FutureIoT

Digital transformation and the quest to enhance customer experience at the endpoint have opened the door for edge computing technology. Michele Pelino, principal analyst at Forrester, says Edge has moved away from being a telco and IoT footnote to becoming an important technology component to address a wide range of use cases in many environments. Different vendors are using it to represent entirely different solutions. FutureCIO CXOCIETY FutureIoT Allan Tan Melinda I. Forrester #digitaltransformation #edgecomputing Clarise Goh Nigel Standley Perry Zhao https://lnkd.in/gq6awZEY

The frontline workforce has been an integral part of many businesses since the beginning of industries. “The pandemic was a tremendous Black Swan event that increased the awareness, not only of the public but also businesses on the strategic importance of investing in frontline experiences to drive better business results," says Steven Kramer, CEO of WorkJam. He concedes that it's hard to be a frontline employee. “You are managing customers, and a lot is expected of you,” he elaborates. “Highly mature organisations are now looking to consolidate their frontline technology into one app, a super app or a digital workplace." Steven Kramer WorkJam Allan Tan Melinda I. FutureIoT CXOCIETY Sukhpreet Kaur Christine T. Clarise Goh Nigel Standley Perry Zhao Craig S. #workforcetransformation #frontlineworkers #digitalisation https://lnkd.in/gWCNb_S5

In surveys from PWC, KPMG, and BCG, respondents ranked IoT second or third after AI in terms of investment prioritization for emerging technologies, with AI coming in first across the board. “Hackers are tired of trying to beat up on the well-protected traditional IT equipment,” suggests Forescout Technologies Inc. CEO Barry Mainz, and are thus going after infrastructure that is less secure. He points out that IoT devices are a good target, given the volume out there, and many have never been designed (to be secure). He concedes that often unsecured IoT devices are only discovered after these have been hacked. Barry Mainz Forescout Technologies Inc. CXOCIETY Allan Tan FutureIoT Clarise Goh Perry Zhao Nigel Standley Christine T. Sukhpreet Kaur #iotrisks #iotsecurity Forrester Iris Leong Melinda I. Gartner https://lnkd.in/gWfiEBq6

Asia's role as the world's manufacturing basin is shifting driven by technology/process innovations and changing labour preferences. Praveen Hariharan, IBM Consulting partner and sector leader for industrial & distribution, and sustainability in ASEAN, says advancements in technology, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are also reducing dependency on labour cost as an arbitrage and the broad levers of competitive advantage could change in the coming years.  All these efforts are geared towards achieving resiliency and efficiency, opined Shashank Luthra, vice president for Southeast Asia at AVEVA. He stressed that to fully realise the full transformative potential of digitalisation, a unified strategy driven by insights and intelligence, needs to be in place. Ownership of manufacturing's transformation comes from the top, opined Forrester vice president and principal analyst: “It's too complex – and important – to be done any other way. It also touches a lot of roles, across IT, OT (operational technology) and the wider business, meaning that many different executive functions will need to play their part.” CXOCIETY FutureIoT #smartmanufacturing Allan Tan Clarise Goh Perry Zhao Nigel Standley Shashank Luthra AVEVA Praveen Hariharan Paul Miller Forrester Nurfatin I'llyya A. Olivia L. Melinda I. #manufacturingtransformation https://lnkd.in/gb8mvKVY

“Hackers are tired of trying to beat up on the well-protected traditional IT equipment,” says Barry Mainz, CEO at Forescout. He opines that these are thus going after infrastructure that is less secure. He points out that IoT devices are a good target, given the volume out there, and many have never been designed (to be secure). He concedes that often unsecured IoT devices are only discovered after these have been hacked. Allan Tan Gene Vallejo-Yeo Forescout Technologies Inc. Barry Mainz Christine T. Perry Zhao Clarise Goh CXOCIETY FutureIoT FutureCISO #iot #iotsecurity #operationaltechnology Nigel Standley Melinda Ramo https://lnkd.in/gWfiEBq6

While IoT provides many great benefits, security risks associated with IoT need to be addressed. Therein lies the connection conundrum: How can one stay safe while harnessing the benefits of the IoT? Darren Guccione, CEO and co-founder of Keeper Security, says that by adopting proactive measures such as robust encryption, regular software updates, and network segmentation, individuals and organisations can navigate the "connection conundrum" and harness the transformative potential of the IoT while minimising the associated risks. Darren Guccione Keeper Security, Inc. FutureIoT CXOCIETY Allan Tan Clarise Goh Nigel Standley Perry Zhao Christine T. Sukhpreet Kaur #iotsecurity Ian Kiew https://lnkd.in/gdYU8nTq

Kathryn Murphy, SVP of Product at Twilio, says customers today expect personalized experiences and want to understand how businesses use their data to shape those experiences. She opines that brands must be clear about how they use AI, ensuring that they balance how they deploy it with equally robust measures to protect customer privacy. “Transparency is not optional,” she posits, “It's a critical component of building and maintaining customer trust and loyalty.” CXOCIETY FutureIoT Twilio #dataprivacy #transparency Allan Tan Clarise Goh Nigel Standley Sukhpreet Kaur Christine T. https://lnkd.in/gKQ8GbG7

At Siam Coconut, “Our core operations involve processing a significant volume of coconuts, averaging between 5,000 to 7,000 coconuts daily. We implement multiple layers of quality control to ensure only the best gets delivered to our customers,” said Kelvin Ngian, general manager of Siam Coconut. This is Siam Coconut's story on how it is taking a phygital approach in the digital economy. Coconut&Co / Siam Coconut Pte. Ltd. Kelvin Ngian Annabell Woon Allan Tan Christine T. Sukhpreet Kaur Clarise Goh Nigel Standley Perry Zhao Craig S. CXOCIETY FutureIoT Zebra Technologies #mobileprinters https://lnkd.in/g_985NkH

A risk management methodology, Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) is an emerging method to integrate cybersecurity considerations into the conception, design, development, and operation of any physical system, energy or otherwise, to mitigate or even eliminate avenues for cyber-enabled attacks.  Prateek Singh, lead engineer, Cybersecurity Services for APAC at Eaton, says the implementation of CIE cements the vital importance of cybersecurity.  He opines that for effective integration of cybersecurity, teams will need to follow several key practices - read the article to know more. CXOCIETY FutureIoT #futureciso Prateek Singh Isabelle Chia Allan Tan Clarise Goh Nigel Standley Perry Zhao Sukhpreet Kaur Christine T. #cyberinformedengineering #CIE #cybersecurity https://lnkd.in/dTi37eY9

With inclusion as the theme for the 2024 International Women’s Day, Telstra's Alice Ting and Yean Cheong with SGTech offer strategies and action items for women's inclusion in leadership. “It’s crucial that everyone consciously acknowledge the existence of such biases and actively advocates for individuals who may not belong to privileged demographics. By fostering awareness and championing inclusivity, we can create a more equitable and supportive work environment for all.”  Alice Ting “We recognise and value the skills and experience that each of our colleagues brings to the table, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and included.” Yean Cheong CXOCIETY Telstra Alice Ting Yean Cheong 张苑青 SGTech Allan Tan Melinda Ramo Christine T. Sukhpreet Kaur Clarise Goh Nigel Standley Perry Zhao Katie Chan Nicole C. #iwd2024 #inclusion #internationalwomensday https://lnkd.in/gdEdX-Zp