Author: Digital News Asia

POSB launches chat banking on FB Messenger
As part of POSB’s efforts to make day-to-day banking simpler, smarter and faster for its customers, the bank has officially launched chat banking on Facebook Messenger.
International Olympic Committee, Alibaba Group launch long-term partnership
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Alibaba Group on Jan 19 jointly announced a long-term partnership through 2028.
Garmin, EZ-Link team up to offer dual-use wearables
A tie-up between Garmin and Singapore’s EZ-Link turns the fitness band into a multi-use band.
Practo raises US$55mil Series D, led by Tencent
Bangalore-based Practo announces US$55 million Series D funding in a round led by Tencent.
Blockchain tech could reduce investment banks’ infrastructure costs by 30%: Accenture
Joint analysis by Accenture and operations-benchmarking leader McLagan applies real-world banking data and operating models to assess the prospective value of distributed ledgers
Purchases of smartphones expected to rebound in Singapore this year: Accenture survey
After dropping to a three-year low last year, consumer purchases of smartphones are expected to rebound in Singapore this year.
CEOs must lead the charge in reskilling people for the future
A new report by Accenture Strategy cautions that in a rapidly changing digital landscape, CEOs must lead the charge in reskilling their people to be relevant in the future and ready to adapt to change.
Samsung Pay offers early access to Maybank customers
Samsung Malaysia Electronics on Jan 17 announced a partnership with Maybank, to introduce Maybank customers to its first mobile payment service – Samsung Pay.
Former NSA Cyber Task Force executive Phil Quade joins Fortinet
Prior to Fortinet, Quade was the NSA Director’s Special Assistant for Cyber and Chief of the NSA Cyber Task Force Additional assignments that Quade held at the NSA include computer and network security evaluator, cryptanalyst and policy management.
Asia to lead smart home market by 2030, despite weak take up in SEA
Asia’s burgeoning smart home market will reach US$115 billion by 2030, accounting for 30% of the global share.
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