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DeepSeek's surprise open-source AI breakthrough, R1, has rocked Silicon Valley, proving ingenuity can trump massive investment - igniting a new era of democratized AI development. Discover how this game-changing innovation stands to reshape the future of AI!
Read MoreAs 2024 draws to a close we review and rank the original content most read by our readers during the year. From Cybersecurity to Live Commerce, we covered a huge range of topics. Read on to see which articles were the most widely read.
Read MoreThe wealth management industry is being transformed by digital platforms. These platforms offer user-friendly, low-cost investing, attracting a new generation of investors and challenging traditional models.
Read MoreAdelaide's Lot Fourteen has transformed from a manufacturing hub into a thriving tech ecosystem. Attracting major players and fostering innovation, it's propelling South Australia from laggard to leader.
Read MoreThe All-In Summit 2024 was a bold mix of tech insights and political debate, with leaders like Elon Musk tackling AI and U.S.-China tensions. It was also a savvy brand-building event, where attendees discovered they were part of the spectacle.
Read MoreGenerative AI's dazzling potential is tempered by a growing concern: its immense energy consumption. As demand for AI-powered tools soars, so does the carbon footprint associated with their operation.
Read MoreGeopolitical tensions are driving a surge in "war stocks" and defense tech investment. VCs are pouring money into startups with cutting-edge solutions, from AI drones to hypersonic missiles. Buckle up for a new era of defense innovation.
Read MoreThe cybercrime economy is flourishing, fueled by sophisticated tactics and a hidden marketplace of specialists. But our defenses are crumbling. A vast skills gap leaves businesses and governments vulnerable, struggling to keep pace with the ever-evolving threats. Can we bridge this gap before cybercrime becomes an unstoppable force?
Read MoreMalaysia has a goal of becoming a top tech hub in Southeast Asia, but it faces challenges like a talent gap and lack of funding. The government has launched numerous initiatives, but will they be enough to close the gap with regional leader Singapore? Will Malaysia finally be able to produce more unicorns?
Read MoreData centres are booming in Asia Pacific, fueled by cloud computing, AI, and surging internet usage. But this growth story has a dark side - massive energy consumption. Can the industry find a sustainable path forward? Read the full story to see how tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft are approaching the challenge, and why future data centres might look entirely different.
Read MoreForget traditional shopping! Live commerce, where you purchase directly from social media videos, is exploding in Asia, spearheaded by the unstoppable force that is TikTok. Buckle up for a wild ride as we explore this trillion-dollar "shoppertainment" trend and how TikTok seems to have cracked the code in Southeast Asia.
Read MoreForget traditional shopping! Live commerce, where you buy directly from social media videos, is exploding. TikTok, in particular, is leading the charge in Asia, with sales reaching an estimated US$20 billion in 2023. Experts predict this "shoppertainment" trend could unlock a trillion dollars for brands globally.
Read MoreWe hope you’ve had an enjoyable break and Lunar New Year celebration.
This month we feature North Ridge Partners’ contribution to the quest to diversify the tourism-based economy of Queenstown Lakes, New Zealand by expanding its fast-growing tech sector. A labour of love we’d like to share.
Read MoreIn October 2022 we reported on the work being done in the Deep South of New Zealand to help build out the tech community around Queenstown.
This stunning alpine retreat has lakes, fields and mountains to die for. It’s a year-round playground for skiers, hikers and mountain bikers. And yet despite all the fun, beauty and adventure to be had, there’s a dark side to Queenstown - its reliance on tourism, clocking in at around 60% of GDP, making the district vulnerable to economic shocks.
Read MoreChatGPT tells us that Insuretech is the application of technology to innovate and streamline the insurance industry, often using tools like big data and AI. Having just completed a deep dive into Insuretech, this month we roll out crystal ball to predict what comes next.
Read MoreScale, maturity, regulation, environmental factors and … more scale … are the major factors driving the insurance sector today.
They are certainly the common threads that unite the conversations we have had with industry leaders and experts from Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, and New Zealand over the last month as we sought to better understand the key thematics of a sector that while hundreds of years old, finds itself amid an era of rapid transformation and disruption.
Read MoreThe global Insurtech sector has proven to be just as susceptible to the tech downturn as other sectors. If anything, publicly traded company data suggests that it was hit earlier and harder.
Read MoreOur discussions with Insurtech experts across the Asia Pacific region have revealed a diversity of business models, with some striking commonalities.
A common and striking insight is the talent gap at large insureCos – making it surprisingly difficult to deploy internal teams to build digital products. That in turn has consistently left a gap for savvy entrepreneurs to set up, and importantly, to work hand-in-hand with traditional insurers on distribution to a new audience.
Read MoreSXSW in Texas is billed as the world’s most influential innovation and creativity expo, drawing the leading lights from the technology, film, music and gaming worlds. This year SXSW headed to the other end of the world – Sydney – to see how well the idea translates in a different geography. We test drove the event.
Read MoreSXSW in Texas is billed as the world’s most influential – and biggest – innovation and creativity expo, drawing the leading lights from the worlds of technology, film, music, and increasingly gaming. We test drove the Sydney event.
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