NCT Group, Microsoft to accelerate digital collaboration

To collaborate with Microsoft to drive efficiency, productivity for NSIP
Using Microsoft’s programme to deliver hands on training, certification  NCT Group of Companies (NCT Group) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft in Malaysia to support the group in the digitalisation of the upcoming NCT Smart Industrial Park (NSIP) in…Continue Reading

Malaysia’s HealthMetrics makes strategic investment into Indonesia’s Across Asia Assist 

AAA Indonesia, a leading third-party administrator in Indonesia with regional presence
Investment to spur corporate membership growth to over 2 mil members & policy holders Healthcare technology company, HealthMetrics Sdn Bhd, announced last week a strategic investment in PT. AA International Indonesia, for an undisclosed sum. PT.AA International Indonesia, operates Across Asia…Continue Reading

DaaS 360: Creating a future-proof, sustainable business ecosystem

Businesses encouraged to explore DaaS solutions 
DaaS enables companies to adhere to ESG compliant  Subscription-based services are well-known in the market. From streaming entertainment and music to getting food delivery and beauty products, consumers can get access to these services at a flat monthly rate without having to commit to purchasing the…Continue Reading

‘The Great Resgination’ did not hit SEA badly: Robert Walters

Professionals in SEA value job security during uncertain times
Hiring new talent remains challenging in SEA, especially in Malaysia The much-publicised ‘Great Resignation’ appears to be more muted in Southeast Asia, based on the latest survey from Robert Walters. 
In a statement, the recruitment firm said professionals in the region are valuing job…Continue Reading

CIMB on track to implement enhanced security measures

To mandate only SecureTAC authorisation by the first half of 2023
Implemented SecureTAC approval on its CIMB Clicks App CIMB Bank Bhd and CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd has said that it is firmly on track to fully implement the enhanced security measures against scam, as recently announced by Bank Negara Malaysia.
Abdul Rahman…Continue Reading

SAP Concur appoints new MD for Southeast Asia

Will lead cross-functional team to ensure alignment for all SEA projects
Brings over two decades of experience in the industry to his role at SAP SAP Concur has appointed Carl Jones as managing director for Southeast Asia (SEA).
In a statement, the company said Jones will lead a multinational cross-functional team with sales,…Continue Reading

Maybank to migrate from SMS OTP to Seure2u

Inline with Bank Negara’s directive to secure authentication
To introduce cooling-off period for customers to enable Secure2u  Maybank will fully migrate to a more secure authentication method via Secure2u by June 2023 for online activities or transactions relating to account opening, fund transfers and payments as well as changes to personal information…Continue Reading

MDEC leverages OutSystems platform to consolidate its numerous applications, raise operational efficiency

Enables MDEC to reduce risk of outdated applications, raise productivity
 Consolidate more than 50% of targeted apps, reducing 50% risk of apps getting obsolete OutSystems, a global leader in high-performance application development, has partnered with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia’s lead digital economy agency, to consolidate its numerous applications hosted on…Continue Reading