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What can digital services learn from Singtel's latest outage?

About two weeks ago, Singtel's subscribers were greeted by an outage of fixed broadband services lasting more than 20 hours. This, understandably, caused much consternation, together with relief when the problem was resolved the following Sunday.

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What can digital services learn from Singtel's latest outage?

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MatchMove: Business model evolution

It was January 2014, and Shailash Naik, CEO of MatchMove Global Pte Ltd was pleased. MatchMove, an online entertainment service provider, had just been ranked 25th out of the 500 fastest-growing technology companies in the 2013 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific ranking.

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Jim Rogers tells us when to sell and which bubbles to watch

History repeats itself… especially in the world of investing. Jim Rogers (who happens to be a Singapore resident) made a fortune predicting major market events. He’s a history buff and knows that, as he says, “if you understand history, you're probably going to be a much better investor.”

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What firms need to know about securing their cloud migration

Cloud computing in Asia Pacific, especially in Singapore, is growing constantly in importance, and with its growth comes an increasing demand for cloud security. According to research firm IDC, the cloud computing market in Singapore is forecast to grow to about US$1b ($1.4b) by 2017.

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Navigating the complexities of cross-border investigations

With increased globalisation, multinational businesses are establishing more of a global footprint and there is an increased need to manage risks across jurisdictions. In the area of corporate compliance and investigations, there has been an increase in the number of compliance reviews and cross-border investigations. Investigators and compliance professionals in Singapore, which is a hub for many businesses whose regional headquarters are based in this city state, are often faced with the task of managing or coordinating these reviews and investigations.

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Cobotisation – the solution to Industry 4.0 in Singapore

Traditionally, robots sit in the factory within a finite space and with fixed rules, a safe distance away from its human operators. Today, the capabilities of robots have grown and humans and robots can almost work hand in hand. This may have resulted in the fear of robots for taking over jobs or the loss of the "human touch".

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Data hoarding in Singapore: Why it matters to businesses

Many of us spend a large amount of time using computers and we tend to download data – such as files, photographs, videos, and emails – saving them either on company computers or our own devices. Unsurprisingly, Singaporeans have adopted a 'save for a rainy day' way of thinking and we don't stop to consider if the information we safeguard is ever 'too much'.

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Why a secure IoT environment matters

On the evenings of 22 and 24 October 2016, national telco StarHub's home broadband services unexpectedly were disrupted – an unprecedented occurrence in normally safe, efficient, and connected Singapore.

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2016 Singapore Luxury Brand Index: What defines luxury for Singapore?

The array of Christmas lights along Orchard Road this year is incredibly beautiful and adds onto the festivity. Another iconic sight at Orchard is, of course, the amount of luxury brands lined up.

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3 things that make Singapore an ideal cloud computing hub in Asia-Pacific

Cloud-based IT services are changing what is possible for enterprises and all kinds of businesses. From small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to multi-national corporations, the cloud is reshaping how and where we do business. It is making how we work and live simpler with access to communications, content, and a whole range of applications and services instantly accessible and efficient to use.

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What firms need to know to maximise returns of PIC investments

For any business owner in Singapore, you would have heard of the Productivity & Innovation Credit (PIC) Scheme.

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Singapore's top 10 talent trends for 2017

Employers in Singapore will place greater emphasis on the personality and soft skills of candidates to fill vacancies in 2017. This is just one of the top 10 talent trends Hays predicts we'll see occur in 2017 in Singapore.

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Breakthrough for B2B startups: Insights from a live exchange in Singapore

An ability to innovate is often the critical success factor for any global city. Or, for many of us as employees or entrepreneurs.

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How can Singapore remain relevant in the 4th Industrial Revolution?

As we have all come to accept, change is inevitable. In fact, change is the only constant in life. And with that understanding, we don't wet our pants when we come across predicaments such as an economic slowdown or a technical recession.

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The business of relationships: Is the financial impact of getting married a deterrent for people in Singapore?

Much has been said about the cost of getting married in Singapore, which can range from S$35,000 to S$75,0001, depending on the scale. And of course, there is the house purchase that comes after that, kids' education, and the list just goes on. Do the financial costs coupled with a challenging economy deter people in Singapore from marriage? Or is the business of relationships a lot more complex than that?

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Data analytics at Alexandra Health System: A new journey in healthcare

By June 2014, Lau Wing Chew, Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) of Alexandra Health System (AHS) in Singapore, had implemented several administrative improvements using data analytics. His team in the Health Analytics Unit (HAU) had introduced initiatives such as the operating theatre (OT) dashboard, ageing-in-place programme, and several population health plans.

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Defying disruption and embracing change in Singapore

With disruption highlighted as the defining challenge for Singapore's economy, small business owners can no longer rely on traditional brick-and-mortar stores for their survival. As technological change sweeps across many industries, what is key, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, is how Singapore chooses to respond – whether to close itself off, or embrace the change and help incumbents adjust.

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