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CelcomDigi launches MYR RM88 soundbox to boost MSME digital shift
Digital Transformation

CelcomDigi launches MYR RM88 soundbox to boost MSME digital shift

CelcomDigi launches MYR RM88 soundbox merging QR payments and e-invoicing to help Malaysian MSMEs adopt digital business tools with ease.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Osome users report higher satisfaction than traditional firms in Asia
Customer Experience

Osome users report higher satisfaction than traditional firms in Asia

Surveys show Osome users in Singapore and Hong Kong report higher satisfaction and loyalty than clients of traditional accounting firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Singapore SMEs turn to SaaS platforms to boost efficiency & growth
Digital Transformation

Singapore SMEs turn to SaaS platforms to boost efficiency & growth

64% of Singapore SMEs rely on SaaS platforms to boost efficiency amid economic pressures, with 72% planning further investment in the next year.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Zimbra & ServerToday deploy 16,500 secure mailboxes in Thailand
Data Protection

Zimbra & ServerToday deploy 16,500 secure mailboxes in Thailand

Zimbra and ServerToday have deployed 16,500 secure mailboxes across Thai government agencies to bolster cybersecurity and protect sensitive data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Digital adoption stories

WalkMe unveils AI tool to deliver training within work apps
Enterprise Resource Planning

WalkMe unveils AI tool to deliver training within work apps

WalkMe launches an AI-driven tool delivering real-time training within work apps, enhancing learning by embedding guidance into daily software use.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Whatfix unveils AI Agents to boost enterprise user productivity
Data Analytics

Whatfix unveils AI Agents to boost enterprise user productivity

Whatfix launches AI Agents powered by ScreenSense to enhance enterprise user productivity, offering personalised in-app guidance and analytics insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
LevelBlue & Akamai launch managed service for web app security
Firewalls

LevelBlue & Akamai launch managed service for web app security

LevelBlue and Akamai have teamed up to offer a managed web app and API security service, tackling rising threats with AI-driven, 24/7 protection and expert support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Succession planning crucial as Baby Boomer SME owners retire
Small Business

Succession planning crucial as Baby Boomer SME owners retire

Nearly half of Australian Baby Boomer SME owners plan to retire soon, yet only 24% have prepared succession plans to secure their businesses' futures.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Accenture acquires Aristal to boost Southeast Asia banking tech
Digital Transformation

Accenture acquires Aristal to boost Southeast Asia banking tech

Accenture has acquired Malaysia-based Aristal to enhance its banking tech expertise and expand financial services across Southeast Asia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
AI revolution brings innovation & anxiety across global sectors
Malware

AI revolution brings innovation & anxiety across global sectors

AI is sparking innovation and concern across sectors worldwide as firms race to harness its power while addressing risks and workforce anxieties.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital adoption stories

UK workplace AI adoption stalls, risking GBP £400 billion goal
Artificial Intelligence

UK workplace AI adoption stalls, risking GBP £400 billion goal

Nearly half of UK office workers do not use AI tools at work, threatening government ambitions for GBP £400 billion AI-driven economic growth by 2030.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Half of Canadian office staff now using AI tools at work
Digital Transformation

Half of Canadian office staff now using AI tools at work

In 2025, half of Canadian office workers are using AI tools at work, up from a third in 2024, highlighting rapid adoption in the workplace.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Sixty-eight percent of Indians faced phishing scams last year
Storage

Sixty-eight percent of Indians faced phishing scams last year

A survey shows 68% of Indians encountered phishing scams last year, amid growing concerns over AI-driven cyber threats and weak security habits.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Manual payroll costs UK SMEs dearly as fines & errors rise
Human Capital Management

Manual payroll costs UK SMEs dearly as fines & errors rise

Nearly a third of UK SMEs still use manual payroll, causing errors and fines that can reach thousands of pounds, reveals new research from Employment Hero.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
New Zealand faces 30-year wait for GDP to double, OECD warns
Digital Transformation

New Zealand faces 30-year wait for GDP to double, OECD warns

The OECD warns New Zealand's GDP will take over 30 years to double without major changes to leadership and productivity amid rising AI use.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth
Unified Communications

UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth

UK firms face talent shortages in networking, cybersecurity, and AI, stalling growth and delaying digital transformation across vital tech sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
London SMEs lead in digital support as regional gap widens
Government

London SMEs lead in digital support as regional gap widens

London SMEs lead in digital support and funding access, while nearly three-quarters of regional firms lack involvement in mentoring and digital initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025