EDITOR’ S NOTE
Welcome to the September edition Intelligent CIO APAC, your go-to guide for the most impactful technology trends shaping the Asia-Pacific region. In an era of constant change, the role of the CIO has never been more critical. You’ re no longer just managing systems; you’ re charting the course for innovation and strategic growth.
Our cover story, Malayan Insurance achieves early IFRS 17 compliance in the Philippines with SAS Platform, dives into a powerful example of this leadership. We talk with Febrianto Siboro, Managing Director for Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines at SAS, to uncover how Malayan Insurance beat the clock on a major global standard. This isn’ t just a story about compliance; it’ s about leveraging technology to transform a regulatory challenge into a strategic advantage, setting a new benchmark for the industry. intelligence and personalization, and improve customer service. And in our Latest Projects roundup on page 33, we reveal the strategies driving the region’ s digital transformation, from a $ 12.7 billion investment in India to groundbreaking AI adoption in Japan.
This September issue is a testament to the fact that across APAC, CIOs are at the forefront of a technological revolution. We’ re here to provide the insights and inspiration you need to lead the change.
Inside this issue, you’ ll find more insights and realworld examples from across the region. In our Latest News section on page 9, we cover Totalmobile’ s new agreement with a top equipment provider in Australia, highlighting how strategic partnerships are driving operational efficiency.
Our feature on page 24 gives you Tips and tricks for using AI to maximise your business straight from Quid CEO Anthony Lye, who shares how AI can transform business operations, enhance market
Joanna England Managing Editor
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