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Vincent Tang , Vice President , Asia , Epicor , tells what time in tech has taught him so far .

My 25 years with Epicor is my most memorable achievement , as I progressed through various roles from Territory Manager to Regional Director , Senior Regional Director , then to Regional Vice President , and ultimately Vice President , Asia . It ’ s been a rewarding journey , working on significantly expanding our presence in Asia , and growing our operations from just three offices to ten offices . A particularly special moment was leading the Southeast Asia region to triple its business growth over the past seven years .

What first made you think of a career in technology ?

I felt that by studying Computer Science degree at university would allow me to make a meaningful contribution to society . After graduating in the UK , I returned to Hong Kong and began my career in a technology company , eager to apply the knowledge I had gained from university .

What style of management philosophy do you employ with your current position ?

Coaching is at the core of my management philosophy . I believe that placing the right people in the right positions is crucial for business success . It is important to help the team understand not just what they need to do , but why they are doing the tasks , and how to best approach their work . While no individual is perfect , a strong team can achieve perfection together – where one plus one will give you more than two ( 1 + 1 > 2 ). I do see that potential without interference translates to performance . At Epicor , support for each other is built into our corporate culture . We know that success comes from working together and removing any interferences , so we can perform well . We work hard and play hard .

What do you think is the current hot technology talking point ?

AI remains at the forefront of discussions , along with smart manufacturing , cloud computing and big data .

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