The Ultimate Guide to Software-as-a-Service
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).
What to know about Software-as-a-Service
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) has become a transformative model in the delivery of software, enabling businesses to access applications over the internet on a subscription basis. This approach offers agility, scalability, and cost efficiency, eliminating the traditional need for on-premises installations and enabling seamless updates and integrations.
The vast array of recent developments in the SaaS sector showcases its role in driving digital transformation across industries. Topics such as cloud migration, security challenges, partner ecosystems, and AI-powered innovations feature prominently. Readers can explore how organizations navigate complex software portfolios, leverage analytics, and address cybersecurity in a rapidly evolving cloud environment.
Whether you're interested in the market growth drivers, emerging technologies like AI and edge computing, or strategies for optimizing SaaS adoption and management, the stories under this tag provide valuable insights. They highlight evolving vendor models, reseller roles, and the increasing importance of multi-cloud strategies, offering a comprehensive view of how SaaS solutions continue to reshape business operations worldwide.
Asian Software-as-a-Service News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
CoinGecko adds market intelligence tools & partner platform
CoinGecko widens its crypto toolkit with AI-led market intelligence, advanced charts and portfolio tracking, while adding a partner hub for project teams.
Marketing investment in B2B tech - Southeast Asia must do better
Southeast Asian B2B tech companies risk long-term growth by overloading paid media as global leaders balance brand, content and demand.
Matsui Securities adopts Broadridge's JASDEC Processing Solution on SaaS platform
Matsui Securities turns to Broadridge software to automate lending workflows, as Japan's JASDEC changes push firms towards faster post-trade processing.
Dyna.Ai raises Series A to expand agentic AI in banks
Dyna.Ai secures an eight-figure USD Series A to scale agentic AI from pilots to production in complex, regulated financial enterprises.
Mambu launches Payments Hub across four Asian markets
Mambu rolls out its cloud-based Payments Hub in Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore to streamline multi-rail payment processing.
Singapore - The AI Powerhouse & Leading Digital Gateway to Asia
Singapore cements its status as Asia's AI and digital gateway, boosted by low-carbon data centres and world-class, neutral connectivity.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Software-as-a-Service
Boomi gains analyst praise across integration & AI
Temenos named Forrester leader in digital banking tech
Amplitude launches AI Assistant for in-product support
AI dominates US CEO calls as Iran references surge
Appspace named Gartner leader in workplace experience
Featured News
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Milestone Systems' Project Hafnia uses AI video language models to turn CCTV streams into real-time, multi‑modal security insight.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox readies Gieni ABX, an autonomous execution layer to turn its industrial AI insights into completed tasks across enterprise systems.
Expert Columns
Marketing investment in B2B tech - Southeast Asia must do better
Atlassian scales AI search with OpenSearch on Kubernetes
Why legal literacy is the ultimate empowerment for women in tech
What a stressed market taught me about marketing
AI surge exposes cloud security gaps, report warns
Singapore - The AI Powerhouse & Leading Digital Gateway to Asia
Agentic AI and the rise of augmented human capabilities
Time to converge networks, security and AI to beat the CISO blues
How ransomware economics drives the global cybercrime industry
How AI is driving the convergence of networking and security
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Software-as-a-Service News
Salesforce expands startup drive to Malaysia, Philippines
Salesforce extends its Startup Programme to Malaysia and the Philippines, targeting early-stage and AI-first ventures across South East Asia.
Paydibs unveils Nexus suite & Mini POS for MSMEs
Paydibs launches Nexus eCommerce suite and Mini POS tool to cut digitalisation costs and simplify payments for Malaysia's 1.1m MSMEs.
Salesforce names Paul Carvouni to lead ASEAN AI push
Salesforce appoints Paul Carvouni to spearhead ASEAN AI growth from Singapore as region targets trillion-dollar agentic enterprise boom.
APAC events delay AI translation over trust & cost fears
Event leaders across APAC are delaying AI translation tools amid mistrust over accuracy, data security worries and mounting budget pressures.
Netskope boosts SASE reach with new Malaysia hub, Indonesia push
Netskope opens first Malaysia data centre and deepens Indonesia presence as demand for cloud-based SASE security surges across Southeast Asia.
Kintone sales surge 36% to USD $65.8 million amid AI-driven growth
Kintone's sales rose 36% to USD $65.8 million in H1 2025, boosted by AI-driven tools and rising adoption in Japan and Southeast Asia.
Agentic AI and the rise of augmented human capabilities
Agentic AI shifts focus from automation to augmentation, enabling humans and AI to collaborate, enhancing productivity and reshaping future workplaces.
Smart Communications launches AWS-powered data centre in Singapore
Smart Communications has launched an AWS-powered data centre in Singapore to enhance secure, compliant digital engagement for ASEAN enterprises.
Adyen & Atlas partner to streamline payments for F&B in Singapore
Adyen and Atlas have teamed up to integrate payments with restaurant management in Singapore, aiming to cut errors and boost sales in F&B businesses.
Why unified data security is crucial in today's cloud era
The growing data sprawl demands unified data security to boost visibility, control risks, and streamline compliance in today's complex cloud and AI environments.
KAF Digital Bank onboards with Temenos SaaS in Malaysia
KAF Digital Bank has begun onboarding customers on Temenos SaaS, launching Shariah-compliant digital banking powered by Microsoft Azure in Malaysia.
EastWest chooses Temenos SaaS to upgrade banking platform
EastWest Banking Corporation partners with Temenos to adopt a SaaS core banking platform, boosting digital transformation and operational efficiency.
Exclusive: How Netskope built a high-growth culture across APAC
Netskope's rapid rise in APAC is credited to patience and cultural investment, as the firm now transforms cloud security growth across the region.
Alibaba Cloud unveils new AI models & infrastructure upgrades
Alibaba Cloud has launched advanced AI models and tools aimed at international customers, enhancing its offerings in Singapore as part of a USD $53 billion investment.
Solace unveils micro-integrations for real-time data flow
Solace has unveiled its new PubSub+ Micro-Integrations, enhancing real-time connectivity across various enterprise technologies for improved data integration.
Denodo launches Agora SaaS solution on AWS Marketplace
Denodo has launched Agora, a managed SaaS solution on the AWS Marketplace, aimed at simplifying data management for businesses in the APAC region.
AvePoint establishes AI Lab in Singapore for global R&D
AvePoint has unveiled an AI Lab in Singapore, partnering with the EDB to spearhead AI research and develop solutions for global industry challenges.
Adyen partners with Aigens to enhance F&B payments in Asia
Adyen has partnered with Aigens to boost operational efficiency in the food and beverage sector in Hong Kong and Singapore through enhanced payment solutions.
Tech Data to distribute Equinix solutions in Singapore & Hong Kong
Tech Data forms a strategic partnership with Equinix, becoming the first distributor of Equinix solutions in Singapore and Hong Kong to deliver robust hybrid multi-cloud solutions.
China's cloud infrastructure spend rises to USD $9.2 billion in Q3 2023
China's cloud infrastructure spend soars to $9.2bn in Q3 2023, with Alibaba, Huawei, and Tencent leading the market.