Data privacy in the healthcare industry remains a constant struggle today. While the industry has always implemented new technologies to help healthcare professionals deal with patients, most health professionals are still unsure about handling patient data. Today, most hospitals have doctors using tablets to get access to patient data and write reports. AI-based scanners and... Read more » Read more ›
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The technology world is full of surprises that take even battle-hardened industry pundits by surprise. There are areas of IT that are pioneered well away from the hothouse environment of the DevOps department; solutions, and cutting-edge platforms that push boundaries. Take as an example, the esoteric buzzword that is IoT (internet of things). In the... Read more » Read more ›
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It seems that Twitter is really making some waves in the AI scene these days. Days after their announcement of an innovative bug bounty challenge to weed out AI bias, the social media giant has shared that they’re working to further put pressure on stamping out misinformation. And this time, they’re collaborating with The Associated... Read more » Read more ›
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Since democratically-elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi was deposed by the military in Myanmar in early February, more than 200 people have been killed in mass protests which the coup forces have been trying to suppress with increasingly violent tactics. And accompanying the escalating violence has been the mounting use of technological means to stamp... Read more » Read more ›
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Blockchain-based solutions have the potential to change the way information is produced and disseminated while playing a major role to tackle disinformation over the longer term Due to its traceability, transparency, and decentralization nature of the blockchain, the problem of fake news can be handled effectively Gartner predicts that the majority of individuals in developed... Read more » Read more ›
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With quantum computing gaining traction in the Asia Pacific, quantum engineers are now being highly sought after by companies looking to leverage the technology. From Japan launching its most powerful quantum computer last month to China developing its quantum computers, quantum engineers are a key ingredient in the quantum computing workforce. Compared to other analytical... Read more » Read more ›
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When most of the world went into lockdown in early 2020, organisations around the Asia Pacific (APAC) region were faced with the mountainous challenge of suddenly being able to update their tech capabilities to support a massive influx of workers at home. Those early days were challenging, and while there were definite teething issues shifting... Read more » Read more ›
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Whilst governments of the world have embarked on developing their own digital payment and currency systems, India has gone on a slightly different path this year. Last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a new digital payment mode called e-RUPI under the country’s UPI (Unified Payments Interface). According to state news sources, this payment mechanism... Read more » Read more ›
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Jack Dorsey’s Square is spending US$29 billion on an Australian buy now, pay later firm Afterpay The deal is set to be Australia’s biggest-ever buyout. Afterpay and Square have the potential to build one of the world’s most important payments networks, according to experts. Australia’s Afterpay Ltd, a buy now, pay later (BNPL) pioneer, was... Read more » Read more ›
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Artificial intelligence (AI) brings with it the promise of a world that’s better and more equitable, such as in cases where its use uplifts people or disrupts monopolies. However, the design of algorithms and models can also perpetuate inequities, which is known as AI bias. Industry’s first AI bias “bounty” Twitter said last week that... Read more » Read more ›
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As details of the effects of the Pegasus spyware saga continue to shock the world, countries like India are actively investigating security allegations that have surfaced. But even before India was alleged to have used the spyware to spy on political leaders and other humanitarian personalities, the subcontinent had already begun implementing stricter rules on... Read more » Read more ›
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Most professionals in the warehousing and distribution sectors would agree that 2021 is shaping up to be both highly challenging for the business, yet it’s also a time of enormous opportunity. There has been a widespread uptake of online retail shopping, with delivery, logistics and fulfilment operations in consequently much-increased demand. Opportunities are coming despite... Read more » Read more ›
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The region has 290 million unbanked, and only 18% have access to credit — giving decentralized finance a large room of opportunity. De-Fi, an alternative banking intermediation system provides an array of opportunities including the ability to be truly financially inclusive, driving development, potentially lifting millions of Asian households. The digital storm coursing through all... Read more » Read more ›
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by Patrick GALEY Scientists last month unveiled the most exhaustive database yet of the proteins that form the building blocks of life, in a breakthrough where observers said would “fundamentally change biological research”. Every cell in every living organism is triggered to perform its function by proteins that deliver constant instructions to maintain health and... Read more » Read more ›
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Logistics services are fundamental to the supply chain. Although improvements in cross-border trade have dramatically improved over the past decade, the Covid-19 pandemic has been rather disruptive to this industry due to border closures and movement restrictions that interrupted domestic and external supply chains. This is amidst a substantial rise of e-Commerce in a Covid-19... Read more » Read more ›
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The retail e-Commerce market is estimated to grow by 53% globally by 2024, boosted by BNPL. China is currently the world power where the e-Commerce market is concerned, turning over $1.87 billion and is expected to remain so with a 69.7% increase by 2024. Digital wallets and BNPL platforms are expected to facilitate this steep... Read more » Read more ›
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Quantum computers can process complex information at a mind-boggling speed and should eventually vastly outperform even the most powerful of today’s conventional computers. While the technology is still relatively scarce in most parts of the world, the Asia Pacific (APAC) region has seen increased research and adoption of quantum computing. China has been working round the clock... Read more » Read more ›
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The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly forced businesses to digitalize rapidly in order to continue operations amidst movement restrictions. Today, most workers have begun to comfortably adapt to remote working. A poll by McKinsey showed that 63% of workers in major countries across the world prefer some degree of flexibility between working remotely and working in... Read more » Read more ›
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Data breaches are no joke, as any company that’s had one can attest. Lost man-hours, credential and confidential information exposures, and reduced customer confidence & trust will require massive remedial measures, which can quickly bring companies down. The internet was not designed to prioritize security, especially for businesses. As workforces shift to remote working arrangements,... Read more » Read more ›
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The world is increasingly seeing tangible impacts of AI across various industries, including healthcare. Using AI, healthcare providers can analyze and interpret available patient data more precisely for early diagnosis and better treatment. As interest in AI in healthcare grows, more current applications and use cases will soon emerge Artificial intelligence (AI) is getting increasingly... Read more » Read more ›
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