In 2018, before the Covid-19 pandemic, Sunway Group embarked on a search for a partner that would transition the company’s operations to the cloud. This was one of the many digital transformation strategies that the company had pursued since 2000, says its chief information officer Kevin Khoo. It...

Development: Sunway commits to digital transformation

Gacha games, a worldwide phenomenon, introduced the toy vending machine mechanic in games where players are encouraged to spend in-game currency to obtain their random in-game items. In the world of gacha games, HoYoverse is one of the top 10 global gaming companies that has garnered a massive co...

Listicle: HoYoverse: A gacha phenomenon

Inflation, supply chain disruptions, labour shortages and pressure to innovate, driven by changing client expectations and the constant need to improve time to market, are just some of the challenges smart manufacturing can resolve.

“To increase competitive advantage, many manufacturers...

Industry 4.0: Embrace smart manufacturing for competitive advantage

From creative copyright infringement to being blamed for the end of the human race altogether, artificial intelligence (AI), specifically generative AI, is going through much public scrutiny. While AI itself is not new and can be traced back to the 1960s, the advancements seen with Open AI’s GPT-...

Cover Story: Defining AI’s ethical boundaries

Most start-ups have to raise funds at some, sometimes multiple, points in their lives to fund growth plans, increase revenues, hire staff and expand abroad. Often, the life cycle of funding follows a linear progression from the founders funding their business together with their family and friend...

The Pitch Deck: Institutional funding as an alternative to VCs

With their demanding work schedules, many employees are seeking respite from the daily grind by engaging in sports such as badminton or football. But these planned events often face disruptions, from no-shows to last-minute cancellations, forcing the designated coordinator to hunt for a new venue...

Solutions: Simplifying sports planning

Generally, cryptocurrency assets stored on blockchain are more secure and owners have full control of their property. However, digital assets remain vulnerable to cyberattacks as these are online.

A study done by Chainanalysis in 2019 found that approximately 20% of all bitcoins have be...

Interoperability: Safeguarding crypto investments

Artificial intelligence (AI) prompt engineer is the most in-demand new job with 7,000 openings, based on a recent study conducted by Workyard, a workforce management software company. It also has the highest Google search count of 60,000, indicating a strong level of interest among individuals se...

Talent: High demand for AI jobs

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500 Global raises US$143 mil across early-stage and growth vehicles for Southeast Asia

Venture capital firm 500 Global has successfully raised US$143 million (RM667.95 million) across its largest Southeast Asian early-stage fund to ...

Bits + Bytes: A Miscellany of Technology

Be it click and buy, or tap and pay, there is no question about technology’s omnipresence and integration in our lives today. Even travel, an industry notoriously resistant to change, has been forced to accelerate digitalisation as people began to embrace the online sphere more.

Adaptab...

Fad vs Trend: To the next level: The AI and one-stop app revolution in travel

When hearing the phrase “digital transformation”, I know that for some people, it makes their eyes roll due to its reputation in corporate speak for being overused. However, this phrase is not just an aspirational goal but a functional one too.

From work meetings to shopping or connecti...

Insight: Powering Malaysia’s digital growth momentum

The Covid-19 pandemic may now feel like a fever dream that happened long ago, but its effects are still being felt today. Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAS) was one of the many companies that were affected, and it decided to accelerate its digital transformation plans.

“Consumer behaviour and ...

Issues: Improving travel with tech

There is a need for technology transfer and commercialisation of technologies and innovations in universities and research institutions. However, there is a lack of technology transfer experts to do this.

The problem is not limited only to academia as technology start-ups and business o...

Fostering Innovation: Addressing challenges in commercialisation 

If you’re a fan of Harry Potter and the Wizarding World, and are looking for a new toy to satiate your obsession with all things magical, the Harry Potter Tamagotchi definitely fits the bill. Those who grew up in the 1990s would appreciate this little device — a licensed Tamagotchi Nano that is h...

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