The Ultimate Guide to Digital Transformation
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Digital Transformation.
What to know about Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation is a pivotal topic shaping the future of business, technology, and society. This extensive collection of stories highlights how organisations across industries and regions are navigating the complexities of digital change, leveraging emerging technologies such as AI, cloud computing, IoT, and automation to enhance operations, customer experiences, and competitive advantage.
From global expansions and strategic partnerships to AI-driven innovations and challenges involving legacy systems, skills gaps, and cybersecurity, the narratives offer deep insights into the multifaceted nature of digital transformation. Readers can explore case studies of enterprises revamping their infrastructure, government initiatives accelerating digital services, and the evolving roles of leadership in driving technology adoption.
Engaging with these stories will provide readers with a broad understanding of current trends, practical strategies, and forward-looking perspectives essential for thriving in an increasingly digital world. Whether you’re a business leader, IT professional, or technology enthusiast, this tag offers valuable knowledge on embracing transformation to foster resilience, innovation, and growth.
Asian Digital Transformation News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Ricoh Malaysia unveils AI tools for smart factories
Demand is rising for systems that cut manual work and fit existing operations, as Malaysia targets 3,000 smart factories by 2030.
Red Alpha names Neo Say Beng Chief Business Officer
The appointment underscores Red Alpha's push to train workers who can bridge AI, operations and business needs as demand for hybrid talent grows.
IDeaS sees rapid hotel uptake for broader software
Hotel operators are shifting to joined-up planning tools as volatile demand and staffing pressure push software beyond room-rate management.
Lucanet expands into Japan as ARR tops EUR €200 million
The Berlin-headquartered group is targeting Japan's large mid-market as annual recurring revenue climbs past EUR €200 million.
Uzbekistan launches Silk Road finance forum in Tashkent
The three-day event is meant to draw investors and regulators as Uzbekistan seeks USD $1 billion in foreign fintech investment by 2030.
BlackBerry, UKM bring QNX curriculum to ASEAN first
Students in Malaysia will gain hands-on access to BlackBerry's QNX tools as UKM becomes the first ASEAN university to add them.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Digital Transformation
Basware named Forrester AP invoice automation leader
Fortinet launches FortiSOC cloud security platform
Fortinet launches FortiSOC cloud security platform
Codenotary flags 210,000 risky AI agent actions daily
Manufacturers turn to AI as maintenance know-how fades
Featured News
Data-driven transport: The future is here
Australia's truck driver shortage is set to triple by 2029, pushing fleets towards data tools that could make autonomy viable.
How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech
AI pilots are faltering where firms still judge success by hours saved, leaving customer value and workforce design unresolved.
Tech reinvent as Hejaz teases 'Wahda' superapp launch
Weeks before a planned August debut, the app aims to entice more than 2 billion Muslims with chat, video and faith-based AI tools.
Exabeam: Ruthless efficiency can make agentic AI malicious
Behavioural analytics is becoming essential as AI agents can pursue tasks so efficiently that they may cause damage without any malicious intent.
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Reco COO Zoe Hillenmeyer says enterprises typically underestimate their AI agent exposure by a factor of ten and that gap is widening.
Dext: Transformative AI made easy for accountants and bookkeepers
Accountants could cut errors and save time as Dext AI Assist brings prompt-based automation to bookkeeping workflows.
Riverbed says go from ticket queues to zero disruption
AI-driven support tools could cut employee downtime, as Riverbed argues that fewer tickets may still hide unresolved problems.
Dell Technologies makes all the hardware cool again
Renewed AI spending is boosting demand for Dell's secure, certified infrastructure as companies chase faster deployment and lower cloud costs.
Vanyar primed for success with Uriah Jacobs at the helm
A shortage of skilled partners is slowing wider adoption of Palantir Foundry and AIP, creating an opening for Vanyar in the commercial market.
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of 'big voices'
Trust is emerging as a selling point for finance software as Sage warns that opaque AI can leave CFOs answerable for costly errors.
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Trust in enterprise AI is being undermined as Denodo research finds most firms still lack live, context-aware data for production use.
Google Cloud CEO sets out enterprise AI agent plan
Enterprises will get one place to build, govern and run AI agents, as Google Cloud expands Gemini Enterprise across models, data and security.
Google flags urgency as AI reshapes cyber threats
Patching delays now carry greater risk as Google says AI is helping attackers scale intrusions, speed up breaches and automate operations.
Exclusive: Google Cloud reshaping finance with agentic AI
Banks must move beyond isolated pilots if they want agentic AI to deliver enterprise-wide gains, Google Cloud says.
Exclusive: Google Cloud accelerates shift to agentic data
Enterprises may soon design data systems for AI agents rather than staff, as Google Cloud adds real-time context, automation and cross-cloud access.
Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends
AI is increasingly moving into live use across Australia and New Zealand, as regulated sectors test deployments while CEOs chase productivity gains.
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI returns as Google pushes reusable, sector-specific playbooks into production across 19 industries.
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Retailers are using Google’s new AI suite to speed up shopping and support, with Bunnings already live and UCP adoption starting to grow.
Exclusive: How Adobe showcases its innovation engine
Ideas from across Adobe are vetted live at Summit, and some have gone on to become products after further testing and hardening.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks risk wasting AI spending unless they first map how work really flows, as Celonis says process intelligence is becoming phase zero.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
TrendAI: Evolving the cybersecurity value proposition
New research shows two-thirds of Australian business and IT leaders feel pressured to approve AI projects while overlooking security risks.
Atturra's Chris Rae: Choose the happy path (or, why 'perfect' automation fails)
Western Australian mines have cut HR processing time by 80% after a new SAP-linked system let workers self-serve compliance records.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Most boards are using AI for routine tasks, but only 3% have woven it into risk oversight, leaving organisations exposed to fresh hazards.
Scale By Avec says strategic hiring is the key in the age of AI
AI is forcing firms to rethink hiring, as Scale By Avec says training and human skills matter more than simple headcount cuts.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Australian operators face rising cyber risk as Rockwell warns poor visibility and unmanaged remote access can disrupt safety-critical systems.
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Demand for real-time security insights is pushing airports and public spaces towards AI tools that can analyse hundreds of cameras at once.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox launches Gieni ABX on Microsoft Azure to push industrial AI beyond insights, automating workflows across enterprise systems with governance.
UiPath Accelerates AI in Software Development and Testing
UiPath is pushing AI deeper into software testing, promising autonomous agents that transform quality assurance and developers' roles.
Expert Columns
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
2026 security trends mid-year check-in: What's accelerating, what's stalling, and what comes next
Data value chain seen as next step for enterprises
Proving personalisation works: Tooling, metrics, and the real role of AI
What separates the personalisation leaders in media and entertainment?
AI job rush exposes firms that don't understand their workforce
Audiences are cycling, not stacking: The new retention equation in media and entertainment
AI fluency: A skeptic's guide to the skill that snuck up on product teams
KYC for Neobanks in Asia region
The next phase of AI in marketing is not just more automation
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Digital Transformation News
Infosys to overhaul IHH's ERP across Asian markets
The multi-year project is meant to cut costs and give IHH Healthcare real-time data as it replaces fragmented systems across three Asian markets.
Fime wins MOSIP accreditation for biometric testing
The certification could help governments avoid faulty enrolment hardware that risks undermining digital ID schemes used by more than 100 million people.
TBC Uzbekistan launches digital SME payroll feature
Small businesses in Uzbekistan can now pay staff instantly at weekends and holidays, as TBC Business adds a digital payroll tool.
KYC for Neobanks in Asia region
Fast-growing digital banks in Asia face tighter checks as varied rules and weak data systems make customer verification harder across borders.
GoTyme launches app service for transfers to 200 countries
Customers can now send money abroad in minutes through GoTyme's app, with upfront fees, live exchange rates and tracking.
Digital Realty expands Malaysia footprint with Cyberjaya hub
Malaysia gains a new global operator as Digital Realty begins building capacity for cloud and AI demand in Cyberjaya.
Directed acquires GPS2GO to expand in Southeast Asia
Thailand's manufacturing hub becomes a bigger strategic base for the Melbourne-headquartered group after it bought local telematics provider GPS2GO.
Circles.Life launches Live Unhinged brand campaign
In Singapore's crowded mobile market, Circles.Life is betting AI tools, cashback and lifestyle perks will help it stand out from rivals.
Asia boards rank cyber attacks as top liability risk
Cyber resilience now sits at the centre of Asian boardroom risk planning, with 76% of directors citing data loss and attacks as key concerns.
Beyond Expo draws 30,000 visitors to Macao tech show
Record attendance and a wider startup pitch contest signalled Macao's growing role as a regional hub for AI and hardware investment.
UOB & FPT sign AI banking partnership for Asia-Pacific
The tie-up could speed digital banking upgrades and AI adoption across UOB's Asian markets, with pilots likely in Vietnam and beyond.
IEI unveils industrial edge AI platforms at Computex
Industrial operators face pressure to run AI locally as IEI targets faster automation, tighter security and fewer production interruptions.
Garuda Indonesia modernises core systems with RISE with SAP
The move is designed to cut costs and improve transparency as the carrier links finance, procurement and maintenance systems on SAP Cloud ERP Private.
Globe Telecom picks Synchronoss for Philippines cloud
The deal gives Globe Telecom a new subscription service for 54 million users, helping them back up and manage content beyond handset storage.
Singapore CEOs see geopolitical risk as top concern
Singapore boardrooms are shifting towards disciplined growth, as 71% of CEOs rank geopolitical uncertainty above all other business risks.
Google Cloud launches AI startup corridor to Silicon Valley
Southeast Asian AI startups could gain Silicon Valley access and USD $350,000 in cloud credits as Google widens regional support.
Beyond air: Rethinking data center cooling for the AI era
AI data centres in the tropics are hitting an air-cooling ceiling, forcing operators to adopt integrated liquid systems to curb costs and delays.
ASEAN firms shift supply chains from cost to resilience
Rising costs and geopolitical shocks are pushing ASEAN companies to diversify suppliers and tie systems together to protect deliveries.
Gamma launches GCE in Singapore for APAC partner links
Singapore's strict licensing and Singtel's dominance make Gamma's partner-led APAC plan a test of whether wholesale routes can open the market.
From humanoid robots to satellite convergence, MWC26 Shanghai previews the next phase of mobile innovation
Satellite links and embodied AI are pushing mobile networks beyond coverage, with MWC26 Shanghai spotlighting a more integrated industry shift.
Job Moves
Red Alpha names Neo Say Beng Chief Business Officer
Salesforce names Paul Carvouni to lead ASEAN AI push
Renato Garcia returns to lead Exclusive Networks Philippines growth
Techcombank reappoints Dr Jens Lottner as CEO to lead next phase
SMFG taps Ahmed Mazhari to lead Singapore AI venture launch
Denodo appoints Richard Jones to lead APAC data strategy push
Kazunori Fukuda named Managing Director as Sansan expands in Asia
Saviynt appoints Roger Hsu to spearhead Asia expansion drive
Siu Wei Lee named Sales Director for Asia Pacific at DataSnipper
