Trends

Vast Potential for Growth in Asia

5 Trends in 2018

AXXIS Consulting (Singapore), MIT (Myanmar) and Soltius (Indonesia) are the three new Asian member companies of United VARs that joined the alliance in 2018.

Asia represents a land full of opportunities, and last year showed the most robust performance globally. Not only one-third of the world’s largest economies are in the Asia, Pacific, and Japan region but Asia alone will add as much value as three Eurozones combined to the global economy in the next 25 years. Let’s take a closer look at upcoming trends for this year and beyond for the region.

Navigating SAP’s Shift to Full Use Equivalent (FUE) Licensing

Building a Better Business Case for SAP Cloud ERP Private

The SAP licensing landscape is undergoing one of its most significant shifts in years. With the introduction of the STAR measurement process for organisations moving to SAP Cloud ERP Private Edition, SAP has taken a major step forward. The use of a transparent, published STAR rule set provides a definitive basis for determining each user’s Full Use Equivalent (FUE) status.

The Importance of EQ in the AI Era: How DynaSys Hong Kong is Responding to the ‘War for Talent’

An interview with Mr Ng Mau Wing, Executive and Consulting Director at DynaSys Hong Kong

In our interview with Mr Ng Mau Wing, Executive Director, learn how DynaSys builds family culture, develops emotional intelligence, and uses the United VARs Academy to retain top SAP talent in Hong Kong's challenging market.

Post-quantum Cryptography: A race against time to protect data

Cybersecurity experts have embarked on a race against time to develop new protection algorithms: post-quantum cryptography (PQC). The big challenge is that it requires more computational resources and bandwidth, as well as the upgrading of entire infrastructures.

The battle for equality in the tech industry

Reducing the gender gap in the labour market is one of humanity’s greatest challenges. Ensuring that women have the same opportunities as men in accessing, developing, and progressing in work would be highly beneficial for the world, both socially and economically. However, gender disparity in economic participation and opportunities remains high, with profound implications…

Reducing scale to the extreme, to the point where matter behaves radically differently, may sound like something out of a science fiction film.

The disruptive power of 3D Printing

3D printing challenges the boundaries between the digital and the physical. It began as a laboratory curiosity, limited to creating simple models and test pieces, but in recent decades it has made giant strides, becoming one of the cornerstones of Industry 4.0.

Digitalisation Shapes the Future of the Financial Sector

In an environment where data has become the main asset and agility the greatest differentiator, financial institutions are facing a crossroads: adapt or fall behind.

The metaverse is emerging as a transformative reality in the business world. This virtual environment, which combines elements of augmented reality, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, allows users to interact in three-dimensional digital spaces and offers immense potential for various applications in industry and commerce.

The Key to Differentiation is Automation

Intelligent automation has become a cornerstone for organisations seeking to distinguish themselves from competitors and adapt to the demands of the digital era.

Big Data is the New Star of Sports

In the world of high-performance sports, where every fraction of a second is crucial, data analytics has emerged as the new technological star, transforming the way athletes train, teams compete, and coaches make strategic decisions. How does it achieve this? By processing millions of data points, which are invaluable in sports, and using various metrics to describe game…

Embracing Industry 4.0

A few years ago, it was unthinkable to imagine factories where machines not only produced goods but, through sensors and advanced systems, collaborated and interconnected with each other without human intervention, thinking and learning to optimise processes, reduce costs, and minimise waste. However, what seemed like science fiction yesterday is now a reality in many…

Green Supply Chains for a Sustainable Future

The threat of climate change and global warming is increasingly dire. Recently, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres called on the world's most powerful countries to accelerate the elimination of fossil fuel use and reduce carbon emissions. Otherwise, the future of the planet could be at serious risk.

Predictive data analysis in health services

Predictive data analysis is producing profound changes in health management, allowing medical professionals to anticipate the course of diseases or deliver effective treatment responses with increased precision.