFO, the digitization of finance and how AI is influencing financial planning.2020-12-2910 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCFO: CIFO: strategies when investing in technologySurvival for some organisations has hinged on how well they optimise use of capital. What is unique about the COVID-19 crisis is that digital transformation initiatives received a renewed sense of urgency putting even greater pressure on the CFO to understand what investments can deliver the most return to the company’s tactical and strategic goals.In this episode of PodChats for FutureCFO, we speak to Michele Madonini, Vice-President and Managing Director, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Financial Services, Asia-Pacific & Japan, to talk about an advisory role they refer to as Chief information finance officer, and how such a...2020-12-2914 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Reimagining the workplace in the post-COVID-19 eraOne of the characteristics of the workplace of 2020 has been the lack of people in the office. COVID-19 saw a significant proportion of businesses adopt remote work in support of efforts to contain the pandemic. Malls, shops and retail stores also saw dramatic closures in some markets crippling tenants who continue to pay for spaces they can’t use because of pandemic containment mandates.Is there a better way, a smart way for businesses to organise their workforce so that they can optimise fixed assets like facilities? In today’s PodChat for FutureCIO, we have with...2020-12-2819 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: The operational risks of cyber threats to Asia’s financial sectorThe July 2020 issue of the World Bank’s Financial Sector’s Cybersecurity: a Regulatory Digest noted that responding to cyber incidents goes beyond an engineering problem and that any business continuity decision cannot be delegated to IT specialists.FutureCIO spoke to Kumar Ritesh, chairman and CEO of Cyfirma, to discuss among other things the operational risks of cyber threats to Asia’s financial sector.· What is the state of the operational risk exposures for financial services industries in Asia?· What are the intrinsic difficulties financial institutions face trying to manage operational risks?· As we look to 2021, what, in ter...2020-12-2816 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Securing the borderless enterprise in 2021For years, information security vendors and experts have been touting the importance of securing the perimeter, with strategies like defence-in-depth as one of several approaches to take as organisations embrace a connected economy.Over the years, technologies and approaches have come up to the challenge of securing the enterprise. The variety of choice and technologies have left some stupefied. Welcome to PodChats for FutureCIO. In this episode, we speak to Joe Signorelli, Vice President, Asia Pacific Japan, for Pulse Secure. 2020-12-2210 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Why build when you can buy?With software as with buying a truck, there are many variables to consider when deciding to build or buy. What is observable these days is that more organisations are prioritising on time-to-market because time is money, meaning the longer it takes to move the application from development to production, the more money the company is losing.Is there a middle ground to all of this? In today’s PodChats for FutureCIO, we speak to Tony Beller, Worldwide Partner Ecosystem, TIBCO, to discuss the options available to enterprises trying to decide the software path to take.2020-12-1412 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: What we can learn from enterprise strategies of 2020An integration platform is a set of automation tools for connecting applications deployed in different environments. It is not farfetched to imagine that as we move deeper into best-of-breed and multi-cloud, the technologies available to organisations as well as the environments from which to fulfil business needs to grow in complexity. To complicate this is COVID-19 which threw a spanner on how organisations plan and execute their strategies in 2020. With no real-end in sight – just a glimmer of hope – for 2021, how should leadership including the CIO move forward?FutureCIO spoke to Jitesh Ghai, chief product offic...2020-12-1410 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Shifting digital document processesIn the future of work, CIOs will need to consider how technology can sustain a distributed workforce model that reaches beyond the restrictions of a traditional office environment and may be dispersed across geographies.In today’s podchat for FutureCIO, we have with us Chandra Sinnathamby, Head of Adobe Document Cloud, Asia Pacific, to discuss the results of the recently released Forrester report: How Digital Document Processes Are Shifting From Best Practice To Business Necessity.2020-12-0120 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodchats for FutureCIO: Securing the digital-native EnterpriseCovid-19 revealed just how badly enterprises in Asia are when it comes to security. According to CrowdStrike the highest ransomware payments recorded to date came from Asia.FutureCIO spoke to Mr Sherif El Nabawi, Vice President, Engineering, Asia-Pacific and Japan, CrowdStrike to better understand the state of the security landscape as more and more enterprises go digital-native.2020-11-2524 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Transforming insurance during COVID-19It is the role of the insurance industry to take on the volatility that clients and corporates are unwilling to take. As a rule, the value of insurance rises during times of crises. Consumers tend to buy more insurance when things are bad?COVID-19 went against this norm mainly because insurers were not ready for the crisis.Travis Callahan, co-founder and president of Ignatica, talks to FutureCIO on the state of the insurance sector and how the industry can pivot in times of crises.2020-11-2524 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: The rise of the data-driven governmentAs we’ve seen, many governments across Asia are turning to data to help manage the impact of COVID-19, from contact tracing to managing safe distancing. With more countries looking to reopen their borders and ramp up economic activity, the need for fast, accurate analytics is critical for delivering timely, and reliable insights to inform policymaking. But beyond the pandemic, the role of data analytics will only grow with governments’ ambitions to deliver more efficient and accessible public services for citizens in line with the emergence of technologies such as 5G. How can public sector CIOs design a data...2020-11-2516 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Bank Mandiri's data-driven journeyIndonesia’s Bank Mandiri is taking a data-driven approach towards protecting its customer base, growing as a business, and proving itself a valuable partner to the government in times of need – as in the COVID-19 case.In this episode of PodChats for FutureCIO, we spoke to Billie Setiawan, head of Enterprise Data Management, Data Analytics Lead; and Grace Winnee, Vice President, Enterprise Data Management, at Bank Mandiri on their rather unique approach to creating a data-driven culture at the bank.2020-11-2321 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: The cybersecurity landscape in Singapore in 2020 and beyondSteven Sim, vice president of ISACA’s Singapore Chapter and Kenny Yeo, Associate Director and Head of Asia Pacific Cyber Security Practice, ICT, Frost & Sullivan, joined FutureCIO for a review of the recently completed joint survey on the State of Cybersecurity in Singapore.2020-11-1128 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCFO: Challenges and opportunities in the automation of accounts payablesWithin the finance function, departments like accounts payables got a renewed sense of urgency to transform following recognition that the pandemic crisis we are experiencing this year may not be a one-off occurrence and there is a need, and an opportunity, to introduce reforms to the way things are done to ensure that future crises will not have as disruptive an impact on overall operations as the one we are having this year.In today’s Podchats for FutureCFO, we have with us, Marcus Rex, managing director for Asia-Pacific with xSuite, sharing his views on one aspect of...2020-11-0813 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Making a business case for DevSecOpsDevSecOps attempts to bring security into the DevOps methodology by integrating security testing into the continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines. As a practice, DevSecOps is still very nascent in development teams. According to the WhiteHat Security report, 2019 Application Security Statistics Report, an average of more than 50% of apps are always vulnerable for organisations that have not adopted DevSecOps. FutureCIO spoke to Gina Smith, research manager at IDC Asia to get her perspective on the state of DevSecOps in the region. 2020-10-1816 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Application modernisation in the digital eraIDC says rationalization of legacy IT, both applications and infrastructure, is a critical prerequisite for successful IT transformation. In this PodChats for FutureCIO, Rijo George Thomas, senior analyst, IDC Asia-Pacific, talks about the application modernisation landscape, including the drivers and inhibitors..2020-10-1821 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: The smart way to get started with AIOpsDepending on who you talk to there is an associated cost with keeping the lights on as some in the IT industry would call it. In a period when hiring and retaining skilled resources to do routine maintenance work is less and less attractive to management, new innovations in technology and practices may help “keep the lights on” while redirecting the IT team to do higher-value work. Of course, there are other benefits which we will cover today.Gopal Kolathu, business development executive (ASEAN) with IBM Services speaks to FutureCIO regarding the business and operational value of AI i...2020-10-0510 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCFO: Moving up the FP&A maturity curveIn an Institute of Management Accountants survey of more than 700 companies worldwide, it was discovered that the most successful organizations use financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to drive results, not just predict them. In this episode of PodChats for FutureCFO, David Upton, Jedox's Director of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances APAC, on how FP&A professionals in Asia-Pacific are moving along the FP&A maturity curve particularly during these trying times.2020-09-3012 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: standalone vs embedded analyticsWhich is better? Buying a standalone analytics tool or having the same functions already pre-installed in an existing application - one that is designed to do other things beyond analytics?FutureCIO speaks to Jeremy Sim, Vice President, Head Of Channels & Alliances, APAC at Qlik to get his perspective on the topic of standalone vs embedded analytics.2020-09-3010 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: CIO as driver of sustainable innovationErich Gerber, SVP EMEA & APJ TIBCO, joins Podchats for FutureCIO to talk about sustainable innovation and how the CIO can help drive this initiative across the enterprise.2020-09-3006 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureIoT: IoT and the workplace of the futureIoT in the workplace. There is renewed interest around it as organisations look to implement return-to-work policies and processes. But what exactly would IoT bring to the organisation? How do you ensure that IoT does not violate personal privacy? In this episode of FutureIoT, we speak to Justin Chiah, senior director, South East Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong/Macau at Aruba Networks for his views on IoT in the workplace of the future.2020-09-2618 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO:Achieve the economic benefits of low-code developmentThe use of the low-code development platform is driven by factors, including the rapid increase in the need for digitization and a strong ecosystem developed for Agile and DevOps practices, elimination of gaps in the required IT skills, and increasing need for rapid customization and scalability.FutureCIO speaks to Leonard Tan, Singapore country manager for OutSystems, to better understand the technology trends around low-code. 2020-09-2010 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYFutureCIO: The Very Best CIOs of Asia in 2020 - Change is the new normalFutureCIO’s The Very Best CIOs of Asia in 2020 series profiles some of the region’s most successful chief information officers to undercover what makes them tick, including challenges they faced in the course of their illustrious career, achievements they are most proud of, challenges as well learnings, and sage advice they would like to impart for future generations of Chief Information Officers.In this episode, we spoke to Vikram Subrahmanyam, managing director and Asia-Pacific chief information officer for Citi. 2020-09-2022 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Redefining how enterprises use technologyFutureCIO spoke to Matt Young, senior vice president & head of Asia Pacific and Japan, and Jeff Smith, vice president of systems engineering, APJ, Nutanix to discuss the value proposition of hyperconvergence in a mixed world on-prem infrastructure and multi-cloud. 2020-09-1924 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Why we need conversational analyticsFutureCIO invited Wee Tee Lim, regional sales director at LivePerson, to a podchat session to understand how advances around conversational analytics may finally help stop the frustrations caused when two parties in a conversational are talking but nobody is listening.2020-09-1716 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: Simplifying the story of data managementPodChats for FutureCIO guest, Marcus Loh, chief technology officer for Asia-Pacific and Japan with Cohesity describes the challenges organisations in APJ face as they look to tap and manage the explosion of data within their business.2020-09-0218 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChat for FutureCIO: The evolving face of data protectionIn this episode of PodChats for FutureCIO, Callum Eade, Commvault’s vice president, Asia Pacific & Japan, shares his view around data protection and approaches to ensuring the ethical use of personal data during the pandemic and perhaps after the crisis is over.2020-08-3112 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCFO: Secrets to Scaling the Automation ChallengeThis episode is an extract from a recent regional roundtable discussion on the topic of “Secrets to Scaling the Automation Challenge”. In the proceeding presentation, Vel Kanniappan, APAC Finance Leader for UiPath, pulls from his experience as a finance executive what CFOs and finance leaders need to understand about RPA and how to address the recurring challenge – how to scale RPA to derive the highest value from the innovation.A copy of his presentation is downloadable at FutureCFO. Click on the link provided here: 2020-07-2414 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCFO: Tech and the digital CFOFutureCFO spoke to Jeffey HH Lee, group chief financial officer at Crimsonlogic, based in Singapore, to gather his thoughts and experiences about the interconnect between technology and the finance function, as well as how expansive crisis such as the ongoing COVID-19 are reshaping the competitive landscape.2020-07-1910 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCFO: Capital optimisation during COVID-19 and beyondTony Lee, head of finance transformation IBM Services ASEAN, discusses how working capital optimization has/is changing among finance organisations in Asia.Topics covered in this episode of Podchats for FutureCFO:What is working capital optimisation?How has it changed as a result of COVID-19?What are the top 3 misconceptions about capital optimisation?Name the most common pitfall people/companies make when it comes to capital optimisation?What would you recommend organisations do to establish a strategic approach to capital management, to optimizing cash flows during uncertain times?Post COVID-19, do you expect a...2020-07-0209 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: AI in analytics – a CTO perspectiveIn this episode of Podchats for FutureCIO, we spoke to Robert Merlicek, chief technology officer for Asia-Pacific and Japan with TIBCO Software to get his perspective on several issues that perplex technology, operations and business leaders as regards to what they can and cannot do with AI, as well as what they may be doing wrong with the technology in the first place.2020-05-2718 min
CXOInsights by CXOCIETYPodChats for FutureCIO: C-suite strategies for monetising dataWelcome to PODCHATS for FutureCIO, a CXOCIETY production where we discuss, argue and debate technologies, practices and issues important to organisations in Asia-Pacific.In our episode “C-suite strategies for monetising data” we look at the conundrum facing business leaders – how do we monetise the data we are amassing today? Our guest expert for today has over a decade of experience in the areas of data analytics and machine learning. He has held senior management positions in data science, technology and operations. His work in the area of data refinery and analytics has won...2020-05-0418 min