Weekly Brief

Apac CIOOutlook: Weekly Brief

Thursday, July 3,2025

Feature of the Week

Transforming Retail: The Impact of VR and AR in Asia Pacific

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) innovations are gradually making strides across the Asia Pacific. Read more ►

Effective Strategies for Utilizing Messaging in Retail

In the event of bots driving conversations, ensure that switching to a human agent is possible at any time. Read more ►

Rise of Augmented and Virtual Reality

As per the report published by Zion Market Research, the global VR market is expected to worth more than $26 billion by the end of the fiscal year 2022. Read more ►

CIO Viewpoint

Responsive Web Development

By Gerard Pento, CIO, Wilson Elser

CIOs today have a lot on their plate; they need to blend business understanding with technological expertise to become a trusted strategic technology adviser to the business. Read more ►

The Future Relies on Augmented AI

By Laurent Fresnel, CIO, The Star Entertainment Group

Artificial Intelligence (AI) deployed in the right area of a business can yield not only cost savings but, more importantly, a competitive advantage. Read more ►

Featured Vendors

OneProof: The Quiet Force Behind Winning E-Commerce

Izumi Hirayama, CEO

OneProof is Japan’s most prominent internet storefront provider, offering comprehensive e-commerce solutions. It helps companies develop an online retail presence and market strategies tailored to the Japanese market. It also develops strategies... Read more ►

ADC Power Concept Group of Companies: Next Generation High Density Cooling & Critical Power Technology for Hyperscale AI Data Centers

YUEN Tat Yan, Managing Director

ADC Group provides mission-critical infrastructure for Hyperscale AI data centers across South Asia Region. It specializes in critical power, high-density cooling and AI monitoring and management solutions. As an experience prefabrication systems... Read more ►

Lockin Company: Leading the Future of Mobile Apps Security

Myoung Kyu Choi, CEO, Lockin Company,

As mobile apps usage rapidly increases, data leaks and hacking incidents are becoming more frequent across various industries, including fintech, gaming, and e-commerce. Read more ►

CXO Insights

Pathway to Stable, Strong IT Infrastructure

By Jesse Carrillo, SVP & CIO, Hines

Recently I found myself in Charleston, SC with my family on our last summer trip before my 12 and 9-year old daughters go back to their studies. Read more ►

To be ESG or not to be?

By Ker Shing Chock, Head of Legal & Compliance, DBS Bank (Malaysia)

Through this article, Ker Shing highlights that ESG is not just about profitability but requires genuine commitment to environmental and social impact. While ESG practices can be costly and complex, they are becoming essential for businesses, Read more ►