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What do you think is the current hot technology talking point ?
Without question , Generative AI is the single biggest innovation since the internet . Changes are already being witnessed and this looks all but certain to continue . Every single field of work will continue to be transformed , possibly in ways we can scarcely imagine without questioning the fundamental assumptions that businesses are built on .
We are only scratching the surface of what is possible and the breakthroughs we ’ ve already seen will likely pale in comparison to what will come in the future .
How do you deal with stress and unwind outside the office ?
I usually spend time with my family . I play cricket and basketball , while my seven-year-old and I often square off in chess matches .
But really , I don ’ t try to separate work as something that only happens in the office . I would rather minimise work stress than find ways to unwind from it or shut it out . The key is to always find joy in what you do .
What do you currently identify as the major areas of investment in your industry ?
Accelerating towards a low carbon economy is probably the biggest one . We ’ re not merely talking about energy savings and optimisation here , but reporting , and overall , just better , more comfortable working environments . There ’ s been ample interest as far as investment goes and at iviva we ’ re buoyed by the enthusiasm from the built environment industry to be agents of positive change .
What are the region-specific challenges when implementing new technologies in APAC ?
Since iviva is basically born in this region , that gives us a competitive advantage to be able to alleviate the pain points of customers with managed services . We help customers with what they need – end-to-end solutions . iviva ’ s low-code / no-code composable platform caters to the different needs of these stakeholders via a dragand-drop interface .
It also comes with a marketplace to source use cases pre-built with our partner network , unlike other major equipment vendors whose technologies building owners must adapt to . So , in essence , the platform is easy to deploy and gives building owners and operators a wealth of options in choosing what works best for them .
What changes to your job role have you seen in the last year and how do you see these developing in the next 12 months ?
The top end of the industry is moving away from technology that is heavy on features and functions to being more about outcomes . A large reason for the rise in end-to-end managed services is because of this paradigm shift .
Naturally , some recalibration in how technology is built and solutions are delivered is necessary , which is why iviva wants to equip businesses with tangible results through composability so that they can utilise templates to build tailored and sophisticated solutions .
What advice would you offer somebody aspiring to obtain a C-level position in your industry ?
Hold on to the core of your domain expertise and don ’ t lose sight of it . There is a tendency to become handsoff as you move up the ladder . However , being able to thrive at a higher position , while retaining that eye for detail and subject matter prowess is like a superpower ; it will serve you well anywhere you go . p
Unlike the North American and European markets , where there is a lot of consolidation of technology and services into major players , the Asia Pacific is far more fragmented , but also more vibrantly diverse . Every sub-region has its own culture , its own priorities , and , therefore , its home-bred solutions .
Many companies encounter challenges when attempting to establish a presence in this region due to the intricacies of integrating into the diverse ecosystem present in this area . Simply put , providing tools and integrations is more challenging , requiring different technologies and methodologies .
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