Between the COVID-19 pandemic, a mental health crisis, rising healthcare costs, and aging populations, industry leaders are rushing to develop healthcare-specific artificial intelligence (AI) applications. One signal comes from the venture capital market: over 40 startups have raised significant funding—$20M or more —to build AI solutions for the industry. But how is AI actually being…
By Milan Shetti, CEO Rocket Software M&T Bank is a community-focused banking franchise with approximately $140 billion in assets, and a network of 700 branches across New York, to Virginia, and the District of Columbia. They offer advice, guidance, expertise, and solutions across the entire financial spectrum. M&T’s purpose is to understand the individuals and…
Today’s work from anywhere culture, escalating ransomware, and an explosion of Internet of Things (IoT) devices are among the trends that are driving enterprises to rethink their approach to secure network access. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have long been the go-to method for providing remote users secure access to the corporate network. But time has…
House of Travel IT Director Mark Leadbetter on empowering his team, building up IT capability after the impact of Covid on the travel industry, and why CIOs should be carving out time to strategise. Watch this episode: #id62b46be62a212 .jw-wrapper::before { content: “IDG” !important; } CIO, CIO Leadership Live Read More from This Article: CIO…
Over the past few years, computer vision applications have become ubiquitous. From phones that recognize the faces of their users, to cars that drive themselves, to satellites that track ship movements, the value of computer vision has never been clear. But hardware shortages and labor disruptions in the pandemic’s wake are challenging companies’ ability to…
Boards today are adding CIOs and CDOs to increase their digital savvy — and for good reason: Digitally savvy boards significantly outperform others on key metrics. But getting there, and being a differentiator once you’re there, requires CIOs to stretch their skills. On a recent episode of the Tech Whisperers podcast, I sat down with…
The digital economy has become a major engine of the global economy. Green and low-carbon technologies have become new drivers for sustainable development. Asia-Pacific is ripe with opportunities for digital transformation, and a digital Asia-Pacific is rapidly approaching. According to the ASEAN Development Outlook report and the Southeast Asia Digital Economy Report, by 2030, ASEAN…
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) journey toward a digital economy and digital society has been radically accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic over the last two years. This situation has led to an unprecedented rise in demand for digital skills while further stressing the importance of having a conducive learning ecosystem capable of cultivating more digital…
With a career that spans over four decades, Alex Siow is well-known as Singapore’s first Chief Information Officer in the 1990s. He is the author of Leading with IT: Lessons from Singapore’s First CIO, which is written for the next generation of CIOs, CTOs, and other executives who work closely with technology. It offers practical tips,…
At the Asia-Pacific Innovation Day — Digital Talent Summit, Professor Dr. Sirirurg Songsivilai delivered a keynote speech to address the cultivation of digital talent and advancing ongoing collaborations in the region. This is an edited version of his speech. Even though we find ourselves still in the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is light…