Best CXOCIETY | FutureCIO FutureCFO FutureIoT Podcasts (2025)

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PodChats for FutureCOO: Orchestrating Your AI Infrastructure: The COO's 2026 Playbook 17:12

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As we move into 2026, AI is no longer a strategic experiment—it’s the engine of operational transformation. Across Asia, COOs are stepping beyond traditional oversight roles to become chief orchestrators of AI infrastructure: the complex, dynamic backbone that powers everything from real-time customer insights to autonomous supply chains. But what …

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PodChats for FutureCOO: Human–AI collaboration and workforce orchestration 28:18

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For the modern COO, the future of operational excellence in Asia hinges on perfecting human–AI collaboration and workforce orchestration. This is not about mere automation but about creating a synergistic ecosystem where human intuition and machine intelligence coalesce. In 2026, with Asia's diverse and rapidly evolving labour markets, the ability …

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PodChats for FutureIoT: Containment is the new prevention 17:09

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As IoT adoption accelerates and cross-border supply chains deepen, the region faces escalating risks from fragmented regulations, AI-driven malware, and legacy infrastructure gaps. Traditional prevention models are faltering against sophisticated, fast-moving threats. Instead, governments and enterprises are shifting toward containment-first framew…

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PodChats for FutureCISO: Strengthening Asia’s cyber defences in 2026 29:46

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In 2026, governments across Asia grapple with escalating cybersecurity challenges amid rapid digital transformation and geopolitical tensions. AI-powered threats, including sophisticated phishing and deepfakes, pose significant risks, with IDC forecasting that 76.5% of Asia/Pacific enterprises lack confidence in detecting such attacks. Ransomware c…

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PodChats for FutureCISO: Why 2026 demands a self-defending network 26:30

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By 2026, the paradigm of network defence is set to undergo its most profound shift. For CISOs and Heads of Networking, the escalating velocity of AI-powered threats is rendering human-scale response obsolete. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, these attacks are projected to cost the world $60 billion annually by 2025, creating pervasive and costl…

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PodChats for FutureCISO: Proactive Fraud Defence with real time visibility 18:15

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In 2025, Asia's digital economy surges beyond $330 billion in Southeast Asia alone, yet escalating cyber threats loom large for business, finance, and security leaders. SMS fraud is projected to intensify, with over 50% of telecom providers anticipating growth, fuelled by AI-enhanced smishing and artificially inflated traffic costing billions globa…

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PodChats for FutureCISO: AI Alters Identity Management Strategies 28:39

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In 2025 identity has become the new (security) perimeter, making identity security attacks a primary threat vector for organisations throughout the region. Threat actors are targeting user credentials and privileged access pathways, moving beyond traditional network-based assaults to exploit identities as the weakest link. This is forcing CISOs to …

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PodChats for FutureCFO: The shape of treasury in 2026. 17:47

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The corporate treasury function in Southeast Asia (SEA) and Hong Kong is navigating a complex landscape defined by monetary policy divergence, rapid technological adoption, and evolving regulatory demands. The role is transforming from an operational cost-centre to a strategic value-driver, focusing on resilience, efficiency, and strategic advisory…

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PodChats for FutureCIO: DevEx as core enterprise value 19:30

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The Silent Engine of Digital Resilience: Why Developer Experience Is Now a Boardroom Priority In the boardrooms of Jakarta, Singapore, Tokyo, and Seoul, CIOs are no longer just asking, “How fast can we ship software?” They’re asking, “How sustainably can our developers innovate under mounting pressure—from regulators, customers, and competition?” A…

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PodChats for FutureCISO: Regulatory Deep Dive: Navigating the New Cyber Security Act & PDPA 44:32

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PodChats for FutureCIO: Operationalising trusted AI in 2026 26:33

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PodChats for FutureCISO: ZTNA and CSMA: A dual shield for cloud security 28:05

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The ASEAN region’s enterprises are no longer choosing between legacy systems and cloud-native architectures; they are converging them. This is where Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Cybersecurity Mesh Architecture (CSMA) cease to be competing paradigms and become symbiotic enablers. For ASEAN CISOs and CIOs, this duality is not theoretical—it’s…

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PodChats for FutureCISO: Resilience in Action: Critical Infrastructure Defence in 2026 19:52

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In 2024, there were 440,000 detected cyber threats to critical infrastructure, and the U.S. Critical Infrastructure experienced a surge in attacks, including the Volt Typhoon and Chinese Telecom Network Infiltration. For 2025, projections indicate 30% of critical infrastructure organizations will experience a security breach, and major attacks on t…

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PodChats for FutureCISO: AI alters identity management strategies 20:52

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In 2025 identity has become the new (security) perimeter, making identity security attacks a primary threat vector for organisations throughout the region. Threat actors are targeting user credentials and privileged access pathways, moving beyond traditional network-based assaults to exploit identities as the weakest link. This is forcing CISOs to …

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PodChats for FutureIoT: Strategic resilience through intelligent automation 15:38

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For Chief Operating Officers, CFOs, and heads of warehousing, logistics, and retail across Asia, 2026 will be defined by one overarching theme: strategic resilience through intelligent automation. The region's blistering e-commerce growth, coupled with persistent geopolitical and supply chain volatilities (as highlighted by analysts like BCG regard…

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PodChats for FutureCISO: AI, Automation, and the Next Generation of Threats 17:39

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In 2025, AI and automation are reshaping Asia’s cybersecurity landscape, empowering both defenders and adversaries. CISOs face intelligent, self-evolving threats—from AI-generated deepfakes to autonomous malware—exploiting the region’s rapid digitalisation and IT/OT convergence. While AI-driven SOAR and predictive analytics enhance response, over-r…

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PodChats for FutureCFO: Finance Efficiency: Is Agentic AI the Answer? 26:23

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While traditional automation and GenAI are making inroads in 2025, Southeast Asian CFOs face persistent efficiency challenges demanding more sophisticated solutions. Agentic AI emerges as a promising, albeit complex, answer by enabling autonomous execution of intricate finance workflows. Its potential lies not just in incremental efficiency gains, …

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PodChats for FutureCISO: Restoring trust in a world of deception 14:39

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2025 has seen deepfake technology become alarmingly accessible and sophisticated, fuelling a surge in high-impact incidents that erode confidence in institutions, media, and digital interactions. The proliferation of AI-powered deepfakes represents an existential threat to digital trust across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. Singapore's leadership in…

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PodChats for FutureCIO: How agentic AI redefines enterprise decision-making 28:12

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Across APJ boardrooms, the initial excitement around generative AI has hardened into a pressing demand: “Show me the real impact.” Experiments are done, budgets are spent. Now, the C-suite wants tangible results from their AI investments. The answer emerging isn't just smarter automation; it's a leap towards autonomy. Welcome to the era of Agentic …

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PodChats for FutureCOO: Ensuring DC sustainability and regulatory alignment in 2026 19:37

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Data centre COOs in Southeast Asia face a dual challenge in 2026: managing rapid AI-driven growth while ensuring sustainability and regulatory compliance. Key challenges include strained local grids unable to meet intense power demands from densified AI workloads, increasing public opposition due to environmental concerns, and complex, uneven regio…

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PodChats for FutureCIO: Accelerating agentic AI adoption in 2026 18:10

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In 2026, Southeast Asia and Hong Kong stand at a pivotal moment in the integration of agentic AI, a technology that empowers machines to make autonomous decisions. While organisations can harness agentic AI to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences, they also face significant challenges, including ethical concerns and workforce disp…

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Podchats for FutureCIO: Agentic Transformation: The Next Boardroom Evolution 14:02

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This 2026, agentic transformation is set to revolutionize Asia's boardrooms, shifting the focus from traditional digital automation to autonomous AI agents capable of decision-making and task execution with minimal human input. This transition promises unparalleled agility and efficiency, empowering organizations to enhance productivity while allev…

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PodChats for FutureCFO: Succeeding as a finance professional in the AI era 16:31

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The global finance function is undergoing profound transformation, driven by technology (AI, automation, blockchain), evolving regulations (ESG, cryptocurrency, data privacy), and heightened demands for strategic insight. In this dynamic landscape, professional certifications and continuous education are no longer merely advantageous; they are fund…

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PodChats for FutureCFO: Asia as the Nexus of Global Commerce 14:21

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In 2026, Asia's digital transformation is not just a trend—it's a thrilling opportunity for CFOs ready to lead their organizations into the future! As the region rises as a global commerce powerhouse, with Singapore paving the way, CFOs face the challenge of navigating geopolitical uncertainties while harnessing groundbreaking innovations like AI-p…

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PodChats for FutureCIO: The Critical Need for a Unified AI Vision 24:58

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A unified AI vision serves as the North Star for enterprise-wide AI adoption, ensuring all departments work toward common strategic objectives. Without this alignment, organizations risk fragmented investments, duplicated efforts, and missed opportunities for transformation. A cohesive vision enables CIOs to prioritize initiatives that deliver meas…

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PodChats for FutureCIO: Agentic process automation and how to get started (for a CIO) 16:43

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Artificial intelligence may be the topic that is on the thoughts of leadership in 2024, Agentic AI is quickly becoming the new watercooler discussions among users of the technology looking to answer the question – how do I marry automation and AI so that it benefits “my way of work”? Agentic AI represents the next frontier in enterprise automation …

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PodChats for FutureCOO: Driving next-gen automation with Agentic AI 15:40

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Imagine, it is 2026, a semiconductor plant in Penang, Malaysia is running at peak efficiency—not because of more workers, but because of agentic AI. Autonomous digital agents, each with goals, context, and decision rights, now orchestrate production lines, dynamically rerouting workflows when a machine falters or a shipment delays. These aren’t rul…

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PodChats for FutureCIO: Strategies for LCNC audit workflow builders in 2026 22:33

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Gartner predicts that by 2026, developers outside formal IT departments will account for at least 80% of the user base for low-code development tools. While citizen developers boost agility, decentralised creation brings new risks in the form of shadow IT, fragmented systems, data silo sprawl and data exposure, and compliance gaps. But with proper …

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PodChats for FutureCISO: Developing a Resilient Cybersecurity Roadmap 18:33

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In 2025, Asia’s cybersecurity landscape is shaped by rapid digitalisation, AI adoption, and evolving regulatory frameworks. Regional authorities, such as Singapore’s MAS and South Korea’s National AI Committee, are intensifying enforcement and introducing robust regulations for data privacy, AI governance, and cyber risk management. Businesses face…

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PodChats for FutureCIO: AI-hybrid cloud: Asia’s next innovation engine 21:35

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FutureCIO discussions with CIOs and business leaders in Asia reveal key trends such as strategies revolving around increased AI integration, hybrid cloud adoption for flexibility and compliance, and the growth of edge computing for real-time data processing. Organizations are also prioritizing sustainability and security, with a focus on green clou…

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PodChats for FutureCIO: Managing Low-Code/No-Code risks 20:49

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In Asia, the rapid adoption of low-code/no-code (LCNC) platforms are transforming digital innovation by enabling faster application development amid developer shortages and rising competition. However, this acceleration introduces significant security risks, including inadequate access controls, unmanaged integrations, and shadow IT, which can bypa…

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PodChats for FutureCIO: The business imperative of embracing hybrid cloud by design 19:23

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In 2025, the business landscape in Malaysia, Singapore, and much of ASEAN is being reshaped by the rapid evolution of technology, particularly in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and advanced analytics. Drawing on valuable lessons learned, organizations are increasingly adopting a hybrid cloud by design approach. This strategy…

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PodChats for FutureCIO: Data integration as an enabler of successful AI adoption 14:22

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Three years on since the introduction of ChatGPT and the continuing commoditization of artificial intelligence, Asia’s CIOs and CAIOs continue to face intensified AI pressures. Yet 79% of firms globally report inadequate GPU capacity for AI workloads – signalling critical infrastructure strain. Beyond hardware, fragmented data ecosystems threaten r…

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PodChats for FutureCIO: Optimise cloud for value delivery 18:30

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In 2025, Asia Pacific CIOs must optimise cloud value delivery amid a $250 billion market surge driven by AI and regulatory demands. With nearly 90% of enterprises adopting multi-cloud strategies, balancing hybrid cloud innovation and stringent data privacy laws is critical. Addressing these challenges requires strategic focus on security, complianc…

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PodChats for FutureCISO: Navigating the AI imperative 25:38

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In 2025/2026, CISOs in Asia face the dual challenge of leveraging AI for innovation while safeguarding against its unique vulnerabilities. As generative AI reshapes the landscape, strategies must evolve to address risks like prompt injection and data poisoning. By prioritizing transparency, compliance, and a security-first culture, CISOs can naviga…

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PodChats for FutureCOO: Balancing scalability-resilience: The shared services conundrum 18:22

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Asia is witnessing a shift from transactional execution to strategic business enablement, driven by digitisation, AI, and a focus on enterprise value creation. For organisations considering expanding backoffice and midoffice operations into shared services, the decision between prioritising scalability or resilience is now more critical than ever. …

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PodChats for FutureCFO: Strategic moves CFOs are making amid Southeast Asia volatility 17:08

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In 2025, finance leaders in Singapore and Southeast Asia face a complex landscape shaped by rapid digital transformation, evolving regulatory demands, and heightened emphasis on sustainability. The rise of fintech innovations such as embedded finance, AI-driven personalization, and stablecoins is redefining financial services, while the pressure to…

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PodChats for FutureCFO: Building Finance Functions in Unfamiliar Jurisdictions 26:11

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For CFOs overseeing finance operations across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe, building compliant, scalable finance functions in unfamiliar jurisdictions is a high-stakes challenge. Asset acquisitions, market entries, and decentralized operations demand more than technical expertise—they require navigating fragmented regulations, cultural…

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PodChats for FutureCISO: AI-powered Ransomware: Time to rethink data resilience 33:28

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In 2025, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and CIOs across Asia are grappling with an increasingly sophisticated ransomware threat landscape. The 2025 Veeam Ransomware Trends report reveals a concerning shift towards smaller, opportunistic groups that exploit vulnerabilities in larger enterprises, making rapid detection and response essen…

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PodChats for FutureCISO: Unlocking cyber resilience essentials for Asia's CISOs and CIOs 19:06

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Asia's CISOs and CIOs face a uniquely complex cyber landscape in 2025. The convergence of AI-driven attacks and deepfakes intensifies disinformation and social engineering threats, demanding adaptive strategies. Simultaneously, securing sprawling IoT ecosystems against supply chain vulnerabilities call for more adaptive, scalable and resilient solu…

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PodChats for FutureCOO: AI innovations that transform frontline industries 28:24

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Across Asia’s factories, hospitals, and retail outlets, AI is revolutionising frontline work by collaborating with employees in real time—enhancing safety, personalising customer service, and providing instant knowledge access. However, this transformation faces challenges from diverse regulations, evolving labour laws, and data privacy concerns, a…

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PodChats for FutureCOO: Silent Burnout: Asia’s Digital Workforce Crisis 13:36

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In 2025, workforce burnout in Asia has become a silent crisis, especially in digitizing enterprises. Employees may appear present but are emotionally disengaged, particularly in hybrid work settings where cultural stigma masks mental health struggles. Traditional measures like Employee Assistance Programs are inadequate, as many don’t voice their d…

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PodChats for FutureCISO: Articulating the business value of security in 2025 16:32

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In 2024, FutureCISO dialogues with C-suite leaders including CISOs and cybersecurity practices highlight key trends in the region including AI-driven threats, increased board-level engagement, and a focus on compliance and data privacy. In 2025, Southeast Asia's cybersecurity landscape demands that CISOs and CIOs consider integrating cybersecurity …

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PodChats for FutureCISO: CSO insights to building trust in AI 26:10

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The convergence of AI adoption and escalating cyber threats demands a paradigm shift in how organisations protect data and build trust. As AI accelerates attack sophistication—enabling automated phishing, synthetic identity fraud, and adversarial machine learning—businesses face dual challenges: hardening defences against AI-powered threats while e…

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FutureCOO: Pathways to ESG realisation 15:31

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In 2025, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are crucial for operational leaders in Asia, as businesses face increasing pressure from regulators and investors alike. According to a recent McKinsey report, companies prioritizing ESG practices are projected to outperform their peers by 20% in the next decade. Governments across…

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PodChats for FutureCIO: CIOs at the helm of fortifying data resilience 21:36

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On World Backup Day 2025, the importance of robust data backup strategies for organizations in Asia becomes increasingly evident as businesses face a surge in cyber threats and data loss incidents. It is tasked not only in implementing advanced backup solutions but also in fostering a culture of data resilience within their organizations. By priori…

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PodChats for FuturCOO: How to become a great female chief digital officer 15:59

9M ago15:59

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Chief Digital Officers (CDOs) play a pivotal role in guiding organizations through digital transformation, aligning technology with business strategies to enhance competitiveness. As companies increasingly recognize the importance of digital leadership, women are making significant strides in CDO positions. Recent data indicates that women now repr…

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PodChats for FutureCOO: Calling women to participate in Asia's tech sector 13:43

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International Women's Day (IWD) is a global event aiming to recognise women's achievements, raise awareness about gender equality and promote women's empowerment. It serves as a crucial platform for activism, highlighting enduring gender disparities and advocating for equality. In what is now a tradition at Cxociety, we begin this year’s series wit…

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PodChats for FutureCISO: How AI and quantum computing are redefining the cyber security landscape 14:35

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In 2025, AI and quantum computing are transforming Asia's cybersecurity landscape, reshaping threats and roles. AI enhances defence capabilities but also fuels sophisticated attacks. Quantum computing threatens current encryption methods, necessitating a shift to quantum-safe algorithms. CISOs will do well to prioritize AI and quantum literacy to n…

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PodChats for FutureCIO: Enterprise AI values: From +AI to AI+ in the Asian Century. 31:33

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In 2025, the landscape of technology adoption is transforming rapidly, with AI and automation at the forefront of this evolution. As organizations strive for greater efficiency and innovation, the roles under the Chief Information Officer (CIO) have become pivotal in navigating this shift. The AI market is evolving toward monetization and widesprea…